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Most modern EFI engines have a Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor located in the air intake of the engine. This is the device that measures how much air is coming … Continue Reading How to Clean Your MAF Sensor For Better Performance
Most modern vehicles have 12-volt electrical systems, which power everything by means of the car battery. A 48-volt system may become the new norm.
Tire pressure affects more than mpg. Here’s a look at four ways that underinflation can harm your tires, vehicle and even yourself and other motorists.
Have you ever found yourself staring at a motor oil display at your local shop wondering: What is synthetic blend oil? We’ve got the answers.
U.S. vehicle emissions regulations have been evolving since the 1950s and are about to face a critical crossroads in April 2018.
Recognizing a Broken MAP Sensor
The air around us is a veritable cocktail of several gasses. Oxygen gets the most attention, but nitrogen actually outstrips it in volume, and there are several others rounding out the atmosphere. As engines rely on the intake of atmospheric air for the combustion process, this chemical makeup and its characteristics must be…
Heavy driving all summer long means your car will be put through its paces. The following driving tips to save gas encourage fuel efficiency.
With the rise of alternative fuel vehicles came a new fuel economy measurement – MPGe. Here’s a look at what it is and how it’s calculated.
Better fuel mileage is a goal we all share. Here are some tips on how to save fuel that you may not have considered before.