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If you drive an internal combustion engine, the fuel you put in your car needs a spark to ignite it and keep your car running. Spark plugs use precisely crafted … Continue Reading The Best Spark Plugs for High-Performance Engines
If you drive a car with an internal combustion engine, you already know that the system under the hood is complex. It’s a network of both moving and non-moving parts … Continue Reading 5 Signs That Your Car is Ready for a Tune-Up
What are spark plugs? In simple terms, a spark plug creates a spark within the engine’s cylinder head, burning fuel to start the car.
So there you are, cruising down the highway, good tunes blasting away, traffic is clear for mile, everything is good in the world. Then your heart skips a beat. Out … Continue Reading How the Check Engine Light Can Affect Your Fuel Economy
Changing spark plugs is a key part of vehicle maintenance. Here’s what happens when spark plugs go bad and why you should replace them promptly.
Do you know how to change a spark plug on a lawn mower? Luckily, its an easy job that takes just a few tools and a couple of minutes. Learn how here.
If you know how to test ignition coil failure you can easily spot and repair failures early to prevent further damage. Learn more here.
The camshaft synchronizer assembly consists of a camshaft position sensor mounted on an oil pump intermediate shaft. The synchronizer is driven off the camshaft, and sends the camshaft rotational position … Continue Reading What does a Camshaft Synchronizer Assembly do for your engine?
What is a tuneup? This type of preventative maintenance can nip problems in the bud and keep your vehicle running smoothly. Here’s why you should get one.
Exactly what is a camshaft position sensor, and how does it work? Learn how camshafts and their sensors help your engine achieve combustion efficiently.