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Posted June 2, 2020 Know How

What Is an Oil Pressure Sensor?

Oil is vital for your engine, but knowing when something is wrong with it is equally important. Here’s how your car’s oil pressure sensor can help.

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Posted January 10, 2020 Maintenance

Does Your Car Need Different Oil for Winter?

You could be inadvertently damaging your engine with every cold winter start. For this reason, automakers may recommend using a different oil for winter.

Posted December 5, 2019 Maintenance

Honda VTEC Oil Pressure Switch Tips

VTEC stands for Variable Valve Timing with Electronic Control. Honda uses two VTEC systems; VTEC and VTEC-E. VTEC was the first, introduced in 1991 to increase performance of the 4 … Continue Reading Honda VTEC Oil Pressure Switch Tips

Posted November 27, 2019 Know How

Smooth Running: Engine Lubrication System Basics

If the rumbling heart of your vehicle is the engine, then the heart of your engine is the oil pump, at the center of the engine lubrication system.

Posted April 11, 20191 Comment Know How

2007–2014 Yukon & Tahoe Common Problems

The General Motors GMT900 chassis underpinned some of the most popular trucks and SUVs in the United States from 2007-2014. The Chevrolet Tahoe & GMC Yukon were extremely popular in … Continue Reading 2007–2014 Yukon & Tahoe Common Problems

Posted April 3, 2019 Know How

What Causes Oil Filter Bloat?

Occasionally, you may remove a spin-on oil filter to find that it has become bloated at or near the top of the can. Because no other damage is evident, other … Continue Reading What Causes Oil Filter Bloat?