
5 Symptoms of a Bad Oxygen Sensor
If you have a modern fuel injected vehicle, it is almost guaranteed to have at least one or more oxygen sensors. And, at some point, that oxygen sensor will need … Continue Reading 5 Symptoms of a Bad Oxygen Sensor
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If you have a modern fuel injected vehicle, it is almost guaranteed to have at least one or more oxygen sensors. And, at some point, that oxygen sensor will need … Continue Reading 5 Symptoms of a Bad Oxygen Sensor
While automobile brakes are meant to stop a car, sometimes they can do their job a little too well. Thanks to hydraulic pressure and power brake booster muscle, it is … Continue Reading What Is Brake Lockup and How to Fix It
The oxygen sensor affects not only your car’s drivability, but the outside world as well. Here’s what you need to know about oxygen sensor repair.
How much does it cost to replace a windshield? It could be $100 or well over $1,000 depending on your car’s size and features and your insurance coverage.
MAP sensor cleaning may be necessary to correct poor fuel economy, rough idle, stalling on acceleration or a check engine light. Here’s how to get started.
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
What does ABS mean on a car? An anti-lock brake system helps to bring a vehicle to a full stop safely in an emergency braking situation.
The throttle position sensor moves with the throttle and sends a voltage signal to the computer indicating throttle angle and speed of movement data. The computer uses this data to … Continue Reading What does a Throttle Position Sensor do for your vehicle?
A yaw rate sensor (or rotational speed sensor) measures a vehicle’s angular velocity about its vertical axis in degrees or radians per second in order to determine the orientation of … Continue Reading What does a Yaw Rate Sensor do for your vehicle?
There are a myriad of sensors underneath your hood that quietly do their jobs day in and day out without making a fuss. They may not be as visible as … Continue Reading What does a MAP Sensor do for your vehicle?