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The Air Charge / Manifold Temperature sensor is used by the computer to measure air density for fuel mixture control. The computer uses this information to trim the air/fuel ratio … Continue Reading What does an Air Charge / Manifold Temperature Sensor do?
The Coolant Temperature sensor changes resistance with the temperature. The Coolant Temperature sensor is critical to many PCM functions such as fuel injection, ignition timing, variable valve timing, and transmission … Continue Reading What does a Coolant Temperature Sensor do for your vehicle?
As a beginning DIYer most people buy a basic tool set that can handle a variety of tasks. Those basic tools are great and lay a firm foundation for a … Continue Reading 7 Must-Have Specialty Tools For The Growing DIYer
The effect of temperature on battery life can be profound, especially in extreme hot and cold weather. Learn how to care for your battery year-round.
Car AC lines freezing up can put a major kink in your road trip. Here’s how to fix the problem and get back to your summer driving.
Engine overheating can do a number on your car. Here’s what you should do if your engine overheats while you’re on the road.
Car performance can suffer in the summer heat, but that doesn’t need to lead to damage if you follow these seasonal maintenance tips.
Efficient engine performance is a feat of precision engineering. So how do climate and altitude affect engine performance?
It’s time to recharge your car’s AC when you start to notice that the air blowing out of your dash vents isn’t quite as cool as it was just a few weeks…
With the summer months on the horizon, it is time to prepare for hitting the open road. Nothing is more satisfying after a long winter than an epic road trip … Continue Reading How to Avoid Summertime Electrical Failure On The Road