The Oxygen Sensor: A Brief Overview
What does the oxygen sensor do exactly, and how does it do it? As a DIYer, is there anything you need to know about testing or replacing O2 sensors?
Oxygen Sensor Repair: What All Drivers Should Know
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.
A Guide to MAP Sensor Cleaning
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.
Is Your 4WD Light Flashing? Don’t Panic! Here’s What’s Happening
A flashing 4WD light is no reason to panic. Follow these tips to figure out what’s going on with your vehicle.
Floor Jack Won’t Lift? Here’s A Quick Fix
Starting out a wrenching session by discovering your floor jack won’t lift can be a frustrating situation. Maybe it worked fine last time, or maybe it is new out of … Continue Reading Floor Jack Won’t Lift? Here’s A Quick Fix
How to Recharge Your Car’s AC System
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…
4 Common Brake Light Problems and How to Solve Them
If you keep these tips in mind, most brake light problems will be easy to diagnose and fix on your own.
Diagnosing Engine Drive Belt Tensioner Failure
Unbeknownst to many, automatic belt tensioners are actually a wear item, and therefore cannot be classified as a prototypical hard part. Internal components in the tensioner can fail, causing stress … Continue Reading Diagnosing Engine Drive Belt Tensioner Failure
11 Tricks For Removing Rounded-Off Bolts
We have all had it happen. You are turning a wrench and then BAM, the head of the bolt rounds off, the wrench slips, and you bust your knuckles on the edge of something sharp. It never fails; there is always a sharp edge next to a rounded bolt waiting for your tender knuckles. Here are some tips and tricks to removing rounded-off bolts…
7 Symptoms of a Bad Mass Air Flow Sensor
If you’re experiencing any of these seven symptoms of a bad mass air flow sensor, it’s worth taking a look in your engine bay to diagnose the problem.