With the apocalyptic status of the last and the current year, an increased number of cars and motorcycles have been left sitting untouched for a long time. Naturally, vehicles don’t like sitting around for extended periods of time as they are made to be driven regularly. Over time, most materials inside the car start to …
I’ve yet to meet a single guy who doesn’t love hearing the turbo on his 6.7 Powerstroke whistle while pulling a heavy trailer up a hill. That whistling, whooshing noise is the sound of pure concentrated turbo-diesel power, and the looks that you get when you pass people and make them wonder “What the Hell …
Due to the ever-increasing exhaust emission standards and regulations, a once simple and rudimentary diesel engine is now jam-packed with more technology than the rocket that got us to the Moon. Naturally, it’s easy to get confused over all the technical mumbo-jumbo that surrounds it. One of the most confusing things that 6.7 Powerstroke owners …
How Long Does DEF Last in 6.7 Powerstroke? SCR Explained Read More »
The 5.7 Hemi is one of the most popular gasoline engines in North America and it’s pretty reliable for the most part, however, no engine is perfect and the 5.7 certainly has its flaws. These engines are known to snap exhaust manifold bolts, and the MDS may be pretty stubborn at times, but the most …
5.7 Hemi Ticking Noise on Startup – 2 Reasons Why & How To Fix Them Read More »
Most people do not stop to think about how different systems of their car actually work, but that shouldn’t be the case – car differentials are easy to understand and knowing how to repair them would save you lots of cash in the long run. This time, we’ll be looking at differential systems in cars …
Recently, I’ve been asked if it’s OK to drive with a bad mass air flow sensor and it got me thinking – why not put my degree in automotive electronics engineering to good use and share everything I know about mass air flow sensors? So, that’s exactly what I’m going to do. In this article, …
Breaking a serpentine belt while driving is a common occurrence but a frightening experience. Once you’ve gotten off the road and stopped at a safe place, you might be tempted to drive back home or go to the mechanic without the serpentine belt. So, can you drive without a serpentine belt or should you get …
Once something breaks in our cars, we are faced with the decision of getting the issue fixed immediately or putting the repairs off for another time and hoping for the best. We live busy lives, therefore not everyone has the luxury of having enough money and time to go to the mechanic for every single …
