If your car has a tire that’s losing 10 PSI overnight, then this article is just for you. Tire leaks are very common and losing 10 PSI overnight indicates a pretty decent size leak, which should be quite easy to find. Luckily, there are only a handful of ways that a tire can lose a …
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Rust on fenders is extremely common on cars and trucks, especially if you’re living in the Northeastern portion of the U.S. where the so-called “Rust Belt” is located. Usually, the vehicle’s undercarriage is the first to develop surface rust, but because it’s so difficult to see – most truck and car owners only notice rust …
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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 …
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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 »
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 …
