Few sounds are sweet as that of a well-tuned, smooth idling engine. One cannot help but to marvel at the value of such mechanical perfection. However, even the heartiest of engines are prone to the occasional mechanical hardship. Of these … Read more
Today’s vehicles operate in a highly complex nature, relying largely upon a web of interconnected electronic systems to facilitate proper operation. Simply put, the modern vehicle is every bit as computer and data driven, as it is mechanical in nature. … Read more
When you start hearing weird sounds coming from your engine, you need to investigate a little bit further. Especially if your check engine light is on too, but that’s exactly what you can expect to happen if you have a … Read more
Throughout a lifetime, a motorist is likely to encounter their fair share of automotive issues. However, few such issues are as frustrating as the sudden illumination of a check engine light, when all else regarding your vehicle had otherwise appeared … Read more
For vehicle owners, few circumstances can be as aggravating as the sudden appearance of a check engine light across a car’s dash. In the minds of many, this signals an impending breakdown or otherwise cataclysmic event. However, the illumination of … Read more
In our previous article, we went over what an engine misfire is and the common symptoms of an engine misfire. So how do you determine what is causing the engine to misfire in the first place? The combustion engine is … Read more
It can be difficult to diagnose the reason for an engine misfire, but context gives major clues. Misfires are often intermittent and will sometimes only manifest with a specific type of fuel, environment, or engine load (how deep you’re into … Read more
Vehicles are powered by the combustion of air and fuel, which takes place in different engine cylinders. This is how a vehicle generates the power it needs to accelerate and spin its wheels. A vehicle usually has 4 to 8 … Read more
If you’ve got a P0300 error code on your hands, brace yourself as you’re likely dealing with a complicated diagnostic and repair process. As things go, this error code can mean different things caused by different problems. What Does Code … Read more