When you start up your vehicle the last thing you want to see is a check engine light. But if you own a vehicle long enough, eventually it’s going to happen. Once you read the code it’s time to go … Read more
Though life is full of uncertainties, one fact that we can be sure of is that our vehicles, no matter how well maintained they are, will experience the occasional mechanical issue. For most, such issues tend to arise when least … Read more
During the 1970s, a revolution of sorts took place within the automotive industry. Newly implemented emissions standards of the day placed increasing pressure upon US automakers to reduce their carbon footprint. However, accomplishing this proved quite difficult, and ultimately necessitated … Read more
During the late 1970s, the automotive world underwent a series of rather monumental changes. A new found consciousness for environmental-related concerns led to a flurry of legislation aimed at curbing the output of exhaust-born pollutants. This agenda ultimately led to … Read more
Few vehicle-related issues can be quite as maddening as the sudden illumination of a check engine light. Issues of this type arise for a number of reasons, though the vast majority relate to operational or emissions failures. In essence, the … Read more
The exhaust gas regulation (EGR) system enables cars to reduce smog emissions. Besides limiting smog emissions, the EGR is also responsible for controlling the engine temperature as well as the ratio of fuel-to-air. Any component failure in this system can … Read more