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
The P0106 code indicates that the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor has been triggered. This sensor problem is common in cars with high mileage (100,000 miles or more). The MAP sensor controls a broad range of systems in your vehicle. … Read more
The purpose of the crankshaft position sensor (CKP) is to measure the rotational speed (RPM) and precise location of the engine’s crankshaft. Without this sensor, you wouldn’t be able to start your vehicle’s engine. Most car owners don’t know about … Read more
It’s never a good time to see that dreaded ‘Check Engine’ light illuminating the dashboard of your car. While there are many causes for the ‘Check Engine’ light to pop up, modern technology allows us to distinguish them by reading … Read more
Your vehicle’s internal processes create vapors that release into the atmosphere. The Clean Air Act (CAA) put in place by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates the volume of those vapors that a vehicle can emit before passing a designated … 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
The P0128 error code suggests that your car’s coolant temperature was at an unusual level after operating your vehicle. Your engine coolant should reach around 160° F (71° C) within 15 minutes of starting the engine. The powertrain control module … Read more
It’s always a hassle finding out that your car has sprung a leak somewhere. Immediately, your stress levels go through the roof and dark scenarios come popping into your head. Thankfully, due to breakthroughs in car design, most modern cars … Read more
An internal combustion engine gets very hot as it runs. With so many metal components moving quickly and rubbing together inside of the engine, all that friction creates an enormous amount of heat. The engine depends on coolant to keep … Read more
Speed-sensing steering is like a hybrid of power steering and manual steering systems. Since most vehicles have power steering systems these days, a lot of drivers complain that they don’t feel like they’re in control of their vehicles when driving … Read more