GPS tracking devices for cars are becoming increasingly popular. Car owners may want to track their car for several reasons. Perhaps they’re afraid of car theft and want the best chance at being able to find their vehicle if someone … Read more
You’ve probably been there before. While driving, your instrument cluster suddenly displays a “Tire Pressure Sensor Fault” message or warning light. But what exactly does it mean and how do you fix it? What is a Tire Pressure Sensor? A … Read more
The oil pump lubricates a running engine by supplying it with oil. This lubrication prevents the engine’s metal components from making contact with each other. The oil pump also absorbs heat from the engine’s components while they’re running. Even though … Read more
When you have to make a turn, there shouldn’t be any noise coming from the steering wheel. Any such noises suggest there could be a problem with one or more of the numerous components in your car’s suspension and steering systems. … Read more
The function of constant-velocity joints, or CV joints, in a vehicle is to help transfer power to the wheels from your transmission. Power is transmitted at a consistent speed of rotation when there isn’t much friction. In other words, power … Read more
If you own a car with high mileage, then your engine is probably fairly worn at this point. There could be all kinds of issues building up in your engine. The biggest issue is gaps forming in between the engine’s … Read more
The main functions of an alternator are to generate electricity for the electrical components of the vehicle and to charge its battery. The alternator produces this electrical energy by converting mechanical energy. If you were to try and start your … Read more
In this article, we’re going to discuss the symptoms of bad valve seals and piston rings, as well as their basic functions and common replacement costs. Valve seals and piston rings are crucial for your engine to function. If you … Read more
The Duramax diesel engine is predominately found in GMC trucks. It was introduced in 2001 and has gone through many updates. The current version (2017+) is a 6.6L turbo-diesel V8 which has some of the best torque and horsepower you … Read more
The throttle body of a vehicle is responsible for managing the amount of air that flows into the internal combustion engine. It is basically a butterfly valve which is positioned between the intake manifold and the air intake filter. Whenever … Read more