Some oxygen sensors contain a heating circuit to reduce the time it takes them to reach operational temperature after the vehicle is started. The P0135 code is activated when the heating circuit in the air-to-fuel ratio sensor, also known as … Read more
Brake pads are found in cars, trucks, SUVs, and even motorcycles. They are what create friction against the disc brake rotors of your vehicle. This happens every time you step on the brake pedal and this friction allows the vehicle … Read more
When you step on the brakes, hydraulic fluid converts the brake pedal movement into a strong clamping force that stops your vehicle. Your brakes should be strong and reliable, since a short stopping distance could mean the difference between life … Read more
A vehicle’s variable valve timing (VVT) system improves engine performance and fuel efficiency. It regulates the opening and closing of the exhaust and intake valves, in turn, controlling the fuel-air mix. This control allows for more power, better fuel economy, … Read more
As soon as a car owner or driver notices a burning smell from the engine area, it becomes an issue serious enough that the car should be stopped driving. Even though transmission problems often occur in specific cars rather than … Read more
Before vehicle computers were invented, cars and trucks used a system of mechanical and pneumatic devices to manage systems such as valve timing and idle speed. Now, modern vehicles have a complex system of sensors and actuators connected to computers … Read more
Would you like your car to stand out from the crowd? Perhaps you want to protect those expensive new wheels during the harsh winter. Do you have a hood that’s been keyed by some vindictive miscreants that you’d like to … Read more
Differentials are found in all cars. Sometimes a differential may be found on the rear side of a vehicle and sometimes it’s found on the front side. Some cars even have differentials on both ends. If you have a front … Read more
Power steering was created in 1951 to help drivers turn their vehicles with ease. During a time when cars started getting bigger and heavier, this was a welcome advancement in technology. It takes more energy to move something with more … Read more
Combustion engines generate a lot of heat just from normal operation. Without removing heat from the engine, the vehicle will encounter a slew of problems that eventually lead to engine failure. A failure of the cooling system could leave you … Read more