Have you ever been in a situation where you’re driving your vehicle and as you accelerate, you start to lose power instead of gain power? Sometimes this can be attributed to your car not having enough fuel. However, it can also be attributed to numerous other causes related to mechanical problems, malfunctioning sensors, and/or malfunctioning … Read more
The Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) system features a vapor canister purge valve which manages the quantity of fuel vapor coming out of the charcoal canister. The purge valve used to be controlled with a vacuum but now, newer cars allow the engine control unit to electronically control it. The purge valve and charcoal canister work … Read more
The engine inside of your vehicle contains a series of rings that are called piston rings. These rings help regulate the oil pressure and the amount of oil consumed by the engine. If the piston rings were to get damaged or worn out, then you will have all kinds of problems happening with your engine. … Read more
Exhaust gas recirculation is a practice that has been used to reduce emissions since the 1970s. The exhaust gas recirculation system, or EGR, routes some of the exhaust gases back into the intake manifold so they can enter the combustion chamber a second time. Although it may sound strange, this emission reduction practice actually has … Read more
The emission system of the engine produces a lot of carbon emissions which are released into the environment. This is what continues to make gasoline engines so controversial among those who care about protecting the environment. However, there is a special component called a “charcoal canister” (or evaporative emission control canister) which exists in the … Read more
Combustion engines work best when the correct amount of fuel and air are mixed in the combustion chamber with a well-timed spark and a good seal. It’s important that these gases enter and leave the combustion chamber at the right time. Valves open and close each combustion chamber, allowing air to enter before combustion and … Read more
Common rail diesel engines are the modern version of diesel engines. Most of the diesel-powered vehicles you see today will have common rail technology in it. If you’re unfamiliar with common rail, it is a term that defines the fuel injection system used for these engines. Common rail uses a high-pressure rail to deliver fuel … Read more
The part of a vehicle known as the “radiator pressure cap” contains 2 valves. Its purpose is to contain coolant in the radiator and ensure that the cooling system remains pressurized. The radiator cap is sometimes also called a coolant cap or an antifreeze cap. All three names refer to the same part. Cooling systems … Read more
Oil is the blood flow of any vehicle with an internal combustion engine. Oil circulates through the engine and lubricates its components the same way that blood flows through our bodies and nourishes our cells. The oil pan is located underneath the engine. It serves as a reservoir which stores the oil as it circulates … Read more
Have you been hearing some strange knocking noises or unusual vibrations from the engine bay? There could be an underlying problem that needs to be addressed. A fully functional internal combustion engine should not make any unusual noises, particularly if the noise is a loud ticking, knocking or clacking sound. If you do start to … Read more