What Happens if You Put Gasoline in a Diesel Engine?

When you go to the gas station, you will probably notice there are at least four different fuel options available at the pump. The first three will be regular unleaded, mid-grade unleaded, and premium unleaded. Each one of these fuel options is considered to be gasoline. The fourth fuel option that you will find available … Read more

Supercharger vs Turbocharger (Which is Better?)

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The internal combustion chamber of a gasoline engine requires a certain amount of air intake. This is how the engine will get additional power so that its performance can be enhanced. But first, the air must be compressed after it enters the engine. Fortunately, there is a forced induction component which oversees air compression in … Read more

5 Symptoms of a Bad Motor Mount (And Replacement Cost)

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The chassis of a vehicle is the base frame which all the other vital components are connected to, such as the engine. There is something called an engine (motor) mount which allows the engine to stay firmly attached to the chassis. This prevents the engine from shaking or moving as you’re driving. For example, when … Read more

4 Symptoms of a Bad Water Pump (And Replacement Cost)

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Combustion engines generate loads of heat. After all, there are thousands of tiny little explosions happening inside the engine every minute. All this heat requires an efficient cooling system, and the water pump sits at the heart of a liquid cooling system. A water pump’s function is to keep coolant flowing through the engine from … Read more

5 Symptoms of a Bad Thermostat

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When you get too cold or hot in your house, you probably adjust the thermostat to change the temperature in the room. Engine blocks can also get too hot or too cold so a thermostat is necessary to manage engine temperature. How Does a Thermostat Work? Unlike the thermostat in your home, most thermostats used … Read more