Basic functions of PCV valve The PCV, or positive crankcase ventilation, valve allows gas from the engine’s crankcase to get released into the combustion chambers. This helps improve the functionality of the vehicle and increases the efficiency of its engine. But if you have a PCV valve that is bad then you will notice the … Read more
The coolant temperature sensor of your engine must be working at all times because it monitors the temperature of your engine and then sends the temperature information to the car’s central computer. Based on the information received, the computer adjusts the temperature of the engine so that it isn’t too hot or too cold. If … Read more
Every car has at least one ignition coil. The purpose of an ignition coil is to boost the voltage generated from the car battery in order to ignite the fuel and start the engine. A car battery generally produces a 12-volt current. The ignition coil transforms that low voltage into over 15,000 volts, which is … Read more
Every car’s ignition system contains ignition coils. These coils are responsible for converting the 12 volts of electricity produced from the car’s battery into the thousands of volts necessary to jump start the spark plugs and ignite the fuel mixture in the engine. Sometimes a car will only have one ignition coil for all of … Read more
The transmission speed sensor measures the amount of revolutions occurring in the transmission which helps the transmission control unit determine the rotational speed of the wheels. This information allows the computer of your vehicle to help it shift gears smoothly so that the vehicle can run efficiently. This particular sensor cannot be repaired once it … Read more
It is important for the coolant temperature sensor to be functional at all times or else it won’t be able to properly determine the temperature of the coolant inside an internal combustion engine. The information about the temperature that’s detected by the sensor is sent to the engine control unit. From there, the engine control … Read more
All vehicles have something called a “throttle” which controls how much fuel is allowed to flow into the engine. The throttle position sensor is what monitors the throttle position from the shaft. Basically, this sensor is connected to a computer inside the vehicle which shares information sent by the driver. This information contains the actions … Read more
Diesel engines and petrol engines are two internal combustion engines that are most commonly found in automobiles. They both have similarities and differences between them. One big similarity is they are both 4 stroke engines. The 4 strokes of these engines include intake, compression, combustion, and exhaust. When it goes through the intake stroke it … Read more
If you’ve purchased a car in the last 10 years then you’ve probably received a little remote control device with your car. Sometimes the device is even attached to the key itself. You will typically find three buttons on this remote control which have the power to unlock the car, lock the car, and unlock … Read more
Vehicle stability control was created in cars back in the late 1990s as a way to offer drivers additional assistance with their steering. This is an electronic control system which involves the use of high-tech sensors and the car’s central computer to perform certain mechanical actions while driving. For example, if it is raining outside … Read more