As you know, motor oil is the blood of every vehicle. But what you may not know is that there are different types of motor oils. Traditionally, people have used crude oil to lubricate the components of their engines. Crude oil is basically oil that has come right out of the ground and then refined … Read more
Oil is what lubricates the parts and components of a vehicle’s engine. That way, there is less friction inside of the engine. The hardest part is figuring out the amount of oil passing through the engine. This is where the oil pressure sensor comes in handy because it can detect when there is low oil … Read more
The oxygen sensor (aka: O2 sensor) is located inside of the exhaust manifold of a vehicle. Its purpose is to keep track of the level of oxygen which remains unburned in the exhaust system while exhaust is leaving the engine. The oxygen sensor sends a signal to the ECU indicating how much oxygen was found … Read more
Every vehicle has a starter motor in it. The purpose of the starter motor is to allow the internal combustion engine to start up. The starter is really nothing more than just an electric motor that starts the engine. After the ignition switch is turned on, energy flows through the starter motor and causes the … Read more
When you get too cold or hot in your house, you probably adjust a thermostat to change the temperature in the room. Engine blocks can also be too hot or too cold; they too need a thermostat to manage their temperature. How does a Thermostat Work? Unlike the thermostat for your house, most thermostats used … Read more
The air filter is a part of the vehicle that should be self-explanatory. As you probably know, the internal combustion engine can only operate if it has the proper amount of air and fuel. The air that goes into the engine is supplied by the outdoors. However, the engine requires this to be clean air … Read more
The fuel pump is a valuable component of the internal combustion engine. Since there needs to be a mixture of fuel and air inside the combustion chamber, the fuel pump is responsible for pumping fuel from the gas tank, through the fuel lines, and into the combustion chamber. What is a Fuel Pump? A fuel … Read more
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 performance of your car will … Read more
Diesel engines and gasoline (petrol) engines are two internal combustion engines that are most commonly found in automobiles. They both have similarities and differences between them. Similarities 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 … 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