Ever notice a car that takes off from a stop light leaving a huge cloud of smelly blue smoke in its wake? Perhaps this is your car. Why is this happening, you might ask? A cloud of blue smoke generally means one thing: you’re burning oil. Instead of topping off your oil pan and continuing … Read more
Every vehicle has its own unique exhaust sound. Some sound like a jet engine, some give off a low rumble, and others sound like a droning lawnmower. These sounds come from careful engineering of your car’s exhaust system, particularly the muffler. When a hole develops in your muffler or exhaust pipe, it disrupts this design … Read more
If your car smells like rotten eggs, there is something wrong with it that needs to be fixed right away. Not only is the sulfur smell harmful to your health, the vehicle can be damaged if this problem is left unchecked. Reasons Your Car or Truck Smells Like Rotten Eggs Before reading further, check to … Read more
The catalytic converter (not “Cadillac converter”) plays an essential role in reducing air pollution. It reduces the levels of nitrogen oxide, hydrocarbons, and carbon monoxide that your car emits. Without a cat converter, your vehicle would belch out large amounts of all three chemicals. Smog in busy cities is dense enough as it is without … 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 and charcoal canister work together to recycle the emissions back into the engine so that they’re eliminated as the internal combustion process takes place. But what if … 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
Seeing white smoke from your vehicle’s exhaust can be alarming, but it’s not always something to be concerned about. In some cases, it can be a normal occurrence (especially in winter). However, if the white smoke continues, it can indicate a serious issue that requires immediate attention to prevent potential engine damage. Keep reading to … Read more
Is water dripping from your car’s exhaust pipe? While this sight might be alarming, it’s usually not a problem. Water coming from your exhaust can be perfectly normal, especially during cold starts or in certain weather conditions. However, it’s important to know when this is a sign of something more serious. Let’s look at the … Read more
Is your car struggling to accelerate? Does your car smell like rotten eggs? If you have an older car with the original catalytic converter, you may be able to freshen up the smell and pick up some power by cleaning your catalytic converter. What is a Catalytic Converter? A catalytic converter is an an emissions device that … Read more