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HOW TO CLEAN YOUR VEHICLE’S MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR

Symptoms of a dirty mass air flow sensor (MAF sensor) include a hard starting, rough running engine that may or may not hold an idle properly. Your vehicle’s MAF sensor measures the amount of air coming into the engine. Your Engine Control Unit (ECU) uses this measurement to determine how much fuel the engine needs.…

Fuel system delivery overview: 9 components for successful fuel system repairs.

The 8 Factors to Consider in Fuel System Diagnostics

When there is a poor performance from the fuel system, the fuel pump, being the central component, is often suspected to be the source of the problem. While the fuel pump indeed can fail, there are also other possibilities for a decreased efficiency from the fuel system. In this page, we have explained some of…

Turbocharger with wastegate actuator, a component that can fail in a car engine.

Signs of Turbocharger Failure

Do you know the signs of turbo failure? If your turbocharger is operating poorly or sounds like it needs fixed or replaced, there are a few things to keep an eye and ear on. Acceleration issues Since prime power is one of the turbocharger’s primary functions, keep a keen eye on your gas pedal. From…

Sanden AC Compressor Cylinder Head Porting Guide

7 SD R134a COMPRESSOR SERIES Sanden AC compressor units come in many shapes and sizes for numerous applications: the 5H15, 7H13, 7H15 and 7H15HD/SHD which will each have a specific flow and pressures. Regardless of the type of the AC compressor, it performs the same function. The compressor compresses the low-pressure gaseous refrigerant and sends…

Diagram of GDI fuel system components: ECM, fuel pump, sensors, and fuel rail.

How To Diagnosis Gasoline Direct Injection System?

Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Vehicles are already showing up in service bays, so now is the time to develop the skills to quickly diagnose fuel system issues. Below are four steps to help diagnose GDI Systems. 1. Connect an enhanced scan tool and selecet the data parameters for desired fuel pressure and actual fuel pressure.…

How Automotive AC Works Infographic

We created the infographic above to help those of you who were curious to understand how the automotive AC system works. Understanding the AC system might be the least of your worries when all is well and the air is blowing nice and cold, but once something goes wrong we all wish we knew how…

How to Install an Oxygen Sensor

The oxygen sensor in a vehicle helps in determining the amount of oxygen in the vehicle xhaust. This reading is sent to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) which then regulates the amount of fuel and air sent to the engine, to attain the optimal air-fuel ratio. The oxygen sensor also helps reduce exhaust emissions. It…

Four types of vehicle shocks displayed on white background: two black, one silver, one black with silver

HOW MUCH DO SHOCKS COST?

Shock absorbers are an often-ignored piece of vehicle maintenance, but one that can be easily appreciated upon completion. The shock absorber is a dampener which absorbs the vibrations cause by the vehicle and driving surface. It’s easy to get used to a bouncier ride or a faint noise, but replacing worn-out shocks can make your…

Car navigation system with touchscreen, buttons for FM/AM, XM, CD/Aux, Seek, Track, Bluetooth, Clock, Tune, and Map

Buyer’s Guide: How to Buy a Navigation System

How to Buy a Navigation System Navigation systems in vehicles assist the drivers in finding routes to destinations. There were times when people used paper road maps or parked their vehicles along the sides of the streets to figure out the correct routes for places. With technology advances in the mechanical and electrical domains…

Diagram of car suspension control arms with labels for upper control arm, tie rod end, spring, ball joint, lower control arm, and control arm bushing

HOW TO REPAIR CONTROL ARMS

The Control Arms repair "How To" section of our site is here to help when you need that little bit of extra knowledge to get your project up and running. From the list below select the video or article that is related to info for the product line desired. Control Arm Build Quality The…