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How Much Does a Chevy Cruze Catalytic Converter Cost?

The first indication that the catalytic converter in your Chevy Cruze may need replacement would be a check engine light and corresponding P0420 code. On most vehicles, this is a pretty straightforward diagnosis that we have outlined here. But the Cruze is a relatively new car, and this error seems to be most common between 80k…

Shelter in Place: What About Your Car?

Look, we’re just as tired as you are of every company you’ve ever given your email address to reaching out with their COVID-19 plan. But your car is probably one of your most valuable assets and potentially the most valuable if you aren’t a homeowner. Given the potential economic fallout from this global crisis, taking…

How to Pick an Exhaust for Your Car

A new exhaust is a very common first modification for many car owners. While modern cars won’t see as much of a power increase from just the exhaust on its own, its still possible to improve the sound the car makes, and that’s a big part of the experience for a lot of people. But…

Saginaw 68/86 Power Steering Gearbox Buyer’s Guide

The Saginaw 68 and 86 are far and away our best-selling power steering gear boxes, most likely because of how many cars they were in and how many of those are still on the road. As you can tell from the names, the 68 and 86 are two different gearboxes, but in practice they are…

How to Find the Right Driveshaft

Driveline Tips

While a driveshaft used to be a very simple item connecting the transmission to the rear axle, vehicle developments such as front-wheel drive and independent suspension have created some more options, which leaves room for confusion when it’s time to fix your car. This quick guide should explain the multiple options available for replacement driveshafts,…

How To Replace A Turbocharger

Turbocharger Tips

At one point, turbochargers were a cool new unexplored technology. Putting a turbo onto an early Porsche 911 turned your dentist’s car into an infamous snap-oversteer death machine. Mitsubishi was so proud of the Starion ESI-R that they covered the interior in now-fantastically-dated TURBO logos. The Ford Mustang SVO dropped the iconic “five liter” V8…

HOW MUCH DOES A TRANSMISSION COST?

Your vehicle’s transmission and driveline are what connect the engine to the wheels. The engine and wheels will naturally spin at different speeds depending on how fast the vehicle is traveling; the transmission is in the middle to make sure they mesh together. As you can imagine, this means a lot of stress…

What does Smoke Coming Out of Your Exhaust Mean?

The gas coming from the exhaust of a car should almost always be clear in color, with the exception of diesel at times of heavy use. When there is smoke coming from the exhaust system of a vehicle, it signals an issue with the internal workings of the motor. This is a very noticeable symptom…

HOW TO REPAIR DRIVE AXLE PARTS

Driveline Tips

How to Repair Drive Axle Parts The axle parts 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 about the product line desired.…

Oxygen Sensor Life Expectancy Infographic

30,000 to 50,000 miles is typical. However, constantly exposed to the harsh environment found in an automobile's exhaust system, the oxygen sensor must sustain a constant barrage of harmful exhaust gases, extreme heat and high velocity particles and that is under normal operating conditions. Sometimes contaminants such as coolant, oil, or silicone particles will…