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LEARN ABOUT IGNITION COIL REPAIR COST

How Much Does an Ignition Coil Cost? The ignition coil (also referred to as a spark coil) is the part of a car’s ignition system which transforms the low voltage of a battery to the thousands of volts required by the spark plug to ignite the fuel. All the components in the ignition system go…

Oxygen Sensor Buyer’s Guide

How to Buy an Oxygen Sensor Automobiles include a number of sensors such as the oxygen sensor, air-fuel ratio sensor, parking sensor and tire pressure monitor sensor (TPMS). Each sensor is meant for a specific purpose that helps the vehicle run at optimal efficiency. The oxygen sensor is one of the important sensors…

How To Flush AC System

A/C Tips

The AC system includes the compressor, condenser, evaporator and accumulator/receiver-dryer. The key to the cooling function of an AC system is to maintain the pressure of the refrigerant either under high-pressure or low-pressure, as needed. As with any part of the automobile, the AC system can also get contaminated with impurities, making it function improperly.…

How To Check Transmission Fluid

The transmission fluid is used to lubricate and cool down the transmission components, just as the engine oil removes heat from the engine parts. Besides lubricating and cooling, the transmission fluid in an automatic transmission gets compressed and provides the required pressure to shift, engage and disengage the gears. The transmission fluid is stored in…

Fuel System Layouts

Introduction: Internal combustion engines require fuel in order to run and motor vehicles are thus equipped with a fuel system that keeps the engine supplied with the correct amount of fuel, for all operating circumstances. Components of Fuel System: The main components of the fuel system include fuel tank, pump, filter and injector/carburetor.…

How Much Does a Supercharger Cost?

While less common these days than turbocharging, supercharging an engine has a similar function; force more air into the engine, which in turn produces more power. While a turbocharger is powered by exhaust gases, superchargers are powered by a belt driven off the engine’s crankshaft. This makes superchargers easier to add-on to a naturally-aspirated vehicle,…

LEARN ABOUT ALTERNATOR REPAIR COST

Alternator Repair Cost Alternators are a critical component in vehicles. The alternator helps power the electrical system of your car while the engine is running. Without a fully functional alternator, everything from the car heater and airbags, to the breaking system and power steering could begin to fail. Early signs of a faulty alternator are…

Everything About Squealing Brakes

Brake Noise - What Should I Do about Squealing Brakes? What can you do as a customer to reduce the chance of squealing brakes? First of all, noisy brakes should always be inspected to make sure there isn't a problem with the braking system. If the pads have worn down to the point where metal-to-metal…

How to tell if your car is federal or california emissions

How Can I Tell? Every car will be equipped with an emissions tag, which will tell you if the vehicle is federal or California emissions. Federal emissions stickers will just say, "This vehicle conforms to U.S. EPA regulations". California emissions vehicles will state, "This vehicicle conforms to U.S. EPA and State of California regulations".…

How Long Should Brake Pads Last?

It’s time to dig into one of the most controversial, hard to answer questions regarding car parts, brake maintenance and overall auto component value. And the question is this: How long do brake pads last? It’s a question any serious (or even semi-serious) car enthusiast would like to know. But to truly answer the…