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Making Sense of the O2 Sensor (Oxygen Sensor Replacement)
As you know, today’s vehicles rely on a lot of computers in them to keep them running clean and efficiently. Those computers depend on information delivered by several sensors throughout t...
Published on: Aug 27, 2023
Giving CV Joints the Boot! (CV Joint and Boot Replacement)
Ever wonder how your vehicle’s transmission is connected to your wheels? After all, when you hit a pothole or some other uneven part of a road’s surface, there has to be something that can...
Published on: Dec 18, 2022
Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)
When you head out to your vehicle after it's been parked and notice oil leaking underneath it, that's something to have looked at right away. Oil leaks mean your oil level is probably low, and r...
Published on: Oct 16, 2022
A Few "Key" Facts (Ignition Key Issues)
You expect your key to turn in your vehicle's ignition. But sometimes it won't, and that's a problem, whether you're trying to start your vehicle or trying to leave it.
Several things can...
Published on: Apr 11, 2021
TSB, not USB
You probably know that USB is a computer term (it stands for Universal Serial Bus). But do you know what a TSB is? You should, because it could be important for your vehicle.
A TSB is a Technic...
Published on: Mar 28, 2021
Light into Darkness (Vehicle Lighting)
You need to be able to see at night and have other vehicles see you as well. Spend a few minutes to check and make sure all your vehicle's outside lights are working. It might help to have...
Published on: Feb 28, 2021
To Turbo or Not To Turbo? (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
Nobody loves wasting money. Gasoline costs money, so using less saves money. One of the ways vehicle manufacturers are helping you save gasoline (and money) is with smaller, turbocharged e...
Published on: Jan 03, 2021
Cold Facts about Heaters
Brrrr. It's cold outside. And if your vehicle's heater isn't working, then it's cold inside too. No fun – and potentially dangerous: heat is needed to defrost your windshield.&...
Published on: Oct 01, 2020