The coolant hoses that carry coolant to and from the engine are critically important parts of any engine’s cooling system, but as with many other critically important systems and components, coolant hoses are also the subject of fierce debates. One … Continued
Although distributors on modern vehicles have largely been supplanted by electronic ignition systems that are managed and controlled by the Engine Control Unit (ECU), many older, custom, and race engines still depend on a distributor to deliver ignition sparks to … Continued
Glow plugs are essential components on any diesel engine, and it would be fair to say that without fully functional glow plugs, it would be impossible to start a diesel engine in cold weather. In this article, we cover basic … Continued
Camshaft position sensors generate much of the baseline data that many other engine management functions depend on, and as such, the failure of one or more camshaft position sensors often means that a vehicle won’t run at all. Within this … Continued
Torque converters are integral parts of the drive trains on automatic vehicles, and although most torque converters are designed to last the life of the vehicle, mechanical failures of internal parts can necessitate the replacement of a torque converter on … Continued
Ball joints, like many other suspension and steering system components, often fall into the fit-them-and-forget-about-them category for many car owners, but this can be a potentially dangerous mistake. Ball joints are in fact safety critical components for both suspension and … Continued
Like many other fluids and lubricants, engine coolant unfortunately falls into the “change it and forget about it” category for many vehicle owners. However, neglecting your cooling system maintenance, including replacing your coolant on a regular interval, can possibly result … Continued
While automotive wheel bearings come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, and designs, all have the task of making a car’s wheels rotate freely with as little resistance as possible. Therefore, wheel bearings are critical components, and while high … Continued
Oil pan gaskets are arguably the most advanced seals in modern engines after cylinder head gaskets. In fact, in most cases, the oil pan gasket is a critically important component in a package of technologies whose collective function is to … Continued
Power windows have become the norm on modern vehicles and while electronically controlled window regulators provide fingertip control of the windows, a window regulator can fail suddenly (and unexpectedly) for any number of reasons. Below we discuss how window regulators … Continued