Why Replace A Faulty Oxygen Sensor? A faulty sensor cannot transmit accurate data to the car's computer, causing the engine to run unbalanced. An unbalanced engine either burns fuel with too much or ...

Maintenance is an essential part of owning a car. Whether it’s simple tasks like an oil change or bleeding your brakes, plenty of jobs are DIY-friendly and can save you the costs of taking your ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. One tool you'll find stashed in all the best electrician's tool backpacks is a multimeter. Most modern multimeters are of the digital variety, ...

Last month, we kicked this series off by showing you how to save some money by diagnosing a bad MAP sensor rather than just chucking cash at new parts that may or may not fix a specific problem. This ...

This article applies to the Porsche 993 (1993-1998). Engine knock occurs when the air/fuel mixture in the cylinder does not combust correctly when the spark plugs are ignited, causing pockets of the ...

Testing a diesel engine generator's coolant temperature sensor is done to make sure it's working correctly and making sure it's measuring the engine's coolant temperature accurately. As it helps ...

The camshaft position sensor is an essential component of your car’s engine management system. It monitors the position and speed of the camshaft and sends this data to the engine control unit (ECU), ...

This article applies to the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird (1990-2002). Have you noticed that your car is running less efficient? Does it occasionally misfire? Or does the exhaust pipe smell ...