Maintenance Tips, Tricks And Hacks For Your Vehicle
The P219A is a generic diagnostic trouble code (DTC) that stands for Fuel Trim Cylinder Balance Bank 1 – Malfunction. It means that the vehicle’s computer has detected some issues with the fuel delivery system. Meaning, there can be too much fuel or too little fuel in the cylinder. Read on to find out more…
The diesel fuel injectors are responsible for delivering precisely metered amounts of fuel to the cylinders at the right time, as ordered by the vehicle’s computer. Each diesel fuel injector nozzle has a plunger that is activated when an electrical current goes through it, allowing pressurized diesel fuel to be injected directly into the combustion…
Fuel filters are very important, yet they are one of the most overlooked car parts. This filter is responsible for filtering out the fuel that comes from the gas tank and goes into the combustion chamber through the fuel injectors. Even though the fuel industry tries to produce as much clean fuel as possible, it…
Exhaust valves are important components of a car’s engine. They regulate the release of exhaust gases from the engine cylinders as they burn fuel. This release has to be done in a pre-calculated timely manner. When the vehicle has a leaking exhaust valve, the release of exhaust gasses is either all the time or not…
The rollover valve has a job to prevent any liquid from getting out of the fuel tank in an event of an accident (as the name suggests: if the car rolls over). However, the rollover valve also allows the fuel tank to breathe and release pressure or vacuum during day-to-day operation. Although built to last…
The starter motor is an integral component of any vehicle, providing the initial burst of power necessary to start the engine. Without one, a car wouldn’t start. These motors were designed to last 100,000 miles; however, sometimes they may burn out sooner than expected. In this article, I’ll outline eight symptoms of a burnout starter…
A car horn should be loud. They were built that way for a reason. However, over time, you may notice that your car horn sounds weak. This can especially be the case after a rainstorm. If this is the case, don’t worry – you’re not alone! In this blog post, we will discuss some of…
In the wintertime, cities often use salt to help melt ice and snow on roads. Unfortunately, this same salt can also do significant damage to a car’s undercarriage. Over time, salt corrodes metal parts leading to rust or other issues; additionally, salt damages rubber and plastic components as well. So how can you protect your…
If your catalytic converter is clogged, you may be wondering how to fix it. A clogged catalytic converter can cause a lot of problems for your car, including decreased fuel efficiency and increased emissions. In this blog post, we will discuss some tips and tricks that can help you unclog your catalytic converter and get…
If your car is emitting white smoke, there’s a good chance that the catalytic converter is malfunctioning. This component is responsible for converting toxic gases into less harmful emissions, so if it’s not working properly, your car will produce white smoke. In this blog post, we’ll explain what causes a catalytic converter to fail and…