General Auto Repair

The Ford Taurus uses an electrical water pump to circulate engine coolant throughout the engine. The electric motor inside the pump can burn out, or the seals inside the pump may begin to leak,...

Many early import automobiles shared a common feature--their reputation for fuel economy and reliability. One of the tradeoffs for that economy, however, was a lack of power that was translated...

Though it's basic function is simply to control the amount of air going into an engine, throttle bodies are actually fairly complex pieces of equipment. These large valves often integrate several...

A vacuum booster uses vacuum pressure from the engine to boost the amount of pressure going to the brakes. The check valve on vacuum booster regulates the amount of pressure in the booster. If...

Solenoid valves are devices designed to allow the passage of air or fluid through a chamber and govern the strength of its flow. These devices are different from normal valves in that they have...

The EGR or exhaust gas recirculation valve on a Chevrolet pickup is located on the intake manifold near the carburetor. The EGR valve draws exhaust gases from the exhaust system and reintroduces...

The heater core on a Ford car or light truck operates in conjunction with the engine's cooling system to provide heated air to the passenger cabin. Engine coolant flows from the vehicle's engine...

The PCV valve (Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve) is a uni-directional valve that continually evacuates gases from inside your automobile engine's crankcase. The PCV valve is a small, simple...

Carburetors operate by Bernoulli's principle which states that the speed of a fluid, or air in this case, increase as the fluid's pressure drops. Air is pulled into the carburetor in a vacuum...

Fuel is delivered to the throttle body injection system by an electric fuel pump located in the fuel tank. This pump supplies fuel pressure in sufficient volume to meet the engine's fuel...

The EGR, or exhaust gas recirculation valve, takes inert exhaust gasses drawn from the exhaust system and reintroduces them into the combustion chamber through the intake manifold. This process...

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Getting a flat tire out on the road is no day at the beach. If you are lucky enough--or smart enough--to have a spare tire in your trunk, you don't have to worry about the high cost and...

There are several reasons why a car will burn oil. The problem usually occurs with older cars that have a lot of miles on them, and the engine has endured much wear and tear. There may be a leak...

Valve cover breathers are located on top of the valve covers, in the oil-filling hole. They come in different sizes and shapes. To understand the operation of valve cover breathers it is important...

While air conditioning systems are in no way unique to automobiles, it is the place where do-it-yourselfers are most likely to encounter them. When dealing with refrigeration systems, it is...

The exhaust gas recirculation valve (EGR) is perhaps one of the most misunderstood parts found under the hood of a modern automobile. Designed to help control pollution it, along with the PCV...

Oil pumps are an integral part of a vehicle's mechanical system. Although rarely needing service and/or causing problems, a bad oil pump can negatively impact a vehicle's performance and cause a...

Understand how your Lincoln floor jack operates before you mark it as broken and unfixable. Read the owner's manual completely. Check that the pressure valve below the handle insert is rotated to...

Save yourself up to $150 with this easy DIY repair! Manuals will tell you that you need to break the retaining nut loose first and then remove the EGR valve, but what if it is rusted on and there...

About a month ago I noticed that my 97 Chrysler Sebring was putting out a little bit of blue smoke in it's exhaust. This usually means you are burning oil or there is a problem with your oil...

Have a cracked engine head? Are you billowing white smoke? Does your oil dipstick look milky? Is there oil in your Anti-Freeze? If you answered yes to any of these, you may have a cracked head.

The positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve enables the release of air as it passes through the engine compartments of your Hyundai Sonata. If the valve becomes clogged, you'll need to replace...

The positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve makes up an important part of your Plymouth Voyager's ventilation system. If the PCV valve doesn't work properly, it can cause your engine to...

The positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve enables the release of air as it passes through the engine compartments of your Pontiac Bonneville. If the PCV valve does not work properly, it can...

The positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve enables the release of air as it passes through the engine compartments of your Pontiac Grand Am. To keep the build up of pressure under control, you...

The positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve makes up an important part of your Toyota Tundra's ventilation system. Air flows through the valve in order to ensure that your engine does not build...

Your car's air pump check valve ensures that exhaust gases are fed into the exhaust pipes so they don't back up into the engine system and damage your car. Locating the air pump check valve is a...