Exhaust problems are among the most subtle yet potentially debilitating issues your car will face. A damaged exhaust system will interfere with the car's performance by failing to clear harmful...
A car's exhaust system removes harmful carcinogens from the engine and helps keep the motor running at peak efficiency. If it is malfunctioning, it affects the car's performance and can even pose...
A truck's exhaust system differs little from that of a car on any other passenger vehicle. Its parameters are dictated by the make and model, though you can upgrade the exhaust system much the way...
An RV's exhaust system can generate a lot of heat, noise and vibration in the RV's interior. It can also interfere with the engine's effectiveness if it's not functioning correctly. Usually, only...
A motorcycle's exhaust system is generally easier to upgrade than the exhaust system on other vehicles because the motorcycle is smaller and easier to maneuver around while you work. Even so, it...
Most stock exhaust systems are single exhaust, meaning that they have one head pipe expelling exhaust from the engine. A dual exhaust system has two sets of head pipes, which allows more exhaust...
A diesel exhaust system is designed to remove the emissions from a diesel engine, which differs from a gasoline engine in several ways. The biggest is that diesel engines don't have spark plugs:...
Most kitchens and bathrooms have exhaust fans to help clear the air of unwanted odors. Fans are used in kitchens as a way of dispersing smoke and food odors, while bathroom fans vent moist air out...
Exhaust systems on import cars may at first seem more daunting than those on domestic cars. Different vehicle configurations and variations in design would suggest that an upgrade requires long...
Onboard diagnostics, or OBD, is an electronic system that allows an auto technician or car owner to see the health of a car. The OBD was first introduced in the early 1980s and the OBD2 is the...
The Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in a car provides information on current problems that the car may be experiencing, as well as issues that could become problems in the future. The OBD2 reader...
OBD2 readers are available as simple handheld readers with basic features and professional scan tools with advanced functions. While the simple readers are adequate for car owners who just want to...
Since 1996, every car manufactured has been required to have an Onboard Diagnostic system by law. This system monitors a car's performance and will alert the driver when it detects any problems....
All cars sold in the United States after 1996 are required to be equipped with an OBD2 system. The OBD2 system monitors a car's performance and alerts the driver of current problems, as well as...
Auto manufacturers design most vehicle engines to be as quiet as possible. They produce an air box and intake tube with several curves that drop the density of air that advances into the internal...
Reducing the temperature of airflow into your engine greatly increases horsepower and performance. Cold air intake systems not only flow cooler air to the engine, they may also improve gas mileage...
Replacing a vehicle's air supply requires the removal of your factory stock air box. It is important to know where your factory air stock system is located and how it works. Higher-end cold air...
Cold air intake systems operate by reducing the temperature of the air flowing to your engine to increase your vehicle's performance. When you use aftermarket products to alter your engine's...
AEM has been manufacturing automotive products since 1987 and has become a leading competitor in engine performance. By developing some of the fastest race cars, AEM quickly gained a golden...
The early 1990s saw a surge of vehicle performance technology with the installation of the cold air intake system, which reduces the temperature of air that flows to the engine, increasing torque...
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