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5 Signs Your Vehicle's AC Compressor Is Going Out

5 Signs Your Vehicle's AC Compressor Is Going Out

15th May 2019

What is an AC Compressor The compressor is an essential component of your vehicle's climate-control system. When summer rolls around and the temperatures begin to rise, you'll probably turn on y … Read More...

What Is Engine Blowby?

What Is Engine Blowby?

7th May 2019

Engine Blowby Also known as engine blowback, engine blowby is a common problem encountered by drivers of older-model vehicles. While it often begins with minor symptoms, such as trace amounts of … Read More...

How Automotive Heater Cores Work

How Automotive Heater Cores Work

30th Apr 2019

Heater Cores You can't see all your vehicle's components by looking underneath the hood in the engine bay. Typically found between the firewall and passenger-side dashboard is the heater core. W … Read More...

How Radiator and Coolant 'Stop Leak' Products Work

How Radiator and Coolant 'Stop Leak' Products Work

24th Apr 2019

Fix a Coolant Leak If your vehicle is losing coolant, you might be wondering whether a "stop leak" product will solve your problem. With the exception of a small number of air-cooled engines, mo … Read More...

What's the Purpose of an Intake Manifold Gasket?

What's the Purpose of an Intake Manifold Gasket?

18th Apr 2019

Intake Manifold Gasket Not to be confused with the head gasket, the intake manifold plays an important role in sealing various channels connecting to your vehicle's engine. Found at the top of th … Read More...

Transmission Fluid Change vs Flush: What's the Difference?

Transmission Fluid Change vs Flush: What's the Difference?

9th Apr 2019

Understanding Transmission Fluid Changes and Flushes Transmission fluid changes and flushes are two different automotive services involving a vehicle's transmission fluid. If you're guilty of neg … Read More...