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Serpentine Belts vs Timing Belts: What's the Difference?

Serpentine Belts vs Timing Belts: What's the Difference?

21st Oct 2021

When looking inside your vehicle's engine bay, you may discover several belts. Most vehicles have a timing belt as well as one or more serpentine belts. While they both consist of looped pieces of … Read More...

5 Tips to Protect Your Vehicle's Catalytic Converter

5 Tips to Protect Your Vehicle's Catalytic Converter

15th Oct 2021

Catalytic converters play an important role in reducing automotive emissions. They are typically found between the engine and the exhaust. As emissions leave the engine, they'll pass through the … Read More...

How to Clean Your Vehicle's Radiator Fins

How to Clean Your Vehicle's Radiator Fins

8th Oct 2021

Automotive radiators can get pretty dirty. After all, they are found on the front of vehicles where they are exposed to the air. When driving, air will flow over the radiator's fins so that heat … Read More...

How to Tell If Your Vehicle's Freeze Plugs Are Bad

How to Tell If Your Vehicle's Freeze Plugs Are Bad

1st Oct 2021

Freeze plugs play an important role in automotive engines. Typically consisting of brass or aluminum plug-like pieces -- some of them are made of rubber as well -- they are designed to fill the … Read More...

What Is a Ground Strap and Why Is It Important?

What Is a Ground Strap and Why Is It Important?

2nd Sep 2021

Have you been told that your vehicle's ground strap is bad? Ground connections are required in all types of vehicles. Even if your vehicle is powered by a combustion gas engine, it will require … Read More...

3 Signs it's Time for an Oil Pressure Sensor Replacement

3 Signs it's Time for an Oil Pressure Sensor Replacement

26th Aug 2021

An engine oil pressure warning light is nothing to ignore. This is usually a sign that you need an oil pressure sensor replacement. The oil pressure sensor is an important automotive component … Read More...