A cylinder head is usually located on the top of the engine block. It serves as a housing for components such as the intake and exhaust valves, springs and lifters and the combustion chamber. This page covers the main function and various designs of cylinder heads, and their causes and symptoms of failure. The […]
Loss of current or low voltage Electric pumps can’t run without electricity obviously, so if anything prevents voltage from reaching the pump, the pump will stop working. Check the wiring to see if it is loose, broken or corroded. Dirt Debris in the tank can build up and clog the strainer, accelerate wear and tear, […]
An ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is an enhanced braking system which is commonly found in newer automobiles. An anti-lock brake sensor or ABS sensor is a type of tachometer that measures the rotational speed of a wheel and passes it to the car’s Engine Control Module (ECM). The ABS sensor is also called the wheel […]
The oxygen sensor or O2 sensor is a probe that rests in the exhaust of a vehicle. This sensor measures the amount of oxygen that is mixed into the exhaust gases that result from the combustion process. This reading is sent to the Engine Control Unit (ECU), so that it can adjust the amount of […]