5 Symptoms of an EVAP Leak (and Repair Cost)
One topic often misunderstood in the world of automotive repair and maintenance is that of evaporative emissions. EVAP systems have now served as regular equipment on all American vehicles for…
One topic often misunderstood in the world of automotive repair and maintenance is that of evaporative emissions. EVAP systems have now served as regular equipment on all American vehicles for…
Modern diesels aren’t the sooty smoke machines of old. Though black exhaust plumes seem dirty, gasoline engines emit invisible emissions too. Properly running trucks with common-rail diesel engines should discharge…
Sniffing a rotten stench when you start up your car is enough to make anyone gag. If your vehicle smells like sulfur or rotten eggs, something is definitely amiss. Here,…
Sophisticated emissions components reduce vehicles’ environmental impact, meeting stringent regulations. One little-known device is the secondary air injection pump, pumping extra airflow post-startup to further neutralize exhaust. But with age,…
Oil dripping from the tailpipe is an alarming sight. Where did it come from and what damage does it signify? This strange occurrence likely points to internal engine issues needing…
Just failed your state’s emissions test? An inspection failure can be inconvenient, costly, and frustrating. Though not all states require it, the test exists for good reason; minimizing the environmental…
If you’ve heard anything that sounds like a gunshot when on a walk along a busy street, and it wasn’t from a firearm, then you’ve probably heard a car backfiring….
When you’re driving down the road, the last thing you want to deal with is a strong gas smell. But not only is it inconvenient, but it can be extremely…
Maybe you’ve seen it: accelerating from a stoplight, a car ahead is spewing a bunch of blue-colored smoke from the tailpipe. It’s not extreme, like a smoke bomb, but it…
You’ve probably never considered what happens when the charcoal canister in your car fails. That’s because it’s possibly one of the most reliable parts of your vehicle. But a faulty…
Catalytic converters (not cadillac converters as some like to say) help remove carbon monoxide (and other toxic gasses) that a car produces from entering the outside air that we breathe. While…
Seeing water drip from your tailpipe can be alarming but isn’t always serious. In some cases, condensation buildup is normal. In others, it signals major engine issues like a blown…
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