Of all the parts in your car, the crankshaft sensor is not one that usually requires a replacement. It’s one component that will last most of your vehicle’s lifespan. Still, if it fails and needs to be replaced, the replacement process is pretty straightforward. Replacing a crankshaft sensor is easy and only requires some essential … Read more
A car’s suspension system plays a crucial role. It ensures that the vehicle keeps its wheels pressed against the road despite any surface imperfections while maximizing comfort for its occupants. Suspensions come in many different types, including torsion bars and coil springs. Torsion bars are made from spring steel, allowing them to twist back into … Read more
There are virtually unlimited options when it comes to upgrading your car and its components. One is the clutch, which you can get as a Stage 2 performance part. But how does it differ from the stock clutch you’re already using? A stock clutch is suitable for everyday driving and is therefore made of more … Read more
Evacuating a car’s air-conditioning system with a vacuum pump is a crucial part of its overall maintenance program. Doing so ensures that impurities like dirt and debris are removed from the system, allowing it to function optimally. Still, the lack of a pump shouldn’t stop you from doing it, as you can evacuate a car … Read more
Chevy 5.3 engines typically make a consistent humming sound when in excellent condition. That’s why you’ll know there’s a problem when you suddenly hear a ticking noise coming from one or more of its lifters. Thankfully, the problem can be fixed if you troubleshoot it early. Chevy 5.3 lifter tick noises are caused by worn-out … Read more
Plenty of car brands and models these days come equipped with sway bars, also known as anti-roll bars. They do a fantastic job of reducing your car’s leaning when it takes a tight corner. However, an anti-roll bar’s performance depends on how well its link stabilizers function. A link stabilizer is what connects an anti-roll … Read more
The ignition control module is a component that regulates the ignition in an engine’s combustion chambers. As the name suggests, the module delivers power directly to the spark plugs at the correct moments so they can ignite the fuel and air mixture in their chamber. A bad ignition control module causes combustion problems like misfiring … Read more
As a car owner, you have an endless list of upgrades you can purchase for your vehicle. One specific area with many options is the wheels you put on your car. For example, you’ll find that you can buy alloy and premium wheels. But what’s the difference between those two? Alloy wheels are made from … Read more
There are plenty of different battery types on the market. Just the same, there are also different charger types, each with unique benefits. Float chargers, trickle chargers and multi-stage chargers; how are they all different? A float charger will keep a battery at 100% without causing an overcharging condition. That’s because it can sense when … Read more
The carburetor is designed to prepare a fuel and air mixture to be sent to the engine. Once there, the mixture can be combusted to produce power and make your vehicle move. Unfortunately, none of that is possible if there’s no fuel getting from the carb to the engine. The lack of fuel between the … Read more