2015 Honda Civic Engines: Two i-VTEC inline-four engines and one available natural gas engine
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2015 Honda Civic Engines: Two i-VTEC inline-four engines and one available natural gas engine

  The 2015 Honda Civic comes with three unique engines, starting with the standard 1.8-liter i-VTEC four-cylinder. For those looking for something a little sportier, the Civic SI’s 205 hp 2.4L i-VTEC should suffice, and for those who dare to be different, a natural gas version of the base 1.8L . Key points Of the…

Code P0430 (Symptoms, Causes and How)
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Code P0430 (Symptoms, Causes and How)

  Few things cause more panic than an engine warning light. When you don’t know what that means, it’s easy to imagine thousands of dollars in repairs and countless hours of frustration. But the truth is, check engine lights are rarely that expensive, especially if you get them fixed as soon as they appear. But…

Code P0303 (Symptoms, Causes and How)
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Code P0303 (Symptoms, Causes and How)

  Today’s vehicles operate in a very complex manner and rely heavily on a network of interconnected electronic systems to facilitate their proper functioning. Simply put, the modern vehicle is as much computer and data driven as it is mechanical in nature. Fortunately, such technological advances are also beneficial to consumers faced with an inoperable…

How to Remove a Stripped Oil Drain Plug (and Repair the Oil Pan Hole)
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How to Remove a Stripped Oil Drain Plug (and Repair the Oil Pan Hole)

There’s nothing worse than removing your oil drain plug during a regular oil change. Once that happens, you may be scratching your head wondering how to remove a stripped oil drain plug. With the right tools, removing the oil drain plug and repairing the oil pan hole is not difficult. With a new drain plug…

4 Signs of a Bad Secondary Injection Pump (and Replacement Cost)
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4 Signs of a Bad Secondary Injection Pump (and Replacement Cost)

  Today’s vehicles are equipped with a significant number of sophisticated components, many of which are designed to reduce a vehicle’s carbon footprint. This was, of course, necessary due to the implementation of very strict new emissions standards in the 1970s and 1980s. Car manufacturers were forced to comply or face heavy fines. One of…

6 Symptoms of a Bad Oxygen Sensor (and Replacement Cost)
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6 Symptoms of a Bad Oxygen Sensor (and Replacement Cost)

The oxygen sensor, also known as the lambda sensor, is an essential sensor for the performance of your car. It measures the amount of oxygen in the gases leaving your car through the exhaust. Dr. Gunter Bauman created this sensor in the 1960s while working for Robert Bosch GmbH. But like any other mechanical equipment,…

6 Symptoms of a Bad Catalytic Converter (and Replacement Cost)
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6 Symptoms of a Bad Catalytic Converter (and Replacement Cost)

  Catalytic converters (No Cadillac converters, as some would say, help remove carbon monoxide (and other toxic gases) produced by a car when it enters the outside air we breathe. While it is unlikely that you will need to repair or replace yours, they do occasionally fail. So what are the symptoms of a bad…