Today’s vehicles are designed to operate as efficiently as possible, getting the most out of each combustion cycle. This is achieved by monitoring engine-related data through a specific engine computer, known as ECM. This computer relies on information from various sensors to determine fuel settings and throttle plate positions. These sensors are calibrated to…
The last thing anyone wants to see when they get behind the wheel of their vehicle is the check engine light staying on. But for thousands of drivers every day that’s exactly what happens. But once your heart has jumped out of your throat and you’ve figured out what the code is, you still…
As cars have developed, so has their impact on the environment. Early versions of cars pumped harmful gases in the form of exhaust into the air without regulation. A vehicle’s catalyst solves it. The main function of the catalyst is to take pollutants from the engine’s combustion cycle and convert them into less harmful…
No one ever wants to have problems or breakdowns in their vehicle while traveling from one point to another. However, in certain cases, problems of this nature are simply unavoidable. When misfortune occurs, one is forced to determine the best way to remedy said problems by the quickest means possible. Luckily, in many cases,…
Today’s vehicles are technical marvels, compared to those manufactured some 30-40 years earlier. The modern car, truck or SUV is fully capable of controlling its own performance, in an attempt to improve operational efficiency. Changes to a vehicle’s fuel trim and ignition timing can even be made on the fly, when necessary. These advancements…
As much as we want our vehicles to run smoothly, mechanical problems arise from time to time. Unfortunately, this comes with the territory and is a point of aggravation for an untold number of motorists each year. You simply have to overcome the problem at hand by locating and repairing the root cause of…
Air and fuel are the heart of the internal combustion process. The proper amount of air and fuel must enter the internal combustion chamber if ignition is to be successful. Otherwise, you could have a situation where your engine consumes too much fuel or does not perform enough. The engine control unit (ECU) normally…
When you start your vehicle and start driving down the road, the last thing you want to see is a check engine light. But for millions of drivers each year, that’s exactly what happens. When you take your heart out of your throat and check the engine code, a whole new list of problems…
In stark contrast to vehicles of yesteryear, today’s cars, trucks, and SUVs measure the emission of harmful chemicals through a series of self-monitoring tests. This not only reduces the carbon footprint of the global fleet but ensures more efficient operation of all vehicles on the road today. Simply put, today’s vehicles are better able…
In the modern automotive world, things have become much more technical than one could have imagined just decades before. Vehicles now come equipped with a series of special components, designed to increase combustion efficiency and reduce the emission of harmful gases. Most of these components provide feedback of one type or another, which is…