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Crankshaft

P0014 – Meaning, Fixes, Causes, Details & Troubleshooting

by Conner Mckay 08/29/2023

When the garages are closed is typically where your instrument cluster might illuminate a warm orange check engine light, which is a sign of diagnostics issues like P0014. Thanks to modern vehicle networking though, it has interpreted warning lights with less ambiguity. If you own a somewhat modern (post-2000) car, definitely consider purchasing an OBD2 scanner (and learning how to use OBD2 scanner). Plug the scanner in if your engine control unit (ECU) is indicating a fault: P0014 “B Camshaft …

08/29/2023 6 comments

Boost Transmission & Drivetrain

How To Replace A Rear Main Seal Without Removing The Transmission?

by Conner Mckay 07/13/2023

written by Conner Mckay

Here’s one simple engine component, but nevertheless very important to the lifespan of your engine. Unfortunately, it is one of the most overlooked parts, even by auto repair experts when carrying out routine service on engines or transmissions. For you, we’ll help with a guide on how to replace a rear main seal without removing the transmission. It’s a tiny piece of rope-like or rubber component in your vehicle’s engine that could make you break the bank to get it …

07/13/2023 0 comment

Electrical

Crankshaft Position Sensor Symptoms: Everything You Need To Know

by Conner Mckay 03/01/2023

written by Conner Mckay

Your engine is making weird noises, so naturally, you take it into the repair shop. Then your mechanic tells you that you need a new crankshaft position sensor. But what in the world is that? Well, worry not, that’s why we make these articles: to help you understand your car better and make informed repair decisions. We’ll discuss all the possible crankshaft position sensor symptoms so you can verify the problem. And of course, the repairs that you will need …

03/01/2023 0 comment

OBD Codes

P0017: Trouble With Your Camshaft Sensor?

by Conner Mckay 03/01/2023

written by Conner Mckay

Got a P0017 code in your car? This code means there’s an issue with your engine’s crankshaft and camshaft. These two components are crucial for the smooth operation of your engine. They’re quite complex, but don’t worry, we’ll explain all you need to know about them in this article. From what they mean, the signs, and the repair costs. And believe us, you’ll want to address this issue before it becomes a more costly problem. Here’s our table of contents …

03/01/2023 0 comment

Engine

Crankcase Breather: Everything You Need To Know

by Conner Mckay 02/23/2023

written by Conner Mckay

The crankcase breather is part of your engine’s positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system. It’s not a system that we talk about often, but it’s crucial for the smooth operation of your engine. Additionally, it helps to prevent serious problems. This post will talk about the crankcase breather and everything you need to know about it: What Symptoms Costs FAQ Conclusion What’s A Crankcase Breather? Before we continue, there’s something we should clear up: when talking about the crankcase breather, some …

02/23/2023 0 comment

OBD Codes

P0016 – Is Your Car’s Engine Timing A Bit Off?

by Conner Mckay 02/23/2023

written by Conner Mckay

Engine timing is a very crucial step in your car’s combustion process. Imagine this… The intake valves open to allow air and fuel to enter the combustion chamber to be burnt. All the while, exhaust valves then open to enable fumes and by-products from that explosive cycle to escape out of the engine. It’ll then repeat again, opening and closing with absolute precision. At least, until P0016 shows up. So, what happens when that engine timing is thrown out of …

02/23/2023 0 comment

Engine

Cost To Replace Engine Bearings – How Much Will You Need?

by Conner Mckay 10/27/2022

written by Conner Mckay

A rod bearing is, to put it simply, a two-piece, smooth metal band that aids in holding an engine’s rotating shafts in place. Sometimes the phrase is used to refer to the connecting rod bearings. If the engine bearings are faulty, what is the cost to replace engine bearings? You need to know what kind of bearing we are talking about when one claims that worn or damaged rod bearings are the main cause of an issue with your engine. …

10/27/2022 0 comment