As a vehicle owner, you may or may not have heard about your car engine’s PCV valve, its essential role for your vehicle’s engine, and how to ensure its functionality. This article explains what a “PCV” valve is, its position in your car’s engine, a
Well, the pcv valve failed on me (or so I believe) the other day. The hose connecting to the bottom of the 'T' housing disconnected with the bottom half of the PCV valve in it, and the top half of the PCV remaining inside of the 'T' housing. This was a component we replaced ...
Numerous owners claim that at low to medium speeds it's difficult to modulate, and regularly causes a juddering sensation. Other notable issues include paint that flakes and cracks easily, the battery draining too quickly, and failure of the starter motor early in the vehicle's lifespan. Some...
Vehicle: 2010 Prius Model: Five webbkr said: ↑ 2014 Base Hatchback (117k miles) here. Just swapped in new EGR cooler and EGR valve. Did you totally clean out the small passages in the intake manifold? Some think that is where the problem lies. Uneven distribution of the EGR gases...
If your car has an automatic transmission, a problem with the transmission could cause your ECM to activate the limp mode. There are many different reasons why this can happen, but the most common causes would be a faulty sensor, control valve,low transmission fluid level, or abad shift sol...
Thankfully, most mechanics are thorough and professional, and unpleasant instances are the exception rather than the norm. But it’s important to know what steps to take if you find yourself in a bad situation. So, what to do if your auto repair goes wrong?
Prior to electronic ignitions, a tune-up was a big part of the car's efficiency, e.g. gas mileage, power, etc. Not so nowadays. Plug wires do fail, but only need replaced two or three times in the life of the vehicle. A modern car will usually run pretty much the same after "...
engine or one with dry, cracked piston seals can allow too much gas to leak past the pistons into the crankcase, generating dangerously high levels of pressure that can cause engine damage and failure. Early symptoms of failing seals include oil leaking out of the PCV valve or past the ...
Prior to electronic ignitions, a tune-up was a big part of the car's efficiency, e.g. gas mileage, power, etc. Not so nowadays. Plug wires do fail, but only need replaced two or three times in the life of the vehicle. A modern car will usually run pretty much the same after "...