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How To Use a Multimeter

Easily one of the most common questions we receive here at Pro Street is from customers or users wanting to know how to use...

How To Install DEFI Boost Gauge

The boost gauge is one of the most important items you can ever install in your turbocharged or supercharged vehicle. The importance of this...
Automotive PCM pull-up and pull-down circuit diagrams showing open and grounded sensor voltage readings

Automotive Pull-Up and Pull-Down Circuits Explained

An automotive pull-up circuit uses a resistor to hold a module input near a known voltage when no sensor, switch or transistor...

How To Buy Used Car Tips

When you need a new car but don't quite have enough to land a new vehicle, you'll need some of these used car tips...
Technician inspecting a gray Jeep Wrangler’s power-steering pump wiring beside a red Gladiator during recall repairs.

NHTSA Closes the Jeep Fire Probe, but 1.08 Million Vehicles Still Need Recall Repairs

NHTSA has closed its investigation into underhood fires involving Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators. That does not cancel the recall, remove the fire...

How To Test a Mazda Protege MAF Sensor

Responsible for providing your Mazda ECU with the information it needs to properly operate your engine, the Mazda Protege MAF sensor can go bad...
LS1 24x crankshaft reluctor compared with later 58x LS reluctor wheel

LS1 24x vs. 58x Reluctor Wheels: What You Need to Know Before Mixing LS...

Learn the key differences between LS1 24x and 58x reluctor wheels, including crankshaft compatibility, PCM requirements, sensor considerations, and what to verify before assembling or swapping an LS engine.
Editorial illustration of an Acura-inspired SUV outside an automotive powertrain development facility.

Acura Confirms a New V6 Hybrid Powertrain as Its SUV Lineup Expands

Acura is developing a new V6 hybrid powertrain, giving enthusiasts something more substantial to discuss than another touchscreen or appearance package.