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How To Install a 3 BAR MAP Sensor

If you are planning to turbo your Honda or Acura by installing a turbo kit, knowing how to install a 3 bar MAP sensor...
LS1 engine block showing numbered main caps with directional arrows facing the front of the engine

LS1 Main Cap Orientation: Which Way Do the Main Caps Face?

LS1 main caps are identified by location and direction. Learn what the numbers mean, which way the main-cap arrows point, and how the caps are positioned before seating them in the block.

DTC P1349- How To Replace a VVTi Oil Control Filter

The variable valve technology found in Toyota's 3.0 liter 2JZGE engine is nothing new, but it's definitely a trouble code that can...

How To Test a Ford Fiesta MAF

The Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor in your 1.6 liter turbocharged Ford Fiesta is a very important piece of your Ecoboost EFI puzzle. Providing...
Worn six-rib serpentine belt beside an engine accessory pulley showing signs of rib wear and deterioration.

Your Serpentine Belt Could Be Failing Without Making a Sound — Here’s What Every...

Your serpentine belt could be dangerously worn without showing a single crack. Discover seven warning signs, why modern EPDM belts fail differently, and how to avoid an expensive roadside breakdown.

Five Warning Signs that you need new tires

Knowing when you need new tires is an important part of vehicle maintenance. Keeping your vehicle planted on the ground and providing the grip...
Pioneer-style retro single-DIN receiver in a classic Japanese car dashboard, with matching box speakers shown beside it.

Pioneer’s Retro Stereo Comes to America—And Keeping Your Dashboard Normal Costs $500

Pioneer’s Heritage Collection brings a retro single-DIN receiver and matching box speakers to America. Here’s what the $799.98 combination offers older-car enthusiasts.
Acura RSX crank-no-start diagnosis showing fuel, spark, immobilizer and crankshaft-sensor tests

Why Does My Acura RSX Crank but Not Start?

If your Acura RSX cranks but won’t start, the engine is usually missing fuel pressure, spark, injector pulse, compression or immobilizer authorization. Here’s how to test the real cause before replacing perfectly good parts.