The revolution of electric automobiles is well under way. Vehicles like the all new Tesla Model 3 and the Model X are leading the charge. Manufacturers like Porsche and BMW are scrambling to play catch up with the i8,...
Tragic news out of Texas, where a 17 year old teenager became the 10th US causality from the defective Takata airbag. Fort Bend deputies reported that 17-year-old Huma Hanif was dead within seconds of the airbag going off. According to...
When you are building your project engine, there's a lot of math involved. One of the biggest calculations is compression height. That's especially true when you are using a custom piston and rod combination. While the term may be confusing,...
The MAF or mass air flow sensor in your vehicle plays an important role. Acting as your engine computer's eyes, the air flow meter is placed inline of your intake system. Over time your mass airflow may become clogged...
The Tesla Model 3 has long been anticipated as the car that could very well change it all. Just as Tesla did with the introduction of the Model X and the Model S, their electric car could very well...
Need a superior coilover kit for your new 2015+ Ford Mustang? The folks over at Suspension Techniques have just released the all new Mustang XTA Coilovers. When nothing but the best will do, these XTA ST coilovers are the only...
Putting together the best Honda engine swap can be increasingly difficult, just because of the large number of options before you. Using this Honda swap guide, you'll be able to find the best combination of parts, axles, engine mounts...
So you've finally got your RB swap in place and ready to start, but your RB25 won't start. After a bit of troubleshooting you discover that your RB25 engine swap doesn't have spark or your injectors aren't firing. One...
As challenges go the Lexus GS F has quite a tall task ahead of it. Designed to compete with the likes of the Mercedes-AMG E63 and BMW M5, it definitely has it's work cut out for itself. Instead of challenging the...
There's a total of four fuel injectors in your 2.0 liter K series i-VTEC engine. The RSX fuel injector is responsible for injecting the right amount of fuel into your engine. Controlled by your Acura RSX engine computer, your injectors...
Popular FAQ
Why Is My RSX Oil Pressure Light On?
The RSX oil pressure switch has a well-earned reputation for crying wolf. It fails, the light comes on, and the internet tells you to replace the switch and move on. That advice is correct roughly half the time — and engine-destroying the other half. Before ordering parts, spend twenty minutes confirming whether the K20 is lying to you or asking for help. The test is straightforward. The cost of skipping it is not.
How to Test CAN Bus Resistance at the OBD-II Port
A CAN bus resistance test can quickly reveal missing termination, shorted wiring and basic network-integrity problems. On many high-speed automotive CAN networks,...
How to Find a Broken Automotive Wire Inside Intact Insulation
A car wire can be broken internally even when its insulation looks completely normal. Repeated bending, engine movement, vibration, heat or tension...
How to Test a Chevy Suburban Blower Motor
The blower motor in your Chevy Suburban is critical to your climate control, and when it starts to fail there's several symptoms that are...
Why it’s important to rotate tires
Car maintenance is important to the longevity of your vehicle,and your tires are a vital part of scheduled maintenance. Tires are an essential part...
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...
How To Choose the Best Tuner
When you are modifying and installing upgrades to your vehicle, there will come a time when you need an engine tuner. Tuning is the...
How To Test a Chevy Cavalier MAP Sensor
The Chevy Cavalier MAP Sensor is a barometric pressure sensor that's designed to deliver information about the air coming into your engine. This MAP sensor...
