The anti-lock brakes (ABS) are a part of your car that you rarely ever think about, but it's probably your car's most important feature. As the namesake implies, ABS helps manage tire lockup during hard braking circumstances. By effectively pulsing...
The distributor in your vehicle is made up of several different smaller parts that help deliver spark to your Nissan engine at the right time. When you have misfire issues, or problems with ignition, or even need to replace...
Vortec engines are a terrific source of engine swap donors, and if you are looking for a budget build it's hard to beat. Junkyards and wreckers have plenty of trucks and vans to pluck a LM7, LQ9, LR4, or...
The 4.8 liter GEN III GMC engine known as the LR4 is a very common engine, found in many late model trucks and vans. The water pump in your 4.8 liter LR4 engine is belt driven and this engine...
The automatic choke is part of your carburetor and is responsible for enrichening the engine upon startup. The choke is there to block incoming air, and assisting the engine in turning over. Once your engine has warmed up properly,...
Whether your Honda Civic is modified or stock, racer or grocery getter, knowing how to adjust Honda Civic Idle Speed can definitely save your some bucks. When your SOHC D15 or D16 engine is having problems with idle, you...
Check engine lights are rarely a fun time, and the Honda OBDII DTC P0107 is no different. When your Honda Accord's check engine light is on for this code, it usually means there's a problem with your MAP Sensor....
The OBDII DTC of P0128 is a bit unique of a check engine trouble code. While most of the time, temperature related OBDII diagnostic codes relate to heat, or overheating. Instead the P0128 trouble code is for...
The shift interlock system in your Honda Accord is designed to ensure the proper operation of your automatic transmission. The interlock is comprised of two signals, one from your brake switch and the other from your shift...
When you have overheating problems in your GMC Sierra, it can lead to check engine codes like P1258 and engine damage. If your Sierra is overheating and the temperature needle is well in the red, knowing how to replace your GMC...