Honda Oil System Inspection
The leading cause of low oil pressure-related complaints with Honda vehicles is the oil level.
VW 2.0 TSI Intake Manifold DTCs
Here’s what you need to know in order to repair the issue.
Common VW Oil & Coolant Leak Solutions
As Volkswagens reach the end of their warranty, they will begin to come to your shop with oil and coolant leaks.
VW VR6 Head Gasket Replacement
The ‘Two For the Price of One’ Job.
Import Coolant Confusion
All-season coolant used inorganic acid technology and worked great for almost 30 years.
Know Your Engine When Determining Spark Plug Service Intervals
How much easier and simpler would life be if every problem had a one-size-fits-all solution? Unfortunately, that will never be the case since almost every conundrum must be mitigated via a solution that involves the precise implementation of a diverse set of actions that have to link seamlessly in order to optimize or improve the
VIDEO: Service Intake Manifolds, Gaskets On European Vehicles
There many designs of elastomeric gaskets used by Mercedes Benz, BMW and VW/Audi. This video is sponsored by Elring.
Summer Time Top-Off Troubles
The next time you get a vehicle in for minor maintenance or the driver wants an inspection because they are taking a summer trip, take a look to see if they are topping off the engine oil or coolant. You might see dribbles of oil around the oil fill or coolant pooling at the top
Accommodating Head Lift
Head lift is a common occurrence in any internal combustion engine. In basic terms, head lift can be described as the lifting of the cylinder head from the deck surface of the block as pressure builds within the power cylinder. While head lift occurs on all engines, the rate at which the head(s) lift is
Intake Manifold Sealing
Aftermarket intake manifold gaskets must seal gases and fluids in a high temperature, dynamic environment with the added variability of casting geometry that may be outside of original OEM specifications.
VIDEO: Damaging Engine Gaskets Due To Over Pressurization
Almost every technician has a cooling system pressure tester in their toolboxes. This video is sponsored by MAHLE.
VIDEO: Can A Gasket Change Torque Specifications?
Andrew Markel covers how to find information on gasket torque specifications. This video is sponsored by MAHLE.
