Ever since its initial inception, Mazda’s rotary engines (like an RX8 engine) have been a fan favorite. It was thought up as an alternative to the reciprocating piston engine. In fact, to this date, it has been the only other commercially plausible engine type. Granted, only Mazda believed it, as it’s the only surviving manufacturer to develop and apply contemporary rotary engine designs. Facts & Stats Tuning & Upgrades Getting Big Power Common Problems RX8 vs RX7 Frequently Asked Questions …
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Let’s take a deeper look at the best year for Toyota RAV4, Toyota’s best-selling vehicle. We’ve noticed a shift in consumer buying habits when it comes to car shopping during the last two decades. When given the option, American consumers choose crossover SUVs, resulting in the rise of the small crossover. You’ll find that crossovers predominate in parking lots all around the country. Why? A crossover is typically less expensive than a regular SUV. They are smaller and easier to …
Canister Purge Valve Replacement: Here’s What You Need To Know
If you have to waste time during your morning rushes just to start or vehicle, we might have to warn you that there are bigger issues with your vehicle. From inefficient fuel economy to the check engine light signaling up when it is not required to, a damaged canister purge valve can cause a series of headaches. If your check engine light is signaling a possible purge valve failure, it’s time to look at options for a canister purge valve …
The humble CVT transmission has had its fair share of fans and haters. Some despise it for how unnatural it might feel compared to a more conventional transmission. Meanwhile, there are those that will stand stoically by it for the myriad of qualify-of-life benefits that CVTs bring. Few carmakers have sworn by sticking with CVT gearboxes as adamantly as Subaru, however. But might they now reconsider that position given the many complaints over Subaru CVT problems over the years? Subaru …
The Nissan Motor Company was founded in 1933 and since then has taken up a significant market share with their great automobiles. They are one of the biggest car manufacturers globally, with incredible models like the Nissan Leaf, Nissan Altima, Nissan GT-R, and more. However, over the past few years, they have been garnering attention for all the wrong reasons, such as the high price of a Nissan Altima CVT transmission replacement cost. Nissan has seen a major decrease in …
Have you been hearing lately some weird noise and vibrations coming from the transmission? Something that feels like a shudder? That may sound worrying, but you should not jump to conclusions too quickly. Maybe it’s just a transmission shudder. What Is A Car Transmission? Causes For Transmission Shudder DIY Fixes & Repairs Prevention Tips & Maintenance Final Conclusion Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Transmission shudders are a relatively common thing that drivers face each day. Some of them feel it less …
Over-engineered. If you have not heard of this term, a dive into the history of GM’s Northstar engine should help. On sale for two decades, the Northstar engine has mustered a reputation for itself. What kind of reputation, you might ask. Sometimes good, sometimes bad. Allow us to clear it up for you. History Of The Northstar Engine Engineering Of The Northstar Different Versions Of Northstar The Northstar System Common Problems And Issues Best Engine Mods & Tuning Frequently Asked …
When the garages are closed is typically where your instrument cluster might illuminate a warm orange check engine light, which is a sign of diagnostics issues like P0014. Thanks to modern vehicle networking though, it has interpreted warning lights with less ambiguity. If you own a somewhat modern (post-2000) car, definitely consider purchasing an OBD2 scanner (and learning how to use OBD2 scanner). Plug the scanner in if your engine control unit (ECU) is indicating a fault: P0014 “B Camshaft …
Ticking Noise When Accelerating: A Guide To Dealing With This
Any car enthusiast will attest to you that the joy and the pride in driving is the roaring noise produced by a running engine. But this joy and pride won’t be the case always. A running engine will produce different kinds of noise depending on its condition and how well it is serviced. One of such noises is the ticking noise when accelerating which forms the core of this writing. A car’s engine comprises many moving parts. These many moving …
Coil Pack: Diagnosis, Symptoms, Tests, And Replacement Costs
Is your car misfiring? Do you have difficulty starting the engine? These are just a couple of the signs that you have a faulty coil pack. What’s a coil pack you ask? Well, simply put it’s an electronically controlled pack of ignition coils. We’ll discuss all about the coil pack in this post. From the symptoms that you have a faulty coil pack to how to test them. Afterward, we’ll also let you know how much you may need to …