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ABS Light Coming On & Off: Is It Serious? 5 Reason, Cost & Fix

A blinking ABS light is not normal and indicates a problem with the ABS. It can be caused by many factors, which may include a faulty ABS module, low brake fluid, and bad speed sensors, among many other factors. Personally, my ABS light has been triggered. I did not get…

Ifandi L.September 24, 2022

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Hood Vents: Performance Difference & What’s The Purpose?

Hood vents help an internal combustion engine to breathe, it is designed to extract air from the engine bay. Its openings are towards the back of the car. It's different from a hood scoop, which is designed to draw air into the engine bay. If you’re deciding to shift away…

Chai WJ.September 21, 2022

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Charge Pipe 101: Functionality, Horsepower, Tuning & Warranty

A charged pipe redirects exhaust gasses from the engine, passing through the turbocharger. Once this is achieved, the engine can achieve elevated power and torque. The charge pipe is a pipe that is majorly made from either stainless steel, rubber, or aluminum material. It is mandrel-bent to allow better manipulation…

Ifandi L.September 19, 2022

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Why Do Exhaust Tips Turn Black: Prevention & Cleaning Tips

Dirty exhaust tips can also accelerate the wear and tear of your exhaust system and lead to corrosion. If you’re like most people, you probably don’t think too much about your exhaust tips until they start to look dirty. And by then, a clean is well overdue. A build-up of…

Chai WJ.September 18, 2022

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Dump Valves On Diesel: Does It Work & Are They Legal?

The Dump valve is also the blow-off valve used on turbocharged engines. It is possible to use a dump valve on diesel, which will work perfectly, but it is much more complicated than you think. Generally, the turbocharged diesel engine does not need a turbo dump valve; however, it would…

Ifandi L.September 14, 2022

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7 Causes & Fixes Of Overheating Engine When Idling

A car may overheat when idling due to common reasons like faulty thermostat, broken water pump, defective radiator, low coolant and broken radiator fan. Most car overheating problems are caused by a faulty cooling system in the car. I personally have gotten into a few overheating issues over the years.…

Ifandi L.September 13, 2022

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StabiliTrak Service: The Meaning, Causes, Fixes & Warranty

The Service StabiliTrak warning shows a problem with the StabiliTrak control modules. It signals to the driver that there could be an issue with the brake system, traction, or steering wheel. The warning may come with other warning lights, like the ABS warning light, making diagnosing easy. Most times, the…

Ifandi L.September 3, 2022

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Oil On Spark Plugs: 7 Common Causes & Fixes (Is It Normal?)

Oil on spark plugs is common in cars but it could be damaging. Common causes include leaking valve cover gaskets, bad piston rings, faulty O-ring seals, or bad pistons. To fix oily spark plugs, you need to fix the root cause. Replacing the spark plugs alone is not enough.…

Ifandi L.August 31, 2022

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Downpipe Vs. Exhaust: Function, Power & Which is Louder?

The downpipe system is entirely different from the complete exhaust system and produces obvious results when installed in a car. A full exhaust system changes the exhaust, starting from the header to the tailpipe. In some rare cases, it does not include the catalytic converter. The downpipe system is a…

Chai WJ.March 2, 2022

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Prevent Engine Light (& Codes) on Muffler & Resonator Delete

Having a Muffler delete on your car will likely trigger the engine light, especially a newer model car. However, the engine lights will not come on for a resonator delete unless the modification significantly affects the exhaust system. Although, the check engine light can be corrected with OBD2 devices. In…

Chai WJ.February 24, 2022

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ABS Light Coming On & Off: Is It Serious? 5 Reason, Cost & Fix

Hood Vents: Performance Difference & What’s The Purpose?

Charge Pipe 101: Functionality, Horsepower, Tuning & Warranty

Why Do Exhaust Tips Turn Black: Prevention & Cleaning Tips

Dump Valves On Diesel: Does It Work & Are They Legal?

7 Causes & Fixes Of Overheating Engine When Idling

StabiliTrak Service: The Meaning, Causes, Fixes & Warranty

Oil On Spark Plugs: 7 Common Causes & Fixes (Is It Normal?)

Downpipe Vs. Exhaust: Function, Power & Which is Louder?

Prevent Engine Light (& Codes) on Muffler & Resonator Delete

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