Underhood Automotive
Volkswagen Engine Misfire Diagnosis

Misfire faults have been related to conditions like loose/damaged electrical connections, poor circuit grounds and more.

Mode $06 Misfire Diagnosis

Understanding why ‘Mode $06’ was developed and how it works to identify misfires.

Understanding Stop/Start Charging and Starting Systems

The problem may not have been caused by a complicated reason, something simple may have caused the system not to work.

GM Active Fuel Management System Service

The AFM activation and deactivation are controlled by the Valve Lifter Oil Manifold or VLOM.

What Caused The Turbo to Fail?

Up to 50% of turbocharger failures are due to oiling problems.

The Problem Is Not In The Transfer Case

The most important part of any repair work is locating the cause of the problem that causes the customer complaint.

Understanding Electronic Throttle Controls

Is there a negative side to an electronic throttle body? Not from where I sit.

Understanding Belt-In-Oil Timing Systems

Oil contamination of the belt drive has been a death sentence, due to the rubber and fiber construction of the belt.

Duramax 6.6L Turbocharger Replacement

No matter the symptoms or damaged parts, the root cause of the failure must be diagnosed and resolved.

Seasonal Fuel Blends

The cause of the misfires is the temperature fuel evaporates, otherwise known as the volatility.

Ford Grinding Or Rattling Sound From The Transmission

Ford 2018-2019 F-150 with the 5.0L Engines may be experiencing a strange metallic grinding sound. Here’s the fix.

Servicing Fuel Level Sensors: Fuel Gauge Inoperative?

Do not remove the fuel level sensor from the fuel module unless you get a faulty reading during the testing of the sensor.