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Common Symptoms of a Faulty Camshaft Timing Gear
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Sep 23, 2024

Common Symptoms of a Faulty Camshaft Timing Gear

The Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system is widely used in modern vehicles, including Toyota's VVT-i, Honda's VTEC, BMW's VANOS, Ford's Ti-VCT, and Hyundai's CVVT. 

Common Symptoms of a faulty Camshaft(s)
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Sep 18, 2024

Common Symptoms of a faulty Camshaft(s)

The Camshaft(s) is a vital component in an internal combustion engine. As its name implies, it is a shaft with cams mounted on it which play a crucial role in transforming the rotary motion of the crankshaft into the linear motion of the intake and exhaust valves.

Common Symptoms of a Fault Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister
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Sep 16, 2024

Common Symptoms of a Fault Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister

The Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) system is a closed-loop system designed to capture smog-forming fuel vapors and prevent them from polluting the atmosphere. Instead of allowing these vapors to contribute to air pollution, the EVAP system harnesses them to aid in powering the engine.

Common Symptoms of a Faulty Fuel Level Sensor
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Sep 12, 2024

Common Symptoms of a Faulty Fuel Level Sensor

The Fuel Level sensor is located in your vehicle’s fuel tank. Its primary purpose is to gauge the level of fuel in the tank. Its core element is the potentiometer linked to a float.

Common Symptoms of a Faulty Oil Pump
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Sep 09, 2024

Common Symptoms of a Faulty Oil Pump

The Oil Pump is the principal component of a vehicle’s lubrication system. Its primary function is to maintain adequate oil pressure, guaranteeing that all engine parts receive the essential lubrication required for smooth operation, and to circulate oil throughout the system to lubricate and cool various moving parts.

Common Symptoms Of A Faulty Thermostat
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Sep 05, 2024

Common Symptoms Of A Faulty Thermostat

The thermostat controls heat exchange flow for the cooling system, primarily between the engine block and the radiator.

Common Symptoms of a Faulty Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid
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Sep 02, 2024

Common Symptoms of a Faulty Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid

Variable Valve Timing is designed to control the flow of oil to the engine’s camshaft to compensate for engine speed, load, and performance demands.

Common Symptoms of the Faulty Spark Plug(s)
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Aug 28, 2024

Common Symptoms of the Faulty Spark Plug(s)

The Spark Plugs in a gas powered vehicle are fundamental components of the ignition system,  the Spark Plugs use an electrical current of up to 80,000 volts in some applications to cross the air gap between two electrodes and produce a spark that ignites the air-fuel mixture in the combustion chamber.

Common Symptoms of a Faulty Cylinder Head Gasket(s)
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Aug 26, 2024

Common Symptoms of a Faulty Cylinder Head Gasket(s)

The Cylinder Head Gasket is located between the mating surfaces of the cylinder head and the engine block. Its primary function is to separate the combustion chamber from the oil and coolant passages in the engine block.

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