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Fuel Tank Gas Cap
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Dec 22, 2023

Fuel Tank Gas Cap

A catalytic converter is an emissions control device installed in vehicles that utilize internal combustion engines. Its purpose is to minimize the release of harmful emissions from the car's exhaust system.

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECT): Understanding The Structure, Symptoms, Maintenance, And Costs
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Dec 22, 2023

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECT): Understanding The Structure, Symptoms, Maintenance, And Costs

The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor is a small yet critical component in a vehicle's cooling system. Its function is to monitor the engine's operating temperature. The vehicle’s Engine Control Module (ECM) uses this information, along with inputs from the oxygen sensor(s), to determine when the engine is warm enough to enter closed-loop feedback fuel control.

Effect Of The Faulty Head Cylinder Gasket
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Dec 22, 2023

Effect Of The Faulty Head Cylinder Gasket

A vehicle’s engine is comprised of two primary assemblies: an engine block containing pistons and cylinders, and a cylinder head which houses the camshaft, valves, and spark plugs.

Common Symptoms Of The Bad ECM
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Dec 22, 2023

Common Symptoms Of The Bad ECM

The ECM is the central component in your vehicle’s engine management system. The ECM receives information inputs from sensors, switches and other control modules representing current engine operating conditions.

Common Symptoms Of Ignition Coil Failures
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Dec 22, 2023

Common Symptoms Of Ignition Coil Failures

What is an Ignition Coil? An ignition coil is a component of an automobile's ignition system and is responsible for providing the high voltage for the spark plugs to ignite the fuel. An induction coil consists of an iron core and two insulated coils: an inner primary coil has relatively few turns of copper wire, and the surrounding secondary coil has many turns, about 100 times more than the primary coil.

Common Symptoms Of Bad Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP)
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Dec 22, 2023

Common Symptoms Of Bad Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP)

A Camshaft Position Sensor (CPS) is a common vehicle sensor. It measures the rotations and position of the camshaft and transfers this data to the Engine Control Module (ECM). The ECM determines when to time the spark and fuel injected into the engine for the best efficiency.

Common Symptoms Of A Bad Fuel Injector
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Dec 22, 2023

Common Symptoms Of A Bad Fuel Injector

A fuel injector is an important component of the fuel injection system found in almost all modern cars. 

Common Symptom Of The Faulty MAP Sensor
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Dec 22, 2023

Common Symptom Of The Faulty MAP Sensor

The Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor is essentially an electronic version of the vacuum advanced diaphragm used in mechanical distributors.

Catalytic Converters: An Essential Component For Cleaner Vehicle Emissions
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Dec 22, 2023

Catalytic Converters: An Essential Component For Cleaner Vehicle Emissions

A catalytic converter is an emissions control device installed in vehicles that utilize internal combustion engines. Its purpose is to minimize the release of harmful emissions from the car's exhaust system.

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