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The intake manifold, otherwise known as the inlet manifold, is one of many crucial components that helps provide your engine with a consistent supply of air. In this article, we’ll cover what the intake manifold is, the issues it can experience, and how a faulty manifold can affect your vehicle.  What Does The Intake Manifold… …

Vehicles use a variety of dashboard lights to convey information about the condition of certain systems, such as the check engine light illuminating when your powertrain is experiencing issues. One such light is the dashboard battery warning, which appears as a rectangular car battery icon when active.  In this article, we’ll review what the battery… …

Tire damage and wear is a reality of car ownership. While it may not happen often, tires are susceptible to damage from road debris, curbs, and potholes. From punctures and bulges to uneven tread wear, it can be difficult to determine whether or not a tire is safe to drive on after it sustains damage.… …

Our transmissions rely on a specialized oil, called transmission fluid, to lubricate the various components inside the gearbox, provide hydraulic pressure, and keep the whole assembly at a safe operating temperature.  Like any automotive fluid, transmission fluid will eventually need replacement. However, that may leave you wondering what exact fluid your vehicle needs. Transmission fluid… …

Our exhaust systems carry out several important responsibilities in our vehicles, including quieting engine noise, monitoring combustion efficiency, and removing harmful pollutants from exhaust gasses. After years of driving, you’ve probably developed an idea of what it should sound like when the exhaust is operating properly. When an issue arises in the system, such as… …

The power steering system in your vehicle is meant to be nearly unnoticeable while driving, quietly assisting your steering inputs behind the scenes, decreasing the effort you need to put in each time you turn the wheel. When your power steering begins to make itself known, whether through whining noises, visible leaks, or difficulty turning… …

Hybrid vehicles have surged in popularity since their introduction to the mainstream market with the 2000 Toyota Prius, more than doubling in sales between 2016 and 2021. The term hybrid is a loose one though, as it refers to any electrically assisted internal-combustion vehicle. Manufacturers have tried various approaches to hybrid systems, and not all… …