What Is an IAC or Idle Air Control Solenoid?
Your engine’s primary air intake valve connects to the IAC or Idle Air Control Solenoid Valve. Check out the common warning signs of IAC problems.
Seasonal and Regional Gasoline Blends and How They Affect MPG
Changing seasons seem to always bring about fluctuations in fuel mileage for gasoline powered vehicles. While variations in ambient temperature may result in a slight difference in fuel mileage, changes in fuel composition between winter and summer blends is the key contributing factor. These different blends are also the reason that fuel prices always seem to go up in the warmer, summer months – and you thought fuel companies were just greedier during vacation season.
Pop Goes the Piston
Considerable damage to the engine can be caused by simple programming issues in the PCM. Check out Auto Service Professional’s tech tip to learn more.
Battery Cable Reset
Many years ago, it was customary to remove the battery cable in order to refresh the ECM. It’s interesting that now, some 20 years later, this is an accepted practice for this kind of reset. On today’s vehicle, we shouldn’t overlook that drivability...
Pulse Width Modulated Fuel Pumps – What You Need to Know About Their Function
To understand pulse width modulation requires basic electrical understanding. In electric pumps, there are typically two settings – on and off. Simply put, a pump is on when it receives electrical power and it’s off when there is no power. When it’s on, it’s also known as 100% duty cycle.
Oxygen Sensor Voltage Codes – Part 2
In Part 1, we began to discuss the importance of oxygen sensor voltage codes. Voltage codes can be caused by sensors that are bad and stuck lean or rich. These codes can also be caused by lean or rich running conditions. The case studies we will focus on will look at pre-cat oxygen sensor codes, both caused by parts other than the O2 sensors.