A cracked exhaust manifold does more than raise the noise level. It can skew oxygen sensor readings, trigger a check…
An EGR valve replacement is rarely anyone’s first choice; it usually comes up after weeks of rough running, a persistent…
Catalytic converters usually suffer weeks or months of rich mixtures, misfires, coolant or oil contamination before they stop working properly.…
A catalytic converter often looks like a cylindrical metal container with a metal pipe sticking out of each end and…
The typical car muffler has a cylindrical or rectangular body with pipes sticking out of both ends. It’s made of…
Heat shields installed in a car | Image Source: Richard McCuistian Heat shields are metal plates installed along a vehicle’s…
Summary Aftermarket replacement oxygen sensors are as durable as their OE counterparts but they’re more affordable, which means you can…
Summary The 4-into-1 header is the most common type and has four primary tubes that combine into a collector tube.…
Summary To take the exhaust component’s diameter, you must identify the exhaust inlets and outlets with visual cues. Clean the…
Summary Generally, you need one inch of exhaust pipe diameter for every 100 horsepower the engine produces. You can refer…