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September 16, 2020P0522 Code: Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch “A” Circuit LowIn most applications, the engine oil pressure switch is a simple pressure switch that receives a reference voltage from the PCM. The pressure-sensing mechanism in the switch is in direct contact with the oil that circulates throughout the engine. This means that any changes in the oil pressure produce an September 15, 2020P0520 Code: Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch “A” CircuitHaving the correct oil pressure ensures that there’s a cushion of oil between the rotating internal engine components. The car’s computer or powertrain control module (PCM) monitors the oil pressure by sending a reference voltage to the engine oil pressure sensor. This sensor returns voltage output to the PCM, which November 06, 2020Price of Toyota Camry Safety Tech Closes in on BMW 3 TerritoryIncluding taxes, destination charge, and handling fees, the overall unit price of a Camry XLE Hybrid is over $40,000. It may not be much to some, but it’s within the league of the BMW 3 Series, which starts at $40,750. This goes to show how much customers are willing to December 10, 2020The Most and Least Efficient Cars in the US TodayIn the compact segment, the Toyota Corolla Hybrid took the top spot with 52 mpg, while the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD and Tesla Model S Performance led the midsize and large vehicle segments with 134 MPGe and 110 MPGs combined economy, respectively.
December 03, 2020GM No Longer Fighting California’s Emissions LawsBiden, in a statement, said: “Perhaps most importantly, GM’s choice to work with the Biden-Harris administration and California to advance these goals demonstrates a promising path forward for how industry, labor, government, and environmental organizations can come together to tackle big problems and make vital progress on behalf of the