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Learning About Diagnosing Automotive Problems

Hello, I’m Mark. When I purchased my newest car, it was sputtering and dying within a few minutes of starting up. I suspected the fuel system, but had to perform diagnostic procedures to make sure. I spent hours tracking down the problem using diagnostic tools and techniques suggested by the manual. I created this site to help others avoid this long process by offering diagnosis tips and tricks. I want people to be able to diagnose their own car problems or at least understand the process performed by their mechanics. Please feel free to visit my site anytime to learn more.

2 Signs Your Car’s Oxygen Sensor Is Going Bad

If you have noticed that your car's check engine light is on, you may have tried to figure out what is wrong without success. If this is the case, look for the following signs that the light is illuminating because your car's oxygen (O2) sensor is going bad. 1.  Engine Exhibits a Decrease in Performance One of the first signs that you will notice when your car's O2 sensor is going bad is a marked decrease in engine performance. Read More 

Low Oil Pressure? Common Reasons Your Oil Gauge Has Bottomed Out

Automobiles have an oil pressure gauge next to the speedometer and gas gauge. The oil pressure gauge has a symbol of an oil can. When a vehicle is running properly and has the right amount of oil pressure, the needle will stay in the center between low and high when the vehicle is running. If your oil pressure gets too low, you will see a red oil light come on to warn you that there is a problem. Read More