Every gasoline engine needs three things to work — fuel, spark, and compression. When one or more of these elements are missing, you will experience issues. Or, like in the case of an ignition system failure, you’ll also get a check engine light code on the dash. The particular code we’ll be talking about is […]
While extremely common in European countries, Volkswagen wagons are almost a rarity in the US, especially when we’re talking about performance models. For instance, VW currently has three wagons in the lineup of European models, but none are available for North America. If you’re dead set on getting your hands on a VW station wagon, […]
Modern engines work best when they operate within a very specific set of parameters. This applies to things like the volume of air that enters the intake, oil pressure, and of course, fuel pressure. Your average engine built in the last couple of decades is heavily dependent on being fed fuel at a specific, and […]
Volvo’s customers always praised the T5 powertrain, no matter which model these came in. They have been on the market since 1993 and have since then been thoroughly upgraded. Currently, T5 packages are available on a range of Volvo models including the S60 and V90. In the past, the T5 powertrains were the top-of-the-line options, […]
Catalytic converters are all about efficiency. They have to be. Otherwise, the whole point of having a bunch of expensive metal in your exhaust system doesn’t make much sense. As with most things car-related, catalytic converters can fail. When that happens, you’ll get a check engine light code on your dash. There are several codes […]
There is no doubt that Mercedes-Benz can engineer some of the best cars on the market. This company’s main focus has always been on luxury, and the brand showcases this with vehicles such as the S-Class, which is one of the most luxurious and comfortable sedans on the planet. But there is another side to this […]
Many people think that Land Rover and Range Rover are two different brands. While that is true on the surface, these two come from the same company called Jaguar Land Rover, which is a subsidiary of Tata Motors. In the past, Land Rovers had major differences from Range Rovers but today, they have come much […]
In the past, when your car broke down, it would have to be towed to the mechanic, where they would spend ages diagnosing your vehicle, just to overcharge you. Today, check engine light codes, like the P0193, make DIY diagnosis possible. Such codes allow you to pinpoint the system that is at fault, order the […]
Trouble codes related to automatic transmissions are often the most dreaded ones. Not only are transmissions difficult to reach, but they are generally integrated systems that are the complete opposite of DIY-friendly. Even then, some transmission check engine light codes are worse than others. The P700 code we’ll cover today is arguably one of the […]
Introducing trouble codes ushered in a new era of DIY mechanics. Along with the OBD II system, it gives car owners a comprehensive way of diagnosing vehicle issues, helping them avoid premium dealership service pricing. The P0100 code is one of those. It’s a fairly common code that has to do with your mass airflow […]
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