Mia Bevacqua
Mia Bevacqua is an automotive expert with ASE Master, L1, L2 and L3 Advanced Level Specialist certification. With 13-plus years of experience in the field, she applies her skills toward writing, consulting and automotive software engineering.
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The sway bar, also called the stabilizer or anti-roll bar, is used to improve vehicle handling. Not all cars have sway bars, but in ones that do, the bars are connected to the body of the vehicle by sway bar bushings.
The sway bar, also called the stabilizer or anti-roll bar, is used to improve vehicle handling. Not all cars have sway bars, but in ones that do, the bars are connected to the body of the vehicle by sway bar bushings.
The sway bar is responsible for keeping your car stable while you drive — those bumps and corners would feel a lot less comfortable without it. It joins the car’s body to the suspension and is held in place by sway bar links, or link pins.
The sway bar is responsible for keeping your car stable while you drive — those bumps and corners would feel a lot less comfortable without it. It joins the car’s body to the suspension and is held in place by sway bar links, or link pins.
Most vehicles use a mass air flow (MAF) sensor to measure the amount of air entering the engine and help ensure the proper air-fuel mixture to keep it running smoothly. As you accelerate, more air enters your engine; on the flip side, when you slow down, the amount of air decreases.
Most vehicles use a mass air flow (MAF) sensor to measure the amount of air entering the engine and help ensure the proper air-fuel mixture to keep it running smoothly. As you accelerate, more air enters your engine; on the flip side, when you slow down, the amount of air decreases.
Depending where you live, you might have to begrudgingly head over to your local repair shop or state inspection station for a smog check every year or two. It's a pain, but not too complicated — unless your car doesn't pass.
Depending where you live, you might have to begrudgingly head over to your local repair shop or state inspection station for a smog check every year or two. It's a pain, but not too complicated — unless your car doesn't pass.
A faulty crankshaft sensor can cause several problems, and even prevent your car from starting: 1. The check engine light comes on: The engine’s computer monitors crankshaft position sensor operation.
A faulty crankshaft sensor can cause several problems, and even prevent your car from starting: 1. The check engine light comes on: The engine’s computer monitors crankshaft position sensor operation.
Engine efficiency, power and fuel economy all improve as the engine temperature rises. Ideally, the engine will run as hot as possible without boiling its coolant or damaging its components.
Engine efficiency, power and fuel economy all improve as the engine temperature rises. Ideally, the engine will run as hot as possible without boiling its coolant or damaging its components.
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve is only supposed to allow exhaust gas to enter the engine under certain conditions. EGR is designed to take place when the engine is at operating temperature, under acceleration or part throttle cruise.
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve is only supposed to allow exhaust gas to enter the engine under certain conditions. EGR is designed to take place when the engine is at operating temperature, under acceleration or part throttle cruise.
Signs of a failing brake booster A faulty brake booster can cause a number of problems. These are some of the most common.
Signs of a failing brake booster A faulty brake booster can cause a number of problems. These are some of the most common.
Variable valve timing (VVT) allows for precise control of the opening and closing of internal engine valves while you drive. It’s used in modern engines to improve performance and fuel economy, while also reducing emissions.
Variable valve timing (VVT) allows for precise control of the opening and closing of internal engine valves while you drive. It’s used in modern engines to improve performance and fuel economy, while also reducing emissions.
The ignition switch supplies power from your battery to most of your car’s electronics. Which parts get that power depends on where you turn the switch after you insert the car key.
The ignition switch supplies power from your battery to most of your car’s electronics. Which parts get that power depends on where you turn the switch after you insert the car key.
A faulty ignition control module can cause a number of problems. 1.
A faulty ignition control module can cause a number of problems. 1.
The camshaft position sensor, or CMP sensor, is one key to a healthy engine. When this sensor goes bad, it can cause all sorts of engine trouble and even put drivers in danger.
The camshaft position sensor, or CMP sensor, is one key to a healthy engine. When this sensor goes bad, it can cause all sorts of engine trouble and even put drivers in danger.
Engine tune-ups used to be extremely involved and time-consuming. The job required changing ignition points, adjusting the carburetor — the list was endless.
Engine tune-ups used to be extremely involved and time-consuming. The job required changing ignition points, adjusting the carburetor — the list was endless.
When it comes to auto repair, your first instinct might be to save a few bucks wherever possible. One way to potentially do that is on parts.
When it comes to auto repair, your first instinct might be to save a few bucks wherever possible. One way to potentially do that is on parts.
Signs of a failing clutch A faulty clutch can cause a number of problems. These are some of the most common: Clutch slippage: This is an increase in engine speed without an increase in vehicle speed.
Signs of a failing clutch A faulty clutch can cause a number of problems. These are some of the most common: Clutch slippage: This is an increase in engine speed without an increase in vehicle speed.