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…
Summary Lift the vehicle properly and use safety equipment like gloves and goggles. Organize your parts and tools near the…
Summary A catalyst monitor that isn’t ready means that the catalyst monitor hasn’t completed its test. Hence, the vehicle will…