Without spark plugs, there will be no ignition or combustion to start the engine. This is a universal rule for any vehicle, be it a family-friendly sedan, an off-roading SUV, or a race-track-ready car, like Mitsubishi’s legendary Eclipse. Faulty plugs can cause you a lot of trouble, like engine misfire, strange noises, and even a […]
Do you know what the crankshaft position sensor does? Exactly what the name suggests: this tiny device keeps track of it, making sure the crankshaft is doing its job properly. It monitors the speed and position of the crankshaft 24/7 and sends all the data to your car’s onboard computer. Next, the ECU adjusts the […]
AKA the Vehicle Stability Control system, VSC has one job: to keep the vehicle steady when driving in challenging weather conditions. This is a Toyota-exclusive technology that has proven to be quite effective and efficient on the rough US trails. Whenever it detects that the car is losing its grip slash traction with the road, […]
The exhaust is a pretty sophisticated system. And, if one of its integral parts fails, that will immediately have a negative effect on the vehicle’s performance. Today, our focus will be on the muffler. It “sits” right in the middle of the exhaust and is connected to the resonator and the extension pipe. But what […]
Without a doubt, the suspension system is one of the most important and complex mechanisms in any vehicle. Without it, the driver will feel every single bump on the road, and the ride won’t be nearly as safe or comfortable. There are different configurations available, though, and it can be pretty hard to make sense […]