Coolant leaks can be obvious or they can be a headache to locate. When coolant is leaking from the radiator or a split hose, it’s likely easy to note where it’s coming from and make a fix. When it’s dribbling from some random point in the engine compartment or only …
Engine vacuum tests are vital to good diagnostics and long-term maintenance. Vacuum and cylinder pressure tests together can give you a lot of information about the health of your engine. So, let’s talk about actually putting a gauge on the vehicle to test vacuum pressure. Read more at 10w40.com.
One of the fundamental tests often mentioned in our forums is a vacuum leak test. It’s a diagnostic tool that can be the source of many problems you may be having. Think of your car’s engine as a big vacuum cleaner that sucks in air in measured amounts, mixes it …
If you check your coolant levels regularly, you may eventually catch a leak. Otherwise, you’ll likely notice it when your vehicle begins to run a little hot and eventually gets close to overheating or (worse) overheats. Most of the time, coolant leaks are small, slow, and hard to catch until …
Oil leaks can be easy or difficult to find, depending on where they are and what type of vehicle you are working with. Finding leaks is a common question in our forums, including recently with this question about a leak on a Chevrolet Cavalier. Read more at 10w40.com
