Category: Engine & Driveability Problems
Dash Warning Lights CHECK ENGINE LIGHT Also called the “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” or (MIL), an
OBD Monitor Not Ready You’ve driven your vehicle to the emissions test station to have
Emissions Testing: Exhaust Analysis Did your vehicle fail an emissions test? Emissions testing is an
Diagnose Exhaust Smoke Exhaust smoke means trouble! A gasoline engine in good running condition should
Diagnose Engine Noise Engine noise is usually a symptom that something may be wrong with
Is your vehicle delivering poor fuel economy? Have you noticed a gradual or sudden drop
Spark Knock (Detonation) Spark Knock is a knocking, rattling or pinging noise that may be
Problem: Engine Hesitation Hesitation is when your engine misfires, stumbles or lacks power when you
Diagnose Engine Stalling Problem An engine that stalls repeatedly can be very annoying as well
Engine Vacuum Leaks Have you ever tried to tune an engine only to find it
Idle Surge If a vehicle idles erratically and surges (idle speed is not steady and
Engine Misfire Engine Misfire is a common driveability problem that may or may not be
If your engine cranks normally but will not start because it has no spark, or
Loose Gas Cap The Evaporative Emission Control System (EVAP) on late model vehicles with OBD
What To Do If You Put The Wrong Fuel In Your Car When you pull
Engine Won’t Crank or Start What To Do When Your Car Won’t Start Every engine