Understanding how oxygen sensors work will help you diagnose problems without having to rely completely on a repair shop. Oxygen sensors act as low-voltage producers, such as how a microphone uses ...

Last month, we kicked this series off by showing you how to save some money by diagnosing a bad MAP sensor rather than just chucking cash at new parts that may or may not fix a specific problem. This ...

Hello. I've had an ongoing problem with my 2008 Corvette for over a year. I have reoccurring fault codes of P0171 and P0174, fuel trim lean on bank one and two. I have had the car to four shops and ...

Modern car engine control systems rely on input from several sensors to regulate the engine’s performance as well as its emissions and other vital functions. When these sensors fail to provide ...

We've all experienced a check engine light coming on, knowing that unless it's taken care of immediately, it'll be a nagging long-term problem in the back of our minds. It's one of the most important ...

Dear Tom and Ray: This morning I went to my car to find that it had grown what appeared to be "hair" from the tailpipe. It was about 10 inches long and gray, with brown highlights. I had to get to ...

Unscrewing a sensor and replacing it is pretty straightforward. You might need this special socket to clear the wires. Twelve years and more than 100,000 miles have passed under your trusty commuter ...