What is a valve grind? The valves in an engine have several functions. First, they must allow the intake of fuel and air. Then they must seal the engine. As engine combustion takes place, the exhaust valve must also allow the burned gases to leave the combustion...
What happens if the coolant and oil mix? Oil and coolant are the two most important fluids in your engine. The oil lubricates the engine, allowing it to run smoothly. The coolant keeps the engine at an optimal temperature. Coolant and oil mixing is a bad sign. This is...
What happens when your car overheats? Overheating happens when the engine reaches higher temperatures (generally above 100 degrees Celsius). This can happen for several reasons, but it can usually be attributed to a problem in your cooling system. Overheating can be...
What is a radiator recore? A radiator recore (or rebuild) is the process of removing the tanks that are soldered to your radiator core and resoldering them onto a new core. The old core is then discarded (recycled for scrap metal) and the new assembly is placed inside...
What does the exhaust manifold do? The exhaust manifold is a metal exhaust component which varies in size and shape depending on the car’s engine configuration. The purpose of the exhaust manifold is to collect exhaust gases from all of your engine’s...
