Engine Sensors
About Engine Coolant Temperature Sensors: Coolant (with antifreeze) is an important part of keeping an engine at a safe temperature, and sustaining the optimum temperature of your engine. The coolant sensor constantly tells the engine car computer what the...
What does the air temperature sensor do? Air is essential to the operation of your car’s engine. Inside the engine, it is mixed with fuel and ignited. This provides your engine with the necessary power to operate. The intake air temperature sensor (or IAT...
What does the engine speed sensor do? The engine speed sensor (or crankshaft sensor / crank angle senor) is used to detect how quickly your engine’s crankshaft is spinning. It then sends this data to your car’s onboard computer, which makes adjustments to...
What does the knock sensor do? As a car owner, it’s important to understand the importance of regular maintenance to ensure your vehicle runs smoothly and safely. One of the most critical, yet overlooked components of your engine is the knock sensor. Car knock...
What does the oil temperature sensor do? Many performance vehicles will have oil temperature gauges installed which allow the driver to see what temperature the oil is. The oil temperature sensor measures the temperature of your car’s oil supply and sends this...
If you’re experiencing issues with your vehicle’s engine performance, it’s possible that the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may be the culprit. The MAP sensor is responsible for measuring the pressure within the engine’s intake...
