The engine is not called the heart of every car without reason. Without it, the car will not go anywhere, so it is worth paying attention to how it is used and properly serviced. Since we are already using such a comparison, just as with a human organ, it needs to be especially well cared […]
Propped-Open Valves and the Problem of Oil Burning
A propped-open valve is a valve that never fully closes. That is not the same fault as worn valve stem seals, even though both end with smoke at the tailpipe. Propping costs you compression and burns the valve face. Stem seals let oil into the chamber. Telling them apart matters, because the repairs are nothing […]
Car Struggles to Start on a Cold Engine - Why?
There is nothing worse than having trouble starting your car when winter is outside the window and you are in a hurry to get to work. Your obligations will not wait, and the engine, as if out of spite, refuses to start. You feel mounting frustration and wonder what is causing this state of affairs. […]
Engine Flush or Kerosene? Why an Engine Flush Is the Better Choice
Paraffin thins the oil, but it brings nothing to rebuild the lubricating film and no detergent to hold loosened dirt in suspension. A ready-made flush has both, and that is the whole difference. The point is not that paraffin “does not clean”, because it is a solvent. The point is what is missing alongside it. […]
Can a Crankcase Breather Cause Oil Consumption?
Yes, a faulty crankcase breather can lose an engine a great deal of oil, but the mechanism differs from rings or valve stem seals. The breather does not “burn” oil in the chamber. It either pushes it out past the seals or draws it into the intake along with the gases. The good news is […]
Black oil in a diesel - is it normal?
The colour of engine oil can change both in cars with a diesel engine and in petrol ones. But what does the black colour and thick consistency that you noticed while checking the oil level mean? From this text you will learn everything important on the subject of black engine oil. Diesel fuel in the […]
Symptoms and Consequences of a Leaking Oil Breather in a Car
A crankcase breather is not an accessory. It is a pressure relief system. Some combustion gases always slip past the piston rings into the crankcase, and with nowhere to go that pressure would push the seals out. This article explains how the breather works, why it clogs and what happens once it can no longer […]
Boiled-Over Engine - One of the Causes of Car Smoking
The engine is the heart of the entire car, and its condition affects driving comfort, performance and the way the vehicle operates. If you have noticed smoke coming out from under the hood and have the impression that something serious is happening with your car, it is a sign that you may have a problem […]
Water in oil - what is it, how does it accumulate and how to remove it?
Water in engine oil is a phenomenon that is considered natural. But what happens when there is too much of the fluid? Where does water in the engine come from and how can you get rid of it? You will find all the answers in the text below. Water in engine oil - causes How […]
Damaged Piston Rings - One of the Causes of a Car Smoking
Piston rings are essential friction components that are largely responsible for the condition of the entire engine. When the rings are excessively worn, you may notice increased oil consumption, a drop in engine power and smoking. In this article you will find more information about damaged piston rings in cars. Piston rings in a car […]