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Can the Check Engine Light Come on Due to a Bad Gas Cap?

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Faced with the dreaded Check Engine Light (CEL)? While it’s easy to jump to the worst conclusions, sometimes your vehicle may simply trigger the Check Engine Light for gas cap issues. Let’s understand the connection between a bad gas cap and the Check Engine Light and how you can fix it.

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Isn’t It Time We Rethink What a Master Level Technician Is?

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The training, technical information, and equipment that is required today to be an all-around master-level technician is too overwhelming. View full article In this blog, I will explore a few ideas and push the envelope with a few controversial concepts.

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Timing Chain Systems Need Clean, Quality Oil

Tomorrow's Technician

The engine is designed with three hydraulic tensioners as well as four VVT cam phaser and solenoid units, all of which are highly dependent on oil. Cloyes technical experts will tell everyone they can to not listen to the computer, be proactive, and change oil on a HFV6 engine every 5,000 miles.

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Exhaust Manifold Replacement Cost (+When Do You Need It?)

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This Article Contains: How Much Does an Exhaust Manifold Replacement Cost? Signs You Need an Exhaust Manifold Replacement Watch out for these symptoms of a malfunctioning exhaust manifold: Illuminated check engine light : The engine control unit (ECU) will turn on the check engine light if oxygen sensors detect an error.

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What Is the Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Replacement Cost?

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This Article Contains: How Much Does the Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Replacement Cost? Additionally, you require technical expertise to identify sensor troubles, or you may misinterpret the readings. Here’s a look at what they’ll do: Park the vehicle and turn the engine off. Is It Worth Replacing the Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor?

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Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Replacement Cost + Is It Urgent? 

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This Article Contains: How Much Does a Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Replacement Cost? While you can technically drive with a bad FTP sensor, it’s not recommended. A malfunctioning sensor can disrupt the emissions control system and create engine performance issues. When it fails, replacement is often the only fix.

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A Complete Guide to the Head Gasket Replacement Cost

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This Article Contains: How Much Does a Head Gasket Replacement Cost? If the repair cost to install a new engine is higher (generally costing between $2,000 and $13,000), replacing the vehicle may be a better option. No , replacing a failing head gasket is a complex process that requires technical knowledge of the car’s engine.