RepairSmith

AUGUST 4, 2024

Seeing your check engine dash light turn on can be unnerving, especially if you don’t have a code scanner handy. The good news is that there are some ways to view engine light codes without a scanner tool. Keep reading to learn more about how to check engine light codes without a scanner. What Does Your Check Engine Light Mean?

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RepairSmith

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Timely engine air filter replacement ensures your engine breathes easy and performs efficiently. So how do you replace an engine air filter? Keep reading to get an idea of what the engine air filter replacement process looks like and how much it costs. How Often Should You Change the Engine Air Filter?

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Alex's Autohaus

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The G Chassis spans a range of models in the BMW lineup, offering different body styles, engine options, and packages. It’s worth noting this article will only be looking at engine and powertrain problems. Two engines were offered depending on the trim level: the B48 and B58.

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JUNE 21, 2021

It’s hard to track your car health, service, and repair history and mechanics are not all created equal. Finding a good mechanic/technician or auto repair garage and sticking with them is important to the health, reliability, and predictability of your car. This is bad for several reasons. Does this sound good to you?

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JULY 7, 2023

Diesel’s evolution in response to emission standards: This steep change over a relatively short amount of time lead many manufactures to stop selling their existing lines of diesel-engine cars in the US until they could meet the new standards. Efficiency in a thermal engine comes from increasing the temperature of combustion.

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RepairSmith

OCTOBER 21, 2024

This unassuming little device detects abnormal vibrations in your engine, helping prevent any damaging knocking sound that can lead to severe performance issues. Factors Affecting Cost Apart from the part and labor costs, several other aspects of auto repair can drive the prices. This can quickly inflate your total bill.

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RepairSmith

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

A fuel pressure regulator ensures the fuel injectors release the right amount of fuel into the engine. If the regulator fails, it can cause excessive harmful emissions, poor fuel economy, and other problems for your car. In such cases, it’s important to take your car to an auto repair shop ASAP.

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RepairSmith

OCTOBER 8, 2024

If you’ve noticed a drop in your car’s fuel efficiency and increased emissions , it’s likely that your Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve has waved the white flag. The EGR valve helps reduce emissions by redirecting exhaust gases into the engine’s intake. When it fails, you’ll experience engine performance issues.

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RepairSmith

JANUARY 21, 2024

While an EVAP leak will not pose an immediate safety risk, it can reduce your car’s fuel efficiency and affect engine performance if left unchecked. Can an EVAP Leak Cause Engine Misfires? The loss of fuel vapor also affects your car’s fuel efficiency , resulting in reduced mileage and increased emissions. Let’s find out.

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RepairSmith

AUGUST 27, 2024

Fuel Leak If a strong smell of gas comes from the engine compartment, you might have a fuel system leak. But if there is an exhaust leak , unburned gasoline fumes can escape from the engine or exhaust pipes. Note: An exhaust system leak can also reduce fuel efficiency and trigger the check engine light. How does that happen?

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RepairSmith

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

But when it’s worn out, it can lead to annoying engine performance issues , such as rough idling or delayed response. Diagnostics fees: A mechanic typically uses specialized diagnostic equipment to identify issues accurately before starting the auto repair. You can expect to pay around $20 to $100 for a diagnostic test.

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RepairSmith

JANUARY 15, 2024

It could lead to poor fuel efficiency , stalling , engine damage, or even fires. Since your engine will face fuel starvation, accelerating or driving unnecessarily will overheat and damage the engine. Since your engine will face fuel starvation, accelerating or driving unnecessarily will overheat and damage the engine.

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RepairSmith

JANUARY 29, 2024

The camshaft position sensor (CMP sensor) ensures the engine’s valves open and close at the correct times for smooth engine performance. Illuminated Check Engine Light When the camshaft sensor fails, the Engine Control Unit detects an irregularity in the camshaft’s position data and activates the check engine light.

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Alex's Autohaus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Depending on the vehicle, this engine has a base output of between 500 and 641. TFSI: 463 kW / 850 Nm ECU Tune (Stage 1) Far and away the best upgrade for this engine (really, any turbocharged engine) is an ECU tune. Keep in mind, downpipe upgrades will prevent you from passing emissions tests and may not be legal in all areas.

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Alex's Autohaus

MARCH 16, 2023

The BMW-made B48 engine has become a mainstay in the Mini brand. The B48 is a versatile engine, with power ranging between 154 and 302 horsepower. This skip in the timing causes a catastrophic miscue in synchronization, which would cause the pistons and valves to collide and render the engine useless.

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RepairSmith

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Can an Exhaust Leak Cause Engine Failure? Loud Engine Noise An exhaust leak is typically followed by loud engine noise, including rumbling, hissing, or popping when accelerating. This triggers the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to direct more fuel to the combustion chamber. Here’s how: Let the engine cool down.

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RepairSmith

JANUARY 15, 2024

Does your engine stall frequently or doesn’t start at all ? If it breaks down, it could lead to issues like engine misfire, poor acceleration, or low gas mileage. A crankshaft sensor detects the position and speed of your engine’s crankshaft. This will lead to difficulty in starting the engine.

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RepairSmith

JANUARY 9, 2024

You’ll technically be able to start and drive your car with a faulty O2 sensor, but you’ll likely face poor engine performance and a drop in fuel economy. When this happens, you may experience an engine misfire and engine damage (if the issue is unaddressed). You may also see increased emissions or black smoke from the tailpipe.

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Alex's Autohaus

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Older cars featuring this engine are becoming very affordable. This engine is significantly different from the first generation, and we will be covering the best upgrades for it in a future article. Engine Details The 4.0t Engine is a twin-turbocharged V8 engine featuring a “Hot-V” turbocharger layout.

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