Ever done some routine maintenance on your air filter and found oil where you shouldn’t? While the oil in itself might not be a bad thing, it could be indicating other problems with your engine. Oil in the air filter is most commonly caused by blow-by. So then, what is blow-by? Blow-by occurs when the … Read more
One of the most exciting things about riding a motorcycle is shifting gears. Exiting a long curve, rolling on the throttle, and shifting up a gear is one of the best parts of the motorcycling experience. All of this would not be possible without a clutch. Clutches are necessary because the engine is always rotating … Read more
If you’re wondering what causes low oil pressure in your engine, you’ve come to the right place. Oil is the lifeblood of your engine. Without proper oil pressure your engine will suffer from a lack of lubrication. This will increase friction causing wear and most likely engine overheating, and in worse case permanent damage. 1. … Read more
Engines need valves to supply fresh air and fuel to the cylinders, and to remove exhaust fumes after combustion. These valves need to be opened and closed at precise times so that the engine functions properly. A failing valve spring will have a direct impact on your car or trucks drive-ability and performance. While valve … Read more
A camshaft plays a vital role in the engine by synchronizing the intake and exhaust valves of an engine to the crankshaft’s rotation. The camshaft’s function is to open and close the intake and exhaust valves at the right time so that the engine can run smoothly. It does this by turning rotational motion into … Read more