A camshaft sensor refers to a 3-wire hall effect switch usually placed at the front of the camshaft in the timing cover. Though not all cars have their camshaft located in the front, some might have theirs somewhere along the camshaft axis. What Is A Camshaft Sensor? In recent internal combustion engines, the ECU [...]
If you are among the estimated 1.4 billion drivers in the world chances are you have experienced some form of “car trouble” in your time. This could be worn brake pads, a shaky steering wheel, or maybe some inexplicable “bumping” from under the hood. No matter the quality in manufacturing, all parts that make [...]
What Is Your Vehicle’s Transmission? At the front of your vehicle, mounted to the chassis, is your Transmission. The transmission, in short, is what determines how much power goes to your wheels at a given speed. How Does It Work? Not unlike the gears on your bicycle, your transmission works by shifting through different [...]
As part of the drive train in your vehicle, the drive shaft is responsible for torque. Also known as the propeller or prop shaft, here’s some more about how it works from the Riverton Master Muffler team. How It Works Have you ever given thought to what makes your car actually go when you [...]
Your alternator is an important part of your vehicle. Learn the signs of a failing alternator from the experts at Provo Master Muffler. The Thing About Alternators Unfortunately, alternator problems can be mistaken for other issues in your vehicle, namely a faulty battery or a failing starter system. If you’re experiencing trouble starting your [...]
As a car owner, you are well aware that your vehicle requires routine maintenance such as tire replacements and oil changes. But how frequently do you consider your vehicle's suspension? Because many drivers believe suspension is simply about providing a smooth ride, this component of the vehicle is sometimes disregarded when it comes to [...]
The Science of Safety These days, there is likely no other industry that has undergone a more rigorous overhaul, in terms of safety, than the automobile industry. As cars have gotten more sophisticated and have been outfitted with better engines that could get the car traveling at higher rates of speed, safety features have [...]
A Machine Full of Fluid A popular television character once said that all humans are no more than “sacks full of water; if you puncture us, the water leaks out.” While that is an extremely reductive view of the human body, it rings with a certain kind of truth. The same, in many ways, [...]
A Friendly Neighborhood Mechanic It is often said that if you can get your hands on a good mechanic and a good priest then you should do all that you can to keep them. It’s our experience as car repair specialists that if your mechanic can keep your vehicle roadworthy for as long as [...]
Safety All Year Round As we enjoy the beginning of the new year, many of us are likely contemplating whether this is the year or not that we’ll finally buy that new car that we’ve been longing to get. The old car has run admirably up till now, but it’s time to upgrade. There’s [...]
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