We love our engines
Rain was sheeting down on our shop roof last Tuesday when Dave rolled up in his 2018 Mustang GT, engine sputtering like an asthmatic chainsaw. “Smells like hot popcorn and burnt hair,” he yelled over the storm. I popped the hood to find his K&N filter caked with Arizona dust storms – the oiled cotton … Read more
Quick Answer: Engine air filter replacement is usually a 5–15 minute job that requires basic hand tools—or none at all. Most vehicles need a new filter every 12,000–30,000 miles, depending on driving conditions. If you drive in dust, traffic, or extreme heat, shorten that interval. A Dusty Tuesday That Cost a Customer $420 It was … Read more
From a master tech who’s replaced 500+ MAF sensors: here’s exactly what fails, how to test it, and whether you can clean it or need a new one. Quick Answer MAF sensor problems typically show up as rough idle, hesitation, or poor fuel economy. Cleaning works 30-40% of the time if the sensor is just … Read more