Deep in the engine of most vehicles is a simple looking gasket that has an extremely important job. This gasket is known as the head gasket because it is situated between the cylinder head and the primary engine block. If this gasket fails, it changes the rate of combustion and the flow of coolant through the engine, which means the engine can have severe issues with functioning as intended.
Even though a blown head gasket is a fairly common woe for many vehicle types, especially those that are an older model, many drivers have no idea how to pinpoint this as the problem.
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If your diesel truck has started acting up, you may wonder what could be wrong with it that could cause the issue. If so, look for the following three signs that your truck's diesel engine injector is starting to fail:
Increased Crank Time When Starting the Truck
When you turn the key in the ignition to start your truck, you usually expect it to turn over a couple times before the engine fires up.
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If you happen to live in an area that requires your vehicle to pass an emissions test each year along with the standard inspection, you will want to make sure that you are prepared for this. Should your vehicle fail the test, you will most likely have a limited amount of time to fix the problem before you will be charged again for the additional emission testings. Take a moment to review the following ways in which you will want to prepare your vehicle for the upcoming emissions test.
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Having your car break down while you are on a trip can quickly ruin your trip and put you in extreme danger. Due to the fact that most people will only rarely encounter vehicle problems, they may often be unsure of what they should be doing to prepare for these inconvenient events.
Take Preventative Maintenance Steps Prior To Long Drives
Prior to driving your car on a long trip, you should always have it serviced before you leave.
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You can find tinting kits at automotive stores and on the internet, you may wonder why you should ever take your car in for professional tinting. After all, a DIY kit could save you money and time. The problem is that if you botch your tinting job, it will be nearly impossible to hide the job you've poorly done. In fact, you run the risk of your car wearing the bad tinting like a badge of your ineptitude for years to come.
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