Tag Archives: Engines

2012-2015 Honda Civic Intake Air Tube Replacement

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Dan
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Blown-up Chevy Cruze Engine Teardown

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Dan

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2002-2006 Toyota Camry Valve Cover Gasket Replacement

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Dan

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Honda J35 Engine Teardown

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Dan

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Broken Flex Plate

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Dan

A Honda CR-V was driven into the shop with a bad tapping or knocking noise coming from the engine area. The noise attracted a lot of attention as the tech brought it in, because it’s not a normal sound. When … Continue reading →

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Overheated Honda R18 Engine Teardown

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Dan

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Overheated Honda K20 Engine Teardown

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Dan

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You Can’t Fix an Oil Leak From the Outside

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Dan

Most cars begin leaking fluids at some point in their life. One common leak is oil from the engine. There are a lot of different covers and gaskets that can leak over time, and they’re usually not bad enough to … Continue reading →

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Parts Just Wear Out Sometimes

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Dan

A Honda Pilot with over 300,000 miles came into the shop. I can’t remember if it’s the highest mileage I’ve personally seen, but it had to be near the most if it wasn’t. As expected, it had many things wrong … Continue reading →

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Broken Engine Mount

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Dan

Engines are held in cars by several engine mounts, which at the most basic are typically some sort of rubber bushing or cushion. These absorb some of the vibrations and also let the engine flex a little in relation to … Continue reading →

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