VIN Plate Locator: Engine Number Designations:
Fuel Injection – Cold Start Injector & Time Switch
Are you having trouble starting your Toyota in the morning? We have been there and know how frustrating that feeling can be. Early in the morning what you need to …
Engine – Tune Up
A car is essentially a machine; it requires a certain amount of preventative maintenance in order to continue to perform to peak potential. A tune up is often overlooked and …
Compression Testing vs. Leak Down Testing
There has been great confusion encountered regarding compression tests and leak down tests. A compression test is typically done prior to a leak down test and is an easy way …
Measuring Horsepower
If you plot the horsepower versus the rpm values for the engine, what you end up with is a horsepower curve for the engine. A typical horsepower and torque curve …
Spark Plugs
SPARK PLUG BASICS: The spark plug has two primary functions: To ignite the air/fuel mixture and to remove heat from the combustion chamber. Spark plugs transmit electrical energy that turns …
Valve Timing & Performance
If racing is your thing, or just an automotive enthusiast, then you are most likely not afraid of swapping camshafts in your engine. However, the trick to making your car …
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