Thankfully, all Toyotas have onboard computers and built-in diagnostic systems. This system generates Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), including Generic, Manufacturer-Specific, and Enhanced codes. These codes can help you pinpoint the Check Engine Light issues like faulty gas caps, oxygen sensors, or spark plugs. Let’s explore...
The timing belt rotates the cam shafts which open and close the valves that allow air, fuel, and exhaust to flow through the engine as it powers your automobile. An old timing belt can lose a “tooth” in the belt allowing it to slip. The...
In your engine, valves over each combustion chamber open to allow fresh air in, close during the combustion event, and then other valves open to let out the exhaust. All of this happens over and over thousands of times a minute. The timing belt’s critical...
Hello Jacksonville auto owners. Have you ever had your check engine light come on? Did you panic? Or just scowl and ignore it? What should you do? Pull to the side of the road and call a tow truck? Or just keep driving? What does...
Knowing how their engine works can help Jacksonville car owners make informed decisions about car care and prevent pricey repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts. An engine’s power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the cylinder is...
Hello Jacksonville motorists, let's talk about your often-unnoticed but extremely important PCV valve. The energy from exploding fuel is what powers your engine. But some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, called the crankcase. The crankcase is where your...