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Subaru EJ25 Head Gasket Problems

Most of the EJ head gasket failures occur around the 100,000-mile mark and start as a slow oil or coolant leak.

New Oil Specifications

Many 0W16 oils have a new donut certification mark on the bottle called API SN-PLUS and SN-PLUS Resource Conserving.

Solving Intermittent Overheating

New cooling systems anticipate and influence changes in coolant temperature.

Ignition Systems

The ignition coil is a very simple and robust circuit.

Diagnosing Crankshaft Position Sensors

Modern engines need to know the position of the crankshaft and camshafts.

Electronic Throttle Body Service

On most systems, idle speed is completely controlled by the throttle plate angle.

Spark Plug Evolution

Spark plugs have changed over the years.

How Speed, Load and Slip Affect Voltages

Modern, computer-controlled charging systems found on today’s vehicles need proper test procedures – no guesswork allowed.

Valve Lifter Technology

Hydraulic lifters are precision-fit assemblies.

ECM Damage

Engineers have devised two strategies that can be called the “immune system” for the electrical system.

Voltage Drop Testing

The measurement of voltage is like the speed of the traffic.

10 Timing Belt Tips

Here are the some key installation and service tips to make your next timing belt job just a little easier.