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In the last article,we mentioned If the check engine light flashes on, that can be the early symptom of a bad airflow meter and you need to have your car analyzed so that you find the cause of the problem. Have you ever experienced some trouble codes such as PO101 ? Do you know what does it mean and how to diagnose ? Today let us find out it. What does P0101 mean ? This diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is a generic powertrain code, which means that it applies to OBD-II equipped vehicles ( Nissan Altima,Chevy Silverado, Toyota Carmy, Mazda 6, BMW 328i, Honda Civic ).Although generic, the specific repair steps may vary depending on make/model. The MAF (mass air flow) sensor is a sensor mounted in a vehicle's engine air intake tract downstream from the air filter, and is used to measure the volume and density of air being drawn into the engine. The MAF sensor itself only measures a portion of the air entering and that value is used to calculate the total volume and dens...

Here is a story we found in forum. One fine day, while all set to head to work, James' beloved car failed him. The engine wouldn’t start easily and when it finally did, his car got all bumpy and shaky. He had no other choice but to pull it in the garage and take the subway. He did get it diagnosed finally and the mechanic told him it was the faulty mass air flow sensor. So,what can we learn from his experience? He had been ignoring the seemingly harmless bad mass air flow sensor symptoms for a while that eventually cost him a good deal. To avoid the same troubles he did,here are three signs of a damaged mass air flow sensor we should know. 1. The Check Engine Light .All new models feature a check engine light, which notifies the driver of potential problems. If the check engine light flashes on, that can be the early symptom of a bad airflow meter and you need to have your car analyzed so that you find the cause of the problem. 2. Reduced Performance .The ...

It is getting colder and colder, winter is coming soon.Once you ’ ve installed winter tires or all season tires on your BMW 3 series or Honda CRV , you ’ ll be left with another set of tires that will need to be properly stored until temperatures rebound in the spring. Properly storing tires when they ’ re not in use can be something of an afterthought. You might wonder if a tire can even wear out when it ’ s not spinning beneath a vehicle. Tires do in fact age and weaken, even when not in use, and storing them properly will help them last longer. To correctly store tires that will not be used continuously, we recommend the following: 1.  Cleaning your tires 1.  Stacking is best Brake dust, dirt, and grime from the streets can all build up on your tires over the course of their usual use. All that dirt can cause damage to your tires if they ’ re left to sit over time. The best time to clean your tires is right when you take them off your car,if the tires are...

Naturally, every drivers want the tread on tires to be at healthy depth. Car will drive more smoothly because its tires will do what they were designed to do: grab the road around turns, stop quickly in an emergency, and perform safely through uncompromising weather conditions. To make sure have an adequate amount of remaining tread, there are two easy ways to check your tires tread depth. These two methods can both be performed at home in minutes. The Gauge Test: To obtain a tire tread depth gauge, try a car parts store or ask your local certified technician for assistance. Tread gauges are inexpensive and user friendly. Insert the gauge into different parts of your tire tread. Measure the outer and inner portions to re-assure that the tire's tread wear is even. When reading the results on your gauge, make sure you have at least 2/32" of tread life remaining. That's the law. Twice that much , 4/32", is a lot better. After all, why keep driving on your tire...