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Does Straight Pipe Hurt Your Engine? (Explained)

Nowadays it is common for most vehicle owners to remove catalytic converters and put on a straight pipe and if you do, is it bad for your engine? Straight pipes have been around a while and they are becoming more popular among car owners. However, some people claim that running straight pipes can damage the …

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Driving with a Mass Air Flow Sensor Unplugged (Possible?)

Mass air flow sensor (MAF) is important in car’s emissions system. The detector sends voltage to ECU, which manages fuel injection and ignition timing. When MAF sensor is unplugged, ECU will not know the amount of airflow entering the vehicle with any accuracy. This leads to fuel economy issues and power loss in vehicles. In …

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Costco Car Battery Warranty (2023 Update)

Costco isn’t the absolute best out there, but they are good for the money spent. Some of their batteries come with the Memory Saver option to help prevent battery failure if you store your vehicle for a period of time (usually during colder months or season changes). For the price, it’s hard to beat it …

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Battery Saver Active (What it Really Means on Your Car)

You turn on your vehicle and see a message that says battery saver active on your dash. What does it mean? In this article, we are going to be exploring this issue, its possible causes, and how to fix it. In short, Battery Saver Active means that your battery charge has gone down to critical …

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