by Mark S. Taylor | Sep 7, 2026 | Cleaning
A dirty vinyl car interior usually needs more than a quick wipe with a wet rag. Dust, body oils, sunscreen, food residue and road grime can build up on dashboards, door panels, consoles and vinyl seats. The good news is that most automotive vinyl can be cleaned safely...
by Mark S. Taylor | Sep 6, 2026 | Transmission & Sensors
The transmission fluid temperature sensor, commonly called a TFT sensor, monitors the temperature of the transmission fluid and sends that information to the vehicle’s control module. That information matters because transmission operation changes with...
by Mark S. Taylor | Aug 31, 2026 | Maintenance Tips
A steering angle sensor, often called a SAS, measures the steering wheel or steering shaft’s rotational position. The vehicle’s electronic stability-control system uses this information to determine where the driver intends to steer. When the...
by Mark S. Taylor | Aug 31, 2026 | Maintenance Tips
A tire pressure sensor is part of the vehicle’s Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). On vehicles using direct TPMS, sensors inside the wheel assemblies measure tire pressure and transmit that information to the vehicle. Some vehicles instead use an indirect...
by Mark S. Taylor | Aug 30, 2026 | Fuel System
A fuel pressure sensor helps the engine computer monitor fuel pressure so it can manage the fuel system correctly. When the sensor sends an inaccurate or unstable signal, the engine may develop hard starting, hesitation, poor acceleration, stalling, or reduced power....
