by Mark S. Taylor | Mar 2, 2026 | Parts & Accessories
The most common symptoms of a bad alternator are a battery warning light, dim headlights, a dead battery, growling noises, a burning smell, electrical glitches, engine stalling, overly bright lights, AM radio static, and hard starting. Many drivers mistake these signs...
by Mark S. Taylor | Mar 2, 2026 | Parts & Accessories
Does your engine sound like it is full of loose ball bearings? The most common symptoms of a broken valve spring are a loud “whack-whack” noise, a dead engine misfire, and zero compression in one cylinder. A valve spring is a vital coil that keeps your...
by Mark S. Taylor | Mar 2, 2026 | Parts & Accessories
The most common symptoms of a valve cover gasket leak are a burning oil smell, visible oil residue on the engine, low oil levels, oil in spark plug wells, ignition coil damage, engine misfires, fire risks, and vacuum leaks on turbo engines. The valve cover gasket sits...
by Mark S. Taylor | Mar 1, 2026 | Parts & Accessories
The most common symptoms of bad piston rings are blue or grey exhaust smoke, excessive oil consumption, engine blowby, oil in the intake, rough idle, loss of power, poor fuel economy, knocking sounds, and engine overheating. Most of these symptoms build slowly over...
by Mark S. Taylor | Mar 1, 2026 | Parts & Accessories
The most common symptoms of a bad piston are a piston slap noise, blue or white exhaust smoke, excessive oil consumption, engine misfires, loss of compression, engine knocking, crankcase blowby, an oily air filter, and a check engine light. Because the piston is...
by Mark S. Taylor | Mar 1, 2026 | Parts & Accessories
Is your oil light on? The most common symptoms of a bad oil pump are a low oil pressure light, engine knocking, and ticking sounds from the top of the motor. Your oil pump is the heart of your car. It pushes oil to every moving part to stop metal from rubbing on...
