Walnut Creek Auto Repair

The engine is a major part of your vehicle. A major part of your engine is the crankshaft position sensor which is an engine management component that you will find on just about all modern vehicles that have an internal combustion engine. This part monitors the position and rotational speed of the crankshaft and sends that information to the unit that controls the engine so it can make the proper adjustments that are needed based on the conditions it's operating under. The speed and position that your crankshaft position sensor monitors are some of the most parameters that the engine will monitor. So, if there is an issue, how are you to know if your crankshaft position sensor is failing? There are some symptoms that you can look out for when it comes to knowing if your crankshaft position sensor is failing or if it is at the beginning of doing so. You have an issue starting your vehicle. This is the most common symptom that'll be associated with a failing crankshaft p ... read more

Synthetic Oil Before determining whether or not you can switch to synthetic oil or a different grade, it is important to understand what synthetic oil is. Synthetic oil uses petroleum elements along with organic and inorganic compounds. These compounds differ from the ones found in conventional oils. In general, the compounds in synthetic oils are purer and more uniform, while the ones found in conventional oils contain additives that lower the quality. Some cars use synthetic blends, which involves a combination of the compounds found in conventional and synthetic oils. Of course, these are less pure and thus of lower standard than fully synthetic oils. Because of the higher quality of synthetic oils, about 70% of newer cars use them instead of conventional ones. The purpose of synthetic oils is to lubricate engines more efficiently than conventional oils and synthetic blends. Other advantages of synthetic oils include: Longer-lasting Better horsepower Better resistance to oxid ... read more