Engine Performance Guides

Track power loss, rev limits, and misfires with clear testing steps.

Engine Performance Troubleshooting

Check engine light statistics

Check Engine Light Statistics (2026): Repair Costs and Trends

Citable U.S. check engine light data with repair costs, top fixes, and primary sources.

Engine Diagnostics

Diagnose Engine Misfires: Tips That Actually Work

Learn to pinpoint misfires using fuel, spark, and compression checks.

Engine Power Loss

Engine Loses Power at Full Throttle: 17 Fixes

Track down why the engine falls flat under heavy load.

Engine RPM Issues

Engine Won't Rev Past 4000 RPM: 14 Fixes

Find the common restrictions and sensors that cap RPM.

Car Won't Accelerate

Car Won't Accelerate Past 40 MPH: 12 Causes and Fixes

Diagnose limp mode, transmission, and fuel issues limiting your speed.

Engine Troubles

How I Spot Early Warning Signs Your Car Engine Is Going Bad

Spot early symptoms that signal engine wear before a breakdown.

Catalytic Converter and O2 Sensor

Catalytic Converter Clog vs O2 Sensor: How to Tell the Difference

Compare symptoms, codes, and tests to pinpoint whether the converter or O2 sensor is the real problem.

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