OilMasters

08/28/2026

Some components to replace or service after 200,000 miles include the timing belt, water pump, alternator, fuel pump, and automatic transmission fluid.

08/21/2026

Sure, they'd be too expensive to build, probably unsafe, and break almost instantly, but look how cool these cabins are.

08/14/2026

Hot pavement puts tires through a serious workout, so small maintenance mistakes deserve more attention than they might get on a mild spring morning.

Hot August pavement puts tires through a serious workout, so small maintenance mistakes deserve more attention than they might get on a mild spring morning. Underinflation, worn tread, old rubber, and neglected damage can all create problems when tires spend hour after hour rolling across hot roads....

08/10/2026

Understanding Oxygen Sensor Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) 🚗🔍
​When your Check Engine Light turns on, your car's OBD-II scanner often points to the exhaust system. Here is a breakdown of the most common codes related to your oxygen sensors and catalytic converter:
​Bank 1, Sensor 1 (Upstream Sensor - B1S1)
Located on the exhaust manifold before the catalytic converter, this sensor measures the air-fuel ratio leaving the engine to optimize combustion.

​P0130 - P0135: Circuit malfunctions, slow response, or heater circuit issues in Sensor 1.

​P013A & P2195: Slow response during rich-to-lean transitions or sensor signal stuck lean.

​Bank 1, Sensor 2 (Downstream Sensor - B1S2)
Located after the catalytic converter, its main job is to monitor the efficiency of the catalytic converter.

​P0136 - P0141: Circuit faults, high/low voltage, or heater circuit failure in Sensor 2.

​P2270 & P2271: Sensor signal stuck lean or stuck rich.

​Catalytic Converter Efficiency

​P0420 & P0430: Catalyst system efficiency below threshold (Bank 1 / Bank 2). This usually indicates that the catalytic converter is failing, or the downstream sensor is giving inaccurate readings.

08/07/2026

Regular inspection and replacement of your car's important parts is vital to keeping it running, and these ones are worth checking, even if nothing seems off.

07/24/2026

Car maintenance can get pretty arcane, but lots of simple pitfalls can be avoided by consulting the owner's manual, as most mechanics know.

07/17/2026

Some cars are just old, but others are truly obsolete. Here are the key differences between timeless classics and dead automotive technology.

07/10/2026

Some car mods stand the test of time, and then there are the ones that are forever stuck in the 1980s. These overhauls were all the rage in the decade of neon.

07/02/2026

June weather has brought hot, humid conditions, which can strain your vehicle and increase the risk of breakdowns. That's why regular car maintenance and...

June has brought hot conditions, which can strain your car and increase the risk of breakdowns. Maintenance and preventive steps are key this summer.

06/26/2026

There's plenty of storage to go around in your personal vehicle, no matter whether a car or truck. Be sure not to store these 12 items under any circumstances.