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The exhaust manifold is making a popping sound when you start your car, SUV, or truck. The reason why it has started to pop is that it has a crack in it that is releasing exhaust into the engine. If the crack is a small one, you may hear hissing instead of popping once the…

When it comes to important auto parts, the head gasket is at the top. Service Masters advises that this gasket provides a crucial seal to protect the cylinder block and enhance combustion. This seal keeps the motor oil and engine coolant out of the combustion chamber where they don’t belong. The seal also helps the…

The catalytic converter, which is located between the engine and the muffler, filters harmful gasses in the exhaust, such as nitrogen oxide, into relatively harmless gasses such as CO2 and water vapor. (Ironically, CO2 is now considered a harmful gas as it contributes to climate change.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency first mandated catalytic converters…

Everyone is familiar with standard safety features on a motor vehicle, including seat belts, airbags, and anti-lock brakes. But modern technology has developed cutting-edge features that will make it more likely to get to where you’re going without suffering a serious accident. Some of the newer safety features are: Forward Collision Warning: This device uses…

Service Masters is the best auto shop in Clearwater, and we would be happy to clean or replace the mass airflow sensor when it needs it. This sensor is also called the MAF sensor, and its primary responsibility is to keep track of the air that flows into the engine. It lets the engine control…