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Chase Bierenkoven

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Chase Bierenkoven has been writing about cars in his head since he was a child. Now, he does it for real, covering automotive news and producing reviews for outlets like Edmunds, Forbes Wheels and CarBuzz. Chase's career as an automotive journalist began in 2020, and he has already written scores of road tests. Some favorites of Chase's include the Dodge Challenger 392, Mazda Miata, Kia EV6 and Bentley Bentayga. Outside his work with cars, Chase is often found justifying his latest broken German sports car to anyone that will listen or enjoying the outdoor spaces of his native Colorado.

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Car News

The Lexus NX and the Acura RDX are two small, value-focused luxury crossovers aimed at the exact same kind of buyer. We dig into their specs to see how they stack up and which one's best for you.

By Chase Bierenkoven

2025 Lexus NX vs. Acura RDX: Which Compact Luxury SUV Is Right for You?

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The P0522 code indicates an issue with the oil pressure sensor or your car's oil pressure. Learn how to diagnose the issue here.

By Chase Bierenkoven

P0522: Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch Low Voltage

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Here's what the P0411 engine diagnostic code means, relating to incorrect flow of the secondary air injection system.

By Chase Bierenkoven

P0411: Secondary Air Injection System Incorrect Flow Detected

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The check engine diagnostic trouble code P0344 means your car has detected "Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent." Learn how to diagnose and repair issues related to this code.

By Chase Bierenkoven

P0344: Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent – Bank 1 Sensor 1

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The P0404 code indicates there is a fault in your car's exhaust gas recirculation circuit. Here, we'll teach you what you need to know to diagnose and fix it.

By Chase Bierenkoven

P0404: Exhaust Gas Recirculation Circuit Range/Performance

Obd Dtc

In this helpful guide, you'll learn what the P0308 engine code means, how to diagnose it, and how to repair it.

By Chase Bierenkoven

P0308: Cylinder 8 Misfire Detected

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In this helpful guide, you'll learn what the P0158 engine code is, how to diagnose it, and how to fix it.

By Chase Bierenkoven

P0158: O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 2, Sensor 2)

Car Buying

You know the car you want and now it's time to find it on the dealer's lot with the Edmunds New Car Inventory Tool.

By Chase Bierenkoven

How to Use the Edmunds New Car Inventory Tool

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The P0133 check engine diagnostic trouble code stands for "Oxygen Sensor Slow Response (Bank 1, Sensor 1)." The presence of this code indicates that the powertrain control module is no longer receiving signals from the oxygen sensor located on bank 1, sensor 1. Here's how to diagnose it and what possible fixes might resolve it.

By Chase Bierenkoven

P0133: Oxygen Sensor Slow Response (Bank 1, Sensor 1)

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The check engine diagnostic trouble code P0505 means your car has detected an “Idle Control System Malfunction.” The code triggers when the idle air control system goes bad in some way. Here's how to diagnose it and what possible fixes might resolve it.

By Chase Bierenkoven

P0505: Idle Control System Malfunction