Editorial policy
This policy describes how technical content on WrenchPulse is created, reviewed, and updated. Our content combines AI-assisted generation with human review, and follows clear rules to avoid dangerous or ambiguous recommendations.
Guide structure
Every guide must clearly separate four layers so the user is not confused:
Symptom
What the user observes (noise, smell, warning light, vehicle behavior).
Hypothesis
Possible causes ranked by likelihood, presented as possibilities, not certainty.
Test
Verifiable steps (OBD2 read, multimeter check, visual inspection) that confirm or rule out each hypothesis.
Repair
Action to take once the cause is confirmed. Never recommended before a test when risk or cost is high.
Writing rules
- We do not recommend replacing parts without prior testing.
- A safety warning must be included when relevant, especially for brakes, steering, fuel, electrical, airbags, hybrid/EV high voltage, and under-vehicle work.
- We do not present probabilities, diagnoses, or repairs as absolute certainty.
- Where a safety risk exists, the user is told to consult a professional.
- We avoid unnecessary jargon; technical terms are explained on first use.
- We avoid claims that cannot be backed by the user's observation, an OBD2 code, or a verifiable test.
AI-assisted content
Some of our content is generated with the help of language models. All AI-assisted content is reviewed for clarity, safety, and usefulness before publishing. AI is not infallible: if you spot an error, contact us and we will fix it.
Topics that require professional caution
For the following systems, guidance is limited to diagnostics and inspection; repair work should be performed or supervised by a qualified professional:
- Brakes
- Steering and suspension
- Fuel system
- Electrical system
- Airbags (SRS)
- Hybrid / EV high voltage
- Under-vehicle work
Updates and corrections
Content may be updated with new sources, better practices, or corrections reported by users. When a guide changes materially, we update the information. Your vehicle data (sessions, repairs, maintenance) is yours and is not affected by these editorial revisions.
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