Daniel Dillon
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When an engine overheats, the temperature gauge will read very high and the radiator and/or the coolant reservoir will boil over. When these symptoms occur, it is best to pull over to the side of the road and shut off the engine to minimize the possibility of permanent engine damage.
When an engine overheats, the temperature gauge will read very high and the radiator and/or the coolant reservoir will boil over. When these symptoms occur, it is best to pull over to the side of the road and shut off the engine to minimize the possibility of permanent engine damage.
Vehicles equipped with power door locks have a power door lock actuator in each door. When the driver/passenger pushes the lock/unlock button on any door panel, all of the power door lock actuators lock/unlock the doors.
Vehicles equipped with power door locks have a power door lock actuator in each door. When the driver/passenger pushes the lock/unlock button on any door panel, all of the power door lock actuators lock/unlock the doors.
The power door lock actuator is an electric motor that turns a gear mechanism, which either pushes or pulls a linkage in order to lock or unlock a door. .
The power door lock actuator is an electric motor that turns a gear mechanism, which either pushes or pulls a linkage in order to lock or unlock a door. .
The camshaft position sensor notifies the powertrain computer (PCM) when the number one cylinder is about to reach top dead center of its compression stroke. This information is used to control ignition timing and the timing of the fuel injectors.
The camshaft position sensor notifies the powertrain computer (PCM) when the number one cylinder is about to reach top dead center of its compression stroke. This information is used to control ignition timing and the timing of the fuel injectors.
The air pump generates the necessary air supply, which is directed into the air injection or secondary air system. How to Replace the Air Injection Pump Note: There are two common types of air pumps.
The air pump generates the necessary air supply, which is directed into the air injection or secondary air system. How to Replace the Air Injection Pump Note: There are two common types of air pumps.
The intake manifold gasket seals the cylinder head(s) to the intake manifold. It helps manage the flow of intake air, coolant, oil and, in some cases, exhaust gases.
The intake manifold gasket seals the cylinder head(s) to the intake manifold. It helps manage the flow of intake air, coolant, oil and, in some cases, exhaust gases.
The vacuum pump generates the necessary vacuum that is needed to power the brake booster and to control the heating and ventilation air flow. Vacuum pumps are used on diesel engines (since they do not produce vacuum) and on some gasoline engines that produce little vacuum, such as turbos.
The vacuum pump generates the necessary vacuum that is needed to power the brake booster and to control the heating and ventilation air flow. Vacuum pumps are used on diesel engines (since they do not produce vacuum) and on some gasoline engines that produce little vacuum, such as turbos.
The diesel injection pump opens the diesel fuel injectors by creating bursts of tremendous fuel pressure that spray a charge of diesel fuel into each combustion chamber. How to Replace the Diesel Injection Pump Note: There are two common types of diesel injection pumps.
The diesel injection pump opens the diesel fuel injectors by creating bursts of tremendous fuel pressure that spray a charge of diesel fuel into each combustion chamber. How to Replace the Diesel Injection Pump Note: There are two common types of diesel injection pumps.
When the engine oil light illuminates and/or the oil pressure gauge reads close to zero, it is best to pull over to the side of the road and shut off the engine to minimize the possibility of permanent engine damage. .
When the engine oil light illuminates and/or the oil pressure gauge reads close to zero, it is best to pull over to the side of the road and shut off the engine to minimize the possibility of permanent engine damage. .
When there is a vacuum leak, the vehicle often has performance issues such as poor acceleration, a rough idle, stalling, and/or poor fuel economy. The Check Engine Light is usually illuminated and the vehicle may misfire.
When there is a vacuum leak, the vehicle often has performance issues such as poor acceleration, a rough idle, stalling, and/or poor fuel economy. The Check Engine Light is usually illuminated and the vehicle may misfire.
When any component of the cooling system is leaking, the low coolant light may come on, the engine may let off steam and/or overheat. The temperature gauge may read very high and the coolant level in the radiator and/or coolant reservoir may get very low.
When any component of the cooling system is leaking, the low coolant light may come on, the engine may let off steam and/or overheat. The temperature gauge may read very high and the coolant level in the radiator and/or coolant reservoir may get very low.
parasitic draw or drain is a term for an electrical component consuming electricity when it should not, even after it and the vehicle has been shut off. this will cause the vehicle's electrical system to function improperly and the vehicle may exhibit one or more of the following symptoms: a persistently dead battery the engine may not crank over or it cranks very slowly after sitting over night when these types of symptoms occur, it is important to have a parasitic draw test performed.
parasitic draw or drain is a term for an electrical component consuming electricity when it should not, even after it and the vehicle has been shut off. this will cause the vehicle's electrical system to function improperly and the vehicle may exhibit one or more of the following symptoms: a persistently dead battery the engine may not crank over or it cranks very slowly after sitting over night when these types of symptoms occur, it is important to have a parasitic draw test performed.
When the rear wheel bearings are defective, the vehicle will make a rumbling and/or growling noise from the rear wheels that is noticeable from speeds of around 15 mph. The noise will get louder as the vehicle increases its speed above 15 mph and may intensify as the vehicle goes around curves.
When the rear wheel bearings are defective, the vehicle will make a rumbling and/or growling noise from the rear wheels that is noticeable from speeds of around 15 mph. The noise will get louder as the vehicle increases its speed above 15 mph and may intensify as the vehicle goes around curves.
The seriousness of an engine oil leak can range from a minor annoyance that leaves spots on the garage floor, to a serious problem that triggers the oil warning light and check engine light. When the engine oil light illuminates and/or the oil pressure gauge reads close to zero, it is best to pull over to the side of the road and shut off the engine to minimize the possibility of permanent engine damage.
The seriousness of an engine oil leak can range from a minor annoyance that leaves spots on the garage floor, to a serious problem that triggers the oil warning light and check engine light. When the engine oil light illuminates and/or the oil pressure gauge reads close to zero, it is best to pull over to the side of the road and shut off the engine to minimize the possibility of permanent engine damage.
The location of the number one cylinder is important because it is the first cylinder in the engine firing order. The firing order is utilized by the powertrain control module (PCM) to properly sequence the ignition system firing of the spark plugs and opening of the fuel injectors.
The location of the number one cylinder is important because it is the first cylinder in the engine firing order. The firing order is utilized by the powertrain control module (PCM) to properly sequence the ignition system firing of the spark plugs and opening of the fuel injectors.