VIDEO: Oil Pump Lost Its Prime
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Update On Oil Pumps And Pans
So how do you combat oiling issues such as cavitation and oil starvation? Oil management is the key.
Variable Displacement Oil Pumps
Almost every major OEM has an engine or engine family that uses a variable displacement oil pump controlled by a control spring or ECM to deliver the best possible pressure and efficiency.
Oil Pump Diagnostics: Rebuild Or Replace?
Considering how important oil pressure is for all of these reasons, why would anyone take a chance on reusing a high-mileage oil pump when rebuilding an engine?
Variable Displacement Oil Pumps – The Future Of The Oil Pump Is Here
Achieving those fuel efficiency numbers while also increasing the power to the wheels is the holy grail of vehicle engineering, and new variable displacement oil pumps are able to deliver this boost in efficiency.
Timing Chain Systems Need Clean, Quality Oil
Using the wrong oil causes a vehicle’s timing chain to wear quicker.
Fuel Pumps and Cranking
Diagnosing the problem comes down to understanding what causes a loss of fuel pressure.
How Extended Interval Oil Filters Have Improved
Over time, the oil filter can collect enough contaminants to become restricted.
High-Pressure GDI Fuel Pumps
When solving a fuel pump issue, the scan tool is your best friend.
Checking The Auxiliary Water Pump
A car or truck comes into the shop with a complaint of poor heater performance. The issue may be the auxiliary water pump.