Tips From A Tech – 5 Things To Know About Engine Operation
It’s important to remember even with exotic cars, the internal combustion engine only needs five things to operate.
FORD 3.5L ECOBOOST – ENGINE FAILURE CAUSES
Out of warranty and ready to be serviced, Ford models with the 3.5L EcoBoost engine are coming into the shop.
Installing Subaru Stretch Belts
The stretch belt can help to simplify the serpentine belt system on the Boxer engine.
Fuel Pump Diagnostics: Using Scan Tools
With a scan tool, it’s possible to verify if the modules controlling the fuel pump are receiving the correct data like oil pressure, crank position and key position.
Valvoline Launches First Hybrid-Specific Motor Oil
Valvoline recently announced the development of Valvoline Hybrid Vehicle Full Synthetic motor oil, its first designed to handle the unique demands of the estimated 5 million hybrid vehicles on the road today.
VIDEO: Diagnosing Ignition Related Misfires
By performing these easy checks, you can determine if the spark plug wires are the problem or it is another component in the ignition system or on the engine.
Alternator Pulley Diagnostics
When faced with an illuminated charge light diagnosis on most late-model vehicles, do not automatically assume the problem is inside the alternator and potentially unserviceable.
Catalytic Converters: Efficiency Code Diagnostics
Understanding catalytic converter efficiency codes can be a long diagnostic road that can either lead to a happy customer or an expensive comeback.
Nissan VQ35 Water Pump: Chain-Driven Replacement Procedure
At the top of the list of the engines with the most challenging water pumps to replace is the Nissan VQ-Series V6 engines.
VIDEO: Inspection Before Disassembly
One of the most forgotten steps before replacing a head gasket is to inspect the entire engine before removing the head and intake manifold. Andrew Markel covers what to look for under the hood, under the car and in the ECM.
Diagnosing Volkswagen Idle Quality Problems
The textbook definition is an engine speed lower or higher than the specification in the service manual. For drivers, idle “quality” is more difficult to define.
Fuel Filters And Frequency Cycles
On most import vehicles, the three components with the highest manufacturing tolerances are ABS brake modulators, direct injection high-pressure fuel pumps and fuel injectors. All of these components are at the mercy of the fluids that circulate inside their respective systems.
