A broken thermostat can stay closed, blocking much-needed coolant from coursing around the engine. This means that the thermostat is not doing its job of keeping the engine within its average operating temperature, potentially leading to overheating if unnoticed. Degraded hosing, fan or waterpump ...
The problem is that far too often, the idiots still try to do something and DO keep getting in the way. Idiots in positions like that far to often end up in the actually competent people burning out or leaving because they have to spend far too much time managing/"being managed by" th...
If you don't know how much you'll need, add a little at a time. Wait a couple of minutes to let the oil run down into the bottom of the engine and then recheck the level on the dipstick. Putting too much oil into your car is just as bad as having too little. So make sure ...
VW Atlas Cross Sport needs multiple type of fluids like coolant and brake fluid that are vital for the normal operation of the vehicle. Any leaking fluid that drips onto the exhaust system or hot parts of the engine will burn off and produce burning smell. Health risks of inhaling coolant f...
The compressor is the heart of the entire air conditioning system on VW Passat. It consists of moving parts that convert what is actually a gaseous coolant into liquid – this is how your vehicle is cooled. A broken compressor is usually irreparable. If the air conditioning is switched on re...
to lean with voltage readings going from 0.6 or more volts down to 0.3 volts or less. The downstream O2 sensor, on the other hand, should remain relatively flat. If the downstream O2 sensor is fluctuating in sync with the upstream O2 sensor, it means the converter is not doing much. ...
“Owners of 2016-17 [model year] Focus RS vehicles are being offered a free inspection and repair, regardless of warranty or mileage status, for concerns of white exhaust smoke and/or coolant consumption stemming from an issue with cylinder head gaskets. Ford dealers will test the cooling s...
Is air cooled engine good? Itensures stable performance even in crowded traffic conditions, on uphills, and during high-speed riding. In this system, there is a web of passages around the cylinder that circulates the coolant, which, in turn, keeps the engine temperature cool and under contro...
Do your homework and get all the proper information and specifications on your vehicle and how much weight the chassis, transmission, and engine can haul. The length of the truck bed will make a difference too. Sometimes bigger is better, but if you’re looking to haul something lighter, yo...
I have some comments on your coolant and washer pump issues that I will try to post in the next day or two. For the time being, you're on the right track finding your coolant temp sensor, you just need to go down a bit. It'll be on a metal pipe going between...