2. To attach the calibration cap to the gas detector, hook the cap’s left clip to the corresponding groove of the detector and snap the right clip into place. 3. When appears "Apply gas" on the display of the detector, open the cylinder valve by turning the pressure regulator knob cou...
Remove or openthe locking gas cap coverto reveal the key-insertion slot. Step 2 Mark a spot just to the right of the key-insertion slot on the bare metal of the locking gas cap. Attach a small metal cutting drill bit to your hand-held drill. Step 3 Drill into the gas cap at an ...
If your engine has over 50,000 miles, I would ask your mechanic to clean the throttle body. This can help how your engine idles and keep your engine operating at peak efficiency.Your engine cannot run on air alone, and this is where the gas comes in. Just before entering the cylinder,...
First, remove the blue plastic cap that’s covering the nozzle. Connect the propane tank nozzle to the grill’s gas line—it should be a snug fit. Turn the coupler at the end of the grill’s gas line to the right to make sure the fitting is fully screwed in, but not so tight tha...
The EGR valve opens and closes during the engine’s cycles. If the EGR valve is stuck open, exhaust gas cycles back into the chamber when they are not supposed to. The engine cannot combust on too much of the carbon dioxide in the exhaust gas, meaning there’s not enough oxygen for co...
The first step is to open the hood. However, don’t forget that the engine should be sufficiently cool before you remove the radiator cap or reservoir cap. If the engine is hot, give it at least an hour or longer to cool down before you attempt to check the coolant. Then, with your...
Unscrew and remove the fluid supply line attached to the slave cylinder. Remove the bolts that secure the cylinder to the transmission. Step 3 Remove the snap ring from the cast iron cylinder located behind the rubber dust cap. Removethe bleeder valveand use low pressure, compressed air to pu...
To check for leaks, attach the tool to the radiator and pressurize the radiator to the pressure rating on the radiator cap. For example, if you have a radiator cap that says 12 pounds, you pressurize the radiator to 12 lbs. and wait to see what happens. If there are no leaks, the ...
Active Fuel Management (AFM) is a trademarked General Motors technology that improves gas mileage by shutting down half of the cylinders under light-load conditions to reduce fuel consumption. It is also known as Displacement on Demand (DoD) or cylinder deactivation. How Does AFM Affect...
throughout the gas cylinder and let sit for 5 minutes. Repeat this step until gas cylinder is residue free and use a fine grain Scotch pad or steel wool if necessary to remove any stubborn build-up. The piston should move freely back and forth once in the cylinder once it is completely...