Working on your car can be dangerous and messy, so here’s exactly what you’ll need to ensure you don’t die, get maimed, or lose a finger. Safety Glasses Mechanic Gloves Additionally, working with cans of compressed air presents its own set of safety concerns. Never leave the pressurize...
In order to know how much fuel to inject, we need to know how much air is going into the engine so the chemically correct mixture (called “stoichiometricâ€) can be achieved. So for a fuel injected engine, we use sensors to determine the pressure in the intake manifold ...
The Model T, known for its affordability and simplicity, propelled Ford to success, but the transition to the new Model A was costly in terms of both money and customer goodwill. Despite strong competition and the onset of the Great Depression, the Model A was a success, and Ford continued...
Vacuum leaks can causecar surging when acceleratingon engines with either a Mass Air Flow system (MAF) or Manifold Air Pressure (MAP) system. Regarding engine surging while cruising, it depends on the type of fuel injection system. An internal combustion engine needs a mixture of air and fuel...
even more in the summer. And, you can't tell if they're properly inflated just by looking at them. You have to use atire-pressure gauge. Not only is underinflation bad for your tires, but it's also bad for your gas mileage, affects the way your car handles and is generally unsafe...
Allows engine oil to leak outside of the engine Blown Head Gasket Testing Begin with the vehicle parked on level ground, engine cold, with the parking brake set. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to avoid injury (protective gloves and eyewear). Always follow safety precautions ...
My personal recommendation is to use an automotive relay and trigger it off the fuel pump trigger wire. If an additional need of being able to turn the pump on with the car off is required, then a switch and some diodes should be added to this setup. I will start out the install by...
Our article explains how to build a turbo Honda, Turbo Acura, or what to look for with a bolt on turbo kit. Homemade turbo kits are some of the best and least expensive ways to turbo your Honda or Acura. We will continue to add to this article as time pa
A good selection of hand tools, including end wrenches larger than 1” to disconnect hoses and component fittings, will be necessary. A refrigeration manifold gauge set will be invaluable, along with a vacuum pump, refrigerant recycler, and recharging kit. The task is done in a series of ste...
A device such as a drum cradle or drum caddy provides an easy way to move drums into position and support them for stor- age. Gravity flow method requires the use of a safety drum vent in the drum, a spill tray under the faucet, bonding wire...