sounds like something I could try and tackle this weekend, I actually have not been driving it since I heard the low rpm rattles (getting my biking miles in) and the video is the first time I turned the car on after cleaning out the egr, installing the occ, and replacing the gaskets ...
As both necessary and preventive, I am currently replacing the head gasket, the water pump, ignition coils, spark plugs, gaskets, etc. on my daughter's 2010 prius while she is away at school. The car has been sitting for 6 months before I was able to attempt this (12v is on a maint...
Repair costs vary based on the underlying problem. Replacing a head gasket can range from $1,700 to $2,200, including labor. If you’re mechanically inclined, you can save on labor costs. The cost of replacing a cylinder head or engine block can be significantly higher, sometimes running ...
solutions that you might not expect setters to immediately reach for when starting out a grid, and so become all the more memorable when they get repeated. These solutions are like buses, seldom seen until two or three arrive in quick succession. CAPTAIN AHAB is one such suspicious...
While an electronically controlled engine makes spot-on tuning possible, the ECU Toyota employed on the 2JZ-GTE isn’t reflashable. In fact, replacing the engine’s ECU with an aftermarket stand-alone version or adding a piggyback ECU is one of the first upgrades enthusiasts make (Motec,...
1. In order to avoid hydroplaning, you should always make sure your tires are inflated properly and that your tire tread is in good condition. Never put off replacing your tires when they need to be. 2. In order to prevent skidding on the wet pavement, you should always drive slow and...
I can understand the reservation about replacing a liner in a car, but in a train yard it's just the opposite. We replace liners all the time on a schedule, and it can greatly extend the life of the engine. This makes sense for a train, though. The engine blocks are gigantic, so...
whose Electric Toothbrush has stopped charging. A charging problem is quite common and can sometimes be mis-diagnosed as a faulty charger/faulty battery when the opposite is true. This can lead to frustration and people buying a whole new toothbrush when replacing a part is a cheaper alternative...
Thanks... Well, the reason why I would recommend replacing it out of warranty (at least before 100k miles) because apparently the gasket deteriorates and chunks into the cooling system. (possibly clogging up your thermostat) If you do a coolant change and see black chunks in the fluid, cha...
Even if you think it will be very expensive to take the car to a mechanic, it can actually sometimes be cheaper to get a proper diagnosis rather than replacing fully functional parts. Is Engine Misfire Serious? Yes. Engine misfires are serious. When an engine misfires, it can cause reduce...