Tag: internal combustion engine
Everything to know about engine control unit (ECU)
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Without an engine control unit (ECU), a contemporary automobile would not run. As a result, it’s critical to look out for issues that could be caused by the ECU. The Check Engine Light is the first indication. Other signs include a lack of power when accelerating, starting problems, and the production of clear smoke. For…
How to Add Antifreeze To A Car In Five Simple Steps
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In order to keep your engine running at the proper temperature while it is running, you need antifreeze, often known as engine coolant. In addition to making the cabin more comfortable, it shields the engine from harm brought on by freezing temperatures. However, it is subject to contamination, leaks, or deterioration with time, and the…
How To Reduce Black Smoke In Diesel Engines
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Even though black smoke from diesel engines occurs frequently, some individuals nevertheless become anxious when they see it. The question of what black smoke from a diesel engine means consequently arises frequently. It indicates there is a problem with the engine and, in essence, points to an uneven fuel-to-air ratio or to a more serious…
How to Keep Rodent Out of Your Car
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When mice move in and start nibbling on wiring, hoses, plastic, and other essential car parts, even the most durable car can develop complicated electrical gremlins, fluid leaks, and even outright failure. A car that has been kept during the winter or left parked for a prolonged length of time during the pandemic is especially…
How to Test a Blown Head Gasket
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Between the engine block and the cylinder head, there is a head gasket. You might not be very familiar with this component of your car’s operation if you aren’t a mechanic or a DIY auto enthusiast. Its main function is to seal the engine’s internal combustion system and stop coolant and oil from mixing as…
How to Remove a Stripped Oil Drain Plug
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When completing a routine oil change, nothing is worse than stripping the oil drain plug. When this occurs, you might find yourself confused and uncertain about how to remove a stripped oil drain plug. It is simple to remove the oil drain plug and patch the oil pan hole if you have the correct equipment.…
Symptoms of a Blown Head Gasket
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in AutomobileThe engine of your car is divided into two distinct parts: the cylinder head, which houses the valves, spark plugs, and camshaft(s), and the cylinder block, which houses the pistons and cylinders. The head gasket sits in cushioning between these two substantial engine components. The head gasket, one of the most important gaskets in your…
How to Reset Check Engine Light
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When there is a problem with your vehicle’s emission control system or another computer-controlled system, your check engine light normally illuminates. But if the issue has been resolved but the problem is still present, you can be confused and not sure of what is happening. Despite the possibility that your car still has problems, the…
Understanding powertrain warranty
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Many car owners are unsure of the scope of a new car’s powertrain warranty. Your car’s engine, transmission, and drivetrain all fall under the category of the powertrain, so for around five years or 60,000 miles, you could expect that a warranty will cover the cost of maintaining or replacing these components. If you are…
Can You Drive Without a Catalytic Converter?
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A catalytic converter is a device that sits between an automobile’s exhaust manifold and muffler in modern vehicles. They convert harmful chemicals in your exhaust gas, such as carbon monoxide, into carbon dioxide and water before leaving your car. This enhances your car’s fuel efficiency and performance while also reducing dangerous pollution trails! As you…
P0430 code: meaning, causes, symptoms, and how to fix
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in AutomobileThe catalytic converter’s job is to break down dangerous pollutants produced by your car during combustion and turn them into less dangerous gases. Code P0430 indicates that the catalytic converter is not operating efficiently, consequently increasing the output of toxic emissions by the vehicle. In addition, P0430 refers to “Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank…
P0420 code: meaning, causes, symptoms, and how to fix
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in AutomobileP0420 typically has to do with the catalytic converter and more significant repairs. Your car’s computer (PCM) has identified a catalytic converter issue if it displays the P0420 error code. By eliminating harmful pollutants produced during the combustion process, the catalytic converter reduces emissions emitted through the exhaust pipe. Although the driver is not in…
How to clean a catalytic converter
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in AutomobileA catalytic converter is a component of an automobile engine that reduces toxic carbon emissions. If your car has a functional catalytic converter, pollution and your carbon footprint are significantly reduced. Carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and other exhaust engine emissions are converted by catalytic converters into less dangerous substances, protecting both you and the…
How to prevent catalytic converter theft
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in AutomobileBy converting pollutants into harmless gasses, catalytic converters are intended to serve as a first line of defense against dangerous exhaust emissions. These are valuable items to steal and resell because the technology utilized in these emission control systems contains several precious metals, such as platinum, palladium, or rhodium. Catalytic converters theft is increasing across…
What you need to know about catalytic converter theft
According to recent data, catalytic converter theft is increasing across the nation. Catalytic converters are pollution-control devices that contain precious metals that are in higher demand due to vehicle emissions regulations, and thieves are slipping under vehicles to steal them. With a battery-powered saw, catalytic converter removal takes only a few minutes. They are thereafter…
Everything you need to know about automobile cooling fan
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in AutomobileWith the design and layout of the automobile cooling system, all heat absorbed from the engine is stored in the radiator, where the cooling fan blows the heat away. The cooling fan is also known as a radiator fan because it’s mounted directly to the radiator in some engine layouts. Typically, the fan is positioned…
Components of internal combustion engine
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in AutomobileReading and knowing how an internal combustion engine works is okay but not knowing its components makes it useless. The coupled component of a vehicle’s engine makes the magic works beneath the bonnet, well it looks like magic to some people. An automobile engine is built with different components of different sizes having their various…
