Today’s modern vehicles are equipped with a sophisticated emissions control device. These fail when the engine is not tuned up, as this leads to overworking the converter, overheating and possible clogging. Poor engine performance is the #1 reason converters fail. The catalyst is exposed to raw fuel and high exhaust temperatures which can shorten the life of the converter.
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The battery may be fully charged, but you also need to measure how low the voltages go while the engine is cranking.
An intelligent power management system needs to know the condition of the battery, which determines the loads and the output of the alternator. The battery is not a constant part of the power-management equation. As the battery ages, temperature and internal conditions govern the capacity and output of the battery.
With a few simple steps, you can ensure that your A/C machine is properly maintained and ready for the upcoming A/C season!
To see inductance inside the primary windings, use an amp probe placed around the positive wire for the ignition coil.
Working on R-1234yf systems is not that different from the R-134a variety.
No matter if it is a BMW or MINI, when the engine stops turning, the oil flowing to the turbocharger stops.
Dealing with warranty return headaches starts with fixing the real failure first.
Over time, the oil filter can collect enough contaminants to become restricted. Here’s why new filters are better.
The characteristics that make the parallel-flow condenser so efficient are among its major drawbacks as well.
The area of contact between the lifters and cam lobes is the highest loaded surface inside an engine.
