I have a 1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ 4 cylinder and when it’s idling or in neutral while driving, my RPMs run high, around 2,000-2,500. My gas mileage has become a joke and I have no idea what to do.
I have a 1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ 4 cylinder and when it’s idling or in neutral while driving, my RPMs run high, around 2,000-2,500. My gas mileage has become a joke and I have no idea what to do.
I have often wondered if it would be in the best interest of the consumer to have meters to log the hours that an engine is running, like those used in airplanes.
I have often wondered if it would be in the best interest of the consumer to have meters to log the hours that an engine is running, like those used in airplanes. It makes sense. For example: Two separate drivers travel 30,000 miles a year, each. Driver 1’s mileage is, substantially, highway miles while Driver 2’s mileage is in-town/stop and go traffic. Isn’t it the hours on the engine, much more than the miles, that wears an engine down?
What causes roaring on my front end? Could it be my tires or my wheel bearing?
What causes roaring on my front end? Could it be my tires or my wheel bearing?
I have 1995 Ford Ranger with a 2.3-liter 4 cylinder engine. If I turn on the heat and brought a turkey with me to work, I’d have dinner ready by the time I got to work.
I have 1995 Ford Ranger with a 2.3-liter 4 cylinder engine. If I turn on the heat and brought a turkey with me to work, I’d have dinner ready by the time I got to work. However, if I turn on the A/C, it only comes out the defrost. I’m assuming I have a combination of issues, which is understandable considering this is the first summer it’s been driven in for four years, and I’m thinking my blend door actuator or something along those lines is acting up. Any suggestions as to what might be causing my issues? Kind of nice to have A/C when you live 30 minutes away in the middle of nowhere.
2007 Ford Focus Alternator Voltage Output
2007 Ford Focus/ for dealership replaced alternator (w/a new ford factory one) due to bad voltage regulator on 5-22-09.4 days ago car started doing same thing. How can I check the voltage regulator to see if it’s bad and what causes them to go out?
How can one of my customers get his A/C Certification?
You can direct them to the Mobile Air Conditioning Society here. Here is an excerpt from their Web site, www.macsw.org. “Section 609 of the United States Clean Air Act requiring all service technicians to be certified in proper refrigerant recovery and recycling has been law since 1990, yet many service professionals still are unaware of
What is the reason for changing antifreeze every year?
Probably the biggest reason is there are corrosion-inhibiting additives in antifreeze that protect the cooling system against rust and electrolysis. Those additives get eaten up over time, requiring the antifreeze to be changed periodically. Mark Phillips Editor Counterman magazine
I have an ’07 Mustang V6 with about 40,000 miles and I’m using 5-30 synthetic oil. At what mileage do I upgrade to a higher weight?
Many Ford vehicles along with others recommend the use of 5w30 motor oil. On some Ford vehicles, using a higher-viscosity oil can set a DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) which is related to the use of wrong oil, contaminated oils, or using the wrong oil filter. Keep your vehicle maintained and use the correct weight, there
Is too much air a bad thing on stock engines?
There is no harm to the engine by having more air enter the system. It may make the engine run easier. Just make sure that the air is filtered. If not, you will have more problems than you realize. Jerry Ives Assistant Professor, Parts Technology Alfred State College, Wellsville Campus
Are we allowed to perform diagnostic checks on vehicles?
Let’s get the boring part out of the way. Take a look over this document… (It is all about the OBD 1 and how it pertains to the Clean Air Act of 1990.) OBD II was developed to bring all car manufacturers in line with one another so that it would be more uniform so
Are we allowed to perform diagnostic checks on vehicles?
Let’s get the boring part out of the way. Click here and take a look over this document… (It is all about the OBD 1 and how it pertains to the Clean Air Act of 1990.) OBD II was developed to bring all car manufacturers in line with one another so that it would be
I recently just purchased a Chevrolet with over 150,000 miles on it. Is it possible for it to last as long as a Toyota or a Nissan, and what can I do to help it last that long?
A key factor in having any vehicle perform at its optimum peak can be summed up in two words, PROPER MAINTENANCE. This means changing oils, filters and other components at regular intervals that are suggested by the vehicle manufacturer. I have had vehicles that I have properly maintained, and have gotten more than 200,000 miles