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.
If a “part” says it meets or exceeds OEM specs, but sells for 80 percent less, what does that say about the quality of the OEM part?
If a “part” says it meets or exceeds OEM specs, but sells for 80 percent less, what does that say about the quality of the OEM part?
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?
Why is more than one oil filter listed when I’m looking up particular vehicles? (ex: SAE thread or metric thread). What’s the difference and how can my customer or I tell the difference? Is the information within the VIN? If so where?
Did you try the manufacturer tech line? How about their Web site? Of course with an oil filter, there is almost ALWAYS a number on the old filter you can cross reference if you want to be certain and have the time or no other choice. Harris Steinberg Morris Auto Parts Inc. Philadelphia, PA
I have a 2007 Pontiac G6 with 34,000 miles. I keep up with the regular oil changes. At what point will it need a tune-up so I know for sure I am keeping my vehicle in tip-top condition?
Great job maintaining your car! GM recommends very long "tune-up" intervals of 100,000 miles or so. Don’t trust them! Most consumers find out they need spark plugs when the computer turns on the Check Engine light and ignition misfires occur. By then, other damage may have resulted like burnt (and expensive) ignition coils! It’s better
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
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
What is flex fuel?
Flex fuel refers to a vehicle with an engine that can run on both gasoline and an ethanol-based fuel, typically E85. Flex fuel vehicles are huge in Brazil, but haven’t really caught in the U.S. One reason could be that Brazil’s ethanol, which is sugar-cane based, is much more efficient that the corn-based ethanol used
I have a 1983 Chevy S10. I have just recently put a Chevy small block 350 in it. My problem is, is that my shocks and springs in the front do not support the wait of the motor.
I have a 1983 Chevy S10. I have just recently put a Chevy small block 350 in it. My problem is, is that my shocks and springs in the front do not support the wait of the motor. How and with what can I fix that problem? And how would I make my rear springs and shocks not as stiff so that say when I take off it transfers the wait from the front to the back. Right now it does not and all I manage to do is spin tires for quite a distance before I regain traction.
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
I’ve had many customers asked me if the fuel filter had to be changed when doing a tune-up on a 95-08 Dodge pickup. Is it part of the fuel pump assembly and can it be serviced?
If your Dodge pickup has a gasoline engine, you have a non-serviceable fuel filter. If problems arise with the pump the filter should be changed at that time. Jerry Ives Assistant Professor, Parts Technology Alfred State College, Wellsville Campus www.alfredstate.edu