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The engine is the heart of the automobile, the vital organ of any car. Keep your engine running smoothly with some maintenance and repair tips from the articles that follow.

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Car Oil Treatment Charlotte NC

This page provides relevant content and local businesses that can help with your search for information on Car Oil Treatment. You will find informative articles about Car Oil Treatment, including "New Rislone Oil Treatment Keeps Engines Running Longer and Stronger". Below you will also find local businesses that may provide the products or services you are looking for. Please scroll down to find the local resources in Charlotte, NC that can help answer your questions about Car Oil Treatment.

Porsche Maintenance Charlotte NC

This page provides relevant content and local businesses that can help with your search for information on Porsche Maintenance. You will find informative articles about Porsche Maintenance, including "Porsche Engine Diagnostics: Misfire Codes, Fuel Trim Faults, Secondary Air Injection". Below you will also find local businesses that may provide the products or services you are looking for. Please scroll down to find the local resources in Charlotte, NC that can help answer your questions about Porsche Maintenance.

Transmission Centers Charlotte NC

Transmission centers give access to transmission services, transmission repair, transmission replacement, transmission computer scans, transmission inspection, rebuilt transmissions, and clutch services, as well as advice and content on slipping gears and erratic shifting. See below to learn more and to gain access to transmission service centers in Charlotte, NC.

Engine Service Charlotte NC

Local resource for engine services in Charlotte, NC. Includes detailed information on local companies providing auto services and which give access to engine maintenance, engine replacement, engine removal, tune up, piston rings, pistons, spark plug, carburetor, engine oil and crankshaft, as well as to other engine and auto repair services.

GM Drivers Rattled By Engine Noise Charlotte NC

Some GM truck, SUV and minivan owners may complain about a rattle-type noise coming from the engine area at approximately 1,800 to 2,200 rpm. The rattle-type noise may be caused by torsional vibration of the balance shaft.

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Servicing Solutions: GM’s Durable Duramax Diesel Charlotte NC

Maximum boost in the Duramax 6.6L remains 20 psi. Yet boost pressure can be varied more subtly over the engine's rpm range. This presents itself to the customer as more immediate engine response, with virtually no turbo "lag."

10 Tips on Tightening Charlotte NC

Make sure all the head bolts are in perfect condition with clean, undamaged threads. Dirty or damaged threads can give false torque readings, as well as decrease a bolt's clamping force by as much as 50%! Wire brush all bolt threads, carefully inspect each one, and replace any that are nicked, deformed or worn.

Bearing Down on Engine Damage Charlotte NC

Although the material itself may give the engine bearing some friction-reducing properties, its performance is enhanced by a lubricant between the moving and stationary surfaces. Another of the bearing’s duties is to establish and maintain a film of oil.

BMW Engine Repairs Charlotte NC

BMW has found it necessary to move to extended service intervals, involving condition-based oil changes and excessively separated maintenance inspections. Oil sludging, overheating problems and emissions faults are the direct result of the lack of reasonable maintenance.

Boosting Profits Through Turbocharger Services Charlotte NC

A turbo's basic purpose is to boost power, so when an otherwise healthy engine suddenly becomes anemic, it often (but not always) means turbo trouble. Read on for more detailed information in the following article.

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Carburetor Tuning Through the Years Charlotte NC

Before we start, it's important to know that Holley carburetor "list" or identification numbers are found on the front of the choke tower or immediately behind the throttle linkage on racing carburetors manufactured with no choke towers.

Chevy AVEO Timing Belt Service Charlotte NC

Many motorists are unaware of these recommendations and typically do nothing until the timing belt fails - which is bad news because the 1.6L E-TECH II engine is an interference engine. If the timing belt breaks, one or more valves will hit the pistons and damage the engine.

Chrysler Neon 2.0L Charlotte NC

When Chrysler introduced their new Neon models back in 1995 under the Dodge and Plymouth nameplates, they said they were launching a new generation of "fun-to-drive" entry-level cars that would appeal to a wide range of people. Everything was new about the Neon: a brand new body, a brand new chassis and two new engines, a 2.0L SOHC and a 2.0L DOHC engine.

Cold Engine Stumble, DTC P0116, & MIL ON Charlotte NC

Some 2002 1.6L Accents may turn on the Check Engine light and store diagnostic trouble code P0116 (Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Range/ Performance Problem) in the ECM. This code can be falsely set under certain driving conditions.

Diagnosing GM LT1 V8 Engines Charlotte NC

The Chevrolet LT1 engine is the second-generation (Gen II) design of Chevy's famous small block. The LT1 was fitted in Chevy's Corvette, Camaro and Caprice/Impala SS. This engine also was used by Pontiac for the Firebird, by Buick for the Roadmaster and by Cadillac for the Fleetwood.

Diagnosing Intermittent Stalling Issues Charlotte NC

Common causes of intermittent stalling may include a bad idle speed control (ISC) system, low fuel pressure, loss of ignition, vacuum or EGR leaks, or other problems we'll get to later in this article. The engine's idle speed is controlled by how much air is allowed to bypass the throttle via the idle bypass circuit in the throttle body.

Engine Builders Have More Options than Ever Charlotte NC

The foundation of every engine is the cylinder block. Whether you are rebuilding a stock engine or building up a street performance engine, a circle track engine, drag engine, marine engine or whatever, you have to start with a good, solid block that’s machinable and free from cracks and other defects.

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Fahrmitgas & the Moonlander Charlotte NC

"Drive me to the moon" is the motto Fahrmitgas.de came up with for its special model Moonlander - used to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing mission.

Fel-Pro PermaTorqueMLS Performance Head Gaskets Charlotte NC

PermaTorqueMLS performance head gaskets provide the robust seal needed to contain extreme combustion pressures and temperatures common to naturally aspirated, turbo/supercharged and nitrous-equipped performance engines.

Flash Reprogramming Charlotte NC

Enter the flash reprogrammable EEPROM (Electronically Erasable Program Read Only Memory) chip. PCMs built with EEPROM chips can be reprogrammed in a matter of minutes without having to remove the PCM or replace a single chip. It's all done digitally with the proper access codes and input data.

Flash! Reprogramming Vehicle Computers Charlotte NC

Going back to the basics, you know that all automotive engine and powertrain control modules (PCMs) are essentially small-sized, dedicated computers. They have a microprocessor, built-in random access memory (RAM), signal-conditioning chips (for sensor inputs), output transistor/drivers (for actuating ignition coils and fuel injectors) and a programmable read-only memory-type chip (PROM) for calibration purposes.

Flashing Signals/Reprogramming PCMs Charlotte NC

There are a lot of lines of code in the programming, and the instructions include calibration information designed for a specific vehicle application. So unlike Windows XP or some other piece of software you might purchase for your personal computer, the programming for a PCM is unique to that vehicle and that vehicle only.

Ford Timing Belts & Chains Charlotte NC

Timing belt and chain replacement is one service that isn't going away any time soon. Most Ford engines with overhead cam timing belts have a recommended replacement interval of 60,000 miles to 120,000 miles depending on the application (see the chart on page 54).

Foreign Affairs: VW P Codes...Putting Out the MIL Charlotte NC

In this article, I'll revisit some of the more common failures that we continue to see and how we resolved them, saving you time and cost for your customer. As always, throwing parts at a problem is not the best tool for OBD repairs. Knowing how a component is designed to work is always the first step in locating a failure.

Gearing Up for Timing Belt and Chain Work Charlotte NC

Timing belts are a maintenance item on engines that have them, but what about timing chains? On most overhead cam engines that use a timing chain to turn the cams, there’s usually some type of chain tensioner or adjuster to keep the chain tight and to compensate for stretch as the chain ages.

Getting a Charge Out of New Engine Technology Charlotte NC

Auto manufacturers are somewhat hesitant about PHEVs, saying consumers don't want to be burdened with plugging in their vehicle each night. In fact, some hybrid makers have gone out of their way to market their current gasoline/electric hybrids as "plug free." But that sentiment may be changing, especially now that gasoline has hit more than $3.50 a gallon in much of the country.

Getting a Fix on Piston Diagnosis and Inspection Charlotte NC

If the engine is burning oil and there is blue smoke in the exhaust, the problem could be worn valve guides and valve guide seals, worn or broken piston rings, or even a cracked piston.

Getting Nissan Engines Back to Peak Performance Charlotte NC

In this article, we'll take a look at some of the common problems that affect engine performance. With on-board diagnostics (OBD), many of these problems will cause a check engine lamp (CEL) and store a code.

GM Drivers Rattled By Engine Noise Charlotte NC

GM's LT1 Engine and Reverse-Flow Technology Charlotte NC

The Chevrolet LT1 5.7L V8 engine that was produced from 1992 to 1997 has some significant differences compared to the previous small block Chevy it replaced, and the third generation LS1 small block that later replaced it. The most obvious difference that distinguishes the LT1 from these other engines is the front-mounted Opti-Spark ignition system.

GMC Service Charlotte NC

Back in 1992, General Motors introduced a new type of fuel injection system known as "Central Port Injection" (CPI), which GM also refers to as "Central Multi-point Fuel Injection" (CMFI). The system was used on 4.3L V6 Vortec engines through 1995, and was redesigned in 1996 and renamed "Central Sequential Fuel Injection" (CSFI). The system was also added to 5.0L and 5.7L Vortec V8 engines.

Handling the Load Charlotte NC

Alternators run hot, and the higher the amp load on the charging system, the higher the internal operating temperature of the alternator. Stock alternators should be capable of handling normal amperage loads under normal operating conditions.

Holley Offers Throttle Position Kit for Electronic Choke Carburetors Charlotte NC

The TPS kit is designed to be used on electric choke equipped Holley Carburetors and is perfect for use with an electronic overdrive transmission, such as a 4L60E or 4L80E, and can also be used for data acquisition.

How Engine Oil Becomes Engine Sludge Charlotte NC

Fresh engine oil is a clear, free-flowing liquid blend of base stock and additives that contains no fuel, water, coolant, dirt or other contaminants. In engines that have failed prematurely, the oil has very often been transformed into a high viscosity deposit of brown or black goo, commonly referred to as "sludge."

How to Begin Internal Engine Repairs Charlotte NC

When the 16-valve 2.0L engine (B202) was developed in 1984, I was one of 10 people chosen from the East Coast area by Saab in the United States to attend a special crash course to learn about the new engine and fuel management controls. It was a "first" to use the new LH fuel system backed by an intercooled turbocharger that developed 160 hp.

Hybrid Engine Diagnosis & Service Charlotte NC

The Toyota Prius and Honda Insight hybrids have been around since 2001; the Honda Accord, Ford Escape and Lexus RX 400h hybrids since 2005; the Honda Civic, Toyota Highlander, Mercury Mariner, Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra hybrids since 2006; and the Lexus GS 450h, Saturn VUE Green Line, Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima hybrids since model year 2007. On sale this fall for the 2008 model year are the Saturn Aura Green Line, Lexus LS600h, Mazda Tribute, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon and Dodge Durango hybrids - and there are more than a dozen new hybrid models coming for model year 2009.

Identifying Distributors on Ford 351 Engines Charlotte NC

One problem technicians may encounter when servicing Ford vehicles with Windsor/Cleveland 351 (5.8L) cubic inch engines is Interchanging or installing parts for the wrong engine. This is often caused by the lack of information on Ford 351 engine differences.

Improving Diesel Technology Charlotte NC

Simply put, if a computer is going to be used to control and monitor critical functions in a power unit, it is still a computer, and acts and works like a computer. This means no moving parts and virtually no opportunity to reverse-engineer what is in the brain that measures and controls the engine.

Incorrect Spark Plug Wire Routing May Result in Blower Motor Failure Charlotte NC

When servicing right (rear) bank engine ignition components, exercise caution when installing the spark plug wires. Spark plug wires must be routed away from the firewall mounted blower motor. Refer to the illustration for proper routing. By the way, blower motor operation will not affect the ignition system…"Believe It Or Not."

Increasing Engine Power Charlotte NC

An intake manifold is more than the plumbing that connects the carburetor or throttle body to the ports in the cylinder head. It is an integral part of the induction system that has to match the airflow characteristics of the cylinder head and camshaft, as well as the displacement and rpm range of the engine. A well-designed manifold that is properly matched to the engine's requirements will make more torque and horsepower than a manifold which is mismatched to the engine.

Keeping on Track with Steering Position Sensors Charlotte NC

Cars just keep getting smarter all the time. Sensors are being used to monitor more and more functions, and to share information between vehicle systems that formerly were mute or didn’t communicate with one another. One such sensor is the steering position sensor. The sensor’s basic function is to monitor the driver’s steering inputs. This includes the angle of the steering wheel and/or the rate at which the driver is turning the wheel.

Light Diesel Service Opportunities are Growing Charlotte NC

Compared to gasoline engines, diesels have a number of important advantages. One is fuel economy. Diesel engines are unthrottled so pumping losses are reduced. This improves breathing efficiency for more fuel-efficient operation. Diesel engines also run much leaner air/fuel ratios than their gasoline counterparts, and have much higher compression ratios, which improves thermal efficiency and helps squeeze up to 30% more power out of every drop of fuel.

Lining Up Timing Belt Service for First-Generation Kias Charlotte NC

Introduced in 1995, the first-generation Sportage was Kia's entry in the hot mini sport-utility segment. The vehicle was powered by a 2.0L inline, 4-cylinder engine, providing 130 hp. Interestingly, in 1997, the Sportage adopted the automobile industry's first knee airbag.