Thursday, September 2, 2010
Car Tune Up And Related Car Repair Tips And Advice
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How To Improve Your Gas Mileage Tips
I understand there are a lot of articles out there on ways to improve your gas mileage. This article will come from what you might call a horse’s mouth. I have worked on cars using my engine performance skills in helping people improve their gas mileage for over 25 years. I will go over the most effective and proven ways that you can use to achieve this goal of improving your gas mileage.
Get your vehicle tuned up every two years or twenty four thousand miles.
Old spark plugs will eat up your gas like you would not believe. I have tuned up cars using a before and after effect using an oscilloscope and a four gas reading machine used for emission testing. You will create a very strong spark used for combustion with new spark plugs. The engine oscilloscope shows the voltage loss on the screen compared to almost none with a new set of spark plugs. The engine four gas machine will show a very large decrease in your hydrocarbon levels also with a new set of spark plugs.
Change out your oxygen sensors when it is time.
On today’s cars they use the assistance of oxygen sensors located in your vehicles exhaust system. Depending on your year make and model you will have from one to five 02 sensors on your car or truck. You can see them in action watching them on your scanner. Old and sluggish 02 sensors will not work fast enough in controlling your air and fuel mixtures. You will basically be throwing unburned fuel out of your tail pipe. By changing out your 02 sensors you will also improve your gas mileage.
Change out your spark plug wires regardless of their exterior appearance every sixty thousand miles.
Spark plug wires are just like spark plugs showing the loss of voltage on an engine oscilloscope. If you were to just replace one spark plug wire you can visually see a big difference on the oscilloscope. Replacing your spark plug wires every sixty thousand miles will improve your gas mileage tremendously.
Change out your filters when it is time will improve your gas mileage.
Your car’s filters will smother your car’s engine when they are not replaced on a regular basis. Your gas filter will get plugged up and not only will cause you to break down it will make the driver use more of their throttle pedal to waste gas. The air filter really needs no explanation. If it is not replaced then your engine will no longer be able to breathe. So as you can see these tips used will definitely improve your gas mileage.
Get your vehicle tuned up every two years or twenty four thousand miles.
Old spark plugs will eat up your gas like you would not believe. I have tuned up cars using a before and after effect using an oscilloscope and a four gas reading machine used for emission testing. You will create a very strong spark used for combustion with new spark plugs. The engine oscilloscope shows the voltage loss on the screen compared to almost none with a new set of spark plugs. The engine four gas machine will show a very large decrease in your hydrocarbon levels also with a new set of spark plugs.
Change out your oxygen sensors when it is time.
On today’s cars they use the assistance of oxygen sensors located in your vehicles exhaust system. Depending on your year make and model you will have from one to five 02 sensors on your car or truck. You can see them in action watching them on your scanner. Old and sluggish 02 sensors will not work fast enough in controlling your air and fuel mixtures. You will basically be throwing unburned fuel out of your tail pipe. By changing out your 02 sensors you will also improve your gas mileage.
Change out your spark plug wires regardless of their exterior appearance every sixty thousand miles.
Spark plug wires are just like spark plugs showing the loss of voltage on an engine oscilloscope. If you were to just replace one spark plug wire you can visually see a big difference on the oscilloscope. Replacing your spark plug wires every sixty thousand miles will improve your gas mileage tremendously.
Change out your filters when it is time will improve your gas mileage.
Your car’s filters will smother your car’s engine when they are not replaced on a regular basis. Your gas filter will get plugged up and not only will cause you to break down it will make the driver use more of their throttle pedal to waste gas. The air filter really needs no explanation. If it is not replaced then your engine will no longer be able to breathe. So as you can see these tips used will definitely improve your gas mileage.
Monday, August 23, 2010
How To Perform A Proper Tune Up On Today’s Cars And Trucks
On today’s cars and trucks manufacturers no longer use the points and condenser inside the distributor even if the car or truck has one. Ignition timing is no longer adjustable as well as the idle speeds. As you might would have guessed the car’s computer controls all of those settings and adjustments. So the question here is, what is a proper tune up on today’s cars and trucks? I will answer this question from my experience as a ASE certified drivability engine performance specialist.
Cars and trucks today should have a way of analyzing the engines condition before the tune up process is started. Machines such as using the engine analyzer would be able to inform the technician how the insides of the motor is working. Compression and valve train components should be tested to see even if a tune up will help the vehicle. If and when the cylinder balance test confirms that everything is working internally then the trained technician will go ahead and start the tune up process.
Normally around 60 to 90 thousand miles on today’s cars and trucks the platinum tipped spark plugs will need to be replaced. Just like the earlier models you will need to check and adjust the spark plug gap. The spark plugs will come pre-gapped but you will want to be sure that some where along the line the tip may have been bent or dropped accidentally. Using some type of anti-seize compound on the spark plug threads, torque the spark plugs down to the specified torque settings.
After installing your spark plugs you will want to also replace your spark plug wires. If you were to look at the engine analyzer before the tune up process you would be able to see how much voltage you were losing with those old spark plug wires. It would take a trained drivability engine performance expert to point that out using his oscilloscope while the vehicle was running. The much newer cars and trucks require no spark plug cables because they have individual coil packs placed on the top of each spark plug.
Most vehicle manufacturers require you to change all of your oxygen sensors at 90 thousand miles. A proper tune up on today’s cars and trucks would include replacing these sensors because they will get sluggish in their response time helping control with your fuel delivery. You should notice a huge difference in calculating your gas mileage after replacing your oxygen sensors. Today’s cars and trucks normally have 4 or 5 oxygen sensors located in the exhaust system.
Depending on the year and make of your vehicle, the timing belt should be replaced also around 90 to 100 thousand miles. The reason is because the timing belt will become cracked and will stretch causing you to lose your power on acceleration and could also possibly break handing you some very extensive engine damage.
Now of course the last things that should be checked and replaced is your antifreeze and your fuel filter and of course lets not forget to check the air in your tires also. As you can see, performing a proper tune up on today’s cars and trucks can become very expensive! Before you decide to tune up your vehicle, you will have to decide if you plan on keeping it for another 90 to 100 thousand miles.
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Cars and trucks today should have a way of analyzing the engines condition before the tune up process is started. Machines such as using the engine analyzer would be able to inform the technician how the insides of the motor is working. Compression and valve train components should be tested to see even if a tune up will help the vehicle. If and when the cylinder balance test confirms that everything is working internally then the trained technician will go ahead and start the tune up process.
Normally around 60 to 90 thousand miles on today’s cars and trucks the platinum tipped spark plugs will need to be replaced. Just like the earlier models you will need to check and adjust the spark plug gap. The spark plugs will come pre-gapped but you will want to be sure that some where along the line the tip may have been bent or dropped accidentally. Using some type of anti-seize compound on the spark plug threads, torque the spark plugs down to the specified torque settings.
After installing your spark plugs you will want to also replace your spark plug wires. If you were to look at the engine analyzer before the tune up process you would be able to see how much voltage you were losing with those old spark plug wires. It would take a trained drivability engine performance expert to point that out using his oscilloscope while the vehicle was running. The much newer cars and trucks require no spark plug cables because they have individual coil packs placed on the top of each spark plug.
Most vehicle manufacturers require you to change all of your oxygen sensors at 90 thousand miles. A proper tune up on today’s cars and trucks would include replacing these sensors because they will get sluggish in their response time helping control with your fuel delivery. You should notice a huge difference in calculating your gas mileage after replacing your oxygen sensors. Today’s cars and trucks normally have 4 or 5 oxygen sensors located in the exhaust system.
Depending on the year and make of your vehicle, the timing belt should be replaced also around 90 to 100 thousand miles. The reason is because the timing belt will become cracked and will stretch causing you to lose your power on acceleration and could also possibly break handing you some very extensive engine damage.
Now of course the last things that should be checked and replaced is your antifreeze and your fuel filter and of course lets not forget to check the air in your tires also. As you can see, performing a proper tune up on today’s cars and trucks can become very expensive! Before you decide to tune up your vehicle, you will have to decide if you plan on keeping it for another 90 to 100 thousand miles.
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Friday, August 20, 2010
Fall Car Care Tips for Your Vehicle: Exhaust and Braking Systems
Fall Car Care Tips for Your Vehicle: Exhaust and Braking Systems
Fall car care days are coming up and just around the corner. It's very important to have your exhaust and braking systems inspected.
Fall car care days are coming up and just around the corner. It's very important to have your exhaust and braking systems inspected.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Motorcraft 2100 2150 Carburetor: Installing And Adjustments
Ford Motorcraft 2100 2150 Carburetor: Installing And Adjustments
Adjusting the Ford Motorcraft 2100 and the 2150 carburetor should be done by the book. You will need an assitant to help you adjust the A/c Idle.
Adjusting the Ford Motorcraft 2100 and the 2150 carburetor should be done by the book. You will need an assitant to help you adjust the A/c Idle.
Auto Repair Trouble Shooting with a Code Reader/Code Scanner
Auto Repair Trouble Shooting with a Code Reader/Code Scanner
Having a scanner will help you diagnose car abd truck problems. The more money you spend the more features you will get!
Having a scanner will help you diagnose car abd truck problems. The more money you spend the more features you will get!
How to Replace Your Front Brake Calipers:1992 Chevy Cavalier
How to Replace Your Front Brake Calipers:1992 Chevy Cavalier
Instructions on replacing your front brake calipers. You will need to bleed the calipers when you are finished.
Instructions on replacing your front brake calipers. You will need to bleed the calipers when you are finished.
Tips for Tuning Up a 1991 Dodge Dynasty 2.5 Liter
Tips for Tuning Up a 1991 Dodge Dynasty 2.5 Liter
How to tune up a 1991 Dodge 2.5 liter. Replace the spark plugs, spark plug wires, and distributor cap and rotor.
How to tune up a 1991 Dodge 2.5 liter. Replace the spark plugs, spark plug wires, and distributor cap and rotor.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Top 5 Reasons And Signs To Get Rid Of Your Old Car
I know there are a lot of us out there who wants to keep our cars forever. But some times it is best to just get rid of your car than putting more and more money into it. There will be a time when you will have to make that decision weather to keep the car or just get rid of it. Here are the Top five signs to look for.
1. Smoking from your exhaust pipe. This is usually a sign of your engine internally having problems such as worn seals and gaskets. The most common problem are worn valve guide seals. These seals wear and allow engine oil to enter the combustion chamber area fouling out your spark plugs and causing a whole lot of smoke.
2. Transmission shifting poorly. When you can feel your automatic transmission shifting very hard or very late then you have transmission problems. You will most likely have to have it over hauled or replaced. I have seen sometimes where changing your automatic transmission fluid to late will actually make it worse to drive.
3. Smelling a sweet antifreeze smell coming from your tail pipe. This usually means that your car has one time over heated and may have warped your cylinder heads or your entire engine block. You may see your temperature gage fluctuate a lot and averaging around the “hot” mark most of the time. You may be able to have your head gaskets checked and tested but in the end its also most likely your engine is warped also.
4.When you first start your vehicle in the morning you hear a lower engine knock until the oil circulates. What this is most likely to be is worn or bad piston rods. You will need to have the engine overhauled to fix this problem. You may get lucky and find a auto mechanic who will drop your oil pan and replace your pistons. But that is not a very good idea.
5. Constantly replacing your oil fouled spark plugs. Just as I mentioned above, there are also more reasons other than your valve guide seals. Your piston and compression rings inside your cars engine will need to be replaced and the cylinders rebored. Basically an engine overhaul will fix this problem.
I hope this article will help you to make that decision. For more car care information please visit my blog at, “Auto Repair Savings And My Special Links.”
1. Smoking from your exhaust pipe. This is usually a sign of your engine internally having problems such as worn seals and gaskets. The most common problem are worn valve guide seals. These seals wear and allow engine oil to enter the combustion chamber area fouling out your spark plugs and causing a whole lot of smoke.
2. Transmission shifting poorly. When you can feel your automatic transmission shifting very hard or very late then you have transmission problems. You will most likely have to have it over hauled or replaced. I have seen sometimes where changing your automatic transmission fluid to late will actually make it worse to drive.
3. Smelling a sweet antifreeze smell coming from your tail pipe. This usually means that your car has one time over heated and may have warped your cylinder heads or your entire engine block. You may see your temperature gage fluctuate a lot and averaging around the “hot” mark most of the time. You may be able to have your head gaskets checked and tested but in the end its also most likely your engine is warped also.
4.When you first start your vehicle in the morning you hear a lower engine knock until the oil circulates. What this is most likely to be is worn or bad piston rods. You will need to have the engine overhauled to fix this problem. You may get lucky and find a auto mechanic who will drop your oil pan and replace your pistons. But that is not a very good idea.
5. Constantly replacing your oil fouled spark plugs. Just as I mentioned above, there are also more reasons other than your valve guide seals. Your piston and compression rings inside your cars engine will need to be replaced and the cylinders rebored. Basically an engine overhaul will fix this problem.
I hope this article will help you to make that decision. For more car care information please visit my blog at, “Auto Repair Savings And My Special Links.”
Monday, August 16, 2010
How to Replace Your Rear Brake Wheel Cylinders: Info. 101
How to Replace Your Rear Brake Wheel Cylinders: Info. 101
Rear brake wheel cylinders will cause a low spongy pedal when applying the brakes. Make sure to bleed the brake system when you are finished.
Rear brake wheel cylinders will cause a low spongy pedal when applying the brakes. Make sure to bleed the brake system when you are finished.
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