Despite the popularity of the rotary knob which allows a driver to select a drive gear, the familiar shift lever is going to be with us for a while. Within the lever assembly there is a solenoid valve, known as the Brake Tra ...
The Repair Guide to Transmission Pumps in a 62TE Automatic 6-Speed ... Introduced in 2008, this transmission has been used in minivan models, the JS body style (Chrysler 200) and the JC body (Journey). ...
FIXING FUEL INJECTOR PROBLEMS How to Deal with Dirty, Clogged, Leaky or Electrically Challenged Fuel Injectors Fuel Injection Basics A fuel injector is a 12-volt electrical solenoid (see Figure 1); a rather simple electro-mec ...
Verification, Detection, Removal Throttle bodies become dirty due to carbon deposits building up in the combustion chamber over time and when the air filter element is still in use well after it has exceeded its recommended s ...
Performing regularly scheduled maintenance is crucial to ensuring the long service life for any engine. This is especially true for diesel engines. Diesel engines are becoming more popular in the United States, so it’s a g ...
While the reliability of the modern automotive vehicle — be it sedan, minivan, SUV or pickup truck — has increased dramatically over the last 25 years, routine maintenance is still important. Over time, some parts stil ...
When a routine brake job is performed (pads and/or shoes, and maybe the rotors/drums, are replaced), the brake system should be bled to remove any residual air in the brake lines. ...
Before we review the clutch replacement procedures, it’s important to test and diagnose clutch problems. Drive the vehicle at normal speeds and shift through all the gear ranges. Observe the clutch action. If the clutch ...
If you want the engine to turn over, the starter is imperative. Generally, the starter is a very reliable component, but at some time, after a long service life (beyond 100,000+ miles), the starter may require replaceme ...
The water pump is the heart of the cooling system for any engine. It works to pump coolant through the engine in order to remove heat. It also pumps coolant into the radiator to remove heat throughout the engine. This compo ...
