The oxygen sensor, commonly referred to as the 02 sensor, is a workhorse component of the emission control system in the modern vehicle. This device is now used in pairs at the entrance and exit ends of the catalytic converte ...
Servicing Disc Brakes. The effectiveness and simplicity of the disc brake compared to the drum brake has always been rather obvious. Initially, the cost of this design prevented its widespread use. However, as the popularity ...
What to know when filling your fuel tank. Putting too much fuel in a vehicle can be damaging. Let’s look at this task in a little more detail. Refer to Figure 1 for our discussion. We’ll skip past the preliminaries at the ...
It Works Just Like a Carburetor. Here’s How You Fix It. There was a time not long ago when fuel was delivered to the engine through a carburetor. This device had a throttle plate, connected to the accelerator pedal vi ...
Keeping Your Cool to Repair the Air. Over the last 50 years, air conditioning has evolved from an expensive option in automobiles to standard equipment status. While the basic operating principles and components of the A/C ...
Proper tire maintenance is critical for optimizing tire wear and life. But, it’s not always easy to know when a tire (or tires) need replacing. Most tires are designed and engineered for specific vehicles. Proper tires pr ...
The 2.4L MultiAir® engine, commonly referred to as the Tigershark® engine, is the base powerplant for several FCA US LLC models. This leading-edge 4-cylinder engine combines both power and economy for the 21st century. ...
The primary purpose of the cooling system is to maintain optimum engine temperature and provide satisfactory performance and emission levels under all expected driving conditions. Circulating coolant throughout the engine ...
As computer technology continues its adaptation in the modern automobile, the number of electronic control modules (ECU) also increases. The powertrain control module (PCM) was the first module, controlling all aspects of en ...
The anti-lock braking system (ABS) and traction control enable the driver to maintain control of their vehicle in adverse conditions. These two features are also closely related in the manner in which each operates. In fa ...
