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 ...
All this power requires a strong start. The rebirth of the legendary HEMI® V8 engine in 2004 proved to be a wise business decision by Chrysler Group LLC. Because HEMI (engine) isn’t just a high-performance option for s ...
There’s nothing worse than being in a hurry to get somewhere and the car won’t start. Nothing. Simple routine maintenance like checking your battery and cables at certain intervals can be the difference between a good sta ...
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 ...
