General internal combustion engine questions.
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2000 VW Golf TDi (Mk. 4) grey smoke from exhaust before engine has warmed up
I have had my Golf for 8 years. It’s had good maintenance and a the record is kept by my dad. It’s just passed its MOT (Ministry of Transportation) test, and the mechanic mentioned that the tappets ...
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Remove rounded manifold bolt
I'm trying to take off the manifold bolts on an old Chevy 350 (the ones that connect the manifold to the header). I got 4 out of the 6 bolts out, but 2 are extremely struck and rounded due to all the ...
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How do I find a vacuum leak? I'd highly prefer not to use a carb cleaner spray
The car is a 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue with 3.8L V6 engine (3800 Series). I've been doing my research and due diligence, but please understand I'm very inexperienced with automobiles.
I went to ...
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OHV vs. OHC: which is faster in speed, horse power?
What are the main differences in OHC and OHV engine designs, and which is faster or more powerful? Also, which is more reliable?
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engine speeds on startup (wont idle) after sitting for years - 1986 honda civic
Engine speeds on startup (wont idle) after sitting for years - 1986 honda civic.
As soon as I turn the key on it will keep speeding up higher & higher.
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SB350 cutout at freeway speed, revs fine in neutral
Was hoping someone could help me out with an issue I'm having since I'm running of ideas...
In case it helps, its a 71 Nova with a small block 350. Carbuerated and HEI, without any computer chips or ...
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Diesel Engine difficult to start
I have a diesel powered Audi A4 B7 (2006) 2.0TDi (the 170BHP variety) with a manual gearbox, which I've owned for around 18 months. The car has just short of 100k miles and has a full dealer service ...
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Can an Idle Control Valve cause backfiring and can it be cleaned
I am pulling codes for my engine indicating a faulty idle control valve. The vehicle at idle seems to hunt jumping between about 800rpm and 1100rpm. It happens maybe every 20 seconds.
If I accelerate ...
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VW 1.4 TSI EA113 Variations
What does VW do to improve HP and Torque from their 1.4 TSI engine?
e.g.:
CAXA:
90 KW @ 5000
200 NM @ 1500-4000
CAVD
118 KW @ 5800
240 NM @ 1500-4500
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What do these lights mean?
When I stop the car (by hitting the brake pedal), the engine all of a sudden stops while on drive. Here are the lights I get:
What do they mean? Is it a battery problem?
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Toyota Avensis Intake Manifold Rattle Fix - quesion about gasket
I have a Toyota Avensis which has the intake manifold rattle problem. I asked the dealer for a price on the new part and he quoted me €400. From a breakers yard they are hard to get and the going rate ...
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Audi a5 2.0 tfsi - popping noise from engine
I bought this Audi a5 and it has caused nothing but trouble.
Initially it would violently shake, had problems starting, and the spark plugs fouled up.
After replacing the blades on the manifold it ...
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How do I reset/reduce the timing on gtr33?
I have a gtr32 which is giving me sleepless nights.
It misfires a lot and I've tried almost everything.
I googled my problem and some sites suggested I reset or reduce the ignition time.
How do I ...
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2003 Acura TLS running hotter than usual
I'm having some concerns with my car's engine temperature. Last weekend after being stopped at an intersection, the engine temperature went up higher than usual, about 75% of the way to the red line. ...
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Really high idle after tightening spark plugs
I had a very nasty tick in my engine after doing a bunch of work to it, I just redid my chain tensioner which went a long way to fixing it, then I found that spark plugs could cause a tick, so I ...
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Brake Specific Fuel Consumption of 2-stroke vs 4-stroke
How much fuel do various types of engines burn per power output? I'm especially interested in naturally aspirated piston engines, and comparing two-stroke to four-stroke.
The wikipedia article gives ...
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Cold start Squeak noise
I have an 04 Toyota Camry Solara. The car is in very good condition at 165k miles. Although since two winters ago I have noticed only in the cold mornings when I first start the car there is like a ...
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When I remove a spark plug is it bad news if dirt or grime falls into the engine
Despite my best effort to clean up a corroded spark plug and blowing the area with an airline before removing would it be bad news if dirt or grime falls into the engine in the process of removing it?
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How to know if a '97 Ford Escort Engine is Federal Emissions or California Emissions
I did a search on the VIN and the engine type is listed as: 2.0L I4 SPI
Can anyone tell if it is California or Federal Emissions? From what I've been told they have completely different intake ...
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Maxima (2002) MAF Sensor Failures
I have a 2002 Nissan Maxima that I've owned since 2003. I'm now on my sixth Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor. What seems to wipe them out is hard acceleration (3/4 throttle - not so extreme as to induce ...
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How often should spark plug wires be replaced?
I last replaced them with the plugs about 4 years/60-70k miles ago. I bought platinum plugs I if I remember correctly, so I still got some life on those. The car (2001 Buick Regal) is still in good ...
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Why there is no injection on 1st and 4th cylinders in Fiat Punto?
I have Fiat Punto 2 1.2 with LPG (sequence, stag 4).
There is problem with the injection on the 1st and 4th cylinders. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. 2nd and 3rd work without problems. ...
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What is the likelihood that my crankshaft is warped?
This may be an involved question so bear with me. :)
I have a 1998 Honda Accord EX (4cyl) with 281xxx KM, and last week I was told by my mechanic that the harmonic balancer is warped. And in fact, ...
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High-pitched squealing coming from engine
I Have a Datsun Safari 1983 2,8L petrol.
Recently I was driving off road with it and the next morning the fan belt was making this squealing noise. So I adjust it and all was well. 300km later a new ...
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How reliable is a second-hand Subaru 2.5 RS 04-05?
Basically, I've been a Subaru enthusiast for a few years but never been able to purchase one because I'm still a student. However, this summer I will be able to.
The issue is that I need a reliable ...
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do all quattros have shafts connecting front and rear axles
I have recently purchased a 2009 Audi A5 Quattro, and in looking underneath the car there does seem to be a place for a shaft to connect the front axle to the rear axle (which you would expect) but ...
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'93 Ford Ranger 3.0L V6 Engine Only Runs Without Fan
I've recently replaced the belt tension pulley and a little after a week the engine had trouble running. The next day I tried to start it it wouldn't run without constantly pressing on the gas while ...
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Buzzing Sound coming from Nissan Altima engine after accelerating
I have a really sharp buzzing sound coming from my 2006 Nissan Altima engine. The sound starts and stays around as soon as press the accelerator. Doesn't go away until I turn the car off. I know ...
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What kind of gasoline additives will help maintain the engine efficiency/life?
Aside from the traditional maintenance of oil changes, and keeping fluid levels correct - what else will help prolong the engine's life?
I recall a few years back gasoline additives were the thing to ...
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Is there a place where I can buy new stock GM Engines?
I am looking into a new project, and one idea that was tossed around is to replace the motor on the truck with a FlexFuel model. I looked around and see gmperformanceparts website, but they don't have ...
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Why can some cars go through water while others can't?
Why can some cars (mostly old Russian cars on YouTube) seemingly go through water while others can't? I'm talking about situations when the water level is at half the height of the car, so the engine ...
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What modifications need to be made to an engine to enable higher safe RPMs?
I first had this question while playing a racing game - it was a touring race with BMW 320i's, and I noticed that I could rev up to 8,500 RPM before shifting gears. Now my car (an older 320i), ...
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why do engines have so much unused horsepower?
I've looked at the power rating of an engine used in a Humvee (5500 lbs) and was surprised it's only ~190 horsepower, which is exceeded by many 4 door sedans.
So an obvious question is why doesn't my ...
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Honda Odyssey engine cut out
I have a 1997 Honda Odyssey automatic, it stopped running in the middle of the road and when I tried starting it again it made a loud whining sound, then I turned the key off and tried again and it ...
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How to use BG Fuel Injection System Cleaner?
Recently, after a periodic servicing visit for my car (which has a multi point fuel injection system), the mechanic handed me BG Fuel Injection System Cleaner Part No. 210 and asked me to put it in ...
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Motor will not crank
I cranked my motor up and it was running then it started making a funny sound so i cut it off and tried to crank it up again and it would never crank. What would be the main reason for it not ...
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Holden Commodore not moving
I own a petrol powered Holden Commodore car 1998 model and it worked fine till last week. Suddenly it stopped moving freely.
When I press the accelerator up to 30% it makes noise but doesn't move. If ...
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How should I clean the engine area
What is the best way to clean the engine area at home. I'd like to avoid damaging the electrical system or other components present.
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Vauxhall Repair Center vs Local Mechanic
I'm in a point that I have to decide between:
Vauxhall Service Center - that I have never used before
Local mechanic - which I have done MOT and service checks before and sounds reasonably ...
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Car randomly stalls (driving or stationary), then generally kicks back in or starts back up straight away
I have an Australia-built Ford Falcon which has a 4.0L multi-point fuel injected straight 6 and is manual. I rebuilt the head in the car myself last year (blown head gasket) and it has been running ...
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Should I clean the engine area
Should I clean the engine area to remove years of built up grease and dirt? What are the benefits?
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Peugeot 406 won't start in cold weather
I drive a Peugeot 406 2.0 HDI, 2001.
This morning it was -13 °C (9 °F) and the engine couldn't start.
First two times, I could hear the engine running, but the third time it died and my temporary data ...
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2002 Renault Clio V6 won't start - just turns over
So I'm round my old dears and park on her drive. She needs to move my car (a 2002 Renault Clio V6 3.0) off the drive to get her car out. She gets in, reverses it and stalls it. Starts up again and she ...
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Determining the cause of engine failure in 1999 Ford Escort (NA)
Few months ago our 1999 Escort Wagon (third North American generation, standard 2.0L CVH motor, about 120 000 miles (roughly 200 000 km)) exited the building with a bang. That is, driving down the ...
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Toyota manual transmission problem
I took my 2003 Toyota Matrix in to the dealership for service. It has 105,000 miles - the oxygen sensor needed replacing, but no other issues found. Now I feel as though I need to shift to a higher ...
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Does a water leaking make the engine heat faster?
I have a Range Rover classic 1993 which is heating very fast even if I just drive for 10 min, the heat is not rising too much but I used to drive this Range Rover before and especially in winter ...
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How can I do a cheap but safe and good tuning which will improve the cars performance?
I have a Skoda Octavia 5 1.6 MPI and I want to make a good cheap safe tuning that will increase the cars performance above 100 hp it already has. How can I do that?
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2000 Grand AM GT engine and electric cut out randomly while driving
My Grand Am is cutting off randomly while driving. I have not been able to purposely reproduce the problem, which makes diagnosis difficult. I am looking for any advice in diagnostics, or parts to ...
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2004 Ford Focus engine cover would not budge after all screws are removed
I have a 2004 Ford Focus SE 2.0L. There’s some oil leak on the engine. A mechanic told me it could be the engine valve gasket being cracked (the car is pretty old and never had a valve gasket change). ...
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Sputtering while driving & idling
[My car: 2004 Mazda 3]
So, my wife came home from running some errands and told me the check-engine light was on and that the car was sputtering and felt like it was going to stall while stopped at ...
