Questions tagged [air]
The air tag has no usage guidance.
39
questions
-1
votes
2
answers
17
views
Relocate pcv air inlet line from air tube and into the air box housing
The pcv valve line is wanting to be relocated will I gain engine performance and efficiency doing this ?
2
votes
2
answers
70
views
Why did my new tire pop after refilling its air?
I drive a 2017 Corolla.
I recently (~2 months ago) replaced all of my tires. While driving today, I noticed the plmp-plmp-plmp bumping of a flat tire, pulled over at the closest gas station, and saw ...
- 163
3
votes
1
answer
61
views
RPM fluctuating at specific speed
RPMs start to fluctuate (more like large drop and back to 700 RPM and again drop and back to 700 and so on, but overshoot is not so evident) when coming to a stop only in window between 35-50 km/h and ...
- 93
5
votes
3
answers
831
views
Air chuck replacement
I have an air chuck similar to the one pictured. The gasket in the chuck at the end of the short hose is missing so it won't seal around a tire valve and as a result, cant inflate the tire.
When I ...
- 215
3
votes
2
answers
3k
views
Ac low pressure side is high and high pressure side is low
Last year the car started to blow the air a little warmer. I went to Walmart picked up one of those cans with the little gauges on it. The gauge said I was low so I filled it up. I had ice cold AC ...
- 133
0
votes
1
answer
36
views
Ford Ka - blowing hot air after new alternator was fitted
Hi I have had a new alternator fitted today, I have had the car back and drove it and turned on the cold air in my car and its just blowing out hot air, I never had this issue before the new ...
- 1
0
votes
1
answer
116
views
'04 Ford Escape A/C is blowing ice cold air while driving but not idling
I own a 2004 Ford Escape V6 2wd, that has good R-134 refrigerate levels, blows ice cold air while driving or when A/C has been turned on while idling (ex. Like sitting in a parking lot) but once it's ...
- 1
1
vote
1
answer
188
views
DTC B1227 - An open in outside temperature sensor circuit - AC not working
I have Acura RDX 2007 and the AC does not work. I took it to dealership/mechanics and they saw that the outside air temp sensor somehow banged condenser and had to replace the condenser. The ...
0
votes
0
answers
32
views
Low pressure port on AC system read too high; compressor won't come on
my AC on a 2000 Nissan frontier has excessive pressure on the low pressure side . The compressor is also not coming on. Is there a high pressure switch that comes on the cuts power to the compressor ...
- 58
0
votes
1
answer
320
views
Does the air of the car fan come from outside air or inside air?
Does the air of the fan in the interior of the car comes from outside air or is it the same air that circulate inside, when the air conditioner is off and heat is also off (just the fan) ? or is it an ...
0
votes
3
answers
1k
views
Does drilling a hole in thermostat affect engine temperature during cruising speed? (Please read my explanations before answering)
I want to drill a tiny hole in my thermostat to help get rid of the air which is trapped behind the thermostat after replacing my coolant. Unfortunately, my car has only one bleeding screw which is ...
0
votes
1
answer
37
views
Air control system in cabin
2016 Air distribution functions fine on passenger side. Drivers side only blows hot air. Have not tried anything yet. Want to make sure I am looking at correct component.
0
votes
1
answer
361
views
2003 Hummer H2 - Air will not come out of vents and circulation does not work. Heating, cooling, and blower works fine however
Air will not come out of vents for either head or legs. The blower works just fine and I feel air coming into the cabin at different crevices of the dashboard but I don't feel anything when I put my ...
- 113
1
vote
1
answer
236
views
Will a paint gun with NPS threads work with an NPT air plug?
I'm researching paint guns and came across the DeVilbiss 802342 kit. I noticed though that it has 1/4" NPS threads, even though I've only ever seen NPT used for air plugs. A quick search ...
- 177
-1
votes
1
answer
459
views
Air filter for 1.4 tdci Ford Fiesta
i have a 1.4 TDCI Ford Fiesta mk7 and I would like to know if I can install a cone shaped air filter in this engine in order to have a little bit more sound without looking too "showy".
My ...
- 1
0
votes
0
answers
131
views
Coolant Reservoir: Why doesn't air pressure escape through the overflow hose?
Background:
I am in the process of troubleshooting an overheating/coolant problem with my 2005 Chevy Malibu. For what it's worth, I suspect there is air in the coolant lines which is delaying/...
- 205
1
vote
1
answer
332
views
Can an air chuck be used as a quick release?
I bought a tire inflator/air compressor with a digital readout for home use. It's pretty slick--you dial in the pressure you want and hit a button and it stops when it reaches that pressure.
The ...
- 13
-1
votes
1
answer
82
views
Why are most air compressors petrol powered
I am looking to buy an air compressor. However most of the ones I see online are petrol powered for example https://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Decker-195-NK-Compressor/dp/B0789JT29J/, if I don't need it ...
- 27
4
votes
2
answers
516
views
Use a torque bar when removing rusted bolts, to prevent impact driver from breaking them?
Newbie, starting to work on my own cars, and I'd like to use air tools to save wear and tear on my wrists and arm muscles, and not aggravate back pain from a car accident years ago.
There are many ...
- 155
1
vote
1
answer
190
views
Any suggestions for a vehicle [Nissan Frontier] outside temperature guage - dashboard mounted
Hubby's truck doesn't have an outside temp gauge. He needs it for winter as he plows. What suggestions do you have please [birthday present] thank you!
- 11
1
vote
2
answers
76
views
Air Con blowing warm air after recharging/refilling
I went to Halfords UK, for air con refill. After the refill, it blows somewhat warm air.
Also every few seconds, there's a vibration and something that sounds like something releasing near the ...
- 11
1
vote
1
answer
112
views
5 months old Royal Enfield 350 cc stopped all of the sudden
I have 5 month old Royal Enfield 350cc with only 4600 km. My bike stopped in the middle of the highway ... fuel was leaking ... I went to the service center they told me there is an issues with fuel ...
1
vote
1
answer
693
views
2012 VW Passat dual AC zones partially working
My 2012 VW Passat SEL has dual AC Zones. The driver's side is working fine. Hot and cold air. However, the passenger side AC is blowing what seems to be the outside air (on the really hot days it ...
- 676
1
vote
0
answers
96
views
2009 Toyota Corolla Air Conditioning
Whats up everyone:
I have a 2009 Toyota Corolla. The AC stopped blowing any air whatsoever, unless I went to level 4 (the highest level). Then it would blow the AC air ice cold, as it should. One day,...
- 11
0
votes
0
answers
23
views
1998 Honda Civic LX coolant spillage after running AC
I ran my car yesterday for about 4 hours and there were no issues. Upon going out to my car this morning, I notice a leak of some sort coming from underneath my car. So I touched it and sniffed, sure ...
7
votes
2
answers
4k
views
Does high air pressure throw off wheel balance?
The tire shop balanced my tires at 41 psi, when my recommended psi is 30. I have since lowered it to specification, but would this throw off the balance?
- 111
1
vote
0
answers
151
views
How to keep air recirculation on permanently
I am looking to find a way to have the recirculation always in the ON position for my 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid Limited.
I understand it's unhealthy to leave the same air in your car but I don't ...
- 11
3
votes
1
answer
546
views
Car engine coolant system (radiator cap) air
I have only one question!
So what I've heard, it's bad to have air left in the coolant system!
So my question is, can air get inside the coolant system if I just take off the radiator cap to check ...
- 33
0
votes
1
answer
93
views
Air conditioning not working at all after fan resistor replaced
I have a 2011 Hyundai Getz. The aircon was only working on high speed, so I had the fan resistor replaced by an aircon mechanic. less than two weeks later the aircon wouldn't turn on at all when I ...
- 3
2
votes
3
answers
2k
views
Would restricting air intake reduce fuel consumption?
I own a Yamaha YS125 which is fuel-injected, and a lot of times I am flogging the bike on full throttle, which increases fuel consumption.
I was thinking of restricting the air flow intake of the ...
- 123
0
votes
1
answer
828
views
Can removing temporarily disconnecting filter damage car or not?
I bought a civic vti and when running the car the vtec didnt sound as loud as the test drive.
the seller told me that was because he removed the 'whales penis' modification which I had agreed to. He ...
- 2,714
1
vote
0
answers
59
views
Faulty cooling system but not overheating
I've got a Peugeot 2.0L HDI 2003
over the past several months I've had issues with the cooling system, it hasn't overheated until recently but has had other issues.
It first started showing signs ...
- 11
2
votes
0
answers
372
views
A/C Air Recirculation
In my 2017 Toyota 4Runner I'm interested in a solution to keep recirculation on by pushing a button even when the defrosters are on. In other words, a wire to override the defrosters so recirculation ...
- 21
0
votes
3
answers
4k
views
Can running with incorrect air fuel ratio cause engine oil to go black?
I think I read that if say you had faulty o2 sensors this might cause an incorrect air fuel ration which in turn could be one reason an engine oil becomes black. Is this correct?
- 2,714
1
vote
2
answers
980
views
Is there any scenario where it is benificial to restrict the airflow of your tailpipe?
Preface: There’s a story of someone who had been instructed to stuff a rag into their tailpipe either fully blocking or partially blocking their tailpipe to prevent the vehicle from stalling / ...
- 651
1
vote
0
answers
494
views
2008 Honda Civic air conditioning compressor
A friend of mine has a 2008 Honda Civic. She's complaining that the air conditioning is blowing out warm air. I looked at the compressor while it was running and I didn't see the outer part of the ...
- 564
1
vote
0
answers
459
views
Toyota Gaia 2001 model. ABS check light showing. Speedometer not working
My car is showing ABS check light, the speedometer is not working. The fuel consumption is high, and it's slow in changing from first gear.
I don't know if any of these faults are connected. What ...
2
votes
2
answers
11k
views
Air conditioner blowing hot air one day after adding Freon
I added Freon to my 2007 Chrysler Town and Country van, but the air stayed cold only 1 day.....now what?
What can I expect the costs to be for repairs, replacement of parts, etc.?
As a woman, can I ...
- 21
2
votes
1
answer
213
views
What does tire size have to do with the capabilities of an air compressor?
I was shopping around for a tire air inflator for my car, and noticed that for a Viair 84/85P Model, it can pump 31" inch tires but has a work pressure of 60 PSI, compared to the 70/74P Model, which ...
- 775