Questions tagged [engine]
Questions about vehicle engines. Most engines in road-going vehicles are 4-stroke internal-combustion gasoline or diesel engines.
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Effect of same engine but with slightly less capacity (cc) and hp
There's a vehicle whose engine is 1332cc which produces 94 hp in its home country. It was recently launched in my country with the same engine, but they downsized it to 1299cc (91 hp) for tax benefits....
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Vauxhall Astra intermittent engine problem
I have a 2015 Vauxhall Astra (petrol) with a strange intermittent problem, hoping someone might have experienced something similar.
The car lost power and stalled after driving perfectly normally. It ...
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Blue Smoke coming from exhaust of scooter after a month of engine rebuild
Recently i had an oil change and a month ago had my engine half rebuild.But now,Blue smoke is coming from exhaust.I suspected oil leaking inside engine but due to worn out piston but since its ...
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Is this a wet liner (wet sleeve) engine?
This is Porsche 911 (996) Carrera engine. It seems to me that liners can be removed from the block. I think this is a wet liner engine. Am I right?
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engine replacement wont start
can anyone help please changed engine on a 59 reg focus 1.8tdci could not find a good one anywhere near so ive got an 08 tdci as replacement same engine code kkda noticed while swapping the 08 has a ...
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When I try starting my Honda it’s hestitant then it starts
I have a 2004 Honda Accord and when I go too start it, it doesn’t Just start right up like it stutters then starts. I took it too Autozone and had them check battery starter and alternator. They are ...
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Cat 7 HEUI pump failure incidence rate
Not exactly a car engine, but I am wondering if anyone has seen any statistics or guidance on Cat 7 HEUI pump failures?
The pump compresses engine oil which is then delivered to the diesel injectors ...
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2009 Jeep Liberty Engine
My 2009 Jeep Liberty’s engine seized and I’m looking for a new motor. Found two for the same price, however one is for a 2008 liberty and the other is for a 2009 liberty. Is there any differences ...
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Why does my car engine run extremely quiet after a few minutes of downhill driving?
I don't want to say my car (Peugeot 406 1.8 16V) is noisy (don't get me wrong) but in normal driving, engine sound can be heard inside the cabin during acceleration. However, when I drive in downhill ...
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Is it true that crankshaft counterweights help with extending the life of the main bearings?
I have heard that use of counterweights in crankshafts also help with bearing life because "counterweights reduce peak main bearing inertia loads". Is this true? If its true how does that ...
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Motorcycle Engine making a ticking noise after oil change and oil filter swap
I recently changed my bike's oil using the oil specified in the manual, also cleaned out the fuel lines and cleaned the carbs.
Now when I start the bike, I hear this ticking noise, I recorded it in ...
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Should I accelerate when start the deisel engine
When starting a deisel engine vehicle in the morning that was manufactured in 90's should I give accelerate.
Some are telling do not accelerate when starting the vehicle start of the day.
Give some ...
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Knocking right underneath the valve cover?
My engine was starting to make a loud knocking noise, so what I did, I turn the engine off, and I checked the oil, and the oil dipstick did not even register no oil at all? So I turned the engine on, ...
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ML 350 has 1 second strange noise right after cold start
I have Mercedes ML350 (2011) and this winter I noticed that it started making weird noise right after cold start, I'm almost sure that this isn't timing chain (I know how broken timing chain sounds).
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What do you think of these spark plugs?
Still trying to diagnose an erratic positive fuel trims. Next step will be making sure that the lean condition i have is caused by less fuel delivered or weak spark not a vacuum leak. I pulled spark ...
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Why does my car have a knocking sound but i have oil in it?
my car is over half way full of oil, but it has a knocking sound. I'm not sure if its from the oil or what but it knocks faster as I rev the engine or speed up. Can someone please help me? Thanks
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Is this Purge valve ticking sound normal? Youtube video
It is 2001 Corolla 1.8 engine. I'm still in the process of diagnosing an intermittent P0171 code. I posted a video in other post and user Carguy was very helpful and he mentioned that this ticking ...
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VW Golf 5 FSI Jerks When Driving
Please help. I have recently serviced my VW Golf 5 with air cleaner,oil filter,fuel filter and plugs but the car still jerks most times when driving. I had it diagonised and gave me error codes P1403 ...
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Misfire at idle
I have a 97 Montero sport with 2.5k miles on the engine(it’s remanufactured). I’ve been chasing a p0305 for 2 years but can’t find the problem. I know I have a possible vacuum leak since the fuel ...
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Audi 2.0T Tapping Noise When Accelerating (Up to 3000 RPM only)
Car: 2013 Audi A4 2.0 4-Cyl Turbocharged AWD
Mileage: 71,457 miles
Video Clip: https://youtu.be/HX1wXk84wq8
The car is exhibiting a tapping noise when the engine is under load at lower RPMs.
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Where can I find information about car PIDs?
i'm doing a research and i can't find voltage information from the car sensors, where do you find such information?
finding the voltage range would help a lot.
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What engine are comparable to swap in a Kia Sorento 2.5l 2009
Oil pump has buggered my engine so looking for a replacement.
Have been told Hyundai would swap, but clueless as what year model year ect.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
My is 2009
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Engine/Clutch/Powertrain
When my engine is in neutral it reaches red line with no problem. It also has power in first and second gear. The problem happens when i am driving up a long incline, I will be in third or fourth gear ...
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Engine issues raised tac
My wife has a 2015 Chevy Cruise and the tac is raised up a little bit from where it used to sit. Can it just need a tuneup?
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My car will start right up no sounds but will die after 30 mins of idling
It's a 1998 saab 900 s 2.3 L car was maintenanced regularly until 2019 which it sat until I bought it a couple months ago. The car is in great condition. When I start the car it turns on perfectly no ...
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Peugeot 207, Head gasket blown?
4 vti coolant has a brownish color and its oily to the touch. I did an oil change about two weeks ago, I'm wondering if it could be connected, the coolant level didn't really budge.
I remember the ...
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Will a Mazda 6 GH 2009 2.5 L5 engine also fit a Mazda 6 2005?
I’m Wanting to know if an engine taken out of a Mazda 6 GH 2009 can be fitted/is compatible with a 2005 Mazda 6.? Are there any other makes/models of engine that would work for me or anything else I ...
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Thunderbird 350 stopped during acceleration
I have problem
I put my Thunderbird 350 on stand and start it in neutral gear.
It will remain on till I do not do anything.
But when I do moderate acceleration it becomes off.
I have already cleaned ...
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Can very low engine oil cause a car to overheat going up a mountain
Noticed partners car overheating going up the mountain then fine. I just replaced the oil tonight as the dip stick was dry
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Is it possible to swap out the v6 in my 2019 Ford f 150 XL rwd with a 4.6 v8 2 valve engine?
Can I swap out the v6 in my 2019 Ford f150 xl regular cab to a 4.6 v8 2 valve engine? Will the wiring, plumbing,drive train and exhaust be needed to changed as well? And if so what kind of the wiring, ...
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Toyota Prado V6 gasoline engine component enquiry
Which component sits in the circled area and what is it's function?
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Best engine Oil for TVS Apache RTR 160 4V?
I have been using the TVS's own Tru4 Synthetic oil but i think the quality of that oil is not that great (Maybe am wrong), please suggest me a good engine oil for my bike.
Thanks.
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Car has trouble starting ONLY after it has been sitting overnight
I own a Volkswagen Polo 2015, It has clocked around 40000 miles. It has a very peculiar problem, i.e the car has trouble starting only after it has been sitting for 7+ hours. Once the car starts, the ...
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Should you use gasoline on cylinder head gasket
I'm an amateur mechanic.
Recently I met an experienced car mechanic and he told me that if I dip a new out of the box cylinder head in gasoline mixed with engine oil for a couple of hours, it would ...
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Long term engine issues by using Active Exhaust?
Looking to install OEM active valve mufflers on my 2019 Mustang EcoBoost.
Wondering if the valves opening and closing, thus changing exhaust back-pressure would cause the engine to run lean/rich and ...
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Burning smell comes from the engine oil sump area
My motorbike has been suffering from an issue which goes like this .
Whenever I drive for a few kilometres a smell comes from the engine oil sump area even if the engine oil is brand new .
One year ...
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What can cause knocking sound when pressing and releasing gas pedal?
I hear a knocking sound whenever I pres the gas pedal and accelerate fast, or when I quickly take my foot off the gas. I hear it at low speeds 25-40mph. Just replaced the CV axles, put on new tires, ...
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How to design an exhaust pipe to increase scavenging at specific RPMs
Good day all.
I'm looking for advice on an exhaust design problem. It is easy to find videos explaining exhaust scavenging, but how do you control it? Surely there must be some physics that can be ...
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Is there a special procedure for preparing a new but very old stock engine?
I have a 1979 Austin morris (leyland,freight rover) Sherpa campervan 1979 model 230 with a "17v" "o" series engine 1.7 litre. I am soon to replace the engine with a new old stock (...
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Smoke from engine, cranks but wont start
I came off the motorway to a slip road, slowing down to 20mph and about to turn when I saw smoke coming from my engine bay. Then all the lights on my dashboard (not just warning but all of them) ...
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Engine oil change from 15w50 to a higher viscosity
I have a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer CK2 with a 4g15 dohc 16 valve engine. I've been using Valvoline VR1 15w40 engine oil and recently noticed its burning a bit more oil than usual. The tailpipe is clean ...
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Testing whether engine stutter/hesitation is caused by catalytic converter
I have a 2005 Ford Expedition, from my dad, which stutters and hesitates to accelerate. Sometimes it barely has a problem and sometimes it's bad. It has new spark plugs and spark plug coils which the ...
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My Solara 2005 showing hot steam coming under hood
I have been smelling something strange over a week and now catch it
https://youtu.be/0tv9vBT_oKU
It is shooting hot steam and I believe one time I saw a little bit red fire coming out from the right ...
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Loud ticking noise from engine that increases when idling, but disappears entirely when accelerating
I have a 2008 Land Rover with a TD4 engine and 90000 miles. The engine’s been making a ticking noise while idling that gets louder if the car continues to idle, but when I speed up, it completely ...
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I have a 2008 Ford Expedition XLT
I have a 2008 Ford Expedition XLT. While changing my spark plugs I didn’t push them down as far as was required therefore on two of them the hook broke off and now it’s making a clacking metal sound. ...
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Why does my motorcycle turn off?
My name is Tracy from Dallas and I'm trying to diagnose a strange problem on my bike. Bike: Harley Davidson Street Glide.
My motorcycle turns off while running and it turns off while at a stand still....
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2008 buick lucerne CXL 3.8 L engine mounts
I just got this car and a mechanic told me it needed a transmission mount on the drivers side.
After replacing it and saw that it wasn't bad I found the engine still moves a lot when power braking ...
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I overfilled my honda edger with to much oil,
It started, then oil started coming out of the air filter, the engine died, now it want crank over
I drained alot of the oil and it did have air in it
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Engine diagnostics after engine sucked in water
I have a Great Wall V200 turbo diesel. I was four wheel driving one day when I went through a bit of water. The water came up over the bonnet due to the bow wave. After getting through the water, the ...
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Can anyone one help with this noise is my car done please tell me?
This car just started making this noise just gas pump replaced
Here it is
https://youtu.be/gbSFTtNxSJE