Fuel and Engines
We commonly relate fuel and engines with gasoline. Other engines also run on natural gas such as propane and “bio-fuels” such as ethanol. The principle remains the same as the fuel induces internal combustion.
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AnswerSimple multiplication of miles per gallon * 153 gallons:If you get 20 miles per gallon you'll go 3060 miles.If you get 18...
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Passing or drop down gear slow in reacting maybe
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Low compression will not cause an engine to not run. It may not run efficiently but it will run. Low compression on all cylinders...
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Probably 6 quarts but for sure 5 quarts. Drain the oil, change the filter, add 5 quarts. Start the engine and let it run 1...
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The longer ones are the exhaust, they should go into the hole further away from the ports, the shorter ones are the intake, they...
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You have a misfire. Check the coil packs. If the first answer don't help also check your spark plugs and check your motor...
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the first thing that comes to mind is ignition system faults. Are the spark plug wires connected properly, in the right firing...
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Valve surfaces start to wear as soon as the engine is first started... what happens is a valves will cause a loss of...
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you have to remove the fuel tank and then I think you have to twist the fuel pump then it should slide right out.
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Turbo failureNumber one would have to be bearing failure. This can very often be exacerbated by the practice of revving the...
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U.S. goes by Cetane Number of 40 whereas EU follows a Cetane Index of 46 plus a Cetane Number of 51. Other countries either...
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It would depend on which year, and fuel delivery system it has. If it has a 2-V, or 4-V carb, without a throttle position sensor,...
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When a substance (usually a hydrocarbon burns with an insufficient supply of oxygen. Giving the products carbon monoxide and...
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Winter blend mix like a cocktail: Biodiesel is thought of as the 'alcohol'. X is a percentage of biodiesel, to give B(x)....
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In SI engine knock occur due to spontaneous ignition of end gases , as propagating flame compresses the mixture causes high temp...
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hey it depends on the year/make/model/engine. your best bet is to get that info together and call localshops, ask them for a...
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It sounds like there may be some carbon in the combustion chambers causing pre-ignition and run on after shutdown. Purchase a...
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fuel filter ,,,,,,, my daughters car was doing same thing ,,,,,,,,,, now it runs good
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Could be what's called "Blow-by". Your pistons have Rings & Seals on them and when they get old and worn with lots of miles put...
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Please go to: www.allpar.com/mapar/318.html or: www.google.com ASK: What car companies still make 505 V8...
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Imagine 2 main parts. A boiler and a single piston engine. The boiler is filled with water and is heated by a fire. The water...
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The larger the engine and the more cylinders it has the more fuel is "injected" into the cylinders ising more fuel
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Should be a straight swap. Are you looking for specific details?
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Go to your local auto parts store ( Auto Zone, O'rieley's )and buy a shop manuel for your vehical. They are inexpensive and full...
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The Diesel engine was invented by Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel, a German inventor born in France. He designed a single 3 m iron...
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You would do this because you have to know how much heat it can handle to be able to have people use it
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under you're bonnet in the engine
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1. freeze plug in top of head under valve cover leaking.2. head gasket leaking.3. head warped causing head gasket to leak.4. pin...
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When engine oil turns gray or milkey cream color, its a sign of moisture in the oil.
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it depends on the engine, post your engine name/specs and I'm sure someone will have an answer for you. chances are it is either...
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get it all out empty the fuel tank put good gas in the tank and crank it until it starts
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most rockers do not have a torque spec depends on the engine some have a lash spec which has to be set with a feeler gauge but it...
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266 is the Net Horsepower Rating of the 'M' or 'Q' code 1972 351 Cleveland engine. The 'R' code engine was rated at 275 net HP...
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You dont compress a piston with a C clamp, you use a piston ring compressor to compress the rings and tap the top with a hammer...
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White smoke from the exhaust is normally an indication of coolant entering the combustion chamber. Could be a blown head gasket...
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NO spark and no fuel pulse at injectors. If both go off together then its the CPS. answer car will stall when stopped, will...
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1-3-4-2 Distributor rotates clockwise. this help? http://autorepair.about.com/od/enginefiringorders1/
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If they are not in properly there will be oil leaking around them on a regular basis.
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It can seriously damage the crankshaft main seals, and depending on how MUCH overfilled, it can damage other parts as well.
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That is a really bad idea, firstly the pulley and crankshaft are two different metals so the weld wont hold anyways ( pulleys are...
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When your car first starts up, it runs in "open loop mode" meaning it ignores all the engine sensor inputs and simply runs off a...
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AnswerA blown head gasket cannot be fixed. The head must be removed and the meeting block and head sufaces must be inspected and...
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You have a misfire. Check the coil packs. I'm guessing this is when you're looking at the motor with the car idling. It's...
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Diesel fuel smells different to gasoline. A simple test is to pour a little of the fuel onto your fingers, and rub the fuel...
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JUST PUT DIESEL IN IT!thats a stupid question if i ever heard one. the answer is in the question.
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Yes, a small amount of ethanol is the main ingredient in fuel line de-icers. The alcohol mixes with any water that might have...
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Most vehicle currently have a" rev limiter" to prevent "unloaded" engine damage
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AnswerThe difference is in the design of the head. Also due to the head design, the physical size of the motor is larger even if...
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How do you know the oil is not flowing? Is the oil pressure sender the problem in that it is telling you there is no pressure?...
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The Basic principle is verysimilar to a petrol/gasoline engine. The standard 4 stroke diesel has 4 parts cycles. In the induction...
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Basically anybody who needs torque and horsepower. Contractors, truckers, boatyards, anybody hauling heavy loads or plowing.
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No, it would not be good for the engine at all. It will smoke and foul all of the spark plugs as well as cause excessive wear on...
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Diesel engines work much in the same way as any other internal combustion engine. They require the same 4 things to run; fuel,...
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Contact me at raindrop1955@msn.com with the model and serial number and I will see if I can get it for you.I can get some of the...
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No, but it has a temperature gauge that you need to check regularly.
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lower your coolant level to below the plug that you will be working on.drive out the old one using punch and a hammer (have...
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Get the actual number code for it and call your local carquest or autozone and they will tell you what it is.
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you'll have to modify motor mounts and change wiring harness "pretty tough".
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the internet of course!
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Disconnect the wire going from the coil to the distributer cap, turn the engine over for about 30 seconds, then reconnect the...
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Timing way off, this Should be causing both sides to glow. other is lean burn, why one side would do it hmmmmmm Compression...
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Sounds like you have a Gremlin in the engine compartment, throw some water in there I hear they dont like that. But seriously I...
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Check this Web site for details on replacing a Crankshift Position Sensor or...
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Partly Right. Cylinders are located, passenger side, front to back, 1-2-3-4 Drivers side front to back 5-6-7-8. Firing order is...
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Yes, but it depends on what "high" means. It shouldn't race, but 200 or 300 extra RPM would certainly be normal. The other thing...
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Marketing gimmick. $2.99 just looks better on a sign than $3.00. No other reason. same answer 2.99.9= 2 dollars and 99...
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Depends on maintenance. With the use of cheap, non-diesel rated oils and irregular oil changes 200,000 miles would be about all...
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AnswerLubricateChange cableReplace throttle bodybefore replacing throttle try cleaning it out real good as a bad enough carbon...
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Check to see if you are getting fuel? Check to see if you are getting spark?
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Yes, it can even happen on your side of the pond. Generally, engines aren't aware of what nation you use them in.
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The engine won't run well and - depending on how much wrong fuel you put in - the diesel engine could end-up badly damaged if try...
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To replace the fuel pump, you firstly need to remove the fuel tank. Then you will be able to remove the fuel pump and replace...
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very likely in the tank, tough job.
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Cam lift and duration is how wide the cam opens the valve, and how long the valve stays open. The longer the valve is open, the...
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artic cat 366cc have 24hp
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That going to depend on whether you use back roads or interstate highway, whether your foot is light or heavy, whether you like...
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10:1 http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/displayPage.action?pageParameter=modelsSpecs&vehicleCode=RX8&bhcp=1
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There answers are based on other peoples research but make life alot easier as you don't have to go ahead and do multiple...
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I own a horse. He is powered by magnets.
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On the throttle body
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to cool engine
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The starter is located on the passenger side of the engine . Looking at it from under the truck, look up by the oil filter. It...
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With a new engine (less than 1,000 miles) you only have to avoid running the motor at a constant speed for a prolonged period of...
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Manufacturer date of production should not affect horse power output unless you would consider everything in stock form. That...
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If it's knocking and smoking(blue) smoke, then the engine is toast... A chocolate milkshake for oil doesn't always kill...
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I would remove the fuel line and hold it over a container while cranking the engine over; I suspect you may find a weak fuel pump...
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