AutoMedics

[...] The spark plugs are the business end of the ignition system.Spark plugs deliver the spark needed to ignite the air/fuel mixture. if there is no spark, it means no [...]

[...] a  fairly simple process. Note, most spark plugs need replacing after about 30,000 miles, but check your owner’s manual to see if your vehicle [...]

[...] will misfire. It depends on the type of issue and how severe the issues are. Faulty or Fouled Spark Plugs – Spark plugs provide the spark for the ignition of the fuel/air mixture in the combustion [...]

[...] Worn or Fouled Spark Plugs Worn or fouled spark plugs will obviously cause fuel-wasting engine misfires. Platinum and Iridium plugs should last 100, [...]

[...] COMMON IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS Ignition switch problems  and recommended solutions include any of the following: IGNITION SWITCH WON’T TURN [...]

[...] , or one or more pins sticking inside the key lock cylinder. KEY IS BROKEN OFF INSIDE THE IGNITION SWITCH Your best option here is to find a lock smith and have them try to remove the broken key from [...]

[...] The ignition switch, located on the steering column or in the dashboard, takes the power from the battery and [...]

[...] while you drive, can wear out the tumblers inside the ignition and eventually lead to ignition switch failure.To add years of service to your ignition switch, purchase a lightweight key chain [...]

[...] when the Anti-lock Brake System is functioning? In cars drivers detect a fast pulsation of the brake pedal as the brakes are pushing back this means the ABS is working. Infrequently the pedal could [...]

[...] must be replaced. Your vehicle should NOT be driven until the leak can be repaired. LOW BRAKE PEDAL: The brake pedal may be low if the shoe adjusters on rear drum brakes are rusted or sticking [...]

[...] high temperature it will vaporize. We all know vapor is compressible, so in cases where the brake pedal is depressed instead of having the fluid move along the lines and operate the break what will [...]

[...] forget this important step. If you forget to bleed your brakes, you can end up with a soft brake pedal and/or too much pedal travel. Bleeding the brakes should be the last step in a brake job. [...]

[...] You need to start suspecting if the fuel pump is not delivering adequate fuel pressure and volume to the engine, this may cause the engine not [...]

[...] weeks) there are several things you should do . Fill the fuel tank:this will prevent the fuel pump & fuel tank from gathering moisture  which can result in rust Wash and dry the [...]

[...] about cleaning your fuel injectors with fuel injection cleaner and perhaps changing your fuel pump. If that isn’t the problem either and you’re experiencing consistent misfiring in all [...]

[...] ’t seal a leaky water pump. If the water pump is leaking, it needs to be replaced. . Fuel Pump The original equipment fuel pumps on domestically-built vehicles (e.g GM, Ford & [...]

[...] with new coolant, corrosion can damage the heater core, radiator and other parts in the cooling system. So keep driving it until something fails and costs you a lot of money to fix, or change the [...]

[...] should not be used. Straight water or straight antifreeze should never be used in a vehicle’s cooling system. Determining the condition of the coolant is a little more difficult because appearances [...]

[...] that your engine is overheating-running too hot. An engine should not overheat if the cooling system is in good condition; a faulty cooling system triggers the temperature light to come on. …. [...]

[...] one. These two substances don’t mix and they cause instant corrosion in the vehicle’s cooling system and engine immediately they’re erroneously mixed. Overheating is also initiated when , in [...]

[...] Taking regular care of a car’s brake system helps to prevent costly repairs in the long run, and keeps a car in the best form to avoid a [...]

[...] is functioning efficiently, which is vital in avoiding road traffic accidents. To avoid the brake system from corroding, the brake fluid should be changed when needed. To check, locate the reservoir. [...]

[...] the rubber to become brittle and can produce crack. This will then lead to a failure in the brake system. MOISTURE As well, it is worth noting that brake failure can be caused by water in the brake [...]

[...] to do with their vehicle or why it is considered an enemy. This write up is focusing on the brake system. It is in fact the most important system on the vehicle because it has to do to with safety. [...]

[...] Some might think knowing how to read the spark plug is something out of line but it helps reveal the main culprit behind any malfunctioning that [...]

[...] ignites the fuel before the spark does. The hot spot may be an overheated exhaust valve, a spark plug that is too hot or even a sharp edge in the combustion chamber itself. Such hot spots can be [...]

[...] can enhance performance for a smoother running, cleaner more fuel efficient engine. No spark plug can create power out of thin air, but improved ignition reliability can minimize any [...]

[...] , but the engine is still not starting, the engine may be flooded with TOO MUCH fuel (remove a spark plug to see if it is wet). Let the engine sit awhile, then try again, or hold the gas pedal all the [...]

[...] operation of the on-board electronics, including the PCM, anti-theft system, ignition system, fuel injectors and fuel pump. Follow these easy steps and you will definitely have no problem changing it [...]

[...] . It also produces as many additional amps as are needed to keep the ignition system, fuel injectors and electrical accessories running. As a rule, the charging voltage is about two volts [...]

[...] , the turbulence can stir up sediment. Sediment in your gas can clog fuel filters and fuel injectors, causing poor performance and possibly necessitating repairs. Go easy when you’re stuck [...]

[...] ways that the fuel/air mixture can get out of balance? If things like the fuel pump or the fuel injectors get clogged, then not enough fuel will be able to get to the combustion chamber and can [...]

[...] not turn on your Check Engine Light or cause a loss of fuel economy: Inaccurate or Defective Coolant Sensor The coolant sensor monitors the operating temperature of the coolant that is circulating [...]

[...] , that can screw up the fuel mixture, too. If the coolant sensor reads colder than normal, or cold all the time, the engine will run rich. This won’t cause [...]

[...] fuel injected engine, the problem might be a leaky injector, or a dead oxygen sensor or coolant sensor that prevents the engine control system from going into closed loop and leaning out the [...]