For older vehicles, 10W30 or 10W40 should be used in a hot climate. A lighter viscosity oil, such as 5W30, should be used in newer vehicles.?æ
Not on most vehicles. You might have to pull the radiator on a big V-8, but it should not be necessary to pull the engine.
No, this engine is not an interference engine. Replace the belt at 60,000 miles except California vehicles, which should be replaced at 100,000 miles.
Most vehicles have a coolant reservoir (a clear plastic tub) with a phrase "engine coolant only" printed on the cap. This is where you should add engine coolant.
If it is a B8 it should charge in the ignition while the engine is running...
That will depend on the year, make, model, and engine size.
If Your ECV is an Electric Convienience Vehicle, your battery needs a charge.
Both of these vehicles do not have a cam belt. They both have a cam chain that requires no maintenance and should last the life of the engine.
SHOULD BE, BUT YOU CAN CHECK YOUR LOCAL JUNK YARD FOR VEHICLES TO ASK THEM IF THEY INTERCHANGE, I AM SURE THEY WILL.
A fully charged 12 volt automobile battery will read 12.6 volts with the engine not running and 13.5 to 15.5 volts with the engine running. It will read 12.4 volts with a 75% charge, 12.2 volts with a 50% charge and 12.0 volts indicates a 25% charge.
With engine not running it should read 12.6 volts if it is fully charged. You will need a digital volt meter to check it.
First use a digital volt meter to check the voltage at the battery with the engine not running. You should read 12.6 volts DC if the battery is fully charged, 12.4 at 75% charge, 12.2 at 50% charge, 12.0 at 25% charge, anything less and the battery is, for all intents and purposes, dead. If it does not have enough charge to start the engine fully charge it with a battery charger. If it will not take a charge it is defective. Once charged start the engine. You should read 13.5 to 15.5 volts at the battery with the engine running. If you read less than 13.5 volts the alternator is suspect and more than likely defective. Or you can just drive the car to your nearest auto parts store where most will check the system for free.
Most camper type vehicles have 2 batteries, one for vehicle operation and the other for appliance operation. The appliance battery should be "isolated" from the other, meaning that it should only charge when the engine is running and should not draw power from the other battery. Battery isolation circuits are available at most RV supply stores.