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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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Hemi is short for hemispherical. It refers to the heads on an engine that are basicaly domed in shape. It is supposed to provide more compression area allowing more fuel mixture to be ignited at a time thus increasing horsepower. I'm fairly certain I'm remembering the definition correctly.
What are the basic parts used in a car engine?
The block, the main body of the engine. Crankshaft, on the bottom half of the engine, pistons and connecting rods that connect the pistons to the crankshaft. The head or heads depending on the type of engine. These bolt on top of the block over the pistons. Intake manifold where the carb. or injectors are located. Camshaft that opens the valves in the head. In older engines the camshaft is in the block above the crankshaft. Newer engines the camshaft is on the head or heads.
What does the red light on the dashboard of my Fiat Seicento mean Its in the shape of a handbrake?
it means your emergency brake, or hand brake is set. if the brake is released, check cables and sensor. could also be the switch or sensor.
How does a rotary engine work?
pretty good explanation here...http://auto.howstuffworks.com/rotary-engine.htm
What sensor would cause engine to run at very low idle and often die?
If it's a sensor, it will usually be the TPS aka Throttle positioning Sensor, but most of the time it would be a Vacuum leak
How many cc is a 2 liter engine?
1 liter (l) = 1000 cubic centimeters (cc)
therefore 2 liters = 2000 cubic centimeters
Why do you need to turn off the engine while fueling up?
Because it is bad for your car to have it on while filling up
Why would a car stall while you are still driving and is stalling as you sit in idle?
either fuel is not being delivered to combustion chamber or ignition system cutting out eliminate one system and go to work on the system that's causing trouble
What octane rating is recommend for a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu V6?
The lowest. You will be wasting money if you get a higher grade.
What happens if you put anti freeze in a gas tank?
Part of this is theoretical, part is based on practical experience. I had an unmarked, unlabeled gas can with about 1/2 gallon of antifreeze in it (first act of stupidity). It sat around long enough that I forgot what was in the can. My car (1998 Saab 900) had about 1/4 tank of gas in it (about 4 gallons). I put the antifreeze into the tank, thinking it was gas (words cannot describe the mindboggling stupidity of this second act). I realized what had happened immediately after pouring it all in, because I could see a little bit of antifreeze spilled at the top of the car gas spout. I pondered several optins at this point for my third act, trying to determine which would be the least stupid. I decided to try driving the car to see what would happen. After less than a mile the check engine light came on, and the car started to hesitate. Within another mile it was sputtering and about to die completely. I made it into a parking lot and turned off the engine, worried that I would do permanent damage if I tried to drive any further. I informed the manager of the store that the car was disabled and would be parked there overnight, and called my wife to pick me up. Next morning I called my trusted mechanic. He suggested adding fuel to dilute the mixture. My largest gas can was 5 gallons. I added that, but the car wouldn't start at all. This is the theoretical part. Antifreeze (1.11 gm/cm^3) is denser than gasoline (0.75 gm/cm^3). If you let it sit long enough to separate, you should theoretically be able to drain mostly antifreeze out of the bottom of the tank. If you drain as much as you can then fill the tank full you may be able to dilute the mixture enough to get the engine to run. Back to the practical experience. We had the car towed to our trusted mechanic. He removed and cleaned the tank, replaced the fuel filter and cleaned out all of the lines. There didn't appear to be any permanent damage. He cleared engine misfire codes and reported that the engine was running fine. When I picked up the car it initially ran very rough. After filling the tank completely and driving for a while it got much better. It is running fine now.
What does a slight knock in the engine mean?
It means something bad is about to happen to the engine. Take it to a garage. 1. check your oil first 2. If oil is right, check oil pressure. 3. If oil pressure is not right your oil pump is going out. other than that, a knocking generally means a bad main or crank bearing.
check oil for water and radiator for oil, if engine oil has water miced with it ,the oil will be milky looking same does for radiator
Parts for kaliber ls scooters?
Assuming it is an Alpha Sports Kaliber you can order then through the parts diagram on their website http://www.alpha-sports.com/alphapage.htm very pricey though.
I have gotten my parts from the Motorcycle shop. Most of the time you can order parts you may need from the Honda or from a motorcycle shop like the Kawasuki or like shops that sells all types of parts from many different shops. Or you can order them straight from the AlphaSports website. Alpha-Sports.com
Will you be OK if you put 1 gallon of diesel in your car then dilute it with 13 gallons of unleaded?
Obviously I wouldn't recommend the reverse but if your car is running without any apparent problems than just run it dry and put normal gas in. The alternative would be to siphon it dry. It shouldn't do any damage. Diesel just has more carbon molecules than gasoline which may lead to a little more carbon build up on your valves. Your engine probably won't run quite as good and you may not see normal operation until you have gone through a couple of tanks.
Engine horse power in 1993 Nissan Titan?
There is no 1993 Nissan Titan, it started production in 2003, was released in 2004.
The different gears in the gear box allows you to trade power for speed, or the other way around.
The engine only has a certain amount of turning power(torque) and a certain amount of turning speed(RPM, revolutions-per-minute), so you need the gears to make a useful vehicle out of it.
To get the car going from from standstill, you need a lot of turning power, so you use a low gear which makes the car strong but slow.
Now, if you stayed in the low gear you wouldn't be able to go very fast, because the engine would soon be turning as fast as it could.
So you go to a higher gear, trade a bit of power for speed.
It's a bit like walking uphill really. Taking small steps makes you strong, but it takes forever. Taking big strides lets you pick up speed, but if it's steep it's really tiring.
Where is the fuel filter in a petrol 200 series land cruiser?
Passenger side, under bash plate alongside chassis.
How can you stop a leak in a gas tank inlet hose?
There are a number of measures that you can take to stop a leak in a gas tank inlet hose. You should ensure that both ends are fastened properly and sealed so as there would be no leaks.
What is the location of the motor mounts on a 1997 Mercury Mystique and how hard they to replace?
These are sideways motors so the replacements of the motor mounts is not an easy job. I suggest that if you can not find them you should not try to replace them. There are two at the top of the motor at both ends. (near both fender wells. And then there are mounts on the transaxle. (transmission).
What is a used B and M 144 blower and intake worth?
Typically a good condition 144 blower used is worth about $1500 or more. It depends on if its polished or satin. Long or short nose. And what the pulley ratio is. Also what intake you have for it. Chevy, Ford, Dodge, exe. I have owned a 144 blower, nice little show piece. i sold mine for $1350 solid.
