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Sanden AC Compressor: R134a Important Information

R134a/PAG Oil Handling Precautions: As a conscientious member of the global community, Sanden Corporation with its subsidiaries is committed to the elimination of CFC-based refrigerant. This manual focuses on the service information for Sanden compressors intended for use with R134a and PAG oils. 1. Always follow the safety precautions as suggested by the…

Window regulator and motor assembly for car repair

HOW TO REPAIR WINDOW REGULATOR

Windows are the main means of ventilation in a vehicle. The window glasses can be rolled up or down to fix them at a position depending on the comfort of the occupants. The window regulators help serve this function in the window mechanism. This article covers information on the working and the types of window…

Cracked and intact car intake tubes and breather hose

Air Intake Cracks and Leaks Examples

One of the common issues that causes the mass air flow sensor to read incorrectly is an air leak in the intake system. An air leak may not seem very serious but it allows dirt and debris into the engine which can cause issues down the road. When the air passes through the mass…

Buyer's Guide: Intercooler diagram with text

Buyer’s Guide: How to Buy an Intercooler

How to Buy an Intercooler An intercooler is a component used in vehicles with turbo or superchargers. It cools the pressurized-hot air entering the engine from the turbo, thereby preventing the engine from premature wear and detonation. An intercooler is so called because it is usually placed in between turbos in a multiple-turbo system.…

Diagram of a car headlight assembly, labeling parts like housing, lens, bulbs, and reflector.

Headlights

Introduction: Headlights have many parts associated with it, but they are all intended to serve the same function. Each headlight is designed to illuminate the road ahead at night-time or in low-visibility conditions such as severe fog or rain. It can be switched to provide high and low beams, as needed. The high beam provides…

Ford 6.0L Powerstroke FICM and engine components

What is a FICM?

It is known that fuel is delivered into an engine to mix with the air and produce the power needed for a vehicle. The fuel has to be introduced into the engine at a specific time and the amount of fuel entering the cylinder is also crucial in determining the power generated by the engine.…

Turbocharger diagram: intake, compressor outlet, manufacturer info

How to Diagnose a Failed Turbocharger?

Turbocharger Tips

Turbocharger Not Working? A failed turbocharger can be much more than just an internal issue, the turbo failure may have occurred due to external issues. Turbochargers are designed to operate in very specific tolerances that don’t leave much room for variation. Failures can occur for a number of reasons from metal fatigue to…

How To Troubleshoot Steering

Steering Tips

Troubleshooting Steering & Suspension Problems From about.com;The steering and suspension systems of the car are fairly robust and generally not too much goes wrong with them. With the advent of rack and pinion steering and the use of MacPherson strut suspensions, a lot of moving parts have been eliminated. Things still can go wrong and…

Fuel pump assembly with sender unit and hose for automotive repair

What Causes Low Pressure in a Fuel Pump?

The fuel pump takes the fuel from the tank and delivers it to the carburetor or fuel injection system at the required pressure. There may be various reasons for a malfunctioning fuel pump. Issues with the fuel system of a vehicle can be frustrating to no end. Sometimes, even after installing a new pump, the…

Diagram of car AC system showing coolant and heat source cycles

AC System Basic Information

Automotive AC systems serve the purpose of blowing cool air into the passenger cabin in a vehicle. The components of an AC system include the compressor, condenser, evaporator and accumulator. AC systems with an accumulator have an orifice tube while AC systems with receiver-drier have an expansion valve. The article here covers the basic…