You can quickly and easily solve this problem (that is: most of the time) by simply changing the fuel filter at least two or maybe three times a year.

rebuild a car engine If your truck is new to you and you haven't yet taken it to a mechanic, ask friends, neighbors and co-workers for any recommendations for good shops. You want to find a shop that generally deals with trucks. They will have the right equipment to ensure that a good lube service can be done. Because of the size of heavy-duty diesel and work performance grade trucks, the shops need larger lifts and equipment to accommodate them.

They also have the right cleaning chemicals and knows how to apply them. However, always ask regarding the chemicals that they will use or if you prefer a different cleaning chemical to use, tell them beforehand.

A heavy vibration from the engine and drive train may be present. This vibration is more than just a threat to the steering system, but to the integrity of the drive train, the frame strength and any other bolted on part. Be sure to check out all these variables and take care of them if they are an issue.

overhaul a care engine The DC/DC converter takes the voltage of your main (traction) battery pack and reduces it to 12V which keeps your 12V battery charged. An electric vehicle still needs an 12V battery to power all the lights, stereo, horn etc. Keeping this battery charged can be achieved other ways as well. Some EV builders use an alternator that runs off the electric motor and others use a separate 12V charger to charge this battery.

Another system that requires a little maintenance is the engine cooling system. It is important that we take the time to flush the coolant system it can save our vehicle a lot of headache in a literal sense. Using the wrong coolant or simply neglecting the system can cause the head gasket to fail. The proper coolant keeps the dissimilar metals in the cooling system from being eroded by electrolysis. Using the wrong coolant can cause the necessary pH balance to be off and bring about the failure of the head gasket. This simple flushing costs a little over $100 while the head gasket failure can cause a $1000.00 headache.

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If you notice spots appearing underneath your vehicle in the general area of your transmission, place a piece of white cardboard underneath to catch the drip. That will allow you to better identify the color. If the drip appears reddish, it is likely coming from your tranny or the steering column. Take your car to a mechanic and ask him to identify the source of the leak.