Active Management Of Oil Pressure
Things have changed with the introduction of multi-weight oils and changes in the design of the oil pump.
Pulse-Width Fuel Pump Diagnostics
Modern pumps do not vary the voltage to the pump; rather, they pulse the power to the pump.
Cabin Air Filter Replacement Tips
The cabin air filter is generally considered an integral, but often overlooked part of the heating and A/C system.
Factory Air Freshener
The system uses air quality sensors outside and inside the vehicle.
LTF And STF Fuel Trim Feedback Loops
How to understand rich, lean and somewhere in between.
GF-6 Oil Specs Are Here
Should you start stockpiling GF-5 oil for older vehicles? We have the answer for you here.
Fuel Pressure And Volume
The fuel pressure sensor usually has three wires and operates on five volts. What controls the speed of the fuel pump?
History Of Air Power
The air spins up the exhaust turbine and increases boost on the compressor side. The tank pressurizes up to 175psi and has enough volume for two hard acceleration events.
Tech Tip: Fuel Delivery System ElectroStatic Charge Problems
Fuel delivery system components concentrate on the use of specific plastics and nylons to reduce conductivity.
Throttle-By-Wire: More Than Just A Throttle Butterfly
Swapping one throttle-by-wire unit for a new unit in hopes of resolving a code or limp-mode problem is not an option due to the high price and strict manufacturer return policies.
Saddle-Style Fuel Tanks: Twice The Trouble
This style of tank uses two wells, one on either side of a driveshaft or exhaust system. This position optimizes luggage compartment capacity, fuel volume and crash safety.
