Recently, Ford announced Customer Satisfaction Program 17N01. The program covers 2011-’14 Mustang models with both the 3.7L V6 and 5.0L V8 that have code “P0315 Crankshaft Position System Variation Not Learned” set. The solution involves a “scan tool code clear” and a 10-minute test drive. The presence of the code can prevent some owners from passing emissions testing. The new warranty covers the vehicle for 10 years and is transferable.
The area of contact between the lifters and cam lobes is the highest loaded surface inside an engine.
The basic function of a valve lifter is pretty simple. It sits on the camshaft and transfers the motions of the cam lobe up through the pushrods and rockers to open and close the valves. The size and shape of the cam lobe under the lifter (multiplied by the ratio of the rocker arms) determine valve lift and duration. As such, the lifter just follows the motions of the cam. But, it does play a role in valvetrain lash (clearance) and noise.
Many alternator problems turn out to be nothing more than a bad connection at the alternator or a bad wiring harness.
All-season coolant used inorganic acid technology and worked great for almost 30 years.
Why do ignition systems give technicians problems when diagnosing ignition-related misfires? The answer is that some technicians use tests that might give inconclusive results or do damage to the coil or drivers inside a module.
Servicing the serpentine belt on some vehicles is a tough task.
This may be caused by the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor or knock sensor wiring harness.
Here are six tips to use when diagnosing a vehicle with a dead battery.
As the timing chain wears, it can change the timing of the camshaft and crankshaft.
The effort aims to install 30,000 EV charging ports by 2030 for business fleets across Xcel Energy’s service territories in the U.S.
