Fuel Trim Diagnosis And O2 Sensor Performance
A useful diagnostic tool is to determine if the fuel trim problem exists in more than one engine operating range. Fuel trim should be checked at idle, at 1,500 rpm and at 2,500 rpm. In addition to these no-load checks, drive the vehicle at various steady load conditions and watch for fuel trim variation.
GB Remanufacturing Releases 2014 Fuel Injection Catalog
GB Remanufacturing Inc. has announced the release of its latest catalog: Fuel Injection 2014. The new catalog includes both gasoline and diesel fuel injectors, diesel electronics, components and injector seal kits.
CARDONE Adds Five New High-Demand Throttle Body Part Numbers
CARDONE has released five additional reman electronic throttle body part numbers that are in high demand. Part numbers for the applications are in stock and ready to ship.
Fuel Pump Tech Tip: MIL On With DTC P0463 Or Erratic Fuel Gauge Operation
Some 2004-’07 Explorer four door/Mountaineer vehicles may exhibit the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0463 or an erratic fuel gauge concern. This could be from sulphur contamination in the fuel, causing an open or high resistance on the fuel sender card.
Tech Tip: Fuel Pump Installation Tips
After having identified the fuel pump as the cause of a failure, empty the fuel tank in an appropriate container or gas buggy. Before removing the fuel pump from the tank and to prevent contamination, clean dirt off the top of the tank.
Blast From The Past – Alcohol-Based Fuels From The Early Years Of Automobiles
In the 1930s, new engines were being designed that would compress the fuel/air charge, resulting in a higher compression ratio. However, the greater the compression, the greater the engine knock, which lead to changes in automotive fuels offered in those days.
Airtex Introduces New Mobile App To Scan Vehicle Identification Numbers
The new Airtex Fuel Delivery Systems VIN Scan App uses the smartphone’s camera to scan the vehicle identification number, saving the user the time and trouble of punching in multiple numbers. Once the VIN is scanned, the app takes the user to the Airtex product catalog for that specific vehicle, displaying the fuel pump needed, technical specifications and where to buy. The app also can be used to search for Airtex products by entering the part number or year, make and model of the vehicle.
Delphi Product & Service Solutions Announces 18 New Fuel Modules, Senders And Pumps For Almost 13 Million Vehicles
Delphi Product & Service Solutions has introduced 18 new fuel modules, senders and pumps to the company’s fuel management portfolio covering more than 12.6 million popular vehicles built from 1985 to 2011, including Nissan, Chrysler, Toyota, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Honda and GM applications.
20 Facts About Ethanol: High-Octane, High-Performance And Anti-Knock
Ethanol’s in the news, and automotive expert, technician and car-talk host Bobby Likis invites you to be in the know. “Before you as a respected automotive technician jump on the naysayer bandwagon, consider ethanol’s high-octane, high-performance and anti-knock properties,” says Likis.
Using Fuel System Testers To Diagnose Driveability Concerns
Shop owner and automotive trainer Karl Schneider helps you fix driveability concerns, focusing on loss-of-power issues on vehicles with an electric return fuel system.
How Often Should Fuel Filters Be Replaced?
Most late-model vehicles have no factory-recommended service for the fuel filter because the filter is a “lifetime” filter part of the fuel pump assembly buried inside the gas tank.
Wells Introduces More Than 80 New Parts Covering 34.6 Million Late-Model Vehicles
Professional automotive technicians now have access to 84 additional sensors, switches and emissions, ignition and fuel injection parts covering approximately 34.6 million late-model vehicles through the latest expansion of the Wells Vehicle Electronics product line.