What was the problem with the injector harness? Engine had been thoroughly maintained, injector harness replaced not long before and absolutely no traces of oil in wiring as well as critical connectors including the red plug. Checked continuity between each individual injector connector & the respective pin in the red plug. What happens when one cylinder of a Mercedes Benz misfires? As we know, when one cylinder misfires it becomes an “oxygen pump” and can destroy the catalytic converter in just hours if the PCM does not take any action with the fuel. We had very good injector pulses in...

What will void my Ford F150 warranty? Aftermarket parts or components, sometimes installed by Ford Motor Company or an authorized Ford dealership, may not be covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Any damage caused to Ford components due to the failure of aftermarket parts (other than a certified emissions part) is not covered. Does Ford offer 10 year warranty? New Long-Term Powertrain Warranty Overview A 10-Year/150,000-Mile Powertrain Warranty Backed by Allstate. The new warranty applies to every new Ford as well as most of the used vehicles in our inventory. After you meet the deductible, the warranty pays for...

What causes the piston to freeze on an old car? The piston rings ‘freeze’ against the cylinder walls from rusting. This is most commonly seen on old cars that are due for restoration. An engine hydrolock occurs when water gets into the engine’s combustion chamber. Can an engine seize up from frozen motor oil? If it does freeze it’s due to moisture in mixed with the oil. In any case if the oil is not moving through the oil pump and up to all the critical parts, Yes the motor will seize due to the lack of lubrication on the...

When was the last time it snowed in Iowa? To put into perspective how unusual this event was, no snow has ever been recorded anywhere in Iowa at a later date in the spring. The total of 10.0 inches at Le Mars was the highest snow accumulation on record in Iowa at any time in the month of May until it was bested by the storm of May 1-3, 2013. Where did it snow in Nebraska and Wisconsin? In Nebraska several locations received 10 to 12 inches of snow and in Wisconsin 8 to 10 inches fell in a narrow...

When did fuel injection replace the carburetor? Fuel injection began supplanting carburetors in the 1970s so cars and trucks could meet stricter emissions standards. The central part of a carburetor is the “barrel” formed by the air horn at the top, the venturi in the center, and a throttle plate at the base. There can be one, two, or four barrels. How do you adjust the fuel mixture in a carburetor? There should be two screws on the front of the carburetor, which are used to adjust the air and fuel mixture. Often these look like flat-head screws and you...