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Can you smell gas fumes?

Can you smell gas fumes? Natural gas has no smell, which means a small leak would be impossible to detect. A hissing sound is not always present either. That's why your utility company adds mercaptan, a harmless chemical, to the gas. Mercaptan smells like sulphur, or rotten eggs, to help you identify gas leaks. Is it normal to smell gas outside your house? The meter outside you houses a regulator on it which helps control the flow of gas into your home or business. There are times it will normally bleed-off or "burp" small amounts of gas to keep the...
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What causes the engine rpm to go up when idle?

What causes the engine rpm to go up when idle? When the engine idles, there will usually be a misfire that you can feel just from holding onto the steering wheel. Furthermore, the RPM of your engine will be higher than normal when the vehicle is idling. The RPM will usually go back to normal as you accelerate the vehicle, but will increase again after you stop. What makes a 91 Chevy surging at idle? My father in law's '91 Chevy was running poorly, so we put new plugs, wires, cap and rotor on it, and it's running better, but...
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How long is a 2002 Chevy short bed?

How long is a 2002 Chevy short bed? 6.5-foot ' Regular Cab, Extended Cab and Crew Cab bodies are available with 6.5-foot short beds or 8-foot long beds. Wheelbases run 133, 143.5, 153.0, 157.5, and 167 inches long on 2500 HD pickups; wheelbases are available in 133, 157.5, 161.5, and 167.5 inches on 3500 duallies. All use the standard Fleetside-style body. How big is the bed on a Chevy Silverado? On the Chevy/GMC standard bed (6.5′ box) section (Silverado/Sierra, all years) you have an inside length of 68″ which is actually the length of the short (5′ 8″) bed. The...
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Why is the solenoid on my shifter not working?

Why is the solenoid on my shifter not working? In other words, if the electrical signal that causes the solenoid to lock and unlock the shifter is not reaching the solenoid because of an open circuit in the wiring — replacing the solenoid will not help. The shift interlock solenoid is located underneath the shifter console right alongside the shifter lever. Where is the shift interlock solenoid on a car? The shift interlock solenoid is located underneath the shifter console right alongside the shifter lever. To access the shift interlock solenoid, you must remove the center console. What does it...
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How do you turn off cruise control on a Chevy?

How do you turn off cruise control on a Chevy? Ending Cruise Control To disengage cruise control; step lightly on the brake pedal or clutch, the indicator light will go off. CANCEL. How do you turn on the cruise control on a 2001 Chevy Silverado? Press the start button on the cruise control, which looks like a lever switch. It's located on either the left or right side of the steering wheel. You must first activate the cruise control to engage this feature. Depress the accelerator pedal and hold at the desired speed. What to do if your Chevy Silverado...
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How do you reprogram a Ford 2007 key?

How do you reprogram a Ford 2007 key? INSERT key into Ignition and TURN from OFF to RUN 8 times within 10 seconds, with the 8th time ending in RUN. Door locks will cycle to confirm Programming Mode. Within 20 seconds press any button on first keyless remote fob. Door locks will cycle to confirm programming. Does 2007 Ford Focus Key have a chip? If your Ford Focus was made in the years 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, or 2010, then you have just a regular transponder chip key. For Ford Focus from 2000 to...
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Does the lip of an oil seal face toward or away from the oil in the crankcase?

Does the lip of an oil seal face toward or away from the oil in the crankcase? For oil, the lip should face inward along the shaft to hold in the oil. For greased bearings, the lip usually faces outward to allow the grease to purge. Do you need to replace rear axle seals? When it comes to replacing axle seals, it is always best to replace both seals in the rear axle, since in the rear axle you must access the differential housing in order to release the axle shafts to remove. How do you replace a wheel seal...
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How hot do trans cooler lines get?

How hot do trans cooler lines get? With good quality fluid and functioning lines your transmission will ideally be running at around 175 degrees. If you drain that fluid and try to drive your transmission can heat up to a destructive 325 degrees, hot enough to cook your dinner and hot enough to destroy the transmission. Can a transmission cooler get clogged? There could be a clog in the cooler causing higher temperatures or it could just be going out. When the transmission fluid starts to get hot, you might also smell burning. If this smell occurs, make sure you...
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What causes a car to have a high HC reading?

What causes a car to have a high HC reading? High HC can be caused by improper combustion, where: • Faulty fuel injectors are introducing too much fuel during intake, or clogged fuel injectors are injecting too little fuel into the combustion chamber. • A worn engine is causing too much oil to enter the combustion chamber and the excess oil enters the exhaust. What does high HC mean on a car emissions test? A high HC reading means the test found high HC (hydrocarbons) in your emissions. In other words, too much gas is left in the exhaust after...
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Can a spark plug be stuck in a cylinder?

Can a spark plug be stuck in a cylinder? I don't think the part is stuck between a piston and cylinder wall. The normal piston to cylinder wall clearance is from .003 to .008 of an inch (it can be less or more depending on engine, components, intended use etc). The piece that broke off would have to be very small and land perfectly for it to be wedged in this small gap. What should I do if my spark plug broke in my car? Do NOT drive a car with a piece of sparkplug inside the engine. It can...