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How do I replace an EGR valve?

How do I replace an EGR valve? Replacing The EGR Purchase the correct EGR valve for the make and model of your vehicle. Let your engine cool. Disconnect the battery. Locate the EGR. Disconnect the vacuum line. Disconnect the electrical cable. Use a wrench to remove the bolts on the EGR valve's mount. Take out the old EGR valve. Clean the valve base and passages. How serious is an EGR valve? If the EGR valve is stuck open, it will essentially cause a vacuum leak, leading to inefficient combustion, rough idling, hesitation, and sometimes stalling in extreme cases. This is...
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Where do you put the antifreeze in a car?

Where do you put the antifreeze in a car? After some of the new antifreeze mixture has begun circulating inside the engine, there will be room for a little more inside the radiator. Turn off your vehicle, open the radiator cap, and add enough of the same mixture you used in step nine to top off the radiator. When do you add antifreeze to a radiator? Turn the cap counterclockwise to open it, and add your manufacturer-recommended antifreeze until the radiator is full, or the coolant overflow bottle is filled to the "COLD" line. If you're draining and refilling the...
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Why are the brake lights staying on?

Why are the brake lights staying on? They use a switch that turns the bulbs on the moment you press the brake pedal. Among the most common reasons your brake lights stay on are circuit errors, brake assembly problems, or a low brake fluid level. While some issues are simple to assess and fix, others occur due to unkempt car parts. Why are my brake lights not working on my Ford Super Duty? Brake light problems on the Ford Super Duty are caused by one of a few issues. A faulty fuse, faulty wiring at the housing terminal and a...
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What kind of fuel pump does a 7.3 Powerstroke have?

What kind of fuel pump does a 7.3 Powerstroke have? 7.3 Powerstroke HEUI Fuel System The 7.3 Powerstroke has a HEUI —hydraulically actuated electronic unit injection—fuel injection system. I detail it and the 7.3 HPOP—high pressure oil pump—used to actuate the injectors in these three 7.3 HPOP articles: 7.3 HPOP Remove/Replace When did Ford stop making the 7.3 Powerstroke diesel? Ford continued production runs of the 7.3 Powerstroke diesel until mid 2003 when, sadly for us enthusiasts, emissions requirements caused them to cancel production and replace the 7.3 Powerstroke with the “less-than-bulletproof” 6.0L Powerstroke. But that’s another story… Why do...
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What does the date code on a transmission plate mean?

What does the date code on a transmission plate mean? DATE CODE Some parts may include a date code that indicates when the part was produced. If necessary, for larger trucks, additional transmission codes will be printed directly in front of the main transmission code. A plate is basically a car number plate. The car plate provides all the details related to the car. When did the Acura trans trans come out? Transmission Identification Charts GEARS January/February 2007 73 Transmission Identification Charts ACURA Model Year Engine Trans Type Transmission Can you read the transmission number on a Ford? There are...
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Where is the power steering fluid in an Audi A4?

Where is the power steering fluid in an Audi A4? Read on to learn how to drain the old power steering fluid, and refill it with fresh, new fluid. Locate the power steering reservoir in your Audi. It should be behind the driver's headlight. Open up the reservoir's cap, then use your fluid pump to suck the old fluid out of the reservoir. How to use Audi power steering fluid g002000? Clean out the sediment that also exists on the bottom of the Audi hydraulic fluid reservoir. Reinstall the Audi hydraulic fluid hose removed in step (2) and fill the...
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Can I put a speed governor on a car?

Can I put a speed governor on a car? The device can be installed on most vehicle models manufactured after 1990, which allows you to control your teen's speed whether he or she drives a new or used car. How does a van speed limiter work? How do Speed Limiters Work? Put simply, sensors in your car detect how fast you are going, then this information is communicated to the engine's computer. When the pre-determined speed is met, the computer restricts the flow of fuel and air to the engine. However, all speed limiters can be overridden. Do all vans...
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How do I know which F-150 engine I have?

How do I know which F-150 engine I have? Find it in the lower corner of your windshield on the driver's side. Your VIN number is your vehicle identification number and you can find your engine size by VIN number. In the series of numbers and letters, the tenth from the left denotes the model year and the eighth is the engine codes. Why does my Ford F150 engine not accelerate? If your F150 won’t accelerate, but the RPM’s go up it’s usually not going to be an engine related issue. Somehow, the power that your engine is creating is...
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What is connector where you plug cables?

What is connector where you plug cables? When referring to cables, the connector is the end of the cable that connects into a port. For example, the end of a USB cable has a connector that allows it to connect to a USB port. Where do you plug in a male connector? Most ports on the back of the computer are female ports and the male connectors are at the end of a cable. Do you need to know how to wire a plug? Whilst it is handy to know how to wire a plug it’s not something you’re going...
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How much gas does F150 use idling?

How much gas does F150 use idling? When a vehicle is left idling, it can consume one gallon of fuel each hour. The American Trucking Associations states that one hour of idling per day for one year results in the equivalent of 64,000 miles in engine wear. Why does my Ford F150 idle so much? Here are the main components of the ignition system, as well as what would cause them to make your F150 idle roughly. Spark Plugs – One of the absolute most common causes (if not the most common reason that your F150 may be misfiring) is...