When to set DTC for engine surge maintenance? • After driving at 6.25 mph or more, the actual engine idling speed varies from the target idling speed by between 100 and 200 rpm, five times or more during a drive cycle. • If the actual idling speed varies from the target idling speed by more than 200 rpm five times or more during a drive cycle, the ECM illuminates the MIL and sets the DTC. What causes an engine surge during fuel injection? In combination with the camshaft position sensor (CMP), the CKP signals are used by the ECU to...

Is there a service required check engine light? Mechanics will have a plug-in diagnostic tool that will display the issue to them. Some rare cars may require a dealer to read off certain fault codes, they will have specialist equipment for those vehicles. Remember, a “service required’ light is not to be confused with a “check engine” light, however, these are related. When to check oil pressure in your car? First of all, you should always check your engine oil when the warning light comes on, even if you’re sure it should be full. Oil could be leaking from your...

When to replace battery in GMC Duramax Diesel? GP cascading (replace one, then next week another, etc.) failure is commonly experienced around the time you also have a battery failure. And when 1 in the pair fails, it's usually the pass side. Heat, not frigid, kills batteries. What causes a Duramax battery to wear out? Any difference between the batteries' open-circuit voltage will induce current from the one with the higher voltage to the other one, which will prematurely wear out the higher-voltage (newer) battery. Just happened to me. Passenger side was fried but the other was carrying it. How...

How much is a 1998 Chevy C / K worth? 1998 Chevrolet C/K 2500 Series appraisal values can range from $640 - $2,082. Find out what your car is really worth in minutes. I've had the truck for 10 years and use it as a truck. What kind of engine does a Chevy K2500 have? Short-bed Sportsides have a more sporty appearance and, with a larger V8, move impressively. A K2500 4×4 with 5.7-liter V8 and automatic averaged 13.3 mpg, and yielded strong low-end pulling power as well as good passing response. Braking can be a problem with rear antilocking,...

Where was the 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 purchased? No accident or damage reported to CARFAX. 1st owner purchased on 07/09/03 and owned in NE until 12/21/04 • 2nd owner purchased on 12/21/04 and owned in NE until 10/29/10 • 3rd owner purchased on 12/21/10 and owned in MO until . Are there any problems with a 2003 Chevy Silverado? Under-body rust is a problem even though I regularly wash the underside of the truck. 4x4 system has been rock solid in snow, ice, mud, you name it. Tows/hauls with no problems although trailer brakes highly recommended for heavy loads/high speeds....