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Can you put a different shock in a coilover?

Can you put a different shock in a coilover? Typically, original equipment manufacturer replacement struts or coilovers come with no options. That is, one cannot choose shock absorbers' damping rates, spring rates or ride height. Coilover kits don't include all options, but you can choose which ones work best, depending on how you plan to drive your vehicle. Where does the coilover Mount go on a GMC Truck? All aftermarket coilovers that I have found also have a male style mount, so the issue is trying to hook up two male style mounts togther. These brackets sit on top of...
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Is the GM Silverado a no start / long crank car?

Is the GM Silverado a no start / long crank car? Earlier this month we reported on a General Motors Technical Service Bulletin that detailed a “No Start / Long Crank” condition affecting a long list of GM products. Recently, the 2021 Silverado and Sierra, both light duty and heavy duty variations, were added to the list. How to troubleshoot a no start GM 4.3L pick up? Testing a Cranks but Does Not Start condition on your GM 4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L pick up, van or SUV is not that hard to do, if you have a solid diagnostic strategy. In...
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What should the coolant temp be on a Chevy Cobalt?

What should the coolant temp be on a Chevy Cobalt? I asked an "online GM mechanic and this is the response I got "Hello, and welcome. the normal operating of the engine should be between about 185 to 220. the cooling fan wont kick on until,223 degrees for low speed fan operation. your temp reading that you are getting is well within its operating range. What should the coolant temperature of my car be? This will likely be somewhere in the 160 to 190 degree range based on what your drive. Another thing to consider when watching your engine coolant...
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Why does my Chevy Duramax not crank up?

Why does my Chevy Duramax not crank up? So after trouble shooting the ignition by sending power (12v) through the crank fuse and turning the key, found that all wiring is good. Would have to be one of the ignition fuses. Checked all fuses with test light and found 40amp ignition fuse to be bad. Replaced and attempted to start. All working as it should at this time. Is there a crank fuse on a Duramax? Batteries are hot. You can take a power probe and shoot 12v to starter solenoid wire and it will crank and run fine. I...
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Is it time to service your Chevy Tahoe?

Is it time to service your Chevy Tahoe? Gm recommends that you power down the vehicle for 15 seconds to give the StabiliTrak time to reboot. If it works after firing your Tahoe back up, great! If not, it may be time to have it serviced. While it won’t hurt to drive your Chevy Tahoe without traction control or StabiliTrak, you are operating it without an important safety feature. What does Service StabiliTrak do on a Chevy Tahoe? StabiliTrak is designed to help prevent accidents by giving you better control of your Tahoe. If you have a service StabiliTrak warning,...
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Why are the brake lights not working on my Chevy Tahoe?

Why are the brake lights not working on my Chevy Tahoe? Brake lights are one of the most critical safety features that your Chevy Tahoe has. They let other drivers know when you are slowing down, and that they need to slow down too. If your brake lights aren’t working, you’re way more likely to get rear ended than normal. What to do if your brake lights are not working? The first thing that you should do if all of the brake lights are not working is check the fuse. It’ll be clearly labeled. It usually says something along the...
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Why does my GPF say exhaust filter limit reached?

Why does my GPF say exhaust filter limit reached? Some of the Ford forums suggest that this error could be due to a sensor malfunction however we’ve seen comments with increasing frequency from owners with cars under a year old. Could it be that like a DPF, the GPF requires the same sort of conditions for regeneration? What happens when the exhaust filter is reached? This in turn raises the temperature of the GPF to around 400c – 700c, igniting the soot contained within the filter. In conditions where this is not possible, the vehicles engine management systems alter timing...
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How does compressed air enter the body?

How does compressed air enter the body? Compressed air can enter the body where the skin is not present (i.e., ear, nose, rectum or any scratch or puncture in the skin, however small) and can cause damage. While air embolisms are usually associated with incorrect diving procedures, they are possible with compressed air due to high pressures. How do you blow compress air? Using Compressed Air Blow compressed air from a can around each component in the case so that dust and other settled particles blow out the opposite side. Use short bursts and hold the can at least 4...
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How often does the 4WD light come on on a Silverado?

How often does the 4WD light come on on a Silverado? Question: I have a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado and my SERVICE 4WD light comes on about once a week. When the light is on, the truck won't engage into 4-wheel drive. When I turn my truck off and start it again, the 4-wheel drive will work until the next time the light comes on. What to do when your four wheel drive light is on? If your service light is on or if your four wheel drive system doesn’t seem to be working properly, ask one of our certified technicians...
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Why is there oil in my coil pack?

Why is there oil in my coil pack? The most likely being an oil leak from the valve cover gasket. Overtime the seal between the valve cover and that spark plug tube can fail, causing oil to leak in and fill up around the spark plug and ignition coil. How are ignition coils connected to spark plugs? The ignition coils provide the spark that fires each of the spark plugs in an engine. It is either linked to the plugs via spark plug cables, or each coil is directly connected on top of each spark plug—the latter style called a...