Why does my diesel engine stink?
Why does my diesel engine stink?
There are a couple of things than can cause a sulfur smell to be emitted with your exhaust gases. The only other likely cause for the sulfur smell, barring fuel quality, is either too much fuel being wasted and burning off in the catalytic converter or a clogged catalytic converter that releases too much sulfur.
What causes the brakes on a Chevy Silverado to stick?
The brake hose that attaches to the Silverado’s caliper will often cause the brakes to stick. They may appear to be fine on the outside, but can break apart and collect debris on the inside. When this happens, it effectively traps pressure in the line. This keeps the brakes from releasing all of the way, and they stick as a result.
Where is the parking brake on a GMC Sierra?
Locate the parking brake pedal inside the driver’s side of the vehicle on the very left side. Release the pedal by pressing the pedal downwards with your foot. This automatically adjusts the parking brake cables to eliminate the slack the cables have. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 three times to successfully adjust your GMC Sierra’s parking brakes.
How do you fix a bad parking brake?
Move the adjuster nut by hand slightly. Notice the cables tighten or loosen with the adjustment. Make more of an adjustment depending on how bad your parking brake was releasing. Release your vehicle from the jack stands and test out your parking brake adjustment.
How do you adjust the parking brake on a Chevy Silverado?
You can think of them as a cushion that holds the weight of the truck. The more you use your parking brake, the more the system weakens, and therefore needing an adjustment. This is a simple task, but if you aren’t familiar with cars, you should visit a shop. Use the lug nut wrench to partially loosen the rear lug nuts.
The brake hose that attaches to the Silverado’s caliper will often cause the brakes to stick. They may appear to be fine on the outside, but can break apart and collect debris on the inside. When this happens, it effectively traps pressure in the line. This keeps the brakes from releasing all of the way, and they stick as a result.
Locate the parking brake pedal inside the driver’s side of the vehicle on the very left side. Release the pedal by pressing the pedal downwards with your foot. This automatically adjusts the parking brake cables to eliminate the slack the cables have. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 three times to successfully adjust your GMC Sierra’s parking brakes.
Why is the parking brake not an emergency brake?
Contrary to popular belief, the parking brake isn’t an emergency brake and surely isn’t for drifting. It’s there to make sure that your truck doesn’t roll away while parked on a gradient, and also to make sure your transmission gears aren’t heavily loaded by the weight of the truck while parked.
