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Nozzles in the engine: principle of operation and frequent malfunctions
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Nozzles in the engine: principle of operation and frequent malfunctions

The injector is a small-sized device that is in any modern internal combustion engine. Therefore, fuel injectors are a critical component of the engine, without which it is not able to work. Faulty injectors immediately lead to a drop in power and an increase in fuel consumption, starting a chain Read more…

By Ethan, 4 days ago
Engine speed does not drop when idling
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Engine speed does not drop when idling

The cause of the malfunction, when the engine speed does not drop at idle, may be improper operation of the throttle slide, needle valve lodging. Also possible idle control error, cylinder gasket burnout and others. The consequences are increased consumption and rapid wear of the motor. Car owners should know Read more…

By Ethan, 2 weeks ago
Motor oil labeling and classification: deciphering values
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Motor oil labeling and classification: deciphering values

The motor oil that is guaranteed to suit your engine is the original one or the one specified in the recommendations for the car. But the original is expensive, and all recommendations, as a rule, promote only brand partners. And it is not always the best choice: we wrote about Read more…

By Ethan, 2 weeks ago
History of the legendary Toyota Hilux pickup truck
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History of the legendary Toyota Hilux pickup truck

The Toyota Hilux is known as a cockroach-like super-survivalist, capable of surviving in the middle of a post-apocalyptic wasteland without any problems. We call it Hilux and hurry to briefly familiarize you with the main milestones of the history of this car. By the way, did you know that originally Read more…

By Ethan, 2 months24/04/2025 ago
Why the heater does not warm up in the car: possible faults and ways to fix them
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Why the heater does not warm up in the car: possible faults and ways to fix them

The heating system in the car is an important element of comfort, especially in the cold season. After all, it not only warms up the cabin to the desired temperature, but also protects against freezing and fogging of windows, as well as removes some heat from the engine. Therefore, when Read more…

By Ethan, 3 months01/04/2025 ago
Why valves bend when the timing belt breaks and how to avoid it
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Why valves bend when the timing belt breaks and how to avoid it

It is necessary to change the belt, otherwise it will bend the valves – this warning can often be heard by car owners during a visit to the service. And it is not just a scarecrow. The outcome of problems with the belt in the form of repair of the Read more…

By Ethan, 3 months30/03/2025 ago
What should be the gap on the spark plugs
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What should be the gap on the spark plugs

What should be the gap on the spark plugs of a gasoline engine – decide the engineers who designed the engine. But in the process of operation of the unit, these gaps change. Why does this happen, what does it threaten and how to set the correct gaps? Let’s find Read more…

By Ethan, 3 months19/03/2025 ago
What happens if you put too much oil in the engine
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What happens if you put too much oil in the engine

An engine needs quality lubrication. But the amount of oil is also important. Too much oil in the engine is just as bad as not enough. Although many people are sure that if you overfill the oil in the engine, nothing bad will happen. We tell you what is the Read more…

By Ethan, 3 months12/03/2025 ago
Spark plugs: how they work, when to change them and which ones to choose
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Spark plugs: how they work, when to change them and which ones to choose

Spark plugs are one of the most important parts that ensure the operation of the engine. The quality of ignition of the fuel-air mixture depends on the condition of spark plugs, which means the efficiency of the internal combustion engine as a whole. We tell you how automobile spark plugs Read more…

By Ethan, 3 months12/03/2025 ago
What is the danger of water in the gas tank and how to remove it from it
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What is the danger of water in the gas tank and how to remove it from it

Internal combustion engines run on a mixture consisting of air and fuel. Water is not in this recipe, but unfortunately, its presence in the fuel system is almost inevitable. We deal with what exactly threatens the ingress of moisture and how to remove water from the gas tank of the Read more…

By Ethan, 3 months12/03/2025 ago
Engine oil consumption: how much oil it should be
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Engine oil consumption: how much oil it should be

Oil consumption in the internal combustion engine during operation is a normal phenomenon for any car. However, it is very important to understand how quickly the level drops and how much oil the engine spends. Let’s understand what consumption is normal, and when it turns into a real “oil spoilage”, Read more…

By Ethan, 3 months03/03/2025 ago
What is detonation in the engine: why it occurs and what is dangerous
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What is detonation in the engine: why it occurs and what is dangerous

In the process of operation of the internal combustion engine, as is clear from the name, the fuel is ignited and burns. But this is not a chaotic process, but precisely controlled. And when it goes astray, the engine makes extraneous sounds. The most critical is the metallic “ringing” characteristic Read more…

By Ethan, 4 months01/03/2025 ago

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  1. Denis on Mercedes-Benz M112 E28 2.8 engine29/05/2025

    Hello, This is my problem from the oil separator as you mention above: "Strong oil consumption, measured by a couple…

  2. Albert Howes on Mercedes-Benz M112 E32 3.2 engine11/05/2025

    I got CLK320 convertable & having problem with roof not opening due to faulty Hydraulic lock pump assembly part number…

  3. Des on BMW N53B30 engine26/02/2025

    Are the N53b30a engine and the N53B30O0-EU5-A engine the same i.e could I change a damaged N53b30a for a N53B30O0-EU5-A

  4. Bob on Toyota 1AR-FE engine23/02/2025

    My 2015 Venza has the /1AR-FE engine and the oil prescribed ow-20? I don't see that oil weight proscribed here…

  5. Tdub on Honda J35 3.5 engine13/02/2025

    You probably shouldn't be telling people the j35 is a non interference engine. Just wow


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