June 2022

Honda P0685 Diagnose and fix Honda P0685 Honda P0685 is a commonly misdiagnosed problem because the trouble code leads you to believe the problem is in the ECM. That’s because the code is defined as: P0685 PCM Power Control Circuit/Internal Circuit Malfunction. But first you have to understand how the ECM works. Honda Job aid to help diagnose Honda P0685 The Honda Job Aid is for the following vehicles and is designed to help you understand Honda P0685 trouble code and provide diagnostic advice. Vehicles affected by Honda Job Aid … Read More
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Cars are one of the most common forms of transport around the world. Many people rely on them for travel
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It is a lovely feeling when you visit a car showroom to buy your new car. Seeing all of the
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CVT transmission operation A CVT transmission has some of the same components as a traditional automatic transmission. For example it has: • Torque converter • Pump • Valve Body • Clutch pack • Sun Gear But it also has: Two variable sheaves (pulleys) Pushbelt (can be steel or rubber with impregnated steel elements CVT pushbelt Many early model CVTs used a rubber belt with impregnated steel elements. However most late model CVT transmissions use a steel ring with steel elements. The ring can have multiple wraps to make it stronger. … Read More
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S.U.R & R  announces 4 fuel line replacement kits for Chevrolet and GMC trucks Instead of fabricating a replacement fuel line, save time and money with an S.U.R. & R. Quick-Fit Flexible Fuel Line Set . The ready-to-install lines work for professional mechanics and do-it-yourself users in model year vehicles 2004-2010. The fully-assembled lines (feed and EVAP) are pre-cut to length and include pre-attached connectors and mounting hardware. Corrosion-resistant nylon line material is covered by an abrasion-resistant sleeve that helps protect against harmful road debris. The lines are pressure-rated up … Read More
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Ford 2.7 EcoBoost Engine Problems— a summary The Fordd 2.7L EcoBoost engine is now in its 2nd generation. The first generation was used in these vehicles. The original variant of the Ford 2.7 EcoBoost is found in the following models: 2015-2017 Ford F-150 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental 2019-present Lincoln Nautilus 2015-2018 Ford Edge Sport 2019-present Ford Edge ST 2017-2019 Ford Fusion Sport 2nd Generation 2.7L EcoBoost Updates Starting in 2018, certain models started to receive the 2nd generation EcoBoost engine. This version gets a boost to 400 torque. … Read More
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Is your car suffering from faded, dull, and oxidized paintwork? We all can love and appreciate the look of a
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Many businesses took a pounding in 2020 and 2021, and the automotive industry was clearly one of them. At the
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You’re probably used to hearing people talk about rising prices by now, but what if you could benefit from the
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