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Fuel stabilizer Why does gasoline need fuel stabilizer? All gasoline goes bad when it’s exposed to the air, heat, and water. How does air get into your gas tank? All gas tanks have some amount or air at the top, even when full. As the engine pulls fuel from the tank, the gas cap lets in outside air to replace the depleted fuel. Otherwise the tank would collapse as its sucked dry. How does water get into your gas? All air contains moisture. As the air and fuel heat up … Read More
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Can you mix different types of coolants? No. What happens when you mix different types of coolants? The anti-corrosion additive packages in different types of coolants can cause damage to the metals in your engine and cooling system. For example, some additive packages, when mixed with a different type of coolant can neutralize the anti-corrosion protection of both types, leaving you with no anti-corrosion protection. Other additive packages can react with one another, actually enabling corrosion, resulting in pitting and rust-through. Still other additive packages can react with one another … Read More
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The Mechanic Doctor – Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics
The automation system is widespread in various areas of our life, the main task of which is to facilitate and
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The Mechanic Doctor – Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics
A factory car is not the most efficient or comfortable mode of transportation. Furthermore, for the car to be convenient,
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What’s the best way to become an auto technician? Auto mechanic school or apprentice? You’ll find plenty of seasoned techs that started their careers decades ago as an apprentice. A few shops are still willing to train you, but not many, and if you land a job as an apprentice, it’ll take you a long time to learn more and work your way up the ladder. Enrolling in an auto mechanic school is the single best way to become an auto mechanic Here’s why you need auto mechanic schooling. Auto … Read More
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The Mechanic Doctor – Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics
More than 91% of Americans rely on cars as a mode of transportation; without them, our schedules would likely be
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The Mechanic Doctor – Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics
Buying parts for your car can be an expensive endeavor. Between your car and your home, you probably spend more
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Ford electronic parking brake service mode Ford implemented electronic parking brakes on 2013 and newer Ford Fusion models, followed by other models. The parking brake uses rear calipers with electric motors to actuate the electronic parking brake (EPB). You must put the system into service mode before performing a rear brake job. If you attempt to retract the caliper pistons without putting the system into service mode you can damage the calipers. Activate the Ford electronic parking brake service mode 1. Set the ignition to ON. 2. Press and hold … Read More
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Active Grille Shutter Problems Diagnose and fix active grille shutter problems What the active grille shutter does The main job of the active grille shutter is to reduce aerodynamic vehicle drag and increase MPG during periods when engine cabin cooling loads are low and high airflow through the condenser and radiator are not required. During those periods, the shutters are closed If the ECM determines that high airflow is required it will open one or both of the shutters. It determines active grille shutter position based on inputs from the … Read More
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More than just a shelter for your car or a storage room, the garage is actually a multi-purpose space you
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