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On the latest generation of Chevrolet Sonic T300 engines, it is quite common to encounter problems with thermostats, their housings and sensors. The onboard computer can show error code 89 on the onboard display, and when you connect a scanner or a laptop through an adapter, you get error code P0597. We solve this problem radically.
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No one would think to argue that brake pads for any car are important. It's not just about safety. You can also optimize, reduce the cost of car maintenance, with the help of a competent selection of spare parts and consumables. Only for this purpose it is necessary to know as much as possible about the spare parts, so the seller will not be able to shove junk. What are the brake pads, how they are divided by type and design, characteristics and features of each type we discuss right now.
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Reliable and enduring Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0L (J20A) and 1.6L (M16A) engines have some childhood diseases, which manifest themselves mainly in extreme conditions. For example, unstable functioning of the camshaft position sensor Grand Vitara on 2-liter and 1.6-liter motors can work with interruptions. How to check the sensor, signs of malfunction, how to replace it and how best to find an inexpensive analogue, as well as all the problems with the Suzuki Grand Vitara camshaft position sensor, we find out today.
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The problem of a clogged heater core, oddly enough, comes up in the winter. If we have not taken too much care of the cooling system during the warm season, most likely we will have to deal with the cold air from the heater at the first frosts. However, there is a simple, reliable and inexpensive way to clean the heater core from dirt and scale.
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Hydraulic tappets are a useful and practical thing, but not every engine has received this privilege. Chevrolet Spark with an S-TEC engine, for example, was left without them, and therefore the adjustment of the thermal valve clearance shines on the owners of all 0.8 and 1.0 l S-TEC engines. How to adjust the valves with your own hands, when and what will happen if you drive with unadjusted clearances, let's understand right now.
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Рядный 16-клапанный 4-цилиндровый двигатель Toyota 2AZ-FE устанавливался на ряд популярных моделей концерна — Camry, RAV4, Alphard, Harrier и некоторые другие вплоть до 2019 года. Сегодня разберемся, как отрегулировать зазоры клапанов в моторах серии 2AZ-FE, когда это делать и что лучше заменить по ходу работы.
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Oil replacement in the variable transmission Jatco JF010E Nissan Murano Z51 can not be called particularly difficult, but responsible – it is undeniable. The fact that the CVT, installed on a large crossover, experiences significant stress and works on the worn lubricant is clearly not good for him. The price of CVT or the cost of repair can be approximately imagined and it is not in any comparison with the spent one and a half hours for fluid change with one's hands.
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Is it cold in the cabin? Is the antifreeze not warming up in the Ford Focus 2? Is the heater blowing cold? A well-known story. With the advent of cold weather, many owners of the second-generation Ford Focus complain about slow heating up of the cabin and cold radiator. Certainly, if it is -35 ˚C, it is one thing. But when at normal winter temperature of 10-15 degrees of frost the cabin is heated up to half an hour, it is time to check the cooling system, and it is worth it. Thermostat, heater radiator, control electronics, air lock – all of these can easily become the cause of the cold in the cabin. Replacing the thermostat on a Ford Focus 2 will fix the situation 80% of the time.
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The flashing Check Engine light warns the driver of malfunctions of the engine control system. In Ford engines, as in all modern injector cars, the engine is controlled by electronics. Testing the electronic control unit will help you understand what the error is. If the scanner or other diagnostic equipment indicates a P0300 error, it is most likely that we are dealing with a malfunction in the ignition system.
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DTC P0400 usually occurs on engines with mileage over 60-80 thousand km regardless of the make and model of the vehicle and regardless of the engine type - diesel or gasoline. According to the OBDII protocol, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0400 indicates a malfunction in the exhaust gas recirculation system. Let's find out how to reset the error, why the code P0400 is displayed and how to fix the problem right now.
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