How to Troubleshoot Car Engines

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How To Troubleshoot When Your Car's Not Running Right More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Sven Andreas | permalink
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Troubleshooting is the most important part of auto repair. If you can properly troubleshoot a problem, you won't waste time and money fixing things that don't need to be fixed. If you can troubleshoot your bad engine performance, engine missing, misfiring, overheating, sounds like bad news, or other engine problems, you can repair them and be back on the road.

For further reading: http://autorepair.about.com/od/troubleshooting/a/TS_engine_intro.htm ^[1]

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Car Engine Repair Tips | Engine Troubleshooting and Problem Diagnosis More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Wm Krueger | permalink
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Advice on engine troubleshooting and the diagnosis of various engine related symptoms and problems that the automotive technician community faces.

For further reading: http://www.knowyourparts.com/technical-articles/system/engine/ ^[2]

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Engine Problems and Your Options - Be Car Care Aware More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Mysticcowgod | permalink
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What are the typical symptoms of engine problems? Excessive smoke from tailpipe; excessive oil consumption; knocking or tapping sounds; low oil pressure; low compression; water mixing in oil; oil getting into the air cleaner and/or radiator. What are the typical causes of car engine problems? Normal mileage wear and tear; poor maintenance; lubrication problems; excessive READ MORE »
For further reading: http://www.carcare.org/ask-the-tech/engine-problems-and-your-options/ ^[3]

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How my car engine works. Learn about engine repair, pistons crankshaft and more. More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Larry Berson | permalink
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How your car engine works from the experts at AutoEducation.com. Learn about the specific parts in your car's engine and how they work together to drive your car down the road.
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For further reading: http://www.autoeducation.com/autoshop101/engine.htm ^[4]

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Category: Fun | 9 years, 2 month(s) ago

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Larry Berson, Clive Hope, Wm Krueger, Mysticcowgod, Sven Andreas

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1. http://autorepair.about.com/od/troubleshooting/a/TS_engine_intro.htm

2. http://www.knowyourparts.com/technical-articles/system/engine/

3. http://www.carcare.org/ask-the-tech/engine-problems-and-your-options/

4. http://www.autoeducation.com/autoshop101/engine.htm