tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70343038724716244432024-12-18T21:30:01.940-06:00Autocar-InspectionBlog about auto car inspection including car system overview, troubleshooting tips and car problem inspectionSBOMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13779200560491171825noreply@blogger.comBlogger278125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034303872471624443.post-70129872354981089422022-12-23T21:29:00.000-06:002022-12-23T21:29:47.123-06:00What does an intake air temperature sensor do and works?
An intake air temperature sensor, also known as an IAT sensor, is a device that measures the temperature of the air entering the engine of a vehicle. The intake air temperature sensor (IATS) is one of the sensors that used in the fuel injection and ignition systems of modern vehicles. It is an important component as the temperature of the air can affect the performance of the engine.
The Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034303872471624443.post-90068784566820071142022-12-23T00:28:00.001-06:002022-12-29T00:11:16.428-06:00Clutch adjustment : How to adjust clutch pedal?Clutch has an important role to help the driver in controlling transmission gearshift while driving. The clutch function is to disconnect the power from the engine to the transmission so that the gearshift can be done easily.
Because of it's quite heavy role due to resist the friction of rotation between the engine and the transmission, the settings on the clutch pedal height and free play will Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034303872471624443.post-305183103194599872022-12-21T21:38:00.002-06:002022-12-31T19:09:24.412-06:00How to test an alternator without a voltmeter ?
Every problem in a car can happen anytime and anywhere, especially if the car
maintenance is done with irregular periods. One of the problems that usually
occur in a car is the battery runs out due to an alternator failure.
Suppose this problem occurs in a relatively safe condition. In that case, you
should test the alternator with suitable and safer tools such as using
voltmeter Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034303872471624443.post-44915709760210461722022-12-21T18:57:00.000-06:002022-12-21T18:57:49.176-06:00Serpentine belt vs Timing belt - What are the differences ?
The use of belts on vehicle engines has been around for a long time. Belts are
used to drive engine components. Some are called serpentine belts, and some are
called timing belts. Is a serpentine belt same as a timing belt? No, timing
belts and serpentine belts have differences between each other.
So, what is the difference between serpentine belt vs timing belt? This
blog postUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034303872471624443.post-38562644949086532702022-12-20T22:04:00.000-06:002022-12-20T22:04:13.145-06:004 Causes of car overheating with full coolant in reservoir tank
Car engine overheat may bring catastrophic damage to engine components and a
huge cost to repair. Low coolant levels are the most common reason engines
overheat. When steam erupts from your engine hood, this is a sign that your
car is losing its coolant.
The simple act to do is to check the coolant level through the reservoir tank
of the radiator or open the radiator cap to see Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034303872471624443.post-20546943523226043672022-12-18T21:08:00.000-06:002022-12-18T21:08:10.810-06:00Signs of car battery positive and negative
Working with a car battery is needed more attention and care, both when doing maintenance, inspection, or when replacing a car battery. The first step is to identify the positive and negative on car battery terminals. You may see red and black cables on the battery, but you may confuse about which side is positive? Misidentification on car battery terminals can cause many losses, which we Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034303872471624443.post-4050762845052155632022-12-15T20:44:00.001-06:002022-12-15T20:44:18.594-06:005 Signs of clogged radiator
The radiator is a part of the car engine cooling system. It is used to release
the heat inside the coolant out to the open air. The hot coolant from the
engine flows through the radiator, passing the upper tank, radiator core
pipes, and the lower tank.
Inside the core pipes, the heat absorbs by the fresh air and cooling down its
temperature. After the coolant temperature is Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034303872471624443.post-89046053357074994422022-12-14T20:54:00.000-06:002022-12-14T20:54:21.180-06:00The Intercooler function in a car
As we know, the turbocharge engine utilizes high-temperature exhaust gas to
rotate the turbine and absorb air to be entered into the intake manifold. The
hot air temperature from the exhaust gas will make the turbo temperature rise.
As a result, the air that enters the engine also turns hotter.
The hot air temperature entering the engine will increase the risk of
pre-ignition as Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034303872471624443.post-9750243075768392542022-12-13T22:48:00.000-06:002022-12-13T22:48:29.319-06:00How Clutch Works?
In a car with a manual transmission, you need a clutch assembly to make your
car works properly because the engine spins all of the time but the car's wheels
don't. In order for a car to stop without stopping the engine, the wheels
need to be disconnected from the engine. To do this, then the clutch is
installed between the engine and transmission.
Yes, the clutch is a mechanical Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034303872471624443.post-65922115382604462702022-12-13T00:29:00.000-06:002022-12-13T00:29:50.360-06:00My car battery low voltage, what this mean?
A car battery holds important functions to make all-electric systems work
properly. It powers the vehicle to start up the engine and serves electricity
for all the electronics equipment inside it. The car's battery can function
properly if it still has these two things, amperage, and voltage. If one of
these two things is in poor condition, runs out, or is low, you will face some
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034303872471624443.post-9115079449028181012022-12-11T22:16:00.000-06:002022-12-11T22:16:49.565-06:00How a radiator works?
The radiator in a car engine is a part of the engine cooling system—a system
to control the engine heat temperature. The engine cooling system can prevent
your engine from overheating, thus creating an efficient engine performance,
economical fuel consumption, and long-lasting engine usage.
Most cars attach the radiator in front of the car behind the grille. It has
purposes for Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034303872471624443.post-44297500292997435702022-11-26T21:29:00.000-06:002022-11-26T21:29:37.825-06:00Starter motor parts and functions
The starter motor is a primary component of the starting system. A starter (also self-starter, cranking motor, or starter motor) is a device
used to rotate (crank) an internal combustion engine to initiate its operation
under its own power. Starters can be electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic, but we
will learn the electric starter motor in this post.
The starter motor drives the Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034303872471624443.post-31407333474106738082022-11-15T19:04:00.000-06:002022-11-15T19:04:47.478-06:00Reasons manual transmission won't engage any gear
Driving with a problematic vehicle such as manual transmission won't engage
any gear will mess up your day. There are many reasons manual transmission
won't engage any gear, especially for the transmission and clutch systems. So
here they are, the most common reasons for manual transmission won't engage
any gear.
1. Stuck shifting cable
The first reason manual transmission won'tUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034303872471624443.post-44950092515485891262022-11-14T21:01:00.000-06:002022-11-14T21:01:01.655-06:00Alternator parts and function
The alternator is a main part of the charging system. The alternator produces
electrical energy while the engine is running to charge the battery. When the
engine is off, the battery can be used as an electrical power source to power
the starter motor and make the engine runs.
There are two main functions of the alternator to the charging system. The
first is to generate Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034303872471624443.post-68778993600816822872022-11-05T07:55:00.001-05:002022-11-27T01:42:16.233-06:00Bad Timing Belt Symptoms
A timing belt is a ribbed belt placed in a specific configuration along one
side of your car engine to keep the camshafts and crankshaft timed properly.
The engine's timing belt function is a rotation link between the crankshaft
and camshaft.
A timing belt is made from rubber material with a special design, so it's
stronger and more durable. It's commonly manufactured out of Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034303872471624443.post-88665080565866929592022-06-27T02:37:00.007-05:002022-08-05T20:32:28.081-05:00The risks of charging a car battery while still connected
The process of charging the battery is often needed, although it is not
necessary as long as we take out the maintenance and battery charging system
regularly and adequately. Many methods are often used to charge the car
battery, but it all depends on the battery type set and the charging device
used.
The best way to charge the battery is to remove the battery from the car, open
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034303872471624443.post-77642811963742690802022-06-22T00:34:00.004-05:002022-06-22T00:34:51.802-05:00Common Ignition Coil types for cars
The Ignition Coil on gasoline engine cars has an important function so that
the engine can start and work normally. The ignition coil becomes a source of
high voltage electricity so that sparks can be created at the spark plug so
that the combustion process in the combustion chamber can occur.
Along with the development of ignition system technology in vehicles, the
ignition coil Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034303872471624443.post-86916541421865813492022-06-19T22:35:00.000-05:002022-06-19T22:35:24.658-05:007 Signs of bad ignition coil
The ignition coil is an essential part of the ignition system, which functions
to create a high-voltage electric current of 20,000 to 30,000 DC volts which
the spark plug will then convert into a spark in the combustion chamber.
The ignition coil consists of primary and secondary windings. The secondary
winding will produce high voltage electricity (due to induction) when the
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034303872471624443.post-89446559020482124112022-06-17T23:40:00.000-05:002022-06-17T23:40:02.140-05:00Spark Plug Socket Size And Wrench Models
A spark plug socket wrench is one of the workshop tools that serve to remove
and install spark plugs on gasoline-fueled cars. The spark plug wrench is a
special service tool because its use is only devoted to opening the spark plug
according to the size of the existing spark plug.
Even so, in practice, a spark plug socket wrench is provided in cars when we
buy a new car—generally Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034303872471624443.post-65377540395078986342022-06-16T23:04:00.000-05:002022-06-16T23:04:05.912-05:00How To Test Spark Plug Wires properly
A spark plug wire is a wire that is installed from the distributor or coil to
the spark plug. The spark plug wire flows the high voltage electricity the
ignition coil generates. Spark plug wires are commonly used in older cars with
a gasoline engine that still uses the old model carburettor and EFI systems
and uses an integrated distributor or igniter.
Why do spark plug wires need Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034303872471624443.post-29448296132161877432022-06-16T01:24:00.000-05:002022-06-16T01:24:02.581-05:006 Bad spark plug symptoms and signs
Spark plugs are an important component of a car with a gasoline engine. The
function of the spark plug is to produce a spark in the combustion chamber so
that the mixture of fuel (gasoline) and air that has been compressed can be
detonated and produce engine power. Without sparks from the spark plugs, the
engine cannot start and cannot generate power to turn the wheels.
Like otherUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034303872471624443.post-59749587971416557232022-06-15T00:56:00.004-05:002022-06-15T00:56:47.488-05:00The Causes Of Carbon Fouling Spark Plugs
As an important component in gasoline engines, spark plugs can also be used as
an indicator of how the engine's performance happened before. The term can be
used to diagnose the condition of the engine.
The trick is to pay attention to the color around the spark plug head (the end
with the electrode). Through the color display on the spark plug head, we can
know the engine's Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034303872471624443.post-69000285812052743762022-06-14T23:06:00.000-05:002022-06-14T23:06:01.391-05:00When to change spark plugs in a Car? Here's the explanation
Spark plugs have a function to convert the electric voltage from the coil into
sparks. These sparks are used to ignite the compressed air and fuel mixture in
the combustion chamber. The engine can produce optimal power and engine
performance with good spark plug performance.
Spark plugs also require periodic replacement. The goal is to keep the
combustion in the car engine optimalUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034303872471624443.post-43032190419601540292022-03-04T01:20:00.001-06:002022-03-04T01:20:17.543-06:00Difference Between differential fluid Vs. transmission fluid
The difference between differential fluid Vs. transmission fluid - Why do we
need to understand the difference between differential fluid Vs. transmission
fluid in cars? The reason is many of us may think that differential fluid Vs.
transmission fluid is the same.
This assumption is indeed difficult to avoid
because several things could be the cause, including:
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034303872471624443.post-35724072559915622672022-03-03T03:37:00.002-06:002022-03-03T03:37:38.350-06:00The Risk Of Spraying The Injector Cleaner To The Throttle Body When The Engine Is Running
There are various ways to maintain and repair vehicles. One of them is using
an injector cleaner, especially during engine tune-up, to restore engine
performance to its most optimal condition.
The injector cleaner functions to clean clogged injector holes due to
combustion soot or dirt from the fuel line that is not filtered by the fuel
filter. However, this injector cleaner is Unknownnoreply@blogger.com