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Automatic Choke Valve
An automatic choke valve is a thermostat controlled choke that adjusts the fuel-air mixture based on the change in engine temperature.
created: Mar 3, 2010 - last edited: Mar 3, 2010 - category: Fuel SystemAutomatic Transmission
An automatic transmission is a style of transmission where the changing of gears takes place without actions of the driver. An automatic transmission has a torque converter in place of a clutch. T
created: Mar 3, 2009 - last edited: Mar 3, 2009 - category: Transmission and ClutchAxle
An axle is the shaft that the wheels are attached to.
created: Mar 3, 2009 - last edited: Mar 3, 2009 - category: Axles and DrivetrainBackfire
A backfire is an engine process in which fuel is burn outside of the combustion chamber. This can occur in the intake or exhaust manifolds. If the backfire occurs in the exhaust manifold, a flame may
created: Jun 29, 2010 - last edited: Jun 29, 2010 - category: EngineBaffle
A baffle is a device used to obstruct or deflect the flow of gases, liquid, or sounds. An example is in the gas tank, where plates with holes in them, divide the tank into sections. The gas is able to
created: Jun 20, 2010 - last edited: Jun 20, 2010 - category: OtherBall Joint
A ball joint is a spherical bearing in a control arm that permits movement in any direction. Ball joints can be found on the steering linkage and suspension system.
created: Mar 3, 2010 - last edited: Mar 3, 2010 - category: Suspension and SteeringBattery
A battery is an electricity store device that is used to power electrical functions when the engine is not running, including starting the engine. The battery is recharged by the alternator when the e
created: Mar 10, 2009 - last edited: Mar 10, 2009 - category: Electrical and ChargingBattery gauge wiring shorted
If the battery gauge wiring has a short circuit, it will display a higher voltage than the battery is actually putting out. The current used to measure the battery output will be amplified and result
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 9, 2010 - category: Electrical and ChargingBattery has a dead cell
The battery is composed of cells that produce around 2 volts. If a cell is blown or dead, the total voltage of the battery will be reduced. This can prevent the vehicle from operating as it requires a
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 9, 2010 - category: Electrical and ChargingBattery shorted
If the battery has a short circuit, the voltage output will increase and can cause the battery to heat up. This can be very dangerous as the battery could leak, crack, or even explode. If a vehicle ga
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 9, 2010 - category: Electrical and Charging
