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Camber
Camber refers to an alignment angle of the wheels. The measurement is taken by comparing the angle of the vertical axis of the wheel perpendicular to the ground to the vertical axis of the wheel viewe
created: Mar 19, 2010 - last edited: Mar 19, 2010 - category: Wheels and TiresCamshaft
The camshaft is a shaft to which the cams are attached. The cams are staggered so when the camshaft rotates, different valves are opened while others are closed.
created: Feb 27, 2010 - last edited: Feb 27, 2010 - category: EngineCamshaft Sensor
The camshaft sensor, or cam sensor, is a mechanism that detects the position of the camshaft in its rotation. The information is used to determine the spark plug timing and fuel delivery.
created: Mar 19, 2010 - last edited: Mar 19, 2010 - category: EngineCarburetor
A carburetor is a device that mixes fuel with air, creating specific proportions based on the engine needs.
created: Mar 9, 2009 - last edited: Mar 9, 2009 - category: Fuel SystemCarburetor Barrel
The carburetor barrel is a metal tube on the carburetor through which air flows and is mixed with vaporized fuel. The choke valve is located at the top of the barrel. The throttle valve is located at
created: Mar 19, 2010 - last edited: Mar 19, 2010 - category: Fuel SystemCatalytic Converter
The catalytic converter is a pollution control device that reduces toxic emissions from an internal combustion engine. It contains a catalyst(platinum and palladium) that heats the exhaust gases to a
created: Mar 19, 2010 - last edited: Jul 16, 2010 - category: ExhaustCentrifugal Advance
The centrifugal advance is a device that advances or slows the ignition timing depending on engine speed.
created: Mar 19, 2010 - last edited: Mar 19, 2010 - category: IgnitionCharging system is overcharing
If the charging system is passing too much electric current to the battery, it can overcharge and damage electrical components. The alternator is likely passing too much current to the battery.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 8, 2010 - category: Electrical and ChargingChassis
The chassis is the frame of the vehicle without the body or fenders. It includes the engine, transmission, driveshaft and suspension.
created: Mar 19, 2010 - last edited: Mar 19, 2010 - category: OtherCheck gauges light circuit is shorted
A short in the wiring of the check gauges light system can cause a false reading of the gauges. The check gauges light may come on and go off while all systems are normal, or may fail to come on when
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 8, 2010 - category: Gauges and Sensors
