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Cracked intake manifold
A cracked intake manifold can cause coolant to enter the combustion chamber and ignite with the fuel/air mixture. This will result in white smoke exiting the exhaust. It may also lead to a reduction
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 18, 2010 - category: EngineCrankcase
The crankcase is the part of the engine that houses the crankshaft. An oil pan sits in the bottom of the crankcase.
created: Mar 9, 2009 - last edited: Mar 9, 2009 - category: EngineCrankshaft
A crankshaft is the main rotating shaft of the engine. It is turned by the up and down motion of the pistons. This transfers motion through the transmission to the wheels.
created: Mar 3, 2009 - last edited: Mar 3, 2009 - category: EngineCrankshaft Journal
The crankshaft journal is the portion of the crankshaft where the connecting rods sit. A layer of bearings and oil act as a cushion to the force of the piston and connecting rod on the crankshaft.
created: May 9, 2010 - last edited: May 9, 2010 - category: EngineCrankshaft Pulley
The crankshaft pulley is a wheel attached to the crankshaft that accessory belts are looped over to various engine parts such as the fan and alternator. The rotation of the crankshaft drives and power
created: Mar 21, 2010 - last edited: Mar 21, 2010 - category: EngineCrankshaft Sensor
The crankshaft sensor is a device that measures the rotational speed of the crankshaft. It provides the ignition system information on when to fire spark plugs in a distributorless engine.
created: Mar 21, 2010 - last edited: Mar 21, 2010 - category: EngineCruise Control
Cruise control is a feature on some cars that allows the vehicle to maintain a certain speed without pressing the accelerator. Pressing the brake pedal turns off the cruise control.
created: Mar 21, 2010 - last edited: Mar 21, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesCurb Weight
The curb weight is the weight of a vehicle with all standard equipment, all necessary operating items (such as oil, coolant, and transmission fluid), and a full tank a fuel, and without passengers or
created: Feb 23, 2010 - last edited: Feb 23, 2010 - category: OtherCylinder
A cylinder is a hollow tube of the engine block that houses the piston.
created: Mar 9, 2009 - last edited: Mar 9, 2009 - category: EngineCylinder Bore
The cylinder bore is the diameter of the cylinder hole in the engine block.
created: Mar 8, 2010 - last edited: Mar 8, 2010 - category: Engine
