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Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve
The exhaust gas recirculation valve, or EGR valve, is a valve that allows exhaust gases into the intake manifold. The gases will mix with the fuel/air mixture and be burned. This will help reduce emis
created: Jul 15, 2010 - last edited: Jul 15, 2010 - category: ExhaustExhaust gas recirculation valve malfunction
A malfunction in the EGR valve can prevent exhaust gases from recirculating into the intake manifold properly. If the valve is stuck open, the gases will continuously recirculate, mixing with the fuel
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 15, 2010 - category: EngineExhaust leak
An exhaust leak can produce the smell of gasoline inside the vehicle. Exhaust gases are dangerous when inhaled. If there is a smell of gasoline or other fumes inside the vehicle, it needs to be servic
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 29, 2010 - category: ExhaustExhaust Manifold
The exhaust manifold is a collection of tubes that collects the exhaust gases into one pipe.
created: Mar 10, 2009 - last edited: Mar 10, 2009 - category: EngineExhaust restricted or plugged
If the exhaust is plugged or otherwise restricted, the exhaust gases will not be expelled completely from the combustion chamber. If the combustion chamber contains exhaust gases during the intake str
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 29, 2010 - category: ExhaustExhaust Valve
The exhaust valve also known as an outlet valve, is a part of the engine that opens to expel the burnt fuel from the combustion chamber to the exhaust manifold.
created: Mar 9, 2009 - last edited: Apr 13, 2010 - category: EngineExhaust valve seals worn
If the seals on an exhaust valve are worn, a seal of the combustion chamber may not be made. This can cause a loss of compression, or permit fluids like oil and coolant to enter the combustion chamber
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jan 15, 2011 - category: ExhaustFailure of vacuum supply to the brake booster
Vacuum brake boosters are powered with a vacuum created by the intake manifold and, on some vehicles, supplemented by a small electric pump. If the vacuum is weakened or eliminated, the brake booster
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jan 24, 2011 - category: BrakesFan Belt
A fan belt is another name for an accessory belt on older vehicles that was connect to a fan clutch. The fan clutch powers a cooling fan on the radiator.
created: Apr 13, 2010 - last edited: Jan 21, 2011 - category: EngineFaulty ABS wiring
Faulty wiring in the ABS can trigger a false warning and disable the anti-lock brakes. The ABS uses sensors, such as a wheel speed sensor, to determine if the anti-lock brakes need to be activated. If
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 15, 2010 - category: Brakes
