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Piston rings worn
The piston rings provide a seal in the combustion chamber. If the rings wear out, oil can leak into the combustion chamber and be ignited with the fuel. The engine power may also be reduced as the bre
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 30, 2010 - category: EnginePlanet Express Ship
The Planet Express Ship is the flagship of Planet Express, an interstellar delivery company in the TV series Futurama.
created: Apr 9, 2009 - last edited: May 5, 2009 - category: OtherPlugged fuel filter
A plugged fuel filter will reduce the amount of fuel reaching the engine. The filter cleans the fuel before it reaches the engine. As the impurities are removed, they can build and eventually clog the
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 30, 2010 - category: Fuel SystemPoint Gap
The point gap is the space between the points when they are fully open.
created: May 10, 2010 - last edited: May 10, 2010 - category: IgnitionPoints
Points (also called contact points, breaker points, or ignition points) are two or more metal terminals inside the distributor that touch and separate based on movement of the cam wheel attached to th
created: May 10, 2010 - last edited: Jan 16, 2011 - category: IgnitionPoor connection from battery to starter
If there is a poor connection from the battery to the starter, the starter may receive a periodic burst of electricity. This will cause the starter begin turning the crankshaft then stop. It can also
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Dec 10, 2010 - category: StartingPoor contacts in the headlight switch
The headlight switch is the device used by the driver to activate the headlights. The switch actuates the headlight relay by completing an electrical circuit. If the contacts in the switch are poor or
created: Aug 9, 2008 - last edited: Jul 14, 2010 - category: LightsPoor headlight ground connection
If the headlights have a poor ground connection, the electrical current will not be as powerful as it should be. This will cause the headlights to appear dimmer than normal.
created: Aug 9, 2008 - last edited: Jul 15, 2010 - category: LightsPower lock fuse is blown
The power lock system has a fuse that prevents excess current from reaching the locks. If the current is above a certain threshold, the fuse will blow and stop the current.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 29, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesPower Locks
Power locks are door locks on automobiles that are locked and released through an electronic mechanism. These locks can open or lock one or all of the doors at the same time.
created: Mar 5, 2009 - last edited: Mar 5, 2009 - category: Interior and Accessories
