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Blow-By
Blow-by refers to unburnt fuel/air mixture or exhaust that blows past the piston rings and enters the crankcase.
created: Mar 3, 2010 - last edited: Mar 3, 2010 - category: EngineBlower bearings seized
A seized bearing in the blower motor will prevent air from being passed into the passenger compartment.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: May 30, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesBlower bearings seized, loosen when warm
A seized bearing in the blower motor will prevent air from being passed into the passenger compartment. If this happens only in cold weather, the bearings may loosen as the engine warms, and return to
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: May 30, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesBlown ABS fuses
The ABS has a fuse that prevents too much electrical current from passing. If too much current does pass, the fuse will "break" to prevent the current from reaching and damaging the ABS. This will res
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: May 30, 2010 - category: BrakesBlown gas cap release fuse
An electronic gas cap release has a fuse that will blow out if too much current is passed through it. This will render the gas cap release inoperable until the fuse is replaced.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: May 30, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesBlown head gasket
A blown head gasket is severe damage to the head gasket that can create many problems if not addressed. A blown head gasket can no longer seal one or more of the cylinder heads to the engine block.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Dec 10, 2010 - category: EngineBlown rear defroster fuse
The rear defroster has a fuse that will blow out if too much current is passed through it. If the fuse is blown, the rear defroster will not work until it is replaced.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: May 30, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesBrake Backing Plate
The brake backing plate is a metal plate inside the brake drum that the wheel cylinder, brake shoes, and other parts are mounted on.
created: Mar 8, 2010 - last edited: Mar 8, 2010 - category: BrakesBrake Booster
A brake booster is an instrument in vehicles with power brakes that amplifies the force applied on the brake pedal to the master cylinder. There are two common types of brake boosters: vacuum and hydr
created: Mar 8, 2010 - last edited: Mar 8, 2010 - category: BrakesBrake Caliper
A brake caliper is a hydraulic clamp that is used on disc brakes to bring the automobile to a stop.
created: Mar 3, 2009 - last edited: Mar 3, 2009 - category: Brakes
