Shopping Cart

There are no products in your shopping cart.

0 Items $0.00

Sponsored Links

Points Leaders for the Past 4 Weeks

UserPoints
bfree1,451
jerryh20860
dayshifter1612
Kevin Wojdak83
magic275665

July Gas Card Contest

Congratulations to our June Winners!


3 Prize Levels!

free gas card

Accumulate points by participating in the 10w40.com Q&A community. Accumulate one of the top 3 point totals by July 31 to win free gas!

1st Place: $200 gas card

2nd Place: $100 gas card

3rd Place: $50 gas card

How To Play

User login

Poll

I will only drive...:

Engine Problems



Get Auto Insurance Quotes

Enter Zip Code:

Online Auto Repair Manuals - Engine Problems

ALLData: Do It Yourself Auto Repair Manuals


Information

How does an engine work?

An internal combustion engine uses heat energy from burning fuel, and converts it into mechanical energy. Gasoline powered engines compress a fuel/air mixture within the engine cylinder and then ignites it. The burning of the mixture increases the cylinder pressure, which causes the piston within the cylinder to move. The piston moves the crankshaft, and through several interfaces, causes wheels on a vehicle to move.

What could be wrong with my engine?

Since so many different things can go wrong with an engine, it?s best to isolate the basic source of the problem first. Is it a fuel/air intake problem, ignition problem, or bad spark plugs? Using a decision-tree method through each system and subsystem may help to pinpoint the problem.

What are my options?

Unless the problem is easy to diagnose and repair, the vehicle will probably need to be taken to a local dealer or repair shop. There are numerous automotive websites that advertise auto repair services, and some offer mobile services. Other sites offer free DIY troubleshooting tips and repair instructions, while others sell service manuals and how-to books.