Step 1 – Locate the hood release, which is usually located near the driver side kick panel. If it isn’t there, we suggest checking just under the dash on the left side, as well. Step 2 – Hold the release and firmly pull outward to activate the hood latch. How Read more…
“Pops and bangs” are created by unburned fuel in the exhaust system. When excess fuel enters the exhaust system it increases in temperature and ignites inside the exhaust instead of the combustion chamber. The noise can be exaggerated by fitting a decat or full decat exhaust system. What causes an Read more…
A line lock is a device that allows the front brakes to lock independently of the rear brakes via a switch. The device is an electric solenoid that controls a valve which allows the brakes to be controlled individually. How does a line lock work on a race car? The Read more…
The line lock prevents vehicles from rolling by allowing the driver to control the clutch and accelerator using foot input and braking with the hand. In an automatic transmission vehicle, a line lock allows the engine to rev up to its peak power RPM and launch aggressively from the starting Read more…
EcoBoost® is the name of Ford’s line of turbocharged, direct-injection petrol engines that are designed to deliver greater horsepower and torque while also providing greater fuel efficiency. First produced in 2009, EcoBoost® engines now come in many varieties and power a diverse selection of Ford vehicles. Does EcoBoost mean it Read more…
A vacuum gauge shows the difference between outside atmospheric pressure and the amount of vacuum present in the intake manifold. The pistons in the engine serve as suction pumps and the amount of vacuum they create is affected by the related actions of: Pistons rings. Is a vacuum gauge necessary? Read more…
305 horsepower. The base 2014 Mustang comes with a 3.7-liter V6 that produces 305 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 280 pound-feet of torque at 4,250 rpm. How much WHP does a V6 Mustang have? It has 300 horsepower and a 0 to 60 time of 5.4 seconds, and it’s available Read more…
1. Sporadic Idling. A vacuum leak introduces excess air into the engine, and this directly affects how your engine runs. One of the primary signs of a vacuum leak is sporadic idling. Will vacuum leak cause rough idle? Vacuum Leaks Can Make Your Idle Rough and Sporadic A vacuum leak Read more…
Is a vacuum leak bad for a car? At its worst, long-term driving with an engine vacuum leak, elevated temperatures generated by running a lean air-fuel ratio could result in engine damage. Lean mixtures can detonate, damaging pistons and bearings. Can I still drive my car with a vacuum leak? Read more…
Discussing the V6 engine power, an average 3-Liter V6 can produce 400 hp which is enough for a mid to full size sedan. However, the average power generation capacity of these engines can be affected by the angle of V. Is V6 engine fast? A V6 engine will be able Read more…