Quick Tip-Throttle Cleaning - EricTheCarGuy
This one goes out to BowlingBallOut who posted a question about a sticky throttle on his Saturn. It was a great question so I decided to make this video in response to it. There are many different configurations of throttle assemblies but for the most part if you have a throttle that is sticking you might be able to fix it using the procedures in this video. I am aware you may not able to purchase spray throttle cleaner in some states now but I'm sure they have some alternative available at your local parts store.
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Clear check engine light for less than 5 dollars
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*This video is an EXPERIMENT I wanted to try on my car, and is for INFORMATIONAL purposes ONLY. This fix is for off-road use. The content shown in this video is not intended to encourage emissions test cheating. I enjoy the process of testing theory because you always learn something new, regardless of the outcome.
Using a spark plug defouler kit, I install a "buffer" in between the downstream oxygen sensor and the catalytic converter. Quite often, frustrated car owners get the P0420 code for reasons other than a bad cat. I have heard of people getting the code just because they removed the converter and reinstalled it. It can also happen if you run your vehicle out of gas etc... etc...
It is also common for car owners to get the P0420 code, replace the converter, and both o2 sensors-- only to have the code come back after 1000 miles or so. This can be a very frustrating, time consuming and of course-- expensive venture. Here is one way to resolve the issue. Good luck and have fun!
Car cooling system maintenance
Avoid overheating and serious engine damage. Haynes shows you how to top up the cooling system and change the coolant.
Cooling system repair
Overheating causes serious engine damage. Here are some repairs that keep your engine running cool.
EGR Temperature Sensor
EGR Temperature Sensor
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Amazon Kindle Edition
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Android APPs
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Describes the operation and testing of the EGR temperature sensor. This thermistor device is a direct EGR feedback sensor. It works somewhat similar to the ECT (coolant sensor) and as EGR flow goes up, its resistance goes down. See how it works and how to test it with our concise video training for the EGR temperature sensor.
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Coolant Temp And Air Intake Temp Sensor
A brief tutorial on the sensors that are needed in monitoring and regulating the temperature of our cars.
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Refilling And Bleeding The Cooling System
In this video I cover the proper procedure for refilling and purging air from the cooling system after a cooling system component replacement or a coolant change.
Forgetting to bleed the system typically results in the engine running hotter than usual (as evidenced by the dash temperature gauge) or even overheating following a repair. Overheating even once can cause serious engine damage.
The bleeding process is pretty straightforward and I'll take you through the process step by step.
Intro and outro music by Kevin Macleod (Incompetech.com).
IAT or Intake Air Temperature Sensor Testing
IAT or Intake Air Temperature Sensor Testing
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Describes the operation of the IAT or intake air temperature sensor. This sensor is a minor input to the ECM, but will dictate fuel economy for longer time periods. The IAT can be located at the MAF sensor (older vehicles) or as a separate sensor at the intake duct. This sensor works the same way as the ECT or coolant sensor. See it here, how it works and how to test it.
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How To Bleed A Cooling System - EricTheCarGuy
How To Bleed A Cooling System - EricTheCarGuy
Kind of a request, I've described this procedure a few times in print but never made a video. As I said in the video if your having issues with a fluctuating idle, no heat, or an overheat problem you may want to start here. Also, if you have just serviced the cooling system in any way this is the procedure I recommend to fill it back up. The only regret I have with this one is the end where I didn't shoot footage of closing up the radiator using the tool that I used in the video, I may show it at some point in the future.
Here is a link, perhaps an old link, to the "Spill Free Funnel"
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=spill+free+funnel&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=4031750381&ref=pd_sl_67pg14j0u6_b
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