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Sunday, March 7th, 2010
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Cold Engine and Drivetrain Procedures
Note: In most cases the alternator belt does not need to be checked any more. Early models should have the pulley and belt upgrade that came out a few years ago. Current recommendations are that the belt is installed and adjusted, then not disturbed until 36K when replacement is specified.
1. Remove the four bolts holding the black plastic alternator belt cover at the front of the engine, 4mm T-handle hex.
2. Remove the cover by sliding it straight down.
3. Check the belt for cracks or shredding.
4. Check the belt tension, quite tight, ~1/4” deflection when you press on the center.
Note: Paul Glaves suggests that proper belt tension is when you can twist the belt ~90 degrees, midway between the pulleys. If you can twist it more than 90 degrees, it is too loose. If you cannot twist it 90 degrees, then it is too tight.
5. Leave the cover off for the valve adjustment procedure on the next page.
Friday, January 8th, 2010
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Toyota 4Runner is an SUV manufactured by Toyota and sold around the world from 1984 until now. In Japan it was known as the Toyota Hilux Surf. Original 4Runner was a compact SUV, and no more than a Toyota pick-up truck with a fiberglass shell over the bed, but an important model, since the experience of independent development in a cross between a mid-size and full-size SUV. All are built on the 4Runner Toyota Tahara plant in Tahara, Aichi, Japan, or at Hino Motors’ Hamura, Japan plant, and in Brazil. The mid-size crossover SUV, the Highlander co.
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010
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Camry’s fresh and vibrant styling features a handsome chiselled exterior with a reined sense of proportion and stability and a dynamic silhouette. Inside, Camry is prestigious, quiet and comfortable, and packed with convenient features. The elegant cabin offers superb levels of comfort
and envelopes the driver providing an ideal driving environment while multi adjustable seats with power lumbar support, and a tilt and telescopic steering column provide the perfect driving position.
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009
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SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change.The 0W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic of the
oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather. The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is as its operating temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load condition.
Monday, December 21st, 2009
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This Fuel Injection Pressure Tester Kit is designed to perform fuel pressure tests
on most domestic and imported cars and trucks that are equipped with electron
ic fuel injection systems. The tester saves you money by helping you test and
troubleshoot fuel system problems that can affect your vehicle’s performance and fuel economy. The tester can help you identify and diagnose:
• Low fuel pressure • Leaking fuel injectors • Faulty fuel pressure regulator
• Clogged fuel filter • Leaks in the fuel system • Faulty fuel pump
Friday, December 18th, 2009
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INTRODUCTION
CONGRATULATIONS! You have just purchased the finest engine management system available. EFI control is an exact science that ACCELhas made simple. This manual is written to assist you with the installation of your new system to your FORD application. Please read this manual
carefully. Prior to starting your installation, please verify the contents of your ACCELDFI package. You should find the following components:
Quantity Component
(1) Electronic Control Module (ECM)
(1) Main Wiring Harness (MWH)
(1) Injector Wire Harness (IWH)
(1) Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor
(1) Heated Oxygen Sensor with mounting nut
(1) Coolant Temperature Sensor (CTS)
(1) 6 way to 4 way TFI adapter harness
(1) Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
conversion connector
(1) Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor
(1) Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor Housing
(1) IACMotor Housing Adapter Plate
(1) IAC Adapter Plate with gasket and screws
If your are missing any item , please contact your dealer immediately.
Saturday, December 12th, 2009
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Smart locks This feature attempts to help prevent you from locking yourself out of the Ford Fusion if your key is still in the ignition. When you open one of the front doors and you lock the vehicle with the power door lock control (on the driver or passenger door trim panel), all the doors will lock, then all doors will automatically unlocak reminding you that your key is still in the ignition.
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
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City and highway tests
There are two different fuel consumption tests: one for city driving and one for highway driving. The city driving test simulates a 12 km, stop-and-go trip with an average speed of 32 km/h. The test includes time spent idling, as in waiting at traffic lights or in peak hour traffic, and two kinds of engine starts are used: the cold start, which is similar to starting a car in the morning after it has been parked all night; and the hot start, similar to restarting a vehicle after it has been warmed up, driven and stopped for a short time. The highway driving test represents ‘non-city’ driving
over a distance of 16.48 km, at an average speed of 77 km/h. The test is run from a hot start and has little idling time and no stops (except at the end of the test).
Saturday, November 14th, 2009
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This booklet has been prepared to help emergency response professionals identify Honda
gasoline-electric hybrids and respond safely to incidents involving these vehicles.
Part 1 presents general information and recommendations that apply to all Honda hybrids
produced through the 2005 model year. Part 2 contains model-specific information for each of
the three current hybrids: the Insight, the Civic Hybrid, and the Accord Hybrid. This guide will
be updated or replaced as Honda, and Acura, introduce new hybrid vehicles.
We hope this publication provides the kind of information you need. If you have any questions,
or wish to order additional copies, please contact your local Honda dealer, or Honda
Automobile Customer Service at 1-800-999-1009.
Thank you for your concern and efforts in protecting Honda customers and the general public.
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
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