Oct
21
Used Engines – Reliable And Cost Effective Deal For Your Honda Car
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Avinash Smith asked:
There are many people who own Honda car. But they are not using their car due to its engine failure and they also think that it will take lots of money to swap the old engine with new one. May be they are not familiar with “used engines” or they might think that they are reliable to buy. But it is absolutely wrong that used engines are unsafe to use. Used engines are safe, convenient, durable, and cost effective. Used engine is best way to speed up your car again on the road. Used engines have certain advantages; some of them are listed below:
• It has cost advantage. Used engines with few miles are often available at reasonable cost and are extensively below the high retail costs of new units. By purchasing used engine, it is possible to save half or more than half of your money rather than buying new engine. Used engines also don’t have any extra cost for decorating and packaging.
• Simple to install – It is another major advantage of purchasing used Honda engines that it is very simple to install. You can buy them from any where and bring it to the experienced and reputed engine automobile mechanic.
There are lots of companies those are dealing in used engines and having adequate and trained staff to properly remanufacture the used engines. It is a fact that most of used engines are exported from Japan, because to own a car in Japan is a costly matter. As per the studies, it is said that gasoline, parking, labor, highway toll and repairing cost is 400 percent higher than US. Car with small scratches or minimum damage considered as the unsafe car. Cars in Japan recycled early. You will find hardly any car which is more than 6 or 7 year old. This is due to lack of auto parts. Due to this engines are recycled and exported for the purpose of reselling.
So, if you are thinking to replace your engine with used Honda engine then you are on the right track. EngineWorld USA is dedicated to provide used engines of various brands like Honda engines, Lexus engines, Acura engines, Mitsubishi engines, and many other engines. Buy durable and cost effective used engines from EngineWorld USA.
ARTHUR
There are many people who own Honda car. But they are not using their car due to its engine failure and they also think that it will take lots of money to swap the old engine with new one. May be they are not familiar with “used engines” or they might think that they are reliable to buy. But it is absolutely wrong that used engines are unsafe to use. Used engines are safe, convenient, durable, and cost effective. Used engine is best way to speed up your car again on the road. Used engines have certain advantages; some of them are listed below:
• It has cost advantage. Used engines with few miles are often available at reasonable cost and are extensively below the high retail costs of new units. By purchasing used engine, it is possible to save half or more than half of your money rather than buying new engine. Used engines also don’t have any extra cost for decorating and packaging.
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• Simple to install – It is another major advantage of purchasing used Honda engines that it is very simple to install. You can buy them from any where and bring it to the experienced and reputed engine automobile mechanic.
There are lots of companies those are dealing in used engines and having adequate and trained staff to properly remanufacture the used engines. It is a fact that most of used engines are exported from Japan, because to own a car in Japan is a costly matter. As per the studies, it is said that gasoline, parking, labor, highway toll and repairing cost is 400 percent higher than US. Car with small scratches or minimum damage considered as the unsafe car. Cars in Japan recycled early. You will find hardly any car which is more than 6 or 7 year old. This is due to lack of auto parts. Due to this engines are recycled and exported for the purpose of reselling.
So, if you are thinking to replace your engine with used Honda engine then you are on the right track. EngineWorld USA is dedicated to provide used engines of various brands like Honda engines, Lexus engines, Acura engines, Mitsubishi engines, and many other engines. Buy durable and cost effective used engines from EngineWorld USA.
ARTHUR
Oct
4
Petrol Engine Versus Diesel Engine
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Carazoo.com asked:
The choice between Petrol cars and Diesel cars is highly debated right from the inception of these two engine types. There have been endless discussions on this topic among car enthusiasts across the world including India. This article is dedicated to comparing these two most famous engine variations.
Differences Between Petrol and Diesel Engines
The most distinguishing feature of the diesel engine is that it uses compression ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber during the final stage of compression. In a diesel engine, fuel is injected at high pressure into the hot, compressed air in the cylinder, which causes it to burn and no spark is required for this. Thus, “compression ignition” is done rather than “spark ignition”. The petrol engine is known as a “spark ignition” engine.
Diesel engines offer better fuel efficiency when compared to petrol due to the fact that they have higher compression ratio. Another advantage is that, a diesel engine can be more easily turbocharged than a petrol engine because of the fact that if the compression ratio and the pressure in the cylinder are high during the inlet stroke, the mixture starts to burn to soon, while the piston is on its way up. The diesel engine has no fuel in the cylinder and thus allows the turbocharger to **** as much air as it can without creating any problem.
The higher compression ratio is helpful in raising fuel efficiency. Diesel engines are much more efficient than petrol engines when at low power and at engine idle. Diesel engines, unlike the petrol engine, lack a butterfly valve (throttle) in the inlet system, which closes at idle. This creates parasitic loss and destruction of availability of the incoming air, reducing the efficiency of petrol/gasoline engines at idle. This mechanism makes the diesel engine an attractive choice for many. Diesel engines are left idle for many hours or sometimes days in many applications, such as marine, agriculture, and railways. The engines are more efficient when compared to petrol engines of the same power. They consume significantly lower fuel and offer better mileage.
A diesel engine can relatively last longer, due to the fact that petrol destroys lubrication and diesel doesn’t. While all the above support diesel engines, a major advantage of petrol engines is that they are relatively lighter than diesel engines. Engine weight is an important factor which affects speed and performance of a car. This is one of the reasons why some of the fastest cars in the world run on petrol. It should be noted that even though diesel engines are heavier and make the automobile heavy, they have more torque.
Engines and Emissions
Diesel engines consume around 30% less fuel than petrol engines and this results in much lesser carbon dioxide emissions. The diesel engines produce virtually no carbon monoxide and are much safer than petrol engines. Tests done on car emissions reveal that while Nitrogen Oxides are higher in a new diesel engine when compared to a new petrol engine. But by the time they cover 50,000 miles or so, they are the same and after that the petrol engine produces more Oxides than the diesel engine. Hydrocarbon emissions contained in petrol engine emissions are considerably more than that in diesel engine emissions. However, diesel is certainly more dangerous from the point of view of Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM). SPM refers to solid particles suspended in open air, such as soot generated by combustion of various fuels. They might cause respiratory problems because of their tendency to deposit themselves in the lungs. Though much has been done to improve the fuel efficiency and reduce emissions from the petrol engine, still more needs to be done.
In India, diesel is much cheaper than petrol. Ironically, diesel cars are more expensive than petrol cars.
RUFUS
The choice between Petrol cars and Diesel cars is highly debated right from the inception of these two engine types. There have been endless discussions on this topic among car enthusiasts across the world including India. This article is dedicated to comparing these two most famous engine variations.
Differences Between Petrol and Diesel Engines
The most distinguishing feature of the diesel engine is that it uses compression ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber during the final stage of compression. In a diesel engine, fuel is injected at high pressure into the hot, compressed air in the cylinder, which causes it to burn and no spark is required for this. Thus, “compression ignition” is done rather than “spark ignition”. The petrol engine is known as a “spark ignition” engine.
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Diesel engines offer better fuel efficiency when compared to petrol due to the fact that they have higher compression ratio. Another advantage is that, a diesel engine can be more easily turbocharged than a petrol engine because of the fact that if the compression ratio and the pressure in the cylinder are high during the inlet stroke, the mixture starts to burn to soon, while the piston is on its way up. The diesel engine has no fuel in the cylinder and thus allows the turbocharger to **** as much air as it can without creating any problem.
The higher compression ratio is helpful in raising fuel efficiency. Diesel engines are much more efficient than petrol engines when at low power and at engine idle. Diesel engines, unlike the petrol engine, lack a butterfly valve (throttle) in the inlet system, which closes at idle. This creates parasitic loss and destruction of availability of the incoming air, reducing the efficiency of petrol/gasoline engines at idle. This mechanism makes the diesel engine an attractive choice for many. Diesel engines are left idle for many hours or sometimes days in many applications, such as marine, agriculture, and railways. The engines are more efficient when compared to petrol engines of the same power. They consume significantly lower fuel and offer better mileage.
A diesel engine can relatively last longer, due to the fact that petrol destroys lubrication and diesel doesn’t. While all the above support diesel engines, a major advantage of petrol engines is that they are relatively lighter than diesel engines. Engine weight is an important factor which affects speed and performance of a car. This is one of the reasons why some of the fastest cars in the world run on petrol. It should be noted that even though diesel engines are heavier and make the automobile heavy, they have more torque.
Engines and Emissions
Diesel engines consume around 30% less fuel than petrol engines and this results in much lesser carbon dioxide emissions. The diesel engines produce virtually no carbon monoxide and are much safer than petrol engines. Tests done on car emissions reveal that while Nitrogen Oxides are higher in a new diesel engine when compared to a new petrol engine. But by the time they cover 50,000 miles or so, they are the same and after that the petrol engine produces more Oxides than the diesel engine. Hydrocarbon emissions contained in petrol engine emissions are considerably more than that in diesel engine emissions. However, diesel is certainly more dangerous from the point of view of Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM). SPM refers to solid particles suspended in open air, such as soot generated by combustion of various fuels. They might cause respiratory problems because of their tendency to deposit themselves in the lungs. Though much has been done to improve the fuel efficiency and reduce emissions from the petrol engine, still more needs to be done.
In India, diesel is much cheaper than petrol. Ironically, diesel cars are more expensive than petrol cars.
RUFUS
Sep
29
Top 5 Causes of Car Engine Problems
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Carazoo.com asked:
ndian automobile industry is dominated with a wide variety of car models. These car models falls in various different categories based upon the size, body structure, price and even the type of car engines.
Old and new cars running on Indian roads have different engine specifications. Apart from differentiating between petrol, diesel and electric engines, Indian cars are also outfitted with engines that have their own authenticity and uniqueness. Some of the most common and popular unique engine types are Hyundai’s kappa engine and Maruti Suzuki’s K series engine.
Though the engines differ in their specifications, they face the common problems and troubles. Car engine problems need special observation and care to maintain the engine performance and effectiveness. There are ways that are helpful to sort out engine problems but only when the causes of car engine problems are known.
Here are top 5 causes of car engine problems:
Improper cooling system is the major cause of engine problems. This prevents the process of engine cooling and overheats the car engine. Heated engine hampers the performance of the car. Improper cooling system also includes worn out fan belts and poor performance of cooling fan. Any sort of leakage in the cooling system also overheats the car engine. Check the cooling system of the car thoroughly for leakage, worn out articles and proper working because it plays a vital role in maintaining the actual engine performance.
Damaged and worn out engine components like distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs and ignition wires also contribute to improper functioning of the car engine. Worn out components result in engine surging, engine heating and creates faulty engine sounds. Damaged seals and valves results in excess of oil consumption and damaged exhaust pipe causes a hissing sound. In order to prevent faulty engine sounds, ensure that the engine components are in good condition and if not replace them.
Changes in the engine oil level, oil type and oil grade directly influences the working of the car engine. If a different grade and type of oil is used in the car engine, it will immediately respond to the change signaling a fault in the engine. The oil type and grade should be as per the recommendations. Mixture of moisture or dirt with the engine oil also hampers the performance. Always check the user manual prior to changing the engine oil. Put the correct amount of oil of the right type and grade.
Dirty and worn out oil filters also causes a great pose to engine performance. If the filters are not well cleaned, it will distract the flow of engine oil and affect the performance and effectiveness. A simple way to get out of this engine problem is to take good care of the filters and keep them clean.
Some fault in the ignition system including the rotor ignition, ignition wires, and spark plugs directly affects the working of the car engine. This enables the car engine to respond slowly to the ignition process. The best way to deal with this problem is to maintain the ignition system and replace the damaged spark plugs and ignition wires. Also ensure that the ignition time is set correctly.
CHARLEY
ndian automobile industry is dominated with a wide variety of car models. These car models falls in various different categories based upon the size, body structure, price and even the type of car engines.
Old and new cars running on Indian roads have different engine specifications. Apart from differentiating between petrol, diesel and electric engines, Indian cars are also outfitted with engines that have their own authenticity and uniqueness. Some of the most common and popular unique engine types are Hyundai’s kappa engine and Maruti Suzuki’s K series engine.
Though the engines differ in their specifications, they face the common problems and troubles. Car engine problems need special observation and care to maintain the engine performance and effectiveness. There are ways that are helpful to sort out engine problems but only when the causes of car engine problems are known.
Here are top 5 causes of car engine problems:
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Improper cooling system is the major cause of engine problems. This prevents the process of engine cooling and overheats the car engine. Heated engine hampers the performance of the car. Improper cooling system also includes worn out fan belts and poor performance of cooling fan. Any sort of leakage in the cooling system also overheats the car engine. Check the cooling system of the car thoroughly for leakage, worn out articles and proper working because it plays a vital role in maintaining the actual engine performance.
Damaged and worn out engine components like distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs and ignition wires also contribute to improper functioning of the car engine. Worn out components result in engine surging, engine heating and creates faulty engine sounds. Damaged seals and valves results in excess of oil consumption and damaged exhaust pipe causes a hissing sound. In order to prevent faulty engine sounds, ensure that the engine components are in good condition and if not replace them.
Changes in the engine oil level, oil type and oil grade directly influences the working of the car engine. If a different grade and type of oil is used in the car engine, it will immediately respond to the change signaling a fault in the engine. The oil type and grade should be as per the recommendations. Mixture of moisture or dirt with the engine oil also hampers the performance. Always check the user manual prior to changing the engine oil. Put the correct amount of oil of the right type and grade.
Dirty and worn out oil filters also causes a great pose to engine performance. If the filters are not well cleaned, it will distract the flow of engine oil and affect the performance and effectiveness. A simple way to get out of this engine problem is to take good care of the filters and keep them clean.
Some fault in the ignition system including the rotor ignition, ignition wires, and spark plugs directly affects the working of the car engine. This enables the car engine to respond slowly to the ignition process. The best way to deal with this problem is to maintain the ignition system and replace the damaged spark plugs and ignition wires. Also ensure that the ignition time is set correctly.
CHARLEY
Sep
21
What is Automotive Design and Engineering and Why is it so Important in Todays Wold?
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Aaron Lucas asked:
Aaron Lucas
Ashlyn C Williams
1101-001
12/10/08
What is Automotive Design and Engineering?
The art of designing a car or a truck is nothing short of a miracle. In this piece I am looking at personal motor vehicles, those that are made with both form and function in mind. This, to some people, is a very daunting task. The amount of perfection that people demand in today’s market is almost unfair but somehow all of the engineers and designers can keep up. People want a vehicle that can reach at least one hundred and thirty miles an hour, zero wind noise, twenty five miles to the gallon minimum, and a sleek attractive body to top it all off. All the engineers and designers are the people with the amazing minds that create these amazing pieces of art. What they do is what I want in this piece. (Fujimoto, 3-24)
To understand the reason for this paper, you need to know a little bit more about me. I know this is unconventional but it’s the only way that this paper will make any sense as to why some one would ever want to investigate such a vast field. Also, why stick to convention if you really want to live. I am a first year mechanical engineering student at UNC Charlotte. After I get my bachelors degree in mechanical engineering I hope to get masters in business administration. With all this work I hope to become the head of automotive design for any car company. (GM Announces, par.1)
There is a distinct difference between designers and engineers. The designers are the people that draw the fancy little pictures of what everyone wants a car to be; big wheels, big engines, and radical lines that could never be made on mass scale for consumer consumption (with today’s technology). The engineers are the people that take that design and make it doable. In short the designers are Van Gogh and engineers are Leonardo De Vinci. Meaning that even though what the designers create is beautiful and simply amazing it has no real purpose and can’t be produced or even function on a custom scale. Engineers make beautiful things that work like so many of Leonardo De Vinci’s inventions. (Bob Boniface, par.7)
There are many aspects of designing a vehicle and designers do play a major part in some of them, mainly in the ascetic aspects of it. Two of the areas that they have the most say in are the exterior and interior of the car. But both have to fit the engineer’s numbers for tolerances and so forth. With the Exterior there are three things that have to be heavily considered besides the obvious safety of passengers and pedestrians and that is aerodynamics, ergonomics, and styling. Aerodynamics is a highly refined science that vies for position with the other key vehicle design considerations, styling and ergonomics. (Fujimoto, 223-230)
Early aerodynamics started as more of an art then a science. Fish were one of the first things to really inspire an aero dynamic design. This is also were the “teardrop” approach evolved from. But most of the early developments were based on trial and error. Today there are definite basic principals that every designer and engineer follow to create an aerodynamically efficient vehicle. Some of the basics are that the underbody should be as smooth as possible. There should be no sharp angles and the front windscreen should be raked as much as possible. The front end should start at a low stagnation line and curve up in a continuous line. That is just a taste of the basic principals but the general idea is to make everything line and contour flow as best it can. The more interruptions the more drag so if things like door handles and mirrors can flow better or even disappear then designers will jump on it. (Car Design Online, Aerodynamics, par.1-2)
The interior, unlike aerodynamics, has relatively few things to be held back by. An interior number one has to fit inside the body of the car and safely hold the passengers in their seats with seat belts and in case of a crash airbags to further protect them. After that budget and ergonomics are the biggest things that a designer has to worry about. With an endless list of materials to choose from all with different properties this is one of the biggest factors in designing an interior. Also one needs to consider how many people can comfortably be sat in the space given. But ergonomics is not to be forgotten. People vary dramatically in size and proportion around the world. And standardizing the production process is the biggest factor of keeping the cost of cars down. So the main parts of the passenger’s arrangement are adjustable, today more than ever. Today’s seats can adjust in at least 6 different ways and the streering wheels are no longer just tilting but telescoping as well. This is were the wheel doesn’t just go up and down like it has but can move in and out to allow the steering wheel to be set to your specific wants. But things like the gauges and stereo controls are not adjustable in production cars. In some concept cars they are experimenting with adjustable gauges that would adjust with your height that would be read by a sensor near the sun visor. (Car Design Online, Ergonomics, par. 2-3)
For Engineers there job in creating this vehicle are all the parts that one can’t see but are crucial for the car to work, things such as the engine and transmission. The engine of the car is an infinitely complex piece of engineering. Today’s cars, normally, use one of three engines, piston with gas, piston with diesel, or the rotary engine. The two piston engines are almost exactly the same except for how they combust their fuel. Gas engines use spark plugs while diesel engines use pure pressure to cause spontaneous combustion. Though some will use glow plugs (heating element) to help the process along. Both of these engines have many moving parts that have to work in perfect unison for it to do what it has to do. Things like springs, belts and pumps can break at any time. That’s where the rotary motor comes in. Also known as the Wankel engine after its creator Felix Wankel. It has an oval like housing with a rounded triangle or epitrochoid shape inside it that rotates around the oval. It has vastly less moving parts and so is both smaller and lighter. But it has its disadvantages as well. While it is more reliable in the short run it wears out much faster then a piston engine and is not as efficient as a piston engine. So the largest automobile use for this type of engine is for racing but the automobile maker Mazda still has a major investment in personal vehicles with rotary engines. (Fujimoto, 85-88)
Another unseen component that plays a major part in a vehicles success is the chaise and suspension. For both there are acceptable variations depending on the application. The differences for both are directly related. The Stiffer either the suspension or chaise is the better the vehicle will handle but the worse the ride of the car will feel. This is because vibrations travel through solids much better then non-solids. When you have a softer suspension and chaise then the ride will be very comfortable but the body of the car will roll and this shifting weight will throw the handling of the car right out the window. All of these things are variables that an engineer has to consider when working with the designer to make a great vehicle. (Fujimoto, 99-105)
To get in this industry where perfection is demanded is not an easy task either. For the engineers there is a lot of school time involved. Some have compared getting an engineering degree to pre med for doctors. With the countless amount of math classes that one has to take just to get his bachelors. The natural talent that is needed to become an engineer is usually apparent. Though it is not needed it is usually only those that posses it that make it through all the schooling to a great job. Most engineers are at least good at math but one of the dead give a ways is the undying need to know how things work. And to get up to the higher levels of the corporate engineer, like any other job not much helps more then having some good connections. (GM Announces, par. 2)
With designers it takes a bit less schooling but a lot more natural talent. The drawings that they have to do for their original design are phenomenal and are almost identical to the end product and have to be. One example is Bob Boniface he started off his career as an accountant with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and economics from Vanderbilt. But drew cars in the evenings. He was eventually talked back into going back to school to College of Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan and graduated with a bachelor of fine arts. He started at Daimler Chrysler but is now with GM working with Chevrolet concept vehicles. (Bob Bonifice, par. 1-5)
Another successful designer that I would like to mention, to get an idea of what it takes to become a designer, is Bryan Nesbitt. His father took him to the campus of the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California when he was 12 because he said that he could see his talent. After studying architecture and industrial design at Georgia Institute of Technology he went to the school that his father took him to and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial design. He also interned at Daimler Chrysler and was later hired by them in 1994 and designed them the PT Cruiser. In April 2001 he joined General Motors as Chief Designer for Chevrolet. In January 2002, he was appointed Executive Director, Design, Body-Frame Integral Architectures, for all of GM’s North American Brands. Then in February 2004 was named Executive director of GM Europe Design. Which means that he is responsible for all Opel, Saab, and Vauxhall design activities. So as you can see it takes some schooling but a lot of talent. (Bryan Nesbit, par. 1-10)
When personal motor vehicles first came along back with Henry Ford and others the only way to plan out the design was to draw it out. There have been many innovations since then. Some low tech and others mind bogglingly high tech. One thing that a lot of designers do today well before production is make clay models. There are several stages to producing a clay model. First, the scale of the model is determined by using drawings and sketches. They then make a rig based on these dimensions and they will scale it to be either smaller then the actual size or to the exact actual size of the vehicle. They put the clay on the form that is part of the rig, a foam core to reduce the amount of the expensive and heavy clay that they have to use. When it comes to shaping it there used to be only one way to go about it. That was by hand, manually carving out the model using system of 10-lines. These are the reference points that they use to transfer from the drawings to the model. From there the designers can either strictly follow their drawings or use templates or they can begin to experiment and develop the form freely. That’s the beauty of using clay; it can always be reworked and adjusted in tangible form. (Car Design Online, Modeling, par. 1-3)
In today’s technological world laboring over the clay for weeks is unnecessary. With today’s technology most of the designing can be done on computers with CAD. CAD stands for ‘Computer Aided Design.’ These designs done on the computer can give you automatic measurements and can be sent to machines that can recreate them with no manual work. This technology has even brought clay modeling forward. Instead of the designers having to carve the entire clay model them selves taking weeks a machine can give the rough out line and then designers can come back and prefect it and change it all they want. And with the giant leaps with materials they don’t even have to use clay any more to make large three-dimensional models. After the designers are happy with what the have done in CAD and have made any changes to a clay model and then put that new information into the computer they can make a machine mill down a block of high density foam into a exact replica of the vehicle. (Car Design Online, Modeling, par. 4)
The Future of design most defiantly lies in computers. The things we see in the movies are not that far off. For those who have seen the new movie “Iron man” (2008) when you see him using holograms to make his suit and move it around before he produced it that is a example of were the industry could be in a couple years (Paramount Pictures). If we ever do reach that point then we may not need to use materials at all before production. But it’s going to be hard to replace the ability to truly feel what you are working on (Car Design Online, Modeling, par. 4-5).
All of these major tasks have to be completed before a vehicle can even be considered for production. The way that this paper was worded might have let on that there are only a few people that work on a vehicle at a time but in reality there are full teams of engineers and designers that all have to work one vehicle. And even with these large teams creating an entirely new vehicle can take years. And to become one of these few it takes much more then just schooling or talent, it takes determination and patience. As it does to create one of these works of art. (Car Body Design, Manufacturing Processes, par. 1-3)
The true importance of this has come painfully apparent over the last couple of months. The big three of Detroit, General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler, are begging congress to bail them out of their swift fall from being a big as they once were. This is a perfect example of the free market system; the company with the better product started small but found its way on top of the former big dogs. I am of course talking about the two big boys from Japan, Toyota and Honda who are now on top of all of Detroit’s big three. (Fitzgibbons, Patrick, par. 1-2)
There are some very distinct reasons for this. One of the biggest ones is the rise in energy costs. The Japanese cars more often then not are more efficient on gas then the American cars. Also Japan was the first to really capitalize on the Hybrid cars, leaving America to play catch up with their well-established models. Another big factor was the sub-par quality that was produced back in the 80’s. The Japanese cars would last a good ten years if you kept the general maintenance up but American cars were falling apart left and right. (Webster, Larry, par. 2, 5)
That is where I thought that the designers and engineers should have stepped in and made sure that the products that these companies were putting out were any good. Because now, even though the quality of these cars has stepped up they still carry around the label that their cars are low quality, “Perception trails reality.” (Webster, Larry, par. 5) For years the Japanese have been making a better product and now the big three are paying for it. And now they are going to have to do something big to come back to the status that they used to hold, if they can at all. (Fitzgibbons, Patrick, par. 35)
Aaron Lucas
Ashlyn C Williams
1101-001
12/10/08
Work Cited Page
· Fujimoto, Takahiro. The Evolution of a Manufacturing System at Toyota. Oxford, NY: Oxford University Press, 1999.
· “Bob Boniface.” Car Body Design: Automotive Design & Engineering, 24 September 2008.
· “Bryan Nesbit.” Car Body Design: Automotive Design & Engineering, 6 March 2007.
· “GM Announces Design Executive Appointments.” Car Body Design: Automotive Design & Engineering, 2 May 2007.
· Car Design Online: Dedicated to Automotive Design Information, 23 October 2008.
· Fitzgibbons, Patrick. “U.S. auto execs plead for Congress to fund bailout.” Reuters, 18 Nov. 2008
· Webster, Larry. “GM in Crisis-5 Reasons Why America’s Largest Car Company Teeters on the Edge.” Popular Mechanics, 18 Nov. 2008
DION
Aaron Lucas
Ashlyn C Williams
1101-001
12/10/08
What is Automotive Design and Engineering?
The art of designing a car or a truck is nothing short of a miracle. In this piece I am looking at personal motor vehicles, those that are made with both form and function in mind. This, to some people, is a very daunting task. The amount of perfection that people demand in today’s market is almost unfair but somehow all of the engineers and designers can keep up. People want a vehicle that can reach at least one hundred and thirty miles an hour, zero wind noise, twenty five miles to the gallon minimum, and a sleek attractive body to top it all off. All the engineers and designers are the people with the amazing minds that create these amazing pieces of art. What they do is what I want in this piece. (Fujimoto, 3-24)
To understand the reason for this paper, you need to know a little bit more about me. I know this is unconventional but it’s the only way that this paper will make any sense as to why some one would ever want to investigate such a vast field. Also, why stick to convention if you really want to live. I am a first year mechanical engineering student at UNC Charlotte. After I get my bachelors degree in mechanical engineering I hope to get masters in business administration. With all this work I hope to become the head of automotive design for any car company. (GM Announces, par.1)
There is a distinct difference between designers and engineers. The designers are the people that draw the fancy little pictures of what everyone wants a car to be; big wheels, big engines, and radical lines that could never be made on mass scale for consumer consumption (with today’s technology). The engineers are the people that take that design and make it doable. In short the designers are Van Gogh and engineers are Leonardo De Vinci. Meaning that even though what the designers create is beautiful and simply amazing it has no real purpose and can’t be produced or even function on a custom scale. Engineers make beautiful things that work like so many of Leonardo De Vinci’s inventions. (Bob Boniface, par.7)
There are many aspects of designing a vehicle and designers do play a major part in some of them, mainly in the ascetic aspects of it. Two of the areas that they have the most say in are the exterior and interior of the car. But both have to fit the engineer’s numbers for tolerances and so forth. With the Exterior there are three things that have to be heavily considered besides the obvious safety of passengers and pedestrians and that is aerodynamics, ergonomics, and styling. Aerodynamics is a highly refined science that vies for position with the other key vehicle design considerations, styling and ergonomics. (Fujimoto, 223-230)
Early aerodynamics started as more of an art then a science. Fish were one of the first things to really inspire an aero dynamic design. This is also were the “teardrop” approach evolved from. But most of the early developments were based on trial and error. Today there are definite basic principals that every designer and engineer follow to create an aerodynamically efficient vehicle. Some of the basics are that the underbody should be as smooth as possible. There should be no sharp angles and the front windscreen should be raked as much as possible. The front end should start at a low stagnation line and curve up in a continuous line. That is just a taste of the basic principals but the general idea is to make everything line and contour flow as best it can. The more interruptions the more drag so if things like door handles and mirrors can flow better or even disappear then designers will jump on it. (Car Design Online, Aerodynamics, par.1-2)
The interior, unlike aerodynamics, has relatively few things to be held back by. An interior number one has to fit inside the body of the car and safely hold the passengers in their seats with seat belts and in case of a crash airbags to further protect them. After that budget and ergonomics are the biggest things that a designer has to worry about. With an endless list of materials to choose from all with different properties this is one of the biggest factors in designing an interior. Also one needs to consider how many people can comfortably be sat in the space given. But ergonomics is not to be forgotten. People vary dramatically in size and proportion around the world. And standardizing the production process is the biggest factor of keeping the cost of cars down. So the main parts of the passenger’s arrangement are adjustable, today more than ever. Today’s seats can adjust in at least 6 different ways and the streering wheels are no longer just tilting but telescoping as well. This is were the wheel doesn’t just go up and down like it has but can move in and out to allow the steering wheel to be set to your specific wants. But things like the gauges and stereo controls are not adjustable in production cars. In some concept cars they are experimenting with adjustable gauges that would adjust with your height that would be read by a sensor near the sun visor. (Car Design Online, Ergonomics, par. 2-3)
For Engineers there job in creating this vehicle are all the parts that one can’t see but are crucial for the car to work, things such as the engine and transmission. The engine of the car is an infinitely complex piece of engineering. Today’s cars, normally, use one of three engines, piston with gas, piston with diesel, or the rotary engine. The two piston engines are almost exactly the same except for how they combust their fuel. Gas engines use spark plugs while diesel engines use pure pressure to cause spontaneous combustion. Though some will use glow plugs (heating element) to help the process along. Both of these engines have many moving parts that have to work in perfect unison for it to do what it has to do. Things like springs, belts and pumps can break at any time. That’s where the rotary motor comes in. Also known as the Wankel engine after its creator Felix Wankel. It has an oval like housing with a rounded triangle or epitrochoid shape inside it that rotates around the oval. It has vastly less moving parts and so is both smaller and lighter. But it has its disadvantages as well. While it is more reliable in the short run it wears out much faster then a piston engine and is not as efficient as a piston engine. So the largest automobile use for this type of engine is for racing but the automobile maker Mazda still has a major investment in personal vehicles with rotary engines. (Fujimoto, 85-88)
Another unseen component that plays a major part in a vehicles success is the chaise and suspension. For both there are acceptable variations depending on the application. The differences for both are directly related. The Stiffer either the suspension or chaise is the better the vehicle will handle but the worse the ride of the car will feel. This is because vibrations travel through solids much better then non-solids. When you have a softer suspension and chaise then the ride will be very comfortable but the body of the car will roll and this shifting weight will throw the handling of the car right out the window. All of these things are variables that an engineer has to consider when working with the designer to make a great vehicle. (Fujimoto, 99-105)
To get in this industry where perfection is demanded is not an easy task either. For the engineers there is a lot of school time involved. Some have compared getting an engineering degree to pre med for doctors. With the countless amount of math classes that one has to take just to get his bachelors. The natural talent that is needed to become an engineer is usually apparent. Though it is not needed it is usually only those that posses it that make it through all the schooling to a great job. Most engineers are at least good at math but one of the dead give a ways is the undying need to know how things work. And to get up to the higher levels of the corporate engineer, like any other job not much helps more then having some good connections. (GM Announces, par. 2)
With designers it takes a bit less schooling but a lot more natural talent. The drawings that they have to do for their original design are phenomenal and are almost identical to the end product and have to be. One example is Bob Boniface he started off his career as an accountant with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and economics from Vanderbilt. But drew cars in the evenings. He was eventually talked back into going back to school to College of Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan and graduated with a bachelor of fine arts. He started at Daimler Chrysler but is now with GM working with Chevrolet concept vehicles. (Bob Bonifice, par. 1-5)
Another successful designer that I would like to mention, to get an idea of what it takes to become a designer, is Bryan Nesbitt. His father took him to the campus of the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California when he was 12 because he said that he could see his talent. After studying architecture and industrial design at Georgia Institute of Technology he went to the school that his father took him to and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial design. He also interned at Daimler Chrysler and was later hired by them in 1994 and designed them the PT Cruiser. In April 2001 he joined General Motors as Chief Designer for Chevrolet. In January 2002, he was appointed Executive Director, Design, Body-Frame Integral Architectures, for all of GM’s North American Brands. Then in February 2004 was named Executive director of GM Europe Design. Which means that he is responsible for all Opel, Saab, and Vauxhall design activities. So as you can see it takes some schooling but a lot of talent. (Bryan Nesbit, par. 1-10)
When personal motor vehicles first came along back with Henry Ford and others the only way to plan out the design was to draw it out. There have been many innovations since then. Some low tech and others mind bogglingly high tech. One thing that a lot of designers do today well before production is make clay models. There are several stages to producing a clay model. First, the scale of the model is determined by using drawings and sketches. They then make a rig based on these dimensions and they will scale it to be either smaller then the actual size or to the exact actual size of the vehicle. They put the clay on the form that is part of the rig, a foam core to reduce the amount of the expensive and heavy clay that they have to use. When it comes to shaping it there used to be only one way to go about it. That was by hand, manually carving out the model using system of 10-lines. These are the reference points that they use to transfer from the drawings to the model. From there the designers can either strictly follow their drawings or use templates or they can begin to experiment and develop the form freely. That’s the beauty of using clay; it can always be reworked and adjusted in tangible form. (Car Design Online, Modeling, par. 1-3)
In today’s technological world laboring over the clay for weeks is unnecessary. With today’s technology most of the designing can be done on computers with CAD. CAD stands for ‘Computer Aided Design.’ These designs done on the computer can give you automatic measurements and can be sent to machines that can recreate them with no manual work. This technology has even brought clay modeling forward. Instead of the designers having to carve the entire clay model them selves taking weeks a machine can give the rough out line and then designers can come back and prefect it and change it all they want. And with the giant leaps with materials they don’t even have to use clay any more to make large three-dimensional models. After the designers are happy with what the have done in CAD and have made any changes to a clay model and then put that new information into the computer they can make a machine mill down a block of high density foam into a exact replica of the vehicle. (Car Design Online, Modeling, par. 4)
The Future of design most defiantly lies in computers. The things we see in the movies are not that far off. For those who have seen the new movie “Iron man” (2008) when you see him using holograms to make his suit and move it around before he produced it that is a example of were the industry could be in a couple years (Paramount Pictures). If we ever do reach that point then we may not need to use materials at all before production. But it’s going to be hard to replace the ability to truly feel what you are working on (Car Design Online, Modeling, par. 4-5).
All of these major tasks have to be completed before a vehicle can even be considered for production. The way that this paper was worded might have let on that there are only a few people that work on a vehicle at a time but in reality there are full teams of engineers and designers that all have to work one vehicle. And even with these large teams creating an entirely new vehicle can take years. And to become one of these few it takes much more then just schooling or talent, it takes determination and patience. As it does to create one of these works of art. (Car Body Design, Manufacturing Processes, par. 1-3)
The true importance of this has come painfully apparent over the last couple of months. The big three of Detroit, General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler, are begging congress to bail them out of their swift fall from being a big as they once were. This is a perfect example of the free market system; the company with the better product started small but found its way on top of the former big dogs. I am of course talking about the two big boys from Japan, Toyota and Honda who are now on top of all of Detroit’s big three. (Fitzgibbons, Patrick, par. 1-2)
There are some very distinct reasons for this. One of the biggest ones is the rise in energy costs. The Japanese cars more often then not are more efficient on gas then the American cars. Also Japan was the first to really capitalize on the Hybrid cars, leaving America to play catch up with their well-established models. Another big factor was the sub-par quality that was produced back in the 80’s. The Japanese cars would last a good ten years if you kept the general maintenance up but American cars were falling apart left and right. (Webster, Larry, par. 2, 5)
That is where I thought that the designers and engineers should have stepped in and made sure that the products that these companies were putting out were any good. Because now, even though the quality of these cars has stepped up they still carry around the label that their cars are low quality, “Perception trails reality.” (Webster, Larry, par. 5) For years the Japanese have been making a better product and now the big three are paying for it. And now they are going to have to do something big to come back to the status that they used to hold, if they can at all. (Fitzgibbons, Patrick, par. 35)
Aaron Lucas
Ashlyn C Williams
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12/10/08
Work Cited Page
· Fujimoto, Takahiro. The Evolution of a Manufacturing System at Toyota. Oxford, NY: Oxford University Press, 1999.
· “Bob Boniface.” Car Body Design: Automotive Design & Engineering, 24 September 2008.
· “Bryan Nesbit.” Car Body Design: Automotive Design & Engineering, 6 March 2007.
· “GM Announces Design Executive Appointments.” Car Body Design: Automotive Design & Engineering, 2 May 2007.
· Car Design Online: Dedicated to Automotive Design Information, 23 October 2008.
· Fitzgibbons, Patrick. “U.S. auto execs plead for Congress to fund bailout.” Reuters, 18 Nov. 2008
· Webster, Larry. “GM in Crisis-5 Reasons Why America’s Largest Car Company Teeters on the Edge.” Popular Mechanics, 18 Nov. 2008
DION
Aug
24
Get the extraordinary collection of marine engines from Hiperformer
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Problem while replacing boat engines:
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The answer to above question lies in the fact that the brand new boat engines are very expensive and so it is not possible for most of the people to go for replacing their old marine engine with the new one. But then is it not possible to have any other alternative for this problem? Is there no other option available by which one can replace the old engine that too without paying a very good amount of money? The answer to these questions is yes it is possible to have good quality marine engines that too without spending huge amount of money. If you want to know how then remanufactured marine engines is the answer for your query.
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If you love your boat and if you want to enhance its performance then the best option is to keep an eye on its servicing and maintenance. Just like vehicles, boats also require timely servicing and periodical checkup to ensure removal of all problems. Thus if you want that your boat should benefit you for a longer period of time then it is very important to look for the crucial things like timely servicing and most importantly replacement of the worn out parts or even boat engines.
Replacing old marine engine:
For ensuring better performance and to provide longevity to your boat it is very important to go for replacing the old or damaged marine engine of the boat. Replacing the old boat engine is very important because it not only results in reduced performance but can even lead to serious accidents. Thus it is more than necessary to replace the worn out parts or boat engines as and when required.
Problem while replacing boat engines:
Though most of the boat owners are well aware of the fact that it is very important to replace the old marine engine for better performance and for lowering the risks of fatal accidents still they tend to ignore this aspect. But what is the reason behind such behavior?
The answer to above question lies in the fact that the brand new boat engines are very expensive and so it is not possible for most of the people to go for replacing their old marine engine with the new one. But then is it not possible to have any other alternative for this problem? Is there no other option available by which one can replace the old engine that too without paying a very good amount of money? The answer to these questions is yes it is possible to have good quality marine engines that too without spending huge amount of money. If you want to know how then remanufactured marine engines is the answer for your query.
Remanufactured engines: The cost effective solution
As brand new engines and other marine parts are very expensive as an alternative you can go for buying the remanufactured engines or parts that are not just best in quality but are even very affordable. The best part of remanufactured engines is that they are manufactured by the original manufacturers so it is sure to get the same quality like the new ones and as they cost as less as nearly 50% less than the original engines they can be easily purchased by everyone. So the most cost effective solution for damaged engine and other parts is remanufactured engine or parts.
Remanufactured marine engines: where to buy?
If you want to know the best place from where you can buy the remanufactured marine engines that are free from all odds and that are tested for their performance then Hiperformer is the name of an online store you must opt for. Hiperformer is a company located in Washington that is known to offer only the best quality remanufactured marine and auto engines that are not just best in quality but are very reasonable in prices also. It is one of a kind store that maintains the largest inventory of rebuilt engines that are sure to solve all your problems related to boat engines. So don’t waste time and grab the opportunity of buying the best engine for your boat now!
MELVIN
Aug
19
How Used Engine Can Speed Up Your Car Again On the Road
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Avinash Smith asked:
Looking for the engine replacement? Do you own a Honda car? Yes! But finding quite expensive, if yes then you must be now thinking to change your car with a new one. Wait, if you are planning change your car due to the expensive engine then read on this article.
Nowadays, you will find everything from car to furniture, PCs to mobile phone and many more things used, which means all these things at cheaper cost. Used things doesn’t means inferior. Sometimes, they are resold by users due to shifting to one place to another or sometime they are resold due to some other reason, but these things are good to use. Similar in the case of engines, these days you will find used engines of various brands at cheaper cost. After reading this, plenty of questions must be arising in your mind like is used engine suitable for my car? Can it be able to give same speed and average like the new engine? Yes, it is true that used engines are capable to thousands of more miles like new engine and it is easy to install as well. There are various reasons why you should use engines; some of them are as follow:
· Cost Advantage - Used engines has cost advantage over new engine. You will get used engine at much cheaper cost than the new one. With used engine, you can save more than 50% of your precious money and speed up your car again on the road.
· Simple to install - As compare to new engines, used engines are easy to install. All you need to do is to bring the used engine to a reputed mechanic in order to get it install properly.
· Properly tested - Used engines are properly tested for leakdown, compression, oil content, no sign of spark plug, etc. in order to give you more satisfaction.
If you have set your mind to buy a used engine for your Honda car, then you are going on the right track as you will lots of your money and gear up your Honda car again on the road. If you are looking for a reputed engine dealer from where you can buy used engine then the Internet is the best resource to find a suitable engine dealer. You will find plenty of dealers which are dealing in used Honda engines, Lexus engines, Acura engines, Suzuki engines, and many other used engines as per your needs.
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GABRIEL
Looking for the engine replacement? Do you own a Honda car? Yes! But finding quite expensive, if yes then you must be now thinking to change your car with a new one. Wait, if you are planning change your car due to the expensive engine then read on this article.
Nowadays, you will find everything from car to furniture, PCs to mobile phone and many more things used, which means all these things at cheaper cost. Used things doesn’t means inferior. Sometimes, they are resold by users due to shifting to one place to another or sometime they are resold due to some other reason, but these things are good to use. Similar in the case of engines, these days you will find used engines of various brands at cheaper cost. After reading this, plenty of questions must be arising in your mind like is used engine suitable for my car? Can it be able to give same speed and average like the new engine? Yes, it is true that used engines are capable to thousands of more miles like new engine and it is easy to install as well. There are various reasons why you should use engines; some of them are as follow:
· Cost Advantage - Used engines has cost advantage over new engine. You will get used engine at much cheaper cost than the new one. With used engine, you can save more than 50% of your precious money and speed up your car again on the road.
· Simple to install - As compare to new engines, used engines are easy to install. All you need to do is to bring the used engine to a reputed mechanic in order to get it install properly.
· Properly tested - Used engines are properly tested for leakdown, compression, oil content, no sign of spark plug, etc. in order to give you more satisfaction.
If you have set your mind to buy a used engine for your Honda car, then you are going on the right track as you will lots of your money and gear up your Honda car again on the road. If you are looking for a reputed engine dealer from where you can buy used engine then the Internet is the best resource to find a suitable engine dealer. You will find plenty of dealers which are dealing in used Honda engines, Lexus engines, Acura engines, Suzuki engines, and many other used engines as per your needs.
Engine World USA, a leading used engines dealer, providing a wide range of used engines to meet your budgetary requirements. Whether you are looking for Honda engines, Suzuki engines, or any other used engines, Engine World USA is the one stop solution for you.
GABRIEL
Aug
11
Buy Tested Used Engines From a Direct Importer
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Avinash Smith asked:
If you are looking for used engines for ACURA, HONDA, TOYOTA, LEXUS, NISSAN, IFINITI, MAZDA, MITSUBISHI, SUBARU, SUZUKI OR ISUZU then the only solution is to buy a used engines with lowest possible miles. Low mileage engine does not guarantee that the engine is good, it has to be tested, it also greatly depends on expertise of the importer who use their knowledge to match Japanese engines with US models by finding the underlying differences and figure out changes that are required to be made to make it compatible with US model.
One this clear that used engines from Japan are the best used engines because Japanese people discontinue using their vehicles fairly early. Question comes to mind, why Japanese engines have low miles. Read following to find out why.
Why do used engines from Japan have low miles?
It is very expensive to own a car in Japan. Gasoline, Highway tolls, labor, cost of repairs & insurance cost up to 4 times more than US. One needs parking permit before they purchase a car, average parking in a commercial area is over $500 per month. Japanese vehicles have less miles in comparison to the US. So, a 10 year old car in Japan might have 50,000 miles on the engine compared to 100,000 on US engine. There are no after-market parts, very few body shops in Japan. It is not uncommon to spend $150/day to use a car. Most people use their cars on weekends & take shin-kansen (bullet train) or subway to work. Moreover all Japanese cars go through a stringent bi-annual inspection called SHAKEN. The cost of complying with these tests can run as much as 30% of the vehicle value. Cars with minor body damage are considered unsafe. There are few cars over 6 years old in service. Cars are recycled early. Compound these costs with propensity of Japanese consumers to drive only the latest models. Every family member in Japan has a car but they mostly use it only on weekends as they use public transport like subway & shin-kansen during the week. The result is vehicles with tremendously low mileage are recycled. Vehicles in Japan suffer quick depreciation as cost of repairs is extremely high.
There is an importer located in Houston, Tx called Engine World USA, they have their own head office in Osaka, Japan. We recommend them as Japanese engine specialist. They specialize in Japanese engines. All their engines are hot run tested in Japan, each engine is started while it is still in the vehicle before it is pulled out by their Japanese staff. Therefore they are pulled out of running cars with average mileage of 40,000-50,000 miles.
Engineworld USA- usedjapanmotors.com sell high-quality, tested - used Japanese engines and transmissions. If you need an engine or a transmission, you can ask for a price quote from their website www.usedjapanmotors.com or simply call them toll free at 1-866-418-3229 OR 1-713-863-9195. Experienced sales staff of ENGINE WORLD USA will be glad to assist you.
Engine World USA- why they are successful?
Engine World USA / www.usedjapanmotors.com -Japanese engine specialist!
Locating low mileage, good-running used engines & transmissions is a challenge. It requires great deal of endeavor, passion & infrastructure to keep engine inventories stocked up. Right from genesis of the company their aim has been to stock as much as possible; low mileage, well-maintained, running engines with good compression, no sludge & no cracks on the block. Their head office in Osaka, Japan ships over 20-30 containers of engines and auto-parts per month all over the world. They have a nexus of trustworthy suppliers all over Japan who have been making containers for them for over 15 years. They are constantly trying to supply hassle-free, tested engines.
They carry almost all models of following Used Japanese engines:
ACURA, HONDA, TOYOTA, LEXUS, NISSAN, INFINITI, MAZDA, MITSUBISHI, SUBARU, & SUZUKI, ISUZU.
They also carry performance engines with Turbo, VTEC & Mazda Rotary engines.
If you need an engine or a transmission, please ask for a price quote from their website www.usedjapanmotors.com or simply call toll free at 1-866-418-3229 OR 1-713-863-9195. Experienced sales staff of ENGINE WORLD USA will be glad to assist you.
How does ENGINE WORLD USA Test their used engines
Engine World USA / www.usedjapanmotors.com -Japanese engine specialist !
Locating low mileage, good-running used engines & transmissions is a challenge. It requires great deal of endeavor, passion & infrastructure to keep engine inventories stocked up. Right from genesis of the company their aim has been to stock as much as possible; low mileage, well-maintained, running engines with good compression, no sludge & no cracks on the block. Their head office in Osaka, Japan ships over 20-30 containers of engines and auto-parts per month all over the world. They have a nexus of trustworthy suppliers all over Japan who have been making containers for them for over 15 years. They are constantly trying to supply hassle-free, tested engines.
They carry almost all models of following Used Japanese engines:
ACURA, HONDA, TOYOTA, LEXUS, NISSAN, INFINITI, MAZDA, MITSUBISHI, SUBARU, & SUZUKI, ISUZU.
They also carry performance engines with Turbo, VTEC & Mazda Rotary engines.
If you need an engine or a transmission, please ask for a price quote from their website www.usedjapanmotors.com or simply call toll free at 1-866-418-3229 OR 1-713-863-9195. Experienced sales staff of ENGINE WORLD USA will be glad to assist you.
The block is carefully inspected for cracks. All external components are carefully removed from the engine as intake & exhaust manifold have O2 sensors according to Japanese emissions & other add-on parts, accessories & sensors are different from the US version.
They have qualified and experienced technicians who spend hours testing the engines daily. Therefore the emphasis lies more on ensuring good quality engines rather than ONLY focusing on low mileage. Haven’t you seen 2 year old cars with 5000-10,000 miles in serious conditions? One may not change engine oil regularly within 3000 miles that increases sludge build up & the car will end up in a repair shop requiring serious repairs or a new engine.
They are constantly trying to supply hassle-free, tested used engines.They carry almost all models of following Japanese used engines:
ACURA, HONDA, TOYOTA, LEXUS, NISSAN, INFINITI, MAZDA, MITSUBISHI, SUBARU, & SUZUKI.
They also carry performance engines with Turbo, VTEC & Mazda Rotary engines.
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If you need an used engine or a transmission, please ask for a price quote from their website www.usedjapanmotors.com or simply call toll free at 1-866-418-3229 OR 1-713-863-9195. Experienced sales staff of ENGINE WORLD USA will be glad to assist you.
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JAMAL
If you are looking for used engines for ACURA, HONDA, TOYOTA, LEXUS, NISSAN, IFINITI, MAZDA, MITSUBISHI, SUBARU, SUZUKI OR ISUZU then the only solution is to buy a used engines with lowest possible miles. Low mileage engine does not guarantee that the engine is good, it has to be tested, it also greatly depends on expertise of the importer who use their knowledge to match Japanese engines with US models by finding the underlying differences and figure out changes that are required to be made to make it compatible with US model.
One this clear that used engines from Japan are the best used engines because Japanese people discontinue using their vehicles fairly early. Question comes to mind, why Japanese engines have low miles. Read following to find out why.
Why do used engines from Japan have low miles?
It is very expensive to own a car in Japan. Gasoline, Highway tolls, labor, cost of repairs & insurance cost up to 4 times more than US. One needs parking permit before they purchase a car, average parking in a commercial area is over $500 per month. Japanese vehicles have less miles in comparison to the US. So, a 10 year old car in Japan might have 50,000 miles on the engine compared to 100,000 on US engine. There are no after-market parts, very few body shops in Japan. It is not uncommon to spend $150/day to use a car. Most people use their cars on weekends & take shin-kansen (bullet train) or subway to work. Moreover all Japanese cars go through a stringent bi-annual inspection called SHAKEN. The cost of complying with these tests can run as much as 30% of the vehicle value. Cars with minor body damage are considered unsafe. There are few cars over 6 years old in service. Cars are recycled early. Compound these costs with propensity of Japanese consumers to drive only the latest models. Every family member in Japan has a car but they mostly use it only on weekends as they use public transport like subway & shin-kansen during the week. The result is vehicles with tremendously low mileage are recycled. Vehicles in Japan suffer quick depreciation as cost of repairs is extremely high.
There is an importer located in Houston, Tx called Engine World USA, they have their own head office in Osaka, Japan. We recommend them as Japanese engine specialist. They specialize in Japanese engines. All their engines are hot run tested in Japan, each engine is started while it is still in the vehicle before it is pulled out by their Japanese staff. Therefore they are pulled out of running cars with average mileage of 40,000-50,000 miles.
Engineworld USA- usedjapanmotors.com sell high-quality, tested - used Japanese engines and transmissions. If you need an engine or a transmission, you can ask for a price quote from their website www.usedjapanmotors.com or simply call them toll free at 1-866-418-3229 OR 1-713-863-9195. Experienced sales staff of ENGINE WORLD USA will be glad to assist you.
Engine World USA- why they are successful?
Engine World USA / www.usedjapanmotors.com -Japanese engine specialist!
Locating low mileage, good-running used engines & transmissions is a challenge. It requires great deal of endeavor, passion & infrastructure to keep engine inventories stocked up. Right from genesis of the company their aim has been to stock as much as possible; low mileage, well-maintained, running engines with good compression, no sludge & no cracks on the block. Their head office in Osaka, Japan ships over 20-30 containers of engines and auto-parts per month all over the world. They have a nexus of trustworthy suppliers all over Japan who have been making containers for them for over 15 years. They are constantly trying to supply hassle-free, tested engines.
They carry almost all models of following Used Japanese engines:
ACURA, HONDA, TOYOTA, LEXUS, NISSAN, INFINITI, MAZDA, MITSUBISHI, SUBARU, & SUZUKI, ISUZU.
They also carry performance engines with Turbo, VTEC & Mazda Rotary engines.
If you need an engine or a transmission, please ask for a price quote from their website www.usedjapanmotors.com or simply call toll free at 1-866-418-3229 OR 1-713-863-9195. Experienced sales staff of ENGINE WORLD USA will be glad to assist you.
How does ENGINE WORLD USA Test their used engines
Engine World USA / www.usedjapanmotors.com -Japanese engine specialist !
Locating low mileage, good-running used engines & transmissions is a challenge. It requires great deal of endeavor, passion & infrastructure to keep engine inventories stocked up. Right from genesis of the company their aim has been to stock as much as possible; low mileage, well-maintained, running engines with good compression, no sludge & no cracks on the block. Their head office in Osaka, Japan ships over 20-30 containers of engines and auto-parts per month all over the world. They have a nexus of trustworthy suppliers all over Japan who have been making containers for them for over 15 years. They are constantly trying to supply hassle-free, tested engines.
They carry almost all models of following Used Japanese engines:
ACURA, HONDA, TOYOTA, LEXUS, NISSAN, INFINITI, MAZDA, MITSUBISHI, SUBARU, & SUZUKI, ISUZU.
They also carry performance engines with Turbo, VTEC & Mazda Rotary engines.
If you need an engine or a transmission, please ask for a price quote from their website www.usedjapanmotors.com or simply call toll free at 1-866-418-3229 OR 1-713-863-9195. Experienced sales staff of ENGINE WORLD USA will be glad to assist you.
The block is carefully inspected for cracks. All external components are carefully removed from the engine as intake & exhaust manifold have O2 sensors according to Japanese emissions & other add-on parts, accessories & sensors are different from the US version.
They have qualified and experienced technicians who spend hours testing the engines daily. Therefore the emphasis lies more on ensuring good quality engines rather than ONLY focusing on low mileage. Haven’t you seen 2 year old cars with 5000-10,000 miles in serious conditions? One may not change engine oil regularly within 3000 miles that increases sludge build up & the car will end up in a repair shop requiring serious repairs or a new engine.
They are constantly trying to supply hassle-free, tested used engines.They carry almost all models of following Japanese used engines:
ACURA, HONDA, TOYOTA, LEXUS, NISSAN, INFINITI, MAZDA, MITSUBISHI, SUBARU, & SUZUKI.
They also carry performance engines with Turbo, VTEC & Mazda Rotary engines.
SO CALL THEM FOR BEST JAPANESE ENGINES - ACURA ENGINES, HONDA ENGINES, TOYOTA ENGINES, LEXUS ENGINES, NISSAN ENGINES, ININITI ENGINES, MAZDA ENGINES, MITSUBISHI ENGINES, SUBARU ENGINES, SUZUKI ENGINES, ISUZU ENGINES.
If you need an used engine or a transmission, please ask for a price quote from their website www.usedjapanmotors.com or simply call toll free at 1-866-418-3229 OR 1-713-863-9195. Experienced sales staff of ENGINE WORLD USA will be glad to assist you.
We therefore recommend buying only from ENGINE WORLD USA at Houston, TX. Their website url is www.usedjapanmotors.com. They carry the BEST JAPANESE ENGINES. Specializing in Honda engines, Acura engines, Toyota engines, Mazda engines, Lexus engines, Nissan engines, Suzuki engines, Infiniti engines, Isuzu engines.
JAMAL
Apr
11
Now Don’t Worry About Buying a Used Engine for Your Vehicle
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Used Engines asked:
Looking to buy a used engine which is cheaper and should have good life and you don’t want to go many dealers and salvage yards? Now it’s possible to get the quality and the best used engine which will make you vehicle life more. You have to just order your required needs on the website and then you will get that on the basis of your requirements, so it is very easy to search also. You can sit home and you will get the long life engine.
Now you might be thinking how it’s possible, how does the website find the used engines which have the good quality? There are many websites available which helps you to find the used engines for your vehicle, they first check your order in which you have given all the information about the engine, model no. of car and your budget and on the basis of this requirements they search for the used engine in many places like salvage yards and other dealers and then the used engine is chosen which looks good.
This process gives you many advantages like you don’t have to go anywhere to find the good used engine, you just need an internet connection, you don’t have to know any technical knowledge about the engine, the delivery of the engine will be very fast, All types of used engines can be ordered like car used engine, auto used engine, truck used engine and others, It will be in your budget and cheap, you don’t have to pay extra money to the dealers.
With all these advantages of buying the used engine from website of a trusted automotive company or dealer, you don’t have to move here and there with that you don’t have to worry about the quality of the used engine because the dealers who deals in selling or buying used engines have a good knowledge, which one is good engine and which has problem and on the basis of their experience and search they finds the best used engines for your vehicles.
Now buying a used engine for your vehicle is not an headache because there are many dealers and automotive companies who have their websites where you can place the order for the required used engine and all other information required and then the company will have a look at you’re your requirement and on the basis of your requirement the order is communicated to different dealers and salvage yards. Now they chose the best-used engine, which are available depending upon your requirement and budget.
BUDDY
Looking to buy a used engine which is cheaper and should have good life and you don’t want to go many dealers and salvage yards? Now it’s possible to get the quality and the best used engine which will make you vehicle life more. You have to just order your required needs on the website and then you will get that on the basis of your requirements, so it is very easy to search also. You can sit home and you will get the long life engine.
Now you might be thinking how it’s possible, how does the website find the used engines which have the good quality? There are many websites available which helps you to find the used engines for your vehicle, they first check your order in which you have given all the information about the engine, model no. of car and your budget and on the basis of this requirements they search for the used engine in many places like salvage yards and other dealers and then the used engine is chosen which looks good.
This process gives you many advantages like you don’t have to go anywhere to find the good used engine, you just need an internet connection, you don’t have to know any technical knowledge about the engine, the delivery of the engine will be very fast, All types of used engines can be ordered like car used engine, auto used engine, truck used engine and others, It will be in your budget and cheap, you don’t have to pay extra money to the dealers.
With all these advantages of buying the used engine from website of a trusted automotive company or dealer, you don’t have to move here and there with that you don’t have to worry about the quality of the used engine because the dealers who deals in selling or buying used engines have a good knowledge, which one is good engine and which has problem and on the basis of their experience and search they finds the best used engines for your vehicles.
Now buying a used engine for your vehicle is not an headache because there are many dealers and automotive companies who have their websites where you can place the order for the required used engine and all other information required and then the company will have a look at you’re your requirement and on the basis of your requirement the order is communicated to different dealers and salvage yards. Now they chose the best-used engine, which are available depending upon your requirement and budget.
BUDDY
Mar
19
Buy Quality Used Engines
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Used Engines asked:
Today all of us have some automobiles and the most important part of it is engine, if engine breaks down then you have to buy a new engine or you may give it for repair and it might cost huge amount. Therefore if you have to buy the engine and you want it in your budget only then you could buy the used engines also.
Now you might think that used engines won’t work for too long and its quality should be bad as well, but there are many automotive companies are available who are providing the used engines by selecting the best engine and after checking the quality. They provides all types of used engines such as Diesel engine , car engines, truck engines, auto engines and all these will be selected from different Salvage yards.
These companies have a big network of Salvage Yards, so whenever they will get the order of required engine, they first get all the details from the person of his automobile. Then that requirement is sent to all the Salvage Yards and related companies. Then they will select the engine which will be best for you on the basis of quality and the budget provided by you and that will be delivered to you.
You might think that these companies may deliver you the duplicate or bad engine but before making any order you should check that they are the Trusted Company and they should have a good network of salvage yards.
So if you want to buy an engine for your automobile you can buy the used engine from a good automobile Company and you will get the good quality engine from them which will be fit for your car and your budget as well.
Buying a Used engines for your automobile might looks like a risk but today there are many salvage yards and companies who are providing all types of quality used engines like Diesel engines, car engines, truck engines, auto engines. These companies have a large network of salvage yards from where they will find the best engine on the basis of your needs and your budget too. But always buy the used engines from the trusted company who has a good network and market.
MONROE
Today all of us have some automobiles and the most important part of it is engine, if engine breaks down then you have to buy a new engine or you may give it for repair and it might cost huge amount. Therefore if you have to buy the engine and you want it in your budget only then you could buy the used engines also.
Now you might think that used engines won’t work for too long and its quality should be bad as well, but there are many automotive companies are available who are providing the used engines by selecting the best engine and after checking the quality. They provides all types of used engines such as Diesel engine , car engines, truck engines, auto engines and all these will be selected from different Salvage yards.
These companies have a big network of Salvage Yards, so whenever they will get the order of required engine, they first get all the details from the person of his automobile. Then that requirement is sent to all the Salvage Yards and related companies. Then they will select the engine which will be best for you on the basis of quality and the budget provided by you and that will be delivered to you.
You might think that these companies may deliver you the duplicate or bad engine but before making any order you should check that they are the Trusted Company and they should have a good network of salvage yards.
So if you want to buy an engine for your automobile you can buy the used engine from a good automobile Company and you will get the good quality engine from them which will be fit for your car and your budget as well.
Buying a Used engines for your automobile might looks like a risk but today there are many salvage yards and companies who are providing all types of quality used engines like Diesel engines, car engines, truck engines, auto engines. These companies have a large network of salvage yards from where they will find the best engine on the basis of your needs and your budget too. But always buy the used engines from the trusted company who has a good network and market.
MONROE
Feb
8
Simple Steps to Check Your Engine Regularly and Thus Protect Your Car Investment
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JDM Engine Inc. asked:
So, OK, you paid your thousands for your vehicle. You feel great with it and also relax a bit and put some check up tasks for later.
Well, you better watch out!
Some of the most common mistakes car owners make at this point are to skip fluid checks and also the service their engines between longer periods of time.
You must always check at least the fluid levels on your car. If you don’t, you may miss a minor defect, for example, a coolant leakage.
If you don’t detect that leakage, then you will eventually run out of coolant in your vehicle, his leading to major damages to the engine and eventually diminishing your vehicle overall performance.
Protect your vehicle investment by checking your engine regularly.
In order to keep the engine in good condition this is what you must take into account:
- Engine lubrication: This can be achieved with oil servicing on time.
- Overheating prevention: Done with periodical coolant and radiator check ups
- Proper and properly scheduled engine maintenance and tune up
- Immediately eliminate any minor engine defects
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Checking the Engine Condition.
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Do you hear any noise when the engine is running?.
The engine should run evenly and you should not hear any strong noises, knocking, pinging, or whistling while the engine is idling or during acceleration.
When pressing the accelerator, the engine should accelerate quickly, with no delays or loud noises.
The idle should be stable during a stop. No smoke should come out from the tail pipe.
A good engine should be dry. The more leaks on an engine, the more damage your engine may have.
During routine engine maintenance and tune ups, cleanings, adjustments, and necessary replacements, check for the following:
- Fuel Filter: related to the loss of engine power when dirty.
- Air Filter: related to the loss of engine power, increased fuel consumption, and so on
- Spark Plugs: must be replaced to increase engine performance.
- Timing Belt, when it is damaged it can induce serious problems for the engine
- Coolant: must be replace to maintain the anti-corrosive properties.
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Check the Oil Pressure.
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Always check the oil pressure on a cold engine. Start the engine, and look at the low oil pressure warning lamp or oil pressure gauge on the instrument panel.
The time between the engine start and the time you note oil pressure at the instrument panel should be no more than one to two seconds. If this time is longer than two seconds, it means that either the oil filter is bad or the engine is too worn.
If the low oil pressure warning light goes on while engine is running or idle, there is definitely a problem with the engine. Stop your vehicle immediately if the oil pressure warning lamp goes on while driving to avoid further damage to the engine.
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Check the Engine Oil Level and Condition.
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This is very critical. Without oil a running engine will damage in a matter of seconds.
If the engine is leaking oil, try new gaskets or seals to fix the leak.
If the engine is burning oil, the valve guides and seals are most likely worn out, but the rings and cylinders could require replacement, too.
Check the engine oil on the dipstick periodically, especially if your car isn’t brand new.
Change to oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles. Immediately after performing an oil and filter change, check for oil leaks to be sure that the oil filter has been installed properly.
During oil level check up the oil should normally reach the “FULL” mark on the dipstick.
Do not add oil unless level is below the “ADD” or the “LOW” marks on the dipstick.
Never add oil to reach above the “FULL” mark, to avoid damaging of the spark plugs.
When you regularly check your oil, you will become familiar with the rate of oil consumption of your car and you’ll know when the consumption is rapidly increasing.
Also check for the oil condition. Here’s how:
The oil should look clean and translucent. If the oil is slightly-brown, it can be fine too.
However, if it’s dark-brown, but still transparent, although still admissible, it would be better to change it. If it’s too black, it’s time to change it.
If the engine oil on the dipstick is color “latté” or if it is foamy, then the engine coolant is mixing with the engine oil, i.e. an evidence of an internal engine defect (such as a blown head gasket or cracked block).
Also, the oil should never have a gasoline smell. It means there is some fuel leaking and this can be dangerous.
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Check the Coolant Level and Leaks.
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Check the coolant (antifreeze) level and investigate the system for leaks periodically.
NEVER open the radiator of a car that has just been running. Wait at least 15-20 minutes after the engine has been turned off for the engine temperature to drop before adding any fluid into the system. The cooling system of a car is under high pressure and the fluid is usually hotter than boiling water.
Begin your check of the cooling system by viewing the front side of the radiator and the space between the engine radiator and air conditioner radiator; it should not be clogged with debris, such as leaves or heavy pollen. One of the most common reasons for overheating is debris buildup in this area.
Be sure that electric fan operates, and water pump drive belt has proper tension. The water pump should not have coolant seepage.
Check the radiator for any trace of damage and all water hoses for leaks. If you find any coolant leak, try to stop it up as soon as possible to avoid engine overheating and have a mechanic inspect the damaged area immediately.
Next, look for the cooling system expansion tank; it is usually translucent white so you can see the fluid level without opening it.
The expansion tank has two level marks on the side of it: “FULL” and “LOW”. Check the coolant level in the expansion tank. The coolant level should be between “LOW” and “FULL” marks in the coolant expansion tank. If it’s lower, you should add it, because a low coolant level may cause the engine to overheat and therefore result in engine damage.
When engine temperature is reduced (in 15-20 minutes after the engine has been turned off) , simply add a coolant into the expansion tank till its level be at “FULL” mark.
If the level frequently falls below “LOW” after adding fluid, you probably have a leak and must have it checked as soon as possible. If there is no coolant in the expansion tank at all, you should add the coolant directly into the radiator.
If the coolant color brown or rust-colored, the car may need a radiator flush. The coolant should not have any engine oil in it. If you see oil in the radiator or expansion tank, it may be evidence of an internal engine defect, such as a blown head gasket.
Antifreeze is toxic, so be sure to capture and recycle the drained fluid. Keep it off your skin and away from your eyes. It can also damage painted surfaces, so avoid spilling it on your car.
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Automatic Transmission Fluid Check up.
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Automatic transmission is a very complicated device and its repair is costly. Most automatic transmissions must be checked with the engine running and warmed up. Also, make sure the car is on a level surface and fully warmed up.
If you not sure how to check the automatic transmission fluid, here is a step-by-step explanation:
Begin by letting the engine idle with the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake.
Move the gear selector through each gear. This ensures that the fluid is circulating through the pumps, thereby providing you with an accurate reading.
Once you have done this, put the vehicle in park, but leave the brake engaged and the engine running.
The transmission dipstick is located near the rear of the engine. Pull the transmission dipstick out, wipe it clean with a rag, and note the markings on the end of the stick. The usual markings are “FULL” and “ADD 1 PINT”. Inset the dipstick fully and remove it again to take a reading.
If the engine is cool, it should be at the upper end of the “COLD” mark.
If the engine is hot, the level should be at the upper end of the “HOT” mark.
When the transmission is warm, the level should be in the safe zone between the hash marks. If it’s lower, you should add some amount of automatic transmission fluid.
Check the fluid condition also: If it’s too black and has a burnt smell - your transmission is going to break!
Normally it should be clean and transparent. Its color may be different, from red to brown. Wipe the dipstick with clean white paper and look at the paper. Normally there should be no black deposits, no metal particles, no dirt left on the paper.
How to add the transmission fluid:
Never add fluid unless it is below the “ADD” mark and never bring it above the “FULL” mark. Make sure you check the transmission fluid type in the owners manual and use the correct transmission fluid for your vehicle. Do not substitute anything else. For example some Chrysler transmissions need only Chrysler specific type of fluid and usual fluid like Dexron II can destroy the transmission.
Add a little amount of the fluid at a time. You will need a special funnel to get the fluid into the small tube that the dipstick came out of.
Wait for a couple of minutes for the fluid to flow down. Start the engine and check the level again before adding more fluids.
DEREK
So, OK, you paid your thousands for your vehicle. You feel great with it and also relax a bit and put some check up tasks for later.
Well, you better watch out!
Some of the most common mistakes car owners make at this point are to skip fluid checks and also the service their engines between longer periods of time.
You must always check at least the fluid levels on your car. If you don’t, you may miss a minor defect, for example, a coolant leakage.
If you don’t detect that leakage, then you will eventually run out of coolant in your vehicle, his leading to major damages to the engine and eventually diminishing your vehicle overall performance.
Protect your vehicle investment by checking your engine regularly.
In order to keep the engine in good condition this is what you must take into account:
- Engine lubrication: This can be achieved with oil servicing on time.
- Overheating prevention: Done with periodical coolant and radiator check ups
- Proper and properly scheduled engine maintenance and tune up
- Immediately eliminate any minor engine defects
——————————
Checking the Engine Condition.
——————————
Do you hear any noise when the engine is running?.
The engine should run evenly and you should not hear any strong noises, knocking, pinging, or whistling while the engine is idling or during acceleration.
When pressing the accelerator, the engine should accelerate quickly, with no delays or loud noises.
The idle should be stable during a stop. No smoke should come out from the tail pipe.
A good engine should be dry. The more leaks on an engine, the more damage your engine may have.
During routine engine maintenance and tune ups, cleanings, adjustments, and necessary replacements, check for the following:
- Fuel Filter: related to the loss of engine power when dirty.
- Air Filter: related to the loss of engine power, increased fuel consumption, and so on
- Spark Plugs: must be replaced to increase engine performance.
- Timing Belt, when it is damaged it can induce serious problems for the engine
- Coolant: must be replace to maintain the anti-corrosive properties.
———————–
Check the Oil Pressure.
———————–
Always check the oil pressure on a cold engine. Start the engine, and look at the low oil pressure warning lamp or oil pressure gauge on the instrument panel.
The time between the engine start and the time you note oil pressure at the instrument panel should be no more than one to two seconds. If this time is longer than two seconds, it means that either the oil filter is bad or the engine is too worn.
If the low oil pressure warning light goes on while engine is running or idle, there is definitely a problem with the engine. Stop your vehicle immediately if the oil pressure warning lamp goes on while driving to avoid further damage to the engine.
—————————————–
Check the Engine Oil Level and Condition.
—————————————–
This is very critical. Without oil a running engine will damage in a matter of seconds.
If the engine is leaking oil, try new gaskets or seals to fix the leak.
If the engine is burning oil, the valve guides and seals are most likely worn out, but the rings and cylinders could require replacement, too.
Check the engine oil on the dipstick periodically, especially if your car isn’t brand new.
Change to oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles. Immediately after performing an oil and filter change, check for oil leaks to be sure that the oil filter has been installed properly.
During oil level check up the oil should normally reach the “FULL” mark on the dipstick.
Do not add oil unless level is below the “ADD” or the “LOW” marks on the dipstick.
Never add oil to reach above the “FULL” mark, to avoid damaging of the spark plugs.
When you regularly check your oil, you will become familiar with the rate of oil consumption of your car and you’ll know when the consumption is rapidly increasing.
Also check for the oil condition. Here’s how:
The oil should look clean and translucent. If the oil is slightly-brown, it can be fine too.
However, if it’s dark-brown, but still transparent, although still admissible, it would be better to change it. If it’s too black, it’s time to change it.
If the engine oil on the dipstick is color “latté” or if it is foamy, then the engine coolant is mixing with the engine oil, i.e. an evidence of an internal engine defect (such as a blown head gasket or cracked block).
Also, the oil should never have a gasoline smell. It means there is some fuel leaking and this can be dangerous.
———————————-
Check the Coolant Level and Leaks.
———————————-
Check the coolant (antifreeze) level and investigate the system for leaks periodically.
NEVER open the radiator of a car that has just been running. Wait at least 15-20 minutes after the engine has been turned off for the engine temperature to drop before adding any fluid into the system. The cooling system of a car is under high pressure and the fluid is usually hotter than boiling water.
Begin your check of the cooling system by viewing the front side of the radiator and the space between the engine radiator and air conditioner radiator; it should not be clogged with debris, such as leaves or heavy pollen. One of the most common reasons for overheating is debris buildup in this area.
Be sure that electric fan operates, and water pump drive belt has proper tension. The water pump should not have coolant seepage.
Check the radiator for any trace of damage and all water hoses for leaks. If you find any coolant leak, try to stop it up as soon as possible to avoid engine overheating and have a mechanic inspect the damaged area immediately.
Next, look for the cooling system expansion tank; it is usually translucent white so you can see the fluid level without opening it.
The expansion tank has two level marks on the side of it: “FULL” and “LOW”. Check the coolant level in the expansion tank. The coolant level should be between “LOW” and “FULL” marks in the coolant expansion tank. If it’s lower, you should add it, because a low coolant level may cause the engine to overheat and therefore result in engine damage.
When engine temperature is reduced (in 15-20 minutes after the engine has been turned off) , simply add a coolant into the expansion tank till its level be at “FULL” mark.
If the level frequently falls below “LOW” after adding fluid, you probably have a leak and must have it checked as soon as possible. If there is no coolant in the expansion tank at all, you should add the coolant directly into the radiator.
If the coolant color brown or rust-colored, the car may need a radiator flush. The coolant should not have any engine oil in it. If you see oil in the radiator or expansion tank, it may be evidence of an internal engine defect, such as a blown head gasket.
Antifreeze is toxic, so be sure to capture and recycle the drained fluid. Keep it off your skin and away from your eyes. It can also damage painted surfaces, so avoid spilling it on your car.
————————————–
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check up.
————————————–
Automatic transmission is a very complicated device and its repair is costly. Most automatic transmissions must be checked with the engine running and warmed up. Also, make sure the car is on a level surface and fully warmed up.
If you not sure how to check the automatic transmission fluid, here is a step-by-step explanation:
Begin by letting the engine idle with the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake.
Move the gear selector through each gear. This ensures that the fluid is circulating through the pumps, thereby providing you with an accurate reading.
Once you have done this, put the vehicle in park, but leave the brake engaged and the engine running.
The transmission dipstick is located near the rear of the engine. Pull the transmission dipstick out, wipe it clean with a rag, and note the markings on the end of the stick. The usual markings are “FULL” and “ADD 1 PINT”. Inset the dipstick fully and remove it again to take a reading.
If the engine is cool, it should be at the upper end of the “COLD” mark.
If the engine is hot, the level should be at the upper end of the “HOT” mark.
When the transmission is warm, the level should be in the safe zone between the hash marks. If it’s lower, you should add some amount of automatic transmission fluid.
Check the fluid condition also: If it’s too black and has a burnt smell - your transmission is going to break!
Normally it should be clean and transparent. Its color may be different, from red to brown. Wipe the dipstick with clean white paper and look at the paper. Normally there should be no black deposits, no metal particles, no dirt left on the paper.
How to add the transmission fluid:
Never add fluid unless it is below the “ADD” mark and never bring it above the “FULL” mark. Make sure you check the transmission fluid type in the owners manual and use the correct transmission fluid for your vehicle. Do not substitute anything else. For example some Chrysler transmissions need only Chrysler specific type of fluid and usual fluid like Dexron II can destroy the transmission.
Add a little amount of the fluid at a time. You will need a special funnel to get the fluid into the small tube that the dipstick came out of.
Wait for a couple of minutes for the fluid to flow down. Start the engine and check the level again before adding more fluids.
DEREK