Vehicles often leak oil and other substances, usually onto a garage floor or driveway. These oil stains can be unsightly and messy. Oil stains cannot be scrubbed from concrete. Instead, many options are available to draw the oil or grease out of the floor. Cleaning up oil spills can be inexpensive and take little time.
Procedures:
1. Put on protective goggles and gloves.
2. Crush 1 cup of cat litter into a powder. Try using a mortar and pestle to crush the litter. You can also place the litter in a sealed plastic bag, place the bag in a magazine and use a hammer to crush the litter.
3. Mix 1 ounce of trisodium phosphate and 1 cup of water in a bucket. Add the crushed litter. Mix with a paint stirrer until a paste forms.
4. Spread the paste on the oil stain with a putty knife and wait for it to dry (about 24 hours). Scrape the paste from the concrete floor with the putty knife.
5. Wet the area with water. Scrub with a nylon brush.
6. Pour cat litter or sand over the area that had the oil spill. Spread it over the entire stain. The litter will absorb any excess oil.
7. Sweep the litter into a dustpan after a couple of days. Dispose in a trash can.
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Friday, December 10, 2010
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Add an Oil Filter to a VW
Regularly scheduled oil changes can extend the life of your VW and also help it run better. Changing the oil filter is also part of regular maintenance because it cleans the oil that passes through the engine, therefore reducing the amount of dirt and contamination that enters it. If an oil filter is not regularly changed, the filter will become clogged and unable to clean the oil that lubricates and helps the engine perform. Adding an oil filter to your VW can be done in very little time and can help prevent a very costly engine repair.
Procedures:
1. Open the hood and locate the oil filter positioned near the front of the engine block, behind and below the cooling fan. The oil filter is attached to the oil filter housing which is part of the engine block. The housing is held in place by an oil filter stem that the oil filter screws onto.
2. Place a bucket under the oil filter to catch any draining oil once the filter is removed. Put an oil filter wrench over the old oil filter and turn it counterclockwise to remove it. Put the old filter in the bucket and let it drain.
3. Clean the surface where the new filter will sit with a towel to remove any debris. Apply a thin film of oil over the rubber seal on the oil filter's open end and fill the filter with oil by pouring it into its open side. Place the new oil filter back onto the oil filter stem. Turn the filter clockwise to tighten it as much as you can by hand. Position the oil filter wrench over the oil filter and rotate it clockwise 1/2-turn more to seat the filter into position. Read More »»
Procedures:
1. Open the hood and locate the oil filter positioned near the front of the engine block, behind and below the cooling fan. The oil filter is attached to the oil filter housing which is part of the engine block. The housing is held in place by an oil filter stem that the oil filter screws onto.
2. Place a bucket under the oil filter to catch any draining oil once the filter is removed. Put an oil filter wrench over the old oil filter and turn it counterclockwise to remove it. Put the old filter in the bucket and let it drain.
3. Clean the surface where the new filter will sit with a towel to remove any debris. Apply a thin film of oil over the rubber seal on the oil filter's open end and fill the filter with oil by pouring it into its open side. Place the new oil filter back onto the oil filter stem. Turn the filter clockwise to tighten it as much as you can by hand. Position the oil filter wrench over the oil filter and rotate it clockwise 1/2-turn more to seat the filter into position. Read More »»
Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX Specifications
The GSX is a trim level of the Mitsubishi Eclipse sports car that was last available for the 1999 model year. The GSX model is a two-door coupe that retailed for $26,550 when it was released. Along with the GS-T, the GSX provided drivers with a more powerful engine than any of the other Eclipse coupe models.
Measurements
The Eclipse GSX is 172.4 inches long, 68.5 inches wide and 50.5 inches tall. The wheelbase is 98.8 inches and the ground clearance is 4.6 inches. The turning diameter is 39.4 feet. The front track measures 59.6 inches and the rear track measures 59.4 inches. With a manual transmission, the car weighs 3,270 lbs. The automatic transmission version weighs 3,350 lbs.
Space
As many as four passengers can fit in the Eclipse GSX. Headroom is 36.4 inches in the front seat and 34.3 inches in the back seat. Legroom is 43.3 inches in the front seat and 28.4 inches in the back seat. Shoulder room is 53.1 inches in the front and 51.2 inches in the back. Hip room measures 55.1 inches in the front and 47.2 inches in the back.
Power
The GSX comes standard with a 2.0-liter I4 engine and 210 horsepower at 6,000 revolutions per minute. Its engine torque is 214 foot-pounds at 3,000 rpm and its displacement equals 1,997 cc. The compression ratio is 8.5-to-1. A slightly less powerful engine with 205 horsepower at 5,750 rpm is also available. This engine generates 209 foot-pounds of torque at 2,200 rpm and has a compression ratio of 9.2-to-1. The engine displacement is 1,985 cc.
Fuel
With its standard engine, the GSX gets 21 miles per gallon in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. With the 205 horsepower engine, it gets 19 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. Regardless of engine, the GSX features a 15.9-gallon fuel tank. Read More »»
Measurements
The Eclipse GSX is 172.4 inches long, 68.5 inches wide and 50.5 inches tall. The wheelbase is 98.8 inches and the ground clearance is 4.6 inches. The turning diameter is 39.4 feet. The front track measures 59.6 inches and the rear track measures 59.4 inches. With a manual transmission, the car weighs 3,270 lbs. The automatic transmission version weighs 3,350 lbs.
Space
As many as four passengers can fit in the Eclipse GSX. Headroom is 36.4 inches in the front seat and 34.3 inches in the back seat. Legroom is 43.3 inches in the front seat and 28.4 inches in the back seat. Shoulder room is 53.1 inches in the front and 51.2 inches in the back. Hip room measures 55.1 inches in the front and 47.2 inches in the back.
Power
The GSX comes standard with a 2.0-liter I4 engine and 210 horsepower at 6,000 revolutions per minute. Its engine torque is 214 foot-pounds at 3,000 rpm and its displacement equals 1,997 cc. The compression ratio is 8.5-to-1. A slightly less powerful engine with 205 horsepower at 5,750 rpm is also available. This engine generates 209 foot-pounds of torque at 2,200 rpm and has a compression ratio of 9.2-to-1. The engine displacement is 1,985 cc.
Fuel
With its standard engine, the GSX gets 21 miles per gallon in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. With the 205 horsepower engine, it gets 19 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. Regardless of engine, the GSX features a 15.9-gallon fuel tank. Read More »»
Install a Value Cover 258 On a Jeep
In 1971 Jeep used the 258 straight-six engine built by AMC. The engine has a single valve cover located on an angle on the driver's side of the engine. The valve cover protects the top of the engine's head and valves. The original valve covers on the AMC engines were painted steel. Over time, the valve covers tended to rust. This could result in the valve cover leaking engine oil.
Procedures:
1. Pull the PCV valve out of the top of the valve cover. The valve simply presses into the top of the cover.
2. Remove the seven bolts that secure the Jeep's valve cover to the engine head with a socket and ratchet.
3. Pull the valve cover off the Jeep's engine head. Some of the gasket will peel off with the old valve cover. Make sure none of that gasket gets inside the engine head.
4. Scrape the gasket material left on the mating surface of the engine head off the head using a metal scraper. Make sure none of the gasket material gets into the Jeep's engine head.
5. Place the new valve cover gasket onto the engine head and line up the bolt holes.
6. Place the valve cover on top of the engine head and secure it using the seven bolts, socket and ratchet. Read More »»
Procedures:
1. Pull the PCV valve out of the top of the valve cover. The valve simply presses into the top of the cover.
2. Remove the seven bolts that secure the Jeep's valve cover to the engine head with a socket and ratchet.
3. Pull the valve cover off the Jeep's engine head. Some of the gasket will peel off with the old valve cover. Make sure none of that gasket gets inside the engine head.
4. Scrape the gasket material left on the mating surface of the engine head off the head using a metal scraper. Make sure none of the gasket material gets into the Jeep's engine head.
5. Place the new valve cover gasket onto the engine head and line up the bolt holes.
6. Place the valve cover on top of the engine head and secure it using the seven bolts, socket and ratchet. Read More »»
Ford F-10 Specifications
Ford F-series third and fourth generation trucks were built in Brazil between 1957 and 1966. Both the third and fourth generation designs were derived from the basic F-10, which was first created in 1952. The new names given to these successive generations were F-100 (built in 1953) and F-250 (in 1961). The F-10 has a hood flush to the chrome fenders as explained by Car Seek, a new chrome grille and its traditional separate fender body design became known as "flare-side."
Weight
The F-10 weighs half a ton without cargo. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is 4,000 to 5,000 pounds. GVWR is the maximum allowable total mass of the vehicle when loaded, including the weight of the vehicle, the fuel, passengers and trailer weight, as described by Hoffman White.
Body Style
The F-10 is a two-door pick-up truck with en enclosed cabin and a rear loading section for cargo. The fourth generation F-10, built between 1961 and 1966, has a two-door and a four-door option. The 1961 re-style brought single headlights back to the design and also a lower, wider cab, as reported by Edmunds.
Third Generation Engine
Three different engines are available for third generation F-10 trucks, depending on the year of manufacture: the 1958 to 1960 has 223 cubic inches of displacement (CID), or 3.7L, Mileage Maker I6; the 1958 has 272 CID (4.5L) Y-Block V8; and the 1959 to 1960 has 292 CID (4.8L) Y-Block V8. Each engine has a horse power of 137hp (102kW), 173hp (129kW) and 186hp (139kW), respectively. CID is the cubic inch displacement that all the pistons sweep in a single turnover of the engine. It represents the engine's capacity and power; the higher the displacement, the more powerful and efficient the engine.
Fourth Generation Engine
Fourth generation F-10 trucks can have five different engines: the 1961 to 1964 223 CID (3.7L) Mileage Maker I6; the 1961 to 1964 292 CID (4.8L) Y-Block V8; the 1965 to 1966 240 CID (3.9L) I6; the 1965 to 1966 300 CID (4.9L) I6; and the 1965 to 1966 352 CID (5.8L) FE V8. Each engine has a horse power of 114hp (85kW), 135hp (101kW), 150hp (110kW), 170hp (130kW) and 172hp (128kW), respectively.
Drive and Build
The F-10 truck is a two-wheel drive vehicle. The 1-Beam axle is tough, according to Ford Truk. Beginning in 1964, the Ford pick-up had a 128 inch wheel-base, which continued to be included in the design until 1988. The 1964 version also has an impressive 38 pounds of insulation to muffle road noise and increase the comfort of the driver and passengers. Read More »»
Weight
The F-10 weighs half a ton without cargo. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is 4,000 to 5,000 pounds. GVWR is the maximum allowable total mass of the vehicle when loaded, including the weight of the vehicle, the fuel, passengers and trailer weight, as described by Hoffman White.
Body Style
The F-10 is a two-door pick-up truck with en enclosed cabin and a rear loading section for cargo. The fourth generation F-10, built between 1961 and 1966, has a two-door and a four-door option. The 1961 re-style brought single headlights back to the design and also a lower, wider cab, as reported by Edmunds.
Third Generation Engine
Three different engines are available for third generation F-10 trucks, depending on the year of manufacture: the 1958 to 1960 has 223 cubic inches of displacement (CID), or 3.7L, Mileage Maker I6; the 1958 has 272 CID (4.5L) Y-Block V8; and the 1959 to 1960 has 292 CID (4.8L) Y-Block V8. Each engine has a horse power of 137hp (102kW), 173hp (129kW) and 186hp (139kW), respectively. CID is the cubic inch displacement that all the pistons sweep in a single turnover of the engine. It represents the engine's capacity and power; the higher the displacement, the more powerful and efficient the engine.
Fourth Generation Engine
Fourth generation F-10 trucks can have five different engines: the 1961 to 1964 223 CID (3.7L) Mileage Maker I6; the 1961 to 1964 292 CID (4.8L) Y-Block V8; the 1965 to 1966 240 CID (3.9L) I6; the 1965 to 1966 300 CID (4.9L) I6; and the 1965 to 1966 352 CID (5.8L) FE V8. Each engine has a horse power of 114hp (85kW), 135hp (101kW), 150hp (110kW), 170hp (130kW) and 172hp (128kW), respectively.
Drive and Build
The F-10 truck is a two-wheel drive vehicle. The 1-Beam axle is tough, according to Ford Truk. Beginning in 1964, the Ford pick-up had a 128 inch wheel-base, which continued to be included in the design until 1988. The 1964 version also has an impressive 38 pounds of insulation to muffle road noise and increase the comfort of the driver and passengers. Read More »»
Diagnose Timing Chain Problems
A vehicle's timing chain is one of the most important parts because it is responsible for turning the camshaft, which makes your engine run. After many miles, a timing chain can stretch and the wear of the gears can leave residue in the system. A general rule of thumb is that a timing chain should be replaced after every 100,000 miles for optimum performance.
Procedures:
1. Listen to the sound of the engine when you start it up. If you hear a rattling noise, this is a common indication that the timing chain is too loose and needs repair.
2. Drive the vehicle to test the power of the engine. If the car's engine power seems to be decreased (meaning the car does not accelerate as it should) this is a timing chain symptom. A slack timing chain will cause the camshaft timing to be unpredictable.
3. Take off the distributor cap and turn the crankshaft either left or right until your rotor moves. Turn it the opposite direction until the rotor turns the other way. If you need to turn the crank more than half an inch to move the rotor, your timing gears and chain should be replaced.
4. Check to see if your camshaft is turning by removing the distributor cap and cranking the engine. The rotor should move and if it doesn't the chain is in need of repair. Read More »»
Procedures:
1. Listen to the sound of the engine when you start it up. If you hear a rattling noise, this is a common indication that the timing chain is too loose and needs repair.
2. Drive the vehicle to test the power of the engine. If the car's engine power seems to be decreased (meaning the car does not accelerate as it should) this is a timing chain symptom. A slack timing chain will cause the camshaft timing to be unpredictable.
3. Take off the distributor cap and turn the crankshaft either left or right until your rotor moves. Turn it the opposite direction until the rotor turns the other way. If you need to turn the crank more than half an inch to move the rotor, your timing gears and chain should be replaced.
4. Check to see if your camshaft is turning by removing the distributor cap and cranking the engine. The rotor should move and if it doesn't the chain is in need of repair. Read More »»
SBC Head Bolt Torque Specifications
In 1955, GM took the automotive world by storm with the introduction of the Chevrolet Small Block V8 Engine. The SBC was originally designed for the Corvette, but soon became the standard for GM muscle cars, modified Jeeps and hot-rods. The first-generation SBCs had a displacement of 265 cubic inches and delivered 180 horsepower. By 1957, the larger version was delivering an astonishing 283 hp--one horsepower for every cubic inch of displacement. As a result, the engine earned the evergreen nickname of "Mouse." To date, more than 90 million have been sold, mostly through GM's popular "Crate Engine" program.
Top Overhaul
To maintain peak performance between major overhauls, most muscle car, Jeep and hot-rod enthusiasts perform a regular "top overhaul" on the SBC engine. This is done by removing and dismantling the cylinder heads, scraping away excess carbon deposits from the top of the pistons and inside the cylinder head combustion chambers, refinishing and polishing inlet and exhaust ports, and finally refacing and lapping the mating faces between the valves and valve seats with grinding paste. The cylinder heads are then re-assembled and bolted back onto the engine block.
Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
Standard SBC cast-iron cylinder heads must be tightened onto the engine block in the sequence specified by GM. Cylinder head gaskets are first coated on both sides with a special sealant. The bolts are then inserted and tightened by using moderate torque with a socket wrench. This is done by starting with the central bolt and working outward bolt-by-bolt on either side in the sequence specified in the GM engine manual. This method ensures full contact between the cylinder head gasket and mating faces. It also eliminates the possibility of cylinder-head warpage.
Cylinder Head Bolt Torque Specifications
An adjustable torque wrench fitted with a socket is used during the first torque sequence. The socket is placed over the cylinder-head bolts and tightened until the torque wrench "breaks" and cannot tighten further. This is done at an initial torque wrench setting of 35 to 40 pounds-feet, and by following the sequence laid down in the manual. The torque wrench is then set to between 60 and 70 pounds-feet and the bolts are torqued a second time in the specified sequence. As subsequent bolts are torqued to the higher setting, they relieve some of the pressure imposed on the previously tightened bolt. The bolts are then finally torqued down with the same setting of 60 to 70 pounds-feet to relieve any remaining cylinder head stress. This procedure also ensures that the bolts have been pulled down evenly. Read More »»
Top Overhaul
To maintain peak performance between major overhauls, most muscle car, Jeep and hot-rod enthusiasts perform a regular "top overhaul" on the SBC engine. This is done by removing and dismantling the cylinder heads, scraping away excess carbon deposits from the top of the pistons and inside the cylinder head combustion chambers, refinishing and polishing inlet and exhaust ports, and finally refacing and lapping the mating faces between the valves and valve seats with grinding paste. The cylinder heads are then re-assembled and bolted back onto the engine block.
Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
Standard SBC cast-iron cylinder heads must be tightened onto the engine block in the sequence specified by GM. Cylinder head gaskets are first coated on both sides with a special sealant. The bolts are then inserted and tightened by using moderate torque with a socket wrench. This is done by starting with the central bolt and working outward bolt-by-bolt on either side in the sequence specified in the GM engine manual. This method ensures full contact between the cylinder head gasket and mating faces. It also eliminates the possibility of cylinder-head warpage.
Cylinder Head Bolt Torque Specifications
An adjustable torque wrench fitted with a socket is used during the first torque sequence. The socket is placed over the cylinder-head bolts and tightened until the torque wrench "breaks" and cannot tighten further. This is done at an initial torque wrench setting of 35 to 40 pounds-feet, and by following the sequence laid down in the manual. The torque wrench is then set to between 60 and 70 pounds-feet and the bolts are torqued a second time in the specified sequence. As subsequent bolts are torqued to the higher setting, they relieve some of the pressure imposed on the previously tightened bolt. The bolts are then finally torqued down with the same setting of 60 to 70 pounds-feet to relieve any remaining cylinder head stress. This procedure also ensures that the bolts have been pulled down evenly. Read More »»
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