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Timing Chain Systems Need Clean, Quality Oil

Tomorrow's Technician

Most important, though, is that debris will clog oil ports. The two most at-risk components are the hydraulic tensioners and VVT cam phasers – both highly dependent on the oil supply. Oil debris can clog the ports that supply oil which can lead to instability in the timing system which can result in premature failures.

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Common Issues on the Toyota Camry

RepairSmith

Excessive Oil Consumption Burning Oil: Certain 2.4L engines produced from around 2007 to 2009 may burn oil at a faster rate than expected due to piston ring wear or design issues. Regular oil changes and checks are essential if you have one of these model years.

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The Ultimate Guide to Automotive Lift Installations: Boosting Workshop Efficiency

Auto Service World

Time-Saving Benefits With a vehicle lift, routine tasks like oil changes, brake services, and undercarriage inspections can be completed in record time. Step 3: Setting Up Hydraulic Systems Hydraulic systems power most automotive lifts. Key areas to inspect include hydraulic lines, locking mechanisms, and anchor bolts.

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Audi Quattro Drivetrain Diagnostics

Tomorrow's Technician

Later models used hydraulic fluid and solenoids to control the differentials. When the requirements change, the electric axial piston pump builds up as much as 650 psi of hydraulic pressure within just a few milliseconds. The oil pump is activated electrically when the engine speed exceeds 400 rpm.

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What do ABS and ESC have to do with ADAS?

Tire Review Magazine

Whether it’s a digital dash that’s gone blank or a variable valve timing actuator damaged due to lack of oil changes, these issues can appear over time. Both systems use the ABS hydraulic control unit (HCU), which consists of an electronic module, hydraulic modulator, and pump. Both ABS and ESC use similar sensors.

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Audi Quattro

Tomorrow's Technician

As requirements change, hydraulic pressure is used to press the friction plates together, altering the amount of drive torque from the front axle to the rear. The clutches are activated by electro-hydraulic actuators based on input from sensors and other control modules.

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Fuel Pumps and Cranking

Tomorrow's Technician

The volume of fuel will not typically hydraulically lock the cylinder. Instead, the fuel will dilute the oil. Chronic Conditions The main destroyer of high-pressure fuel pumps is a lack of oil changes. The other loss of fuel pressure can occur at the injectors. The pump can generate more than 3,000 psi of pressure.