Piston Rings Questions

2008 Lexus GS 350 Brakes Problem with 102000 miles

Whenever I hit the brake peddle when car is moving, my front end shakes. I had the brakes changed in Oct 2012 but the rotors were only ...

Asked by Bre41 about 10 days ago - 1 Answer

2003 Ford Mustang Noise Problem with 64 miles

My car started making this sort of low pitched creaking noise at the front end that I can just barely feel through the floor and within the ...

Asked by erdunf about 18 days ago - 1 Answer

2005 Chevrolet Aveo Repair Problem with 10105 miles

My son added 1qt of oil to the car. it is in need of an oil change. When I drove it this morning the the hold button was on and I pulled ...

Asked by cynthia yonan about 18 days ago - 1 Answer

2004 Honda CRV Engine Problem

I Was Wondering If There's A Way To Do A Compression Test Without The Starter Hooked Up Any Suggestions Would Be Very Helpful

Asked by alfredm8702 about 19 days ago - 1 Answer

2007 Saturn Ion Engine Problem with 100009 miles

What should cylinder compression b i just got 70 psi

Asked by curly143 about 19 days ago - 1 Answer

2003 Nissan Sentra Engine Problem with 154000 miles

Hey guys, this is the first time im inquiring here for some professional help so in advance thank you for your free service. My car is a...

Asked by NickXXSpec-v about 23 days ago - 1 Answer

2004 Chevrolet Epica Brakes Problem

Both calipers do no release and burn out the brake pads , (1) can the calipers be repaired ? (2) if not where can I find replacements. I ...

Asked by viktor11 about 25 days ago - 1 Answer

1989 Toyota Corolla Engine Problem with 330000 miles

The car has a 1.6L 4AF engine. The engine has been overhauled 7 months ago. After overhaul, these are the problems that arise 1. Engine ...

Asked by Pathmaprasad about 26 days ago - 6 Answers

2005 Ford Ranger Engine Problem with 197000 miles

I have had my Ford Ranger to two different garages for a rough idle diagnostic. Both put the scan tool on and found misfiring on two ...

Asked by Mark A Rogers about 29 days ago - 1 Answer

2002 Nissan Altima Drivetrain Problem with 160000 miles

I just had a head gasket job done and when they replaced everything they didn't time it right so my car does a little bit of a jump fells ...

Asked by staceash25 about 1 month ago - 11 Answers

2000 Nissan Tino Repair Problem with 80000 miles

Why is my nissan almera tino 2000, 1.8 engine smoking even after reconditioning the cylinder head and repalcing the piston rings

Asked by (pending member) about 1 month ago - 1 Answer

1992 Ford Escort Engine Problem

Why oil in air filter

Asked by (pending member) about 1 month ago - 1 Answer

1982 Jeep CJ5 with 70000 miles

What would cause oil to blow out the top of dip stick. Have low compresson in one of the 4 cyl, have removed the piston and rings appear ok...

Asked by (pending member) about 1 month ago - 3 Answers

1975 Ford Courier Engine Problem with 78 miles

So I just got home from a tour and ive been helping her fix the things she cant do herself. She has a 1975 ford courier that ive been using...

Asked by gaberice about 1 month ago - 1 Answer

1989 Holden Rodeo Engine Problem with 389300 miles

Hey fellers' I've just received a 89 holden rodeo 2.6 petrol, Isuzu engine I replaced the head due to an east west crack I ve marked ever...

Asked by (pending member) about 1 month ago - 1 Answer

2013 Suzuki Fronte Engine Problem

My uncle is using SAE 40 engine oil for lubricating his tricycle instead of SAE 20W50. How will this affect his vehicle.

Asked by sukomit99 about 1 month ago - 5 Answers

1988 Nissan Sunny

Please Tell. What are the causes of engine blow by?

Asked by ahmer ammar about 1 month ago - 1 Answer

2006 Chrysler 300 Engine Problem with 250000 miles

5.7ltre engine bad miss in drivers side bank 2nd cylinder from front of engine . Compression test showed 0 psi compression.At 1st it had a ...

Asked by john conlan about 1 month ago - 3 Answers

2003 Chevrolet Silverado Engine Problem with 150000 miles

What would cause sludge to build up in oil pan ,when oil changed every 3000 miles?

Asked by born1972 about 1 month ago - 2 Answers

2000 Chevrolet Prizm with 177000 miles

2000 Chevy Prizm - every time I fill up I have run through a quart of oil. When I accelerate I can see smoke in my rear view mirror. Could...

Asked by (pending member) about 1 month ago - 1 Answer

1988 Nissan Sunny

Just asking for sake of knowledge: If a car is started and then its temprature rises up a bit and while this satuation I open the oil ...

Asked by ahmer ammar about 1 month ago - 1 Answer

1996 Nissan Maxima Engine Problem with 185 miles

I have a 1996 nissan maxima gle. I was told that i need tk replace a timing belt on the car after getting it. Anyone can help with the ...

Asked by nissanboy about 1 month ago - 1 Answer

2002 Toyota Tazz Engine Problem with 120000 miles

I need to know what parts do I need to overhaul the engine. it has never been opened before

Asked by plattdm about 1 month ago - 1 Answer

1962 Ford Falcon with 53000 miles

Why would oil be coming out from around spark plugs? I have oil coming out from around where the spark plugs screw into engine block from ...

Asked by Dustynuggs about 1 month ago - 5 Answers

2007 Hummer H2 Engine Problem with 63500 miles

Why would oil come from exhauste pipes?

Asked by georgeann about 1 month ago - 1 Answer

1997 Ford Ranger Engine Problem with 188 miles

I just replaced the head gasget, valvecover gasget, intake manefold gasget exsost manefold gasget , pcv valve, plugs and wires,air filter ...

Asked by (pending member) about 1 month ago - 1 Answer

2001 Toyota Rav4 Drivetrain Problem with 120000 miles

How do you go about changing a B shift solinoid. Where is it located.

Asked by (pending member) about 1 month ago - 1 Answer

1997 Pontiac Grand Am Engine Problem with 168000 miles

We are having a problem we replace the head and pistons and now the head has 2broke pistons and a dent in the head this is the second head...

Asked by (pending member) about 1 month ago - 1 Answer

2003 Hyundai Accent Engine Problem with 20 miles

I car was giving a noice so my connecting rod was damaged ,,which i replaced with new one after that i put new slip ,began and gas ket ...

Asked by (pending member) about 1 month ago - 1 Answer

2007 Lexus IS 250 Repair Problem with 78000 miles

Seen so many wide ranges of replacement costs for water pumps and spark plugs. My car is in a warranty CSP program where the piston rings ...

Asked by (pending member) about 2 months ago - 0 Answers

2004 Chrysler Town and Country Engine Problem with 132000 miles

Ok this is whats going on. It's pretty intresting. This 04's t&c motor Is losing oil 1 qt every thousand miles.Everybody will say thats ...

Asked by (pending member) about 2 months ago - 1 Answer

2001 Ford Focus Engine Problem with 138 miles

About how much does it cost to fix piston ring and head of a 2001 ford focus???

Asked by (pending member) about 2 months ago - 1 Answer

1998 Mitsubishi Pajero Engine Problem with 350000 miles

I just rebuilt the engine fitted new piston, rings but I have problem the turbo locks and it loses power and whenever I accerelarate smoke ...

Asked by (pending member) about 2 months ago - 1 Answer

1994 Nissan Hardbody Engine Problem with 170000 miles

Why does my engine/crankcase fill with gas?

Asked by Kthibodeaux about 2 months ago - 1 Answer

1991 Acura Integra Engine Problem with 144000 miles

Ive decided torebuild my 91 acura integra gs... but not sure which would b best... to get standard sized pistons, rings, rod and main ...

Asked by 91acura about 2 months ago - 1 Answer

1997 Chevrolet Silverado Engine Problem with 186000 miles

Why did PCV plastic cover blow off on my 97 Chevy Silverado 5.7L? I was trying to crank my silverado and the PCV plastic cover just blew ...

Asked by willietownsend about 2 months ago - 6 Answers

2004 Saturn Ion Engine Problem with 153000 miles

I am thinking of purchasing a Saturn ION. The man I am buying the car said he has been driving it & noticed the oil has been used up ...

Asked by llasley about 2 months ago - 1 Answer

1985 Ford Falcon Engine Problem with 205000 miles

I have a 1985 ford falcon xf it is running a ford falcon xr6 engine with a 4 speed borg warner manual behind it i bought the car engine ...

Asked by fordynz about 2 months ago - 0 Answers

1996 Toyota Corolla Engine Problem with 185000 miles

Has just started producing blue smoke at the exhaust pipe

Asked by (pending member) about 2 months ago - 1 Answer

1988 Dodge Colt with 80000 miles

At aproximatley 60000 thou miles one of the pistons lost compreshion . we found that it was the rings. my mechanic said that it would be ...

Asked by (pending member) about 2 months ago - 0 Answers

2002 Ford Explorer Engine Problem with 125 miles

I think my 02' Ford Explorer has sugar in the gas tank and has passed through the engine causing knocking and suspected piston ring damage.....

Asked by kaciscott about 3 months ago - 1 Answer

2004 Honda City Heater Problem with 114000 miles

Hi, Hi I have Honda City GXI 2004 model first time I haven't checked the heating signal which cause car gas kit got destroyed as well as ...

Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer

2000 Mazda Protege Engine Problem with 140 miles

Its an ES 1.8L eng. I have oil on bottom of 2 of my 4 spark plugs. Took plugs out cleaned them off n wiped cylinders out n ran for a few ...

Asked by Mazdagirl13 about 3 months ago - 3 Answers

2000 Mazda Protege Engine Problem with 14000 miles

I have a ES 1.8L DOHC L4 eng. I have oil leaking into 2 of my 4 cylinders onto my spark plugs. My dad cleaned my plugs off n the 2 ...

Asked by Mazdagirl13 about 3 months ago - 1 Answer

1999 Dodge Neon Engine Problem with 170000 miles

Cylinder 2 misfire, replaced plugs wires and coil pack

Asked by christopherclemens about 3 months ago - 3 Answers

1994 Suzuki Esteem Engine Problem with 115000 miles

Car overheat uphill only and shooting oil up the valve cover through the hose to the pvc. 1994 suzuki esteem 1.3 .single cam .

Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer

1999 Honda Accord with 200 miles

What does it mean when air comes out when you take oil cap off

Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer

2001 Dodge Stratus Drivetrain Problem with 171000 miles

I just bought this 2001 Dodge Stratus w/2.4L 4-cyl engine. Unfortunately I was not able to run the engine before I purchased it, and was ...

Asked by Hinoserm about 3 months ago - 6 Answers

2000 Nissan Frontier Engine Problem with 200000 miles

Drove home and never heard anything until I pulled into the driveway. Engine was clattering from top end, and when I took off the oil cap, ...

Asked by txteacher12682 about 3 months ago - 2 Answers

2008 Chevrolet Equinox Engine Problem with 80000 miles

Metal slivers or piecse in oil ..why ???

Asked by judyquestions1 about 3 months ago - 1 Answer