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Engine horsepower is measured using a dynamometer, but what the dynamometer really does is measure the torque output of the engine, as well as the RPM – or “revolutions per minute”. These numbers are plugged into a formula (torque x RPM / 5,252) to determine the horsepower. What makes an engine high performance? The ‘performance’ …
A misfire will cause the engine to momentarily stumble, or lose rpms, and then regain its normal engine speed. The misfire will usually reappear, either under specific operating conditions or randomly. A misfire may occur when your engine is idling, causing a rough or uneven idle. Can a misfire ruin an engine? Over time, misfires …
6 flashes is Servo Motor failure. What does it mean when your check engine light blinks 5 times? If it blinks five times, the readiness set, the test cannot be completed. So, at some point the readiness codes were cleared. On page 413 of the manual is a procedure to force the readiness codes. What …
What causes a CVT transmission to go bad? Like any transmission, CVTs are susceptible to leaks at the seals and gaskets due to lack of use, overuse, overheating and even normal wear and tear. What does a bad CVT sound like? You may hear hissing or squealing type sound for a few seconds after shifting …