What happens if I disconnect the battery while my car is running?
Nov 30, 2013 · I found my car battery dead. A jump didn’t work completely. As a quick solution, my battery was removed, another vehicle battery installed, and then the car started just fine. …
What is the effect of altitude (>10,000 feet) on a car's performance
Nov 8, 2007 · From memory here, I think the general rule of thumb is a 3-4% power loss for each 1000 feet of altitude, figuring from sea level. So a 300 Horsepower car at 10k feet would …
Car running much better with new battery? - Car Talk Community
Apr 30, 2022 · This reminds me how how you get a bad tank of gas and then you notice the car running much better right after the next fill up. I never had any check engine lights with this old …
Does motor oil break down over time with little mileage or engine …
Jul 7, 2011 · The problem with a vehicle that logs only 3,500 miles in 1 year is that–in most cases–those miles are accumulated mostly with short-distance local driving. That type of …
What temp should an engine run at? - Car Talk Community
Dec 17, 2009 · Engines are made to run a little warmer now than in the past due to emission control requirements. As far as you need be concerned, if the Check Engine Light does not …
How long does it take for oil to circulate through an engine after ...
Mar 26, 2016 · Unless, of course, the car has been sitting for a long time. It does take a minute (more in cold weather) for the pump to refill all the passages and bring the system up to …
Car will only start with starting fluid, then runs fine once going
Dec 29, 2013 · I recently had a problem with my car stalling when warm and not starting at all until cooler. This was the crank position sensor. Now the car will not start without starting fluid. …
Engine will crank but won't start unless you spray starter fluid in it
Oct 11, 2016 · Okay so I have a 2004 Dodge Ram Hemi, the truck was running fine all this weekend and was fine this morning. Went out at lunch and used the automatic starter button …
Why does an unpluged egr valve run better then - Car Talk …
Apr 6, 2010 · The EGR system meters a little exhaust gas into the intake which lowers the combustion temperature which lessens the amount of NOx in the exhaust. The engine will run …
How Long to Drive Car Before Bringing It to be Inspected?
Aug 20, 2013 · I’ve heard that if you run your car for a while there’s a better chance of passing the emissions test on a state inspection. How long should it be run? An hour on the highway? Just …