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Chevy Engines. Generation 111 Small Block Motors.

Danny Lehrman — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:03:54 +0000

The Generation III Vortec Chevy Engines with 5300cc, or more commonly called the LM7/LM4/L59/L33, is a V8 truck engine. It is a longer stroke version of the Vortec 4800 and replaced the 5700 L31. The L59 denotes a flexible fuel version, while the LM7 was the standard version of the engine. The LM7 Vortec 5300 was [...]

Out of Control Toyota Prius, it’s not the engines fault.

Danny Lehrman — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:15:34 +0000

We have been watching and reading the unbelievable story on runaway Toyota Prius models. I saw the actual interview on this video last night on TV. We know it is not actually the car engines fault. Here is the article that goes along with it. On Monday James Sikes, seen at left, drove his Toyota Prius [...]

This is not a Car Engine Tip….

Danny Lehrman — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:44:03 +0000

Don't get the Blues from broken windshield wipers..

[/caption] Although we sell engines and other related automotive parts, I have an unrelated winter time tip for you. Since we just spent 411.00 dollars on the repair, you may be interested in what happened and why. My moms car is a [...]

Car Engines need some Spring Cleaning too.

Danny Lehrman — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:20:35 +0000

Sweep away winter engine problems

[/caption] As the winter breaks and spring time comes, this is the most opportune time to do some service on your car, truck, RV, or whatever you drive. The winter this year was particularly bad, even in Florida where I live it got close to 30 degrees. That’s [...]

How Foreign and Domestic Engines Fuel Systems Operate

Danny Lehrman — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:25:08 +0000

Automotive Fuel Injection Systems

[/caption] Engine Sensors provide the correct amount of fuel for every operating condition, the car engines engine control unit (ECU) has to monitor a huge number of input sensors. Here are just a few: * Mass airflow sensor * [...]

Chevrolet Engines, What is SIDI?

Danny Lehrman — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:15:15 +0000

Chevy Engines with SIDI @ The Plant

[/caption] Direct-injection gasoline engines offer many potential advantages over conventional port fuel-injected engines for achieving vehicle fuel economy while meeting strict emission standards. Some of the potential benefits of spark-ignition direct-injection (SIDI) engines include improved thermal efficiency, better transient response, and greater displacement-specific [...]

Engines: 2010 ECOTEC 2.4L SIDI Engine

Danny Lehrman — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:29:26 +0000

Chevy four cylinder Ecotec engines

[/caption] This is the first of the Chevy Ecotec engines, a non-turbo four-cylinder ECOTEC to get direct injection. It’s making it’s debut on the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox with 182 HP and 30 MPG on the highway. Expect this engine to make it’s way to more applications in the [...]

Change the timing belt on your cars engine, or else..

Danny Lehrman — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:31:05 +0000

Most car engines must have their timing belts changed around 60,000 or 80,000 miles. Since many cars have an interference engine, the valves and pistons can make contact if the valve timing is sufficiently far off, having the belt or its tensioner break could be a very expensive proposition. Wouldn’t it be smart to [...]

Ethanol Engine Fuels Fires require special firefighting foam

Danny Lehrman — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:17:10 +0000

Ethanol fueled engines on fire.

[/caption] The nation’s drive to use more alternative fuel carries a danger many communities have been slow to recognize: Ethanol fuel fires are harder to put out than gasoline engine fuel fires and require a special type of firefighting foam. Many fire departments around the country don’t have the [...]

Toyota Motor’s Prius Top Pick in 2010.

Danny Lehrman — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:57:19 +0000

Toyota Prius Energy Monitor

[/caption] Toyota’s 2010 Prius retained its title as Consumer Reports magazine’s top pick for eco-friendly vehicle two weeks after Toyota Motor Company recalled 437,000 hybrids to fix a brake software flaw. The automaker’s $76,572 Lexus LS460L was named best overall vehicle among more than 280 autos tested for the list [...]