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| Blue smoke coming out of my truck | 15Relevance | 2 months ago | jason voorhees | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| 2009 Ford f250 5.4 v8 with 93k miles I’m starting to see blue smoke coming out of the tailpipe. Smells bad too. What kind of job what I be looking at to fix this? | |||||
| Answer to: News | 16Relevance | 3 years ago | avalon04 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Energy Secretary’s Not-So-Excellent EV Adventure It’s rather amusing when promoting electric vehicles goes spectacularly wrong. EMMY GRIFFIN MORE BY THIS AUTHOR Summer road trips are always an experience, as Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm just found out. Granholm set off on a four-day excursion in an attempt to promote the ease, convenience, and necessity of electric vehicles (EVs). She had an entire entourage of EVs with her, including the Cadillac Lyriq, a Ford F-150, and a Chevy Bolt. What she didn’t quite account for was all the extra planning and thinking she had to do to make this trip feasible. Even with all the help she had at her fingertips, the trip wasn’t exactly a model vacation. NPR sent a correspondent on the trip with Granholm to detail the journey. While documenting the trip, Camila Domonoske couldn’t help giving away important details that immediately undermined the purpose of the road trip — to be an EV advertisement. What was alluded to but not explicitly mentioned is that, along with their entourage of electric vehicles, there was also an advanced team of gas-powered cars used to ensure rescue and assuage other logistical concerns they had with their EVs. But even with NPR’s guaranteed leftist slant, it was hard to gloss over what happened next. Granholm’s biggest hiccup happened just as she was traveling through Grovetown near Augusta, Georgia. Granholm and her team needed to stop for a fast charge, and her gas-powered advanced team encountered a major problem. The charging stations were almost full, so one of the team members used their non-electric vehicle to save the last free charging station for the energy secretary. Along came a family on a road trip who also had planned a stop at this station. They noticed the gas car in the only free electric charging station. It was a hot day, they had an infant in the car, and their car was quickly losing charge. The injustice of being edged out of a station because of a gas car was deeply frustrating. So frustrating, in fact, that the family called the cops. Unfortunately for the family, there was nothing the police could do, so they were forced to wait. Granholm’s team eventually did some juggling, including sending the other EVs in the entourage to other, slower charging stations so that the family could charge their EV. This ironic situation and very bad PR for the energy secretary was the icing on the cake of a frustrating road trip. The planning that goes into a road trip with an EV is ridiculous. In spite of apps that should help locate a charging station on the fly, there is a lot more thought needed when picking one. You need to make sure there is a charging station within the EV’s driving radius. Then you need to make sure it’s the speed-charging station you need: 20-30 mins (fast) or 3-5 hours (slow). Then you have to make sure the location is compatible with your needs. Fast charging is preferable near a restaurant, and slow charging is preferable near a hotel. This is going backwards vis-à-vis all the advances that we have made in road-tripping with gas vehicles — you plug in your destination and there are easy gas stops all along the way. Moreover, we don’t really have the infrastructure to support a high volume of EVs on the road. There aren’t enough charging stations or units at the stations. EV owners occasionally report encountering a charger that won’t work, causing more delays, frustrations, and anxieties. Then there’s the impracticality of having to make long stops for recharging. Even having to stop 30 minutes for a fast charge is slow when compared to stopping at a gas pump. Not only that, but charging an EV is still more expensive than pumping gas. According to Business Insider: “Charging any of these vehicles at home will run about $12.62 per 100 miles while fueling one at a gas station may run about $11.08. That difference, while not incredibly substantial, may add up — and when these drivers go to a public charging station, they’re likely to pay about $16.10 per 100 miles.” Perhaps the biggest hiccup of all for the “green” electric vehicles is that, ultimately, they aren’t cutting carbon emissions. Those charging stations are run by electricity, and electricity is primarily produced by carbon-emitting plants (mostly because ecofascists are against carbon-free nuclear power). The more electric needs there are, the more electric plants are going to be needed to provide enough electricity. The “green technology” of electric vehicles doesn’t match the hype of climate activist politicians like Secretary Granholm. It is not close to where it needs to be to present a positive, practical, and energy-efficient means of transportation. If having the cops called on Granholm didn’t illustrate that fact, the other inconveniences of the trip should have. Another point that should indicate to the “green energy”-pushing politicians that they’re doing it wrong is that they feel like they have to sell it to the American people. If the tech were practical and improved the lives of everyday Americans, they would buy it unsolicited. That’s how cars gained prevalence in the first place over horses and buggies. | |||||
| RE: 2018 CrossTrek - Blue Smoke (Dumbfounded) | 15Relevance | 1 year ago | orlandoleal | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| @chucktobias Thank you for breaking it down! 1. The blue smoke happens at Start Up only. How do you check for sludge in the engine? 2. Oil Consumption test: I checked the dip stick before I took it back to dealer. Luckily they gave me the same reading from the dipstick, which was no oil leak. 3. I will try the ATS Carbon cleaner… thanks 4. I’m not so sure now where to take my vehicle for thorough inspection Thank you for your time in answering my questions! I’m sure others have asked, but would you all be able to inspect and repair, if I were to drop it off. | |||||
| Answer to: Blue smoke while going downhill | 15Relevance | 1 year ago | Chuck Tobias | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| You failed to mention age and mileage. blue smoke when letting off the throttle (such as going downhill) is usually worn valve guides and/or deteriorated valve stem seals. | |||||
| Answer to: Wiring Diagram for 2006 toyota solara trunk latch actuator | 16Relevance | 4 years ago | jack62 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Thank you @chucktobiasWas looking for something much simpler that just highlighted cables and wiring to the trunk and all the others abstracted.Saw some for other cars but not the solaraThank you regardless. That information is on page 118 of this link which @chucktobias gave you. The wire is the White with Light blue stripe wire going from the Body ECU to the Luggage Compartment Actuator Motor. If you look at the upper right notation on the diagram the wire is White with Light blue stripe from the Body ECU all the way to the Luggage Compartment Actuator Motor on the Coupe models (#3). On the Convertible model (#4) it changes from a White with Light blue stripe to a White wire at connector IC1. Also on Page 332 of that same link there's a larger diagram which shows the same wiring from the Body ECU to the Luggage Compartment Actuator Motor but also includes the Luggage Compartment light switch circuit that's in the actuator/latch assembly (I took a screenshot of just the Luggage Compartment motor circuit in the 2nd image down) ((In that diagram the Coupe is designated by (#1) and Convertible is designated by (#2) | |||||
| RE: Does coolant reservoir tank level drop when it gets colder outside, or do I have some leak? | 16Relevance | 4 years ago | Surge | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| I just did it. Put blue fluid in the tube until the line, started the engine, removed the cap, inserted the tube opening in the hole, attached the bulb, and pumped it probably 10 times or so. No change in color. I put it in again and pumped it another ten times but in a slower, more deliberate fashion. Took it out, the color started to slowly take on a blue-green tint after about a minute or two. I saw no immediate change in color as I was pumping it either of the times, but after about a minute or two after removing it and observing the liquid, it looked like a blue-green. My instructions on the box say if it turns yellow it indicates a positive for a leak, but it was neither yellow nor did it happen fast. What’s your take on it? | |||||
| How to fix EGR code in my 2001 Chevy 2500 HD? | 16Relevance | 5 years ago | zzotto21 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Scotty: I have a 2001 Chevy 2500HD, 4x4, with the 6.0L Vortec Engine. He has 205,000 miles on him and runs great. Looks good too. I was throwing an EGR code for a long time. After cleaning the EGR, cleaning the ports, as demonstrated by you, I still got the EGR error code. I finally replaced EGR with an OEM part and after erasing the code(s), the Service Engine Light came back on and I got an EGR code. I have been driving around with the Service Engine Light ever since. For a few years in fact! Recently, I saw you recommended the blue Driver Scan tool. I bought it. And I read the codes again and sure enough, he is throwing an EGR code. blue Driver’s recommended fix is to replaced the EGR valve or the wiring harness. Well since I already changed the EGR valve, I do not want to do it again. I recently cleaned the plug going into the EGR valve with electrical contact cleaner. I erased the code. I did not replace the wiring harness as I cannot find where it goes from the EGR valve. Into the fuse box? But on the blue Driver scan tool, it showed a “future” problem with the mass air sensor? Not sure how that works - it can see things that may be wrong? Or may be going bad? Could this be related to the EGR issue as well? Anyway, HELP! How do I stop the EGR code? I do not want that Service Engine Light coming on again! Thanks in advance. Bob | |||||
| Answer to: P0462 Code - Fuel Level Sensor "A" Circuit Low Input - Still not working after Replaced Fuel Pump Assembly | 16Relevance | 5 years ago | jack62 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| It's not required to fix it as long as you don't have vehicle inspection which require that the CEL isn't illuminated. Also, it's not a fuse. You have to look at this from where the computer is looking at this. Here's the circuit The computer is monitoring the voltage where that blue dot is between its internal fixed resistor and the fuel senders resistor. The resistance of the fuel level sender changes as the float in the fuel tank moves. Full Tank = Less Resistance Empty tank = More Resistance Computers like to use 5 volts so let's say the computer is providing 5 volts on that Fuel Level Signal wire. From its monitoring point in the circuit (blue dot), and taking it to the extremes it should never read 5 volts and it should never read 0 volts. An easy way to remember how it's monitoring the voltage on this circuit is: Lower Resistance = Lower Voltage Higher Resistance = Higher Voltage You don't have to concern yourself with the reasons for high voltage because that would be a P0463 Fuel Level Sensor “A” Circuit High. You have a P0462 Fuel Level Sensor “A” Circuit Low. A good starting point may be to hook up a scanner and observe the Fuel Level voltage. If the voltage is 0, it's likely that the Fuel Level Signal wire is shorted to Ground somewhere or the sensor is. Remember, from the position in this circuit where the computer is monitoring the voltage (blue dot), Lower Resistance = Lower Voltage and a short to ground would be 0 Resistance which would equal 0 Voltage. So where is the short to ground? Is it the wiring or that new fuel level sensor on that new fuel pump module? Since you have no way of knowing how much fuel is in the gas tank and the fact that the resistance is lowest at Full, maybe go fill up the fuel tank and check the resistance. Disconnect the wiring connector at the fuel pump. The connector on the fuel pump will be one of these. It will look like this as you probe the terminals Then compare your reading at Tank Full to the specification chart. If that looks good then it's the Fuel Level Signal wire shorting to ground somewhere. So I know I just took 5 minutes to explain what Scotty just told you in 5 seconds. I'm retired. I have more time on my hands. | |||||
| Answer to: Pontiac vibe no start | 16Relevance | 4 years ago | jack62 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| With a No Crank I like to start troubleshooting at the Starter Relay because you can split the circuit in 2. The Load Side and the Control Side. Knowing which side of the circuit is causing trouble really helps to narrow it down. You know where your starter relay is and the easiest way to get to it is to pry off the vent plate (it's just clipped in) and access it through there. Like I said, now you can split the circuit in 2 and this is what it looks like that way. (I highlighted the Load Side in Violet and the Control Side in blue) ((I don't agree with those starter relay pin assignments in the diagram but that doesn't matter. The wiring is correct so I'll refer to those relay pins as labeled)) Grab a test light, hook its alligator clip to good ground, pop out that relay and begin probing those 4 relay sockets. The one labeled #2 in the wiring diagram will have power at all times from the 30A Main Fuse. Use your test light to probe all 4 relay socket terminals. The socket that lights the test light will be #2. If none of the relay sockets have power then check for Power on the "Violet Side" of the diagram at that 30A Main Fuse) The one labeled #5 in the diagram will have Power with the transmission in Neutral and the key HELD in the START Position. Use your test light to determine which of the remaining 3 relay socket terminals is that one. If none of those remaining 3 relay sockets light the test light with the key in Start begin looking at the components on the "Blue Side" of the wiring diagram. (15A AM2 fuse, Ignition Switch, Park/Neutral Position Switch). The one labeled #3 in the diagram is the Ground for the Relay coil. It will be the socket across from #5. Switch the Test Light's alligator clip to Power and probe that socket. The test light should light up. If the test light doesn't light up, you'll have to check Ground Point G200 on the "Blue Side" of the wiring diagram. The one labeled #1 in the diagram will be that last remaining relay socket. It will be opposite #2 and it goes to the Starter Solenoid. But what if all the relay sockets check out ok? Then grab a piece of wire or a paperclip and jump relay sockets 1 and 2. If the Starter spins it's a bad Starter Relay. If the Starter doesn't spin it's a problem on the "Violet Side". Battery, corroded (inside) battery cables causing voltage drop, poor battery cable connections (either Power or engine Ground), the wire going to the Starter Solenoid from relay socket #1, or the starter/solenoid. edit: To explain why I don't believe the relay pin assignments in the diagram it's because it shows the Load Side of the relay on pins 1 & 2. But the Load Side is almost always on pins 3 & 5. The Control side (relay coil) is almost always on pins 1 & 2. | |||||
| What Causes Black Powder In Exhaust.? | 16Relevance | 5 years ago | CrakkDj | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Hi, I Have A 1999 Toyota Corola . It Is An Automatic Transmission.. Odometer Not Working.. Even Though The Car Was Running Fine, I Did Some Changes Like The GearBox, Spark Plugs , fuel Injectors, fuel pump , Fuel Filter , Throttle Body.. I Have Noticed Quiet Recently That I Have Black Powder In The Exhaust When I Came Back From A Trip .. I don’t Know If It Is The Lack Of Proper / Regular Maintenance Attitude From Previous Owners.. I Do Regular Maintenance And Checks Whenever I Hear Any Funny Noise Ever Since I Became The New Owner … Some Time Ago, I Noticed A White thin Smoke 💨 Come Out From The Engine Immediately I Let Someone Start The Car… Another Time After An Oil Change , I Let Someone Drive The Car & I Noticed A blue Smoke From The Pipe.. These Are NonSequential Situations I Asked A Mechanic About The blue Smoke, He Said It Is Because Of The Fresh Oil Change ( I Don’t Know How True) Now I Want To Know What Caused The Black Powder In The Exhaust Pipe.. White Smoke & blue Smoke 💨 What Could Be Wrong..? thanks | |||||
| 1987 Honda Civic Si: Radio Wiring Diagram | 16Relevance | 5 years ago | kd901_memphis | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Hello, I'm trying to install my aftermarket radio for my 1987 Honda Civic Si. Since I can't find the factory amplifier for this vehicle, this is what I have for the radio wiring diagram: Radio Constant 12V+ Wire - White/BlueRadio Switched Ignition 12V+ Wire - Yellow/RedRadio Ground Wire - Black Front Left Speaker Wire (+) - blue/GreenFront Left Speaker Wire (-) - Gray/BlackFront Right Speaker Wire (+) - Red/GreenFront Right Speaker Wire (-) - Brown/Black Rear Left Speaker Wire (+) - blue/YellowRear Left Speaker Wire (-) - Gray/WhiteRear Right Speaker Wire (+) - Red/YellowRear Right Speaker Wire (-) - Brown/White Is there someone who owns a 1987 civic si has the same wiring diagram as I? If not, could you please share with me the other wires I'm missing? Thanks,Ken | |||||
| Blue smoke while going downhill | 15Relevance | 1 year ago | leo700 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Hi Scotty, My car is Toyota Corolla with 4afe engine and manual transmission. A lot of blue smoke comes when going down the mountain. There's a little bluish smoke at the startup also. Your trusted, precious advice is required here. | |||||
| Answer to: Do you know where we can find a high pressure fuel sensor for a bus!? Were in Denver.... its a blue bird 2003 cummins engine. We need one by tomorrow to drive out of state..... let me know if you can help!!! | 15Relevance | 3 years ago | Kaizen | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Junkyard, that might have a blue bird, but it is not a guarantee it will work. Or find a consumer truck model that might*** have the same engine, and get it from rock auto or an auto parts store. I don’t know if the engine may have been used in other vehicles, but it is a Cummins. | |||||
| Answer to: Blue smoke | 15Relevance | 3 years ago | G.T. | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Yes. Check the link and see if it helps | |||||
| Blue smoke | 15Relevance | 3 years ago | Ragnar | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| 2016 Renault Trafic, driven 167.000km. 1.6L diesel. blue smoke comes from exhaust. Is the car burning oil? And What could be the cause? | |||||