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Timing Chain Systems Need Clean, Quality Oil

Tomorrow's Technician

The two most at-risk components are the hydraulic tensioners and VVT cam phasers – both highly dependent on the oil supply. The engine is designed with three hydraulic tensioners as well as four VVT cam phaser and solenoid units, all of which are highly dependent on oil.

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Why Is My Automatic Car Not Shifting Gears?

The NAPA Network

Below is technical expertise on “Why is my automatic car not shifting gears?” Low Transmission Fluid Your automatic transmission relies on hydraulic fluid pressure to operate. Low Transmission Fluid Pressure You should be seeing a pattern of how important hydraulic fluid is to the operation of an automatic transmission.

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'Tis The Season For Car Maintenance

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The hydraulics will still work, however, the ABS light being on indicates that the system will not prevent wheel lockup. A Check Engine Light Discloses More Than You Might Think. The Check Engine Light (CEL) is by far the most popular warning light of them all.

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