Showing posts with label engine coolant. Show all posts
Showing posts with label engine coolant. Show all posts

Friday, May 14, 2010

2001 Nissan Pathfinder Owners Manual

Tire chains must be installed only on the rear wheels and not on the front wheels Do not drive with tire chains on paved roads which are clear of snow Driving with chains in such conditions can cause damage to the various mechanisms of the vehicle due to some overstress When driving on clear paved roads be sure to change to 2WD 4 For four wheel drive If you install snow tires they must also be the same size brand construction and tread pattern on all four wheels.

If the vehicle is to be left outside without anti freeze drain the cooling system by opening the drain valves located under the radiator and on the engine block Refill before operating the vehicle See Engine cooling system in the 8 Do it yourself section for Changing Engine Coolant 5 34 Starting and driving 00 1 10 R50 D V5 CAUTION ONLY use spare tires specified for each four wheel drive model very hard to drive on The vehicle will have a lot less traction or grip under these conditions Try to avoid driving on wet ice until the road is salted or sanded Whatever the condition drive with caution Accelerate and slow down with care If accelerating or downshifting too fast the drive wheels will lose even more traction Allow more stopping distance under these conditions Braking should be started sooner than on dry pavement Allow greater following distances on slippery roads Watch for slippery spots glare ice These may appear on an otherwise clear road in shaded areas If a patch of ice is seen ahead brake before reaching it Try not to brake while actually on the ice and avoid any sudden steering maneuvers Do not use cruise control on slippery roads Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gases under your vehicle Keep snow clear of the exhaust pipe and from around your vehicle SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT It is recommended that the following items be carried in the vehicle during winter A scraper and stiff bristled brush to remove ice and snow from the windows and wiper blades A sturdy flat board to be placed under the jack to give it firm support A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snowdrifts Extra window washer fluid to refill the reservoir tank ENGINE BLOCK HEATER if so equipped An engine block heater to assist extreme cold temperature starting is available through your NISSAN dealer.

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Monday, May 3, 2010

1997 Nissan Quest Owners Manual

If present wash with water as soon as possible 6 5 7 Do it yourself operations Maintenance precautions 7 2 Engine compartment check locations 7 3 Engine cooling system 7 4 Checking engine coolant level 7 4 Changing engine coolant 7 5 Engine oil 7 5 Checking engine oil level 7 5 Changing engine oil 7 6 Changing engine oil filter 7 7 Automatic transmission fluid ATF 7 8 Temperature conditions for checking ATF 7 8 Power steering fluid 7 9 Brake fluid 7 10 Window washer fluid 7 10 Battery 7 11 Jump starting 7 12 Drive belts 7 12 Spark plug replacement.

Air cleaner housing filter 7 13 Wiper blades 7 14 Parking brake check 7 16 Brake pedal 7 16 Brake booster 7 17 Fuses 7 17 Fusible links 7 18 Light bulbs 7 19 Headlights 7 19 Bulb replacement 7 21 Wheels and tires 7 25 Types of tires 7 26 Tire chains 7 26 MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS When performing any inspection or maintenance work on your vehicle always take care to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to the vehicle The following are general precautions which should be closely observed WARNING Park the vehicle on a level surface apply the parking brake securely and block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving Move the gearshift lever to N neutral Be sure the ignition key is OFF when performing any replacement or repair Be sure to turn the ignition key to the OFF or LOCK position When the ignition key is in the ON or ACC position the cooling fan may start to operate suddenly even when the engine is not running To avoid injury always disconnect the negative battery cable before working near the fan If you must work with the engine running keep your hands clothing hair and tools away from moving fans belts and any other moving parts It is advisable to remove ties and any jewelry such as rings watches etc before working on your vehicle If you must run the engine in an enclosed space such as a garage be sure there is proper ventilation for exhaust gases Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by a jack If it is necessary to work under the vehicle support it with safety stands Keep smoking materials flame and sparks away from fuel and the battery On gasoline engine models with the multiport fuel injection MFI system the fuel filter or fuel lines should be serviced by a NISSAN dealer because the fuel lines are under high pressure even when the engine is off 7 2 CAUTION Do not work under the hood while the engine is hot Turn off the engine and wait until it cools down Never connect or disconnect either the battery or any transistorized component connector while the ignition is ON Avoid contact with used engine oil Improperly disposed motor oil and or other vehicle fluids can hurt the environment Always conform to local regulations for disposal of vehicle fluid This Do it yourself operations section gives instructions regarding only those items which are relatively easy for an owner to perform

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Sunday, May 2, 2010

1991 Toyota Lexus ES 250 Service Manual

Recommend tools for engine repair. Engine tune up, inspection of engine coolant, inspection of engine oil, inspection of battery, inspection of air filter, inspection of high-tension cords, inspection of drive belts, remove cylinder heads cover : Turn the crankshaft pulley, and align its groove with the timing mark “0” of the No.1 timing belt cover. Check only those valves indicated in the figure, Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the valve lifter and camshaft. Record out of specification valve clearance measurements.

They will be used later to determine the required replacement adjusting shim. Turn the crankshaft further 2/3 of a revolution (240°), and check only the valves indicated in the figure. Measure the valve clearance. Adjusting Shim Selection Using Chart. Troubleshooting If the HC/CO concentration does not comply with regulations, perform troubleshooting in the order given below.

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Saturday, March 27, 2010

Honda B16/B18 Supercharger kit User Manual

Before you start installation
Take some engine bay pictures for later reference.
Make a special drawing of all the coolant hoses going to the different parts of the stock intake, you will need this later on. The same goes for the vacuum hoses to the different parts of the intake.
Mark the electrical connectors to the MAP sensor and TPS sensor. You will need this later on.
Drain the engine coolant.

The Supercharger kit mounted on a B16A1 Engine.
Removal of parts
Remove factory airbox and plastic intake hose.
Remove the throttle cable from the intake.
Remove all air and water hoses from the intake.
Remove all electrical connectors from the intake.
Remove the fuel pressure line and fuel return line from the fuel rail.
Remove the two bolts underneath the intake (intake bracket).
Remove all nuts holding the intake.
You should now be able to remove the intake.

Oil system
The oil return drain plug is installed in the block.
Unscrew the stock plug. Install the custom fitting using the stock sealing washer.
The pressurized oil can be taken from the oil pressure sensor. Remove the sensor and fit a suitable fitting/hose/T-piece etc. in the same manner as a turbo kit uses. Another alternative is to use an adapter plate between the engine block and oil filter which has an oil outlet.
Install a new oil filter.
Alternator drive system
Remove the alternator drive belt.
Remove the alternator.
Remove the alternator pulley. Replace it with the twin pulley.
Remove the alternator mounting bracket.
Remove the alternator mounting bracket collar (ring-shaped part that the alternator mount bolt passes through).
Install the bracket collar in the new bracket.

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