The Premier Automotive Engine Troubleshooting Resource Site.
Danny’s Engineportal, Is Helping Solve Automotive Engine Problems, For Everyone.
Engine Rebuilding, Basic Engine Machining, Technical Information, Diagnostic Troubleshooting, And Finally, Testing With Possible Solutions.
So, Danny’s Engineportal, strongly suggests, that a visual inspection of the engine, is the first step in proper diagnostics.
Is a wire loose ? Did a vacuum line fall off ? Do not look for a complicated solution, to a simple problem. It is common to have a problem in one area, that impacts three or four others. So, with a little knowledge, and our help, you should be able to solve most problems yourself.
Choose Your Danny’s Engineportal, Help Topic Below
Analyzing Poor Engine Performance – Common Warning Signs
(EGR) Valve – Is A Very Important, Emission Control Device
(PCV) System – Controls Crankcase Emissions And Much More
Automotive Filters – Enable Flow While Removing Impurities
Engine Timing – Camshaft And Ignition Timing Are Totally Different
Exhaust Smoke Can Be Bad – What Color It – When Do You See It
Idle Issues – Engine Won’t Run At, A Steady And Consistent (RPM)
Misfires – From Loss Of Spark, Compression Or Air/Fuel Mixture
Spark Plugs – Do Way More Than You Actually Think
Variable Valve Timing (VVT) – Valve Timing Changes, With (RPM)s
Basic Engine Topics – Top And Bottom End Individual Components
Automotive Engine Rebuild – Is It Worth It – Other Possible Options
Basic Engine Machining – Common Machine Shop Jobs Performed
Connecting Rods – The Link Between, The Piston And Crankshaft
Crankshafts – Convert Vertical Movement Of Pistons Into A Rotation
Diesel Engine – Is Sophisticated And Often, Difficult To Diagnose
Engine Bearings – Enable Moving Engine Parts, To Spin Freely
Basic Engine Blocks – A Metal Structure, Housing Other Components
Engine Problems And Damage – The Most Expensive Repairs
Mechanical Problems – Require More Wrenching And Less Testing
Oil Pressure – Is Actually Created By, Resistance To Oil Flow
Piston Ring – Seals The Combustion Chamber, And Dissipate Heat
Belts And Hoses – Are Crucial, But Also Have A Short Life Span
Car Electrical System – Starting, Charging, And Ignition Circuits
Automotive Car Battery – Troubleshooting Car Battery Problems
Automotive Relays – Are Used To Control, Hi Amperage Circuits
Car Alternator – Powers The Electrical System – Charges Battery
Car Starter Motor – How To Know, If Your Starter Motor Is Failing
Sensors In Cars – Monitor And Control, Various Engine Parameters
Crankshaft Camshaft Sensors – Used With Distributorless Ignition
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor, Sends Info To The (ECU)
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve – Manages Your Engine’s Idle Speed
Knock Sensors – Monitor The Frequency, When Detonation Occurs
Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor – Getting The Correct Amount Of Air
Oxygen Sensors (O2) – Report Your Air Fuel Ratio, To Your (ECM)
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) – Updates The (ECM) About Air Flow
Cooling System – Keeping The Engine, An Efficient Temperature
Diagnosing Leaks – Is Easy, If You Know The Location, Color, Smell
Coolant Leaks – Cause Overheating, The First Sign Of Trouble
Fuel Leaks – Are Found Most Often, Just By The Smell
Head Gasket Leaks – Are By Far, Any Motorist’s Worst Nightmare
Manifold Gasket Leaks – Intake And Exhaust, Are Both Bad
Oil Leaks – Effect Engine Life and Performance Of Your Vehicle
Vacuum Leaking – Allows Unmetered Air, To Enter The Engine
Emission Control – Pollution Devices, That Manage Emissions
Crankcase Emission Control – “Blow-By” Gases In The Crankcase
Evaporative Emission Control – Collects and Stores, Fuel Vapors
Exhaust Emission Control – Lowers The Level Of, Harmful Exhaust
Engine Codes – Are The Way, On-Board Diagnostics Talks To You
OBD-I First Generation – On-Board Diagnostics Codes
OBD-II – Second Generation, On-Board Diagnostics Codes
P0001 Through P0099 – Trouble Codes, Fuel And Air Metering
P0100 Through P0199 – Trouble Codes, Fuel And Air Metering
P0200 Through P0299 – Fuel And Air Metering (Injector Circuit)
P0300 Through P0399 – Ignition System Or Engine Misfire
P0400 Through P0499 – Auxiliary Emissions Controls
P0500 Through P0599 – Vehicle Speed And Idle Control System
P0008-U1601 – Dodge Cummins, Diagnostic Trouble Codes
P0100-P0804 – Chevy/GM Duramax, Diagnostic Trouble Codes
P1111-P1783 – Ford Power-Stroke, Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Engine No Start Conditions – Possible Causes, Things To Check
Your Engine Turns Over But Will Not Start – What To Check First
Your Engine Will Not Turn Over – What To Check First
Engine Sealing – Includes, Oil, Coolant, Vacuum And Combustion
Exploring Engine Noises And Vibrations – Where is it? Is It Bad?
Fuel Systems – Store And Deliver Fuel To The Engine
Electronic Fuel Injectors – Convert Fuel, Into A Fine Spray
Fuel Pressure Regulator – Regulates Pressure, From (ECM) Inputs
Electric Fuel Pump Relays – Are Used, Because Of The High Amperage
Fuel Pumps – Deliver Fuel, From The Fuel Tank, To The Engine
General Car Maintenance – It Will Be In Your, Owners Manual
Ignition Systems – Increase Voltage, To Ignite The Air/Fuel Mixture
Ignition Coils – Take Low Battery Voltage, Then Amplify It
Primary Ignition System, Battery, Low Voltage Side Of The Circuit
Secondary Ignition System, Spark, High Voltage Side Of The Circuit
Links – Have Been Added, With Additional Tech Resources
Abbreviations And Acronyms – What All These Car Terms Mean
PDF Files – Automotive Reference Tools, For Almost Everything
Serpentine Belt Routing Guide – Common Belt Routing Diagrams
SKF Torque Specifications – Front-Rear-Axle-Nut-Hub-Mount-Lug
Torque Specifications – Proper Torque Specifications And Sequence
Lubricants And Oils – Are Often Overlooked, But Are Essential
Engine Oil Additives – Seems To Be, The Elephant In The Closet
Miscellaneous Topics – The Miscellaneous Car Problems Section
Motorcycle ATV – Trial And Error, Hard Work, And Perseverance
Overheating Engine – Engines Run Hot, But How Hot, Is Too Hot
Car Radiators – Allow The Engine Coolant, To Dissipate Heat
Engine Cooling Fans – Move Air Through The Rad, When Needed
Rad Caps – Help Regulate Temperature, While Staying Pressurized
Thermostats – Maintain Temperature, By Controlling Coolant Flow
Water Pump – Keeps Engine Coolant, Moving Through The Engine
Repair Tips – Take The Scare, Out Of Basic Engine Repair
Reviews – Very Common Car Problems, By Make And Model
Testing Procedures And Fixes – To Keep You On The Road
Cooling Heating System, Also Shares, Many Of The Same Parts
Electrical System Testing, Sensors, Relays, Ignition, Starter, Battery
Engine Mechanical, Compression, Leak, Power Balance, Vacuum
Fuel System Testing, Fuel Pump, Injector, Regulator, Relay, Sensor
Head Gasket – Manifold Leaks – Happen, Internally And Externally
Turbocharger – Supercharger – Both Squeeze Out, More Power
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