The first sign of sticking valves is usually, engine misfires or running rough when cold. However, sticking valves can also be, the byproduct of cold weather operation. In this case, the sticking valves, will often [...]

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Sticking Valves Because Of Carbon Deposits And Rich Fuel Mixture
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Valve guide wear, refers to excessive clearance, between valve stem and valve guide. As valve guides wear, the side to side movement, can cause valves to seat improperly. Valve leakage, causing compression loss, is another [...]

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Valve Guide Wear – How To Identify and Reduce Oil Consumption
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Your typical oil filter has to perform, a crucially important job. The oil filter removes, solid contaminants, such as dirt, carbon and metal particles from the engine. Before they can damage, bearings and cylinder wall [...]

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Oil Filter – A Dirty Oil Filter, Will Obstruct The Flow, Of Clean Oil
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So, a poor maintenance routine, is the biggest cause, of engine lubrication problems. And, extended oil change intervals, are partly responsible for low engine oil levels and subsequent, engine lubrication problems. As a result, excessive [...]

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Engine Lubrication Problems – Lack Of Oil, Causing Engine Wear
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