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Automotive Technical Discussion Forum

Professional automotive forum for all types of vehicle repair discussion that does not fit into one of our more specific technical forums. Discussions include both OBD and OBD2, engine performance analysis, diagnostic best practices, service information, vehicle standards such as J1962, J1939, J2534, OBD2 modes (e.g. MODE$06), ignition and fuel system analysis, alternative propulsion (e.g. hybrid, electric, natural gas), and more. This forum is for experienced automotive repair professionals only, membership required.

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Recent Automotive Discussions in the Automotive Technical Discussion Forum

small china diesel compression
02/16/2025 in the Technical Discussion Forum
A friend was given a 3500 watt generator powered by a small 1 cylinder China diesel. It supposedly ran but hadn't been started in 20 years. He was unable to get it started. Fuel injector looks to be working. He machined an adapter so I could do a compress...
95 4Runner transmission grinds
02/15/2025 in the Technical Discussion Forum
Hey guys, I put this in the TDF as opposed to the trans forum for a little better visibility. The vehicle in question does not want to go into first gear or reverse very well, and will often shatter or grind when attempting to do so. Clutch hydraulics app...
Brake hose restriction?
02/15/2025 in the Technical Discussion Forum
I didn't include the vehicle description because I think this would be a generic question. I've got a vehicle that has what I would describe as a long response time between initial contact with the brake pedal and noticeable braking action. I am comparing...
What do you think caused this?
02/13/2025 in the Technical Discussion Forum
G'day Members, my push mower s##t itself a few days ago doing nothing out of the ordinary. The mower is powered by an old, but well serviced 190cc Brigs. I've always believed I was doing the right thing with my mower after mowing for the day was complete,...
Drivetrain noise
02/11/2025 in the Technical Discussion Forum
16 Murano 3.5L AWD Noise from the rear /middle of the drive train . First thought was a hanger bearing . Drive shaft/ hanger bearing looks ok . Looking at the rear differential . When i remove the driveshaft the vehicle preforms fine just like a front whe...

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