There are a few things to keep your eye out for, though: overfilling with oil or using cheaper alternatives to the manufacturer's recommended lubricants have both been known to
cause engine failure.
Also, running your vehicle on low or empty can
cause engine failure, and we know that you do not want to ruin your Mercedes» engine!
The 2.7 liter engine originally had a tendency to generate sludge which
caused engine failure.
Not exact matches
Officials are also investigating the
cause of the
engine failure.
The exact reasons for the extreme terribleness of the Honda
engines has never officially been made clear, although massive vibration has frequently been banded about as the main
cause of the
failures.
According to Sky Sports however the main reason for the
failures is that the Honda
engine is producing so many vibrations that it's
causing failures with the electrical system.
We need to know if it could
cause an aircraft
engine to explode in what is known as an «uncontained
failure», with hot, fast - spinning
engine parts being shed in all directions, potentially piercing wings, fuel tanks and even the cabin.
This would
cause you to dump more fuel into the
engine, plus
cause the fuel system components to be overworked, which could lead to other
failures.
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failure will be detected by computer something electrical that will
cause a check
engine light
As in, low enough to hydrolock his V - 6 and bend a rod,
causing the catastrophic
failure of the
engine a week later.
This type of
failure can be anything from somewhat annoying to leaving you stranded, and even
cause catastrophic
engine damage.
Unlike many parts, the
failure of this chain tensioner can
cause catastrophic
engine damage.
This is a
failure that can
cause a number of issues from overheating to a check
engine light with a code p2181.
Usually an overheated
engine can
cause the head to warp, which can
cause a head gasket
failure.
IN ADDITION, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE
FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY TO
CAUSE A FIRE IN THE FAN CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE
ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
These sintered seals are what
cause the problems with
engine failures in RX - 8's.
If the
engine is overheating, it can be
caused by a water pump
failure, an obstruction of...
P2106 can be
caused by many, many faults other than a failed water pump including: general
engine overheating, coolant leaks, EGR valve malfunctions, mass air flow sensor malfunctions, drive axle modifications, ABS, Traction Control or Stability Control
failures, automatic transmission...
A blown
engine, a seized transmission, or a punctured tire that
causes a crash and injures a driver are
failures that can often be avoided or stopped short with telemetry.»
Instrument cluster
failures led to another in December 2008, while other recalls have been for possible fuel starvation, power - steering leaks, fuel leaks, electrical short circuits, brake pipes chafing, airbags not working properly, suspension
failures and
engine problems, generally
caused by some sort of fuelling issue.
The 2.4 L appears to have a major design flaw which
causes complete
engine failure in many of these cars.
There are in fact modes in your truck's computer that will trigger the ECU to shut the
engine down in the event of some kind of
failure that may
cause major damage.
Driving the vehicle for prolonged time with the camshafts not advancing or retarding may
cause other problems to the valve train or
engine depending on the
cause of the
failure.
Arthur H. Renkes Longwood A. Timing belt
failure may
cause extensive
engine damage.
- 1992 - 93 Saturn: Three complaints of
engine mount
failures that
cause the
engine to shift during operation; no accidents have been reported.
Conequence: A
failure of the timing belt may
cause the
engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Failure to renew the Timing Belt on your vehicle at the correct intervals can cause catastrophic engine failure resulting in costly, unnecessary an unwanted repair
Failure to renew the Timing Belt on your vehicle at the correct intervals can
cause catastrophic
engine failure resulting in costly, unnecessary an unwanted repair
failure resulting in costly, unnecessary an unwanted repair bills.
When this happens the oil turns to sludge which will
cause the
engine to run less efficiently lowering gas mileage, and ultimately leading to
engine failure.
Just under a third of all Alfa
failures were down to the axles and suspension, with
engine faults the next biggest issue —
causing more than 15 % of problems.»
There were a steady stream of
failures that ended when the coolant leaked out just months after replacing the radiator, water pump and hoses
causing the
engine to overheat and throw a rod.
The
engine block and heads are also covered if damage is
caused by a
failure of any of the above covered components.
Last month, we covered Horrible: Southwest Airlines
Engine Failure Causes Passenger Death, where a passenger was partially sucked out of a window...
Antifreeze used to deal with iced windscreens and car
engines is highly toxic to dogs and can
cause kidney
failure.
The player is stuck inside the car all alone, and an
engine failure caused the precarious position they're in.
The Too Human developer had sought $ 58m in damages over what it claimed were
failures in Epic's support for Unreal
Engine 3,
causing a disappointing critical and commercial response to the 2007 release.
While the cars in Forza are affected by crashes and
engine parts can be damaged,
causing performance issues, you won't see wheels coming off or cars coming to a halt because of an
engine failure.
``... E15 could lower fuel efficiency and possibly
cause premature
engine failure for motorcycles and ATVs.»
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The affected vehicles, twin - turbo models from the 2007 to 2010 model years, «may experience a
failure of the high - pressure fuel pump» that could
cause «reduced
engine performance,» BMW said.
An
engine explosion on a cruise touring the Baltic sea on May 13, 2011,
caused a ship - wide power
failure.
The last year for which the full data is available, 2016, saw 2,611 reported shipping casualties, mostly
caused by machinery and
engine failure, while 85 ships were lost in the same year.
• Assisted in determining
cause of
engine or transmission
failures by performing detailed inspections • Drove vehicles from pickup points to the workshop and ensured that they were delivered back in time • Assured that all repair and maintenance of fleet vehicles was done in accordance to federal DOT regulations • Provided support in repairing and maintaining hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems • Performed preventative maintenance on fleet vehicles such as oil changes and parts lubrication