NVH troubleshooting Chart

If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
| Location of noise | Type of noise | Operating condition of engine | Source of noise | Check item | |||||
| Before warmup | After warmup | When starting | When idling | When racing | While driving | ||||
| Top of engine rocker cover cylinder head | Ticking or clicking | C | A | A | B | Tappet noise | Valve clearance | ||
| Rattle | C | A | A | B | C | Camshaft bearing noise | Camshaft journal oil clearance Camshaft runout | ||
| Crankshaft pulley cylinder block (side of engine) oil pan | Slap or knock | A | B | B | Piston pin noise | Piston to piston pin oil clearance Connecting rod bushing oil clearance | |||
| Slap or rap | A | B | B | A | Piston slap noise | Piston to cylinder bore clearance Piston ring side clearance Piston ring end gap Connecting rod bend and torsion | |||
| Knock | A | B | C | B | B | B | Connecting rod bearing noise | Connecting rod bushing oil clearance Connecting rod bearing oil clearance | |
| Knock | A | B | A | B | C | Main bearing noise | Main bearing oil clearance Crankshaft runout | ||
| Front of engine front cover | Tapping or ticking | A | A | B | B | B | Timing chain and chain tensioner noise | Timing chain cracks and wear Timing chain tensioner operation | |
| Front of engine | Squeaking or fizzing | A | B | B | C | Drive belt (Sticking or slipping) | Drive belt deflection | ||
| Creaking | A | B | A | B | A | B | Drive belt (Slipping) | Idler pulley bearing operation | |
| Squall Creak | A | B | B | A | B | Water pump noise | Water pump operation | ||
A: Closely related B: Related C: Sometimes related -: Not related
Compression pressureInspection Warm up engine and then turn it off. Release fuel pressure. Remove ignition coil and spark plug from each cylinder. Connect engine tachometer (not required in use of CONSULT). ...

Exploded View 1. Generator 2. Water pump 3. Crankshaft pulley 4. A/C compressor (with A/C models) Idler pulley (without A/C models) 5. Idler pulley 6. Drive belt ...
Uniform tire quality grading
DOT (Department of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 ...
Engine control system
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM : Component Parts Location
1. Mass air flow sensor
(with intake air temperature sensor)
2. Electric throttle control actuator
(with built in throttle position sensor
and throttle control motor)
3. EVAP canister purge volume control
solenoid valve
4. Cooling fan mot ...