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PollyRichardson Release Time: April 1, 2024, 7:54 PM
1. Get inside your BMW, then close the door and buckle the seat belt. 2. Insert the key into the ignition switch, but don’t turn it. 3. Without starting the car, press the "Start/Stop" button. 4. Immediately after, press the gas pedal and hold it down for 30 seconds. 5. Keep the gas pedal depressed, then press the "Start/Stop" button once. 6. After releasing the gas pedal, wait for about a minute to see if the check engine light turned off. If the light did not turn off after following these steps, there might be still some errors or issues with your vehicle. Hence, it’s advisable to take your car to a professional mechanic or use On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) scanner which will allow you to attempt resetting the codes and the check engine light. Note: Resetting the check engine light before fixing the underlying problem may result in the light coming back on again soon.
JoyceHutt Release Time: July 3, 2024, 6:55 AM
Yes, Advance Auto Parts offers a free service to check your vehicle’s Check Engine light. This service is particularly helpful because a lit Check Engine light can indicate various issues, ranging from minor ones like a loose gas cap to more serious problems requiring immediate attention. By taking advantage of this free service, you can get a preliminary diagnostic code readout from your vehicle's onboard computer system. However, it's important to note that while this service provides you with the error code(s) causing the Check Engine light to activate, a deeper diagnostic and repair will likely require a professional mechanic. Advance Auto Parts staff can recommend next steps, but for complex issues, further analysis at a repair shop may be necessary. This initiative underscores Advance Auto Parts' commitment to assisting drivers with maintaining their vehicles efficiently and affordably.
IrmaShakespeare Release Time: April 7, 2024, 5:58 PM
A 2-stroke diesel engine works based on a two-stroke cycle. The two strokes are the power stroke (combustion) and the exhaust stroke. Here is a simplified explanation: 1. Intake: The process begins with the intake, when the piston is at the upper part of the cylinder (known as top dead center or TDC). The fuel injector sprays diesel fuel into the combustion chamber. At the same time, new air gets pushed into the cylinder. 2. Power Stroke (Combustion): When the piston moves down, the fuel-air mixture gets compressed at high pressure, causing the temperature to rise and resulting in self-ignition. This combustion generates high pressure, driving the piston downward, turning the crankshaft and generating power. 3. Exhaust Stroke: As the piston contacts the bottom (known as bottom dead center or BDC), the exhaust valve (port) opens. The upward movement of the piston expels the exhaust gases out, and at the same time, new air is drawn in for the next cycle. 4. Intake (Again): The piston returns to top dead center, the exhaust port closes, and the next power stroke begins. The fuel injector sprays diesel fuel into the combustion chamber, and the cycle repeats. The unique thing about the 2-stroke diesel engine is that the intake and exhaust processes occur simultaneously and quickly, allowing for the power stroke to occur every other stroke instead of every four strokes like in a 4-stroke engine. This results in higher power output but lower fuel efficiency. Additionally, 2-stroke diesel engines are often simpler in design and cheaper to build and maintain. Please note that this is a simplified explanation; the exact process depends on the specific engine design.

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