Section 57 (Engine Controls - Theory & Operation - 2.2L): Introduction

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Introduction
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire, 2003 Pontiac Grand Am, 2003 Oldsmobile Alero, and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

This article covers basic description and operation of engine performance-related systems and components including Cavalier equipped with Bi-Fuel - Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). Read this article before diagnosing vehicles or systems with which you are not completely familiar. For component locations, see COMPONENT LOCATIONS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - 2.2L ALERO, CAVALIER, GRAND AM & SUNFIRE - GASOLINE article and/or COMPONENT LOCATIONS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - 2.2L CAVALIER - BI-FUEL - CNG/GASOLINE article.

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.