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Known problems behind common check-engine codes

Well-documented problems on common vehicles, with the codes they set, how to confirm them, the repair, and the recalls, service bulletins and warranty programs to ask about.

• GM 3.6L V6 timing chain stretch P0008, P0016, P0017, P0019
• GM 2.4L Ecotec oil consumption and timing chain wear P0016, P0017, P0008, P0300
• Chrysler 3.6L Pentastar oil filter housing leak and oil pressure sensor P0520, P0521
• GM V8 oil pressure sensor and screen (P0521) P0521, P0520, P0524
• GM V8 AFM/DFM lifter failure P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303
• 5.7L Hemi lifter and camshaft wear ("Hemi tick") P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303
• Ford 5.4L 3-valve cam phasers and timing P0011, P0012, P0016, P0017
• Ford 3.5L EcoBoost intercooler condensation misfire P0300, P0299
• Nissan 2.5L crankshaft and camshaft sensor stalling P0335, P0340, P0339
• Honda 3.5L V6 VCM misfires and fouled spark plugs P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303
• Ford electronic throttle body problems (2009-2013) P2111, P2135, P2101, P0121
• Ford 1.5L and 1.6L EcoBoost coolant loss, overheating and misfires P0300, P0217, P0128