Summary – Step 1: Choose the oil – Step 2: Prepare the material – Step 3: Unscrew the cap – Step 4: Dispose of used oil – Step 5: Remove the used filter – Step 6: Clean – Step 7:…
Month: October 2020
A Complete Guide to Wheel Alignment (Part 1)
Summary: 1. Car Alignment: Open or Pinched 2. Wheel Alignment Adjustments and Constraints 2.1 Front Wheel Alignment 2.2 Rear Wheels: Consequences of Parallelism 2.3 Difference Between Traction and Propulsion 3. Car Alignment: A Notion of Compromise 4. Causes of the…
5 Essential Driving Reflexes Every Driver Should Have
A car is a set of parts that work together, subject to strong constraints. These stresses cause friction, which inevitably leads to wear and tear. The whole art of economical driving consists of anticipating events to anticipate your vehicle’s reactions…
How to Adjust Car Valves (Part 2)
This post is a continuation of Part 1 on How to Adjust Car Valves. Lately, we have gone through the role of car valves. We will now cover: – When to adjust the valves? – Step 1: Prepare your vehicle – Step…
How to Adjust Car Valves (Part 1)
Summary – Role of car valves – Step 1: Prepare your vehicle – Step 2: Case 1: Check valve lash with an overhead camshaft – Step 2: Case 2: Check the valve clearance using a screw and lock nut system…
Brake Wear: Symptoms, Causes, and Solutions
Summary: – Brake wear: symptoms, causes, and solutions – Regular overhaul of the braking system – Brake overhaul price – Repairing yourself: simple diagnosis but complicated maintenance Just like shocks or the clutch, brakes are essential parts of the car…
5 Essential Car Maintenance Tips
Moving parts need adequate lubrication to function and not wear out: when the oil starts to run out, friction becomes too high and damages the system. Although general lubrication is carried out at car servicing intervals, oiling and greasing your…
How Do Gearboxes Work? (Part 2)
Welcome back! This second part of How Do Gearboxes Work will cover: – The Role of Synchronizers in Mechanical Gearboxes – How Do Automatic Gearboxes Work? – Advantages of Automatic Gearboxes – Disadvantages of Automatic Gearboxes – How Do Robotic…
Why Use a Headlight Renovator
Summary – Headlight renovator: utility and composition – Advantages of the headlight renovator – Headlight restorer kits On the road, seeing properly and being spotted easily by other motorists are part of the basic rules of road safety. For these…
What Are the Criteria for Choosing a Touch Radio?
Summary – Features of a Touch Radio – What are the criteria for choosing a touch radio? – Price of a touch radio – Where to find a touch radio? The touch radio is equipped with a touch screen managing…