Brake fluid is an essential part of a vehicle braking system. When the brake pedal is pressed, it creates pressure in the brake lines to help reduce speed or stop a car. Like for any other components of a vehicle,…
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Understanding Auto Parts
Summary Powertrain: engine characteristics Difference between internal combustion engine and electric motor Car transmission: types of gearboxes Brake components Vehicle steering: power assisted, electric, hydraulic… Undercarriage: suspension elements The automobile is present at every second in our lives, but is…
How to Solve a Power Steering Problem
Summary – Symptoms of power steering problems – Causes and Consequences of a Power Steering Problem – How to solve a power steering problem? Power steering problems are easily detected. If manoeuvres suddenly require more effort from the driver or…
Tips in Preparing Your Car for Winter Storage
With the show and racing season wrapped up and the temperature beginning to drop, it is time to start thinking about what you are going to do with your ride. Many of you will drive your car over the winter…
Is It Worth Buying an Auto Diagnostic Kit
Summary – Self diagnostic suitcase: what is it? – Auto Diagnostic Case: How to use it – Why use a self diagnostic case? – Where can you find an automotive diagnostic service provider? Electronics is an increasingly important component in…
Car Repairs: How to Fix a Clogged Catalytic Converter
Contents Focus on the causes of a clogged catalytic converter Step 1: Identify symptoms of a clogged catalytic converter Step 2: Proceed with temporary troubleshooting Step 3: Replace the catalytic converter A car’s catalytic converter is designed to cover a…
Ways to Protect Your Car
Everyone has a passion that they aim to follow until the end of their days. Well, for some people their cars are their most precious belonging and favourite passion. A car is an important means of transport in today’s world.…
Why Perform a Car Diagnostic
Contents – Intro – Definition of road worthiness test – Why should you have your vehicle diagnosed? – Definition of the car pre-test diagnosis – What services are available for the pre-test diagnosis? – Tools used to make a diagnosis…
What is Car Alignment
Alignment is one of the concepts involved in adjusting the suspension geometries of a vehicle. Unlike cambering, which evaluates the angle formed by the wheels in relation to the ground (in front view), alignment is the angle formed by the…
The Solution to Combat Engine Fouling
Engine clogging is an unavoidable fact that causes multiple failures and breakdowns. Indeed, thermal engines have the peculiarity of operating thanks to an internal combustion phenomenon that causes many harmful waste products. If the car owner does not carry out…