The alternator is a mechanical part of the car that plays an essential role in providing electrical current to recharge the battery when the engine is running. A noisy alternator is usually a sign of a malfunction that could lead…

The alternator is a mechanical part of the car that plays an essential role in providing electrical current to recharge the battery when the engine is running. A noisy alternator is usually a sign of a malfunction that could lead…
Contents – What is the role of a gearbox? – Description and operating principle of a gearbox – Gearbox problems: the main symptoms – Gearbox maintenance Most cars are equipped with mechanical gearboxes, and even today, with robotised gearboxes.…
A whistling gearbox is a sign of impending failure. The main parts are no longer protected and start to clash and wear. We recommend that you contact a professional quickly to check the quality of the oil and the…
Contents – Gearbox linkage: a little technique – Different gearbox linkage systems Many vehicles are now equipped with robotised or automatic gearboxes. However, the manual gearbox has not said its last word. Unlike other technologies, the driver operates the gearshift…
Contents – Locked clutch pedal: principle of the clutch – Locked clutch pedal: symptoms – Locked clutch pedal: causes – Locked clutch pedal: maintenance and repair The clutch is an essential part of a car’s mechanical…
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…
Summary: – Role of the lubrication system – Elements of the lubrication circuit – Functions of the oil filter – Equipment needed to change an oil filter – Step 1: Drain the motor oil and remove the oil filter –…
Summary The interest in emptying a gearbox Transmission Oil Characteristics Gearbox oil prices How often should the oil be changed? The gearbox is an essential element in the powertrain of a motor vehicle. Its technology is as complex as that…
Just like shock absorbers or clutches, brakes are essential safety components in the automotive industry. The brakes must be in perfect working condition to guarantee real safety and also because the traffic regulations require it. Disc brakes and drum brakes…