The timing belt of a car is a mechanical part that plays a vital role in the operation of the engine. When this part is worn out, it should be changed to prevent considerable damage to the engine. It is…
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How to Successfully Repair a Gearbox
Repairing a gearbox is a high-tech operation using specific tools and is therefore reserved for experienced specialists. However, in 2 cases that can be identified by specific symptoms, you can intervene by yourself and avoid significant costs. We will go…
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What Makes Car Brakes Squeak?
Hearing a squeaky sound every time you hit the brake can not only be annoying and can also be worrisome if the sounds worsen as time passes. Most of the times, it’s nothing to worry about; brakes sometimes make noises…
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What Has Become of the Inner Tube in the Automobile Industry
Summary – History – Characteristics and Use – What About Today? – New Technological Solutions – Where Do You Find the Inner Tube These Days? The inner tube and the tire: a duo that seems inseparable in the collective spirit….
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Spark Plugs – How does the stuff work?
What is a spark plug & how does it work?A spark plug is a small electrical device which is plugged into the cylinder head of the engine. The spark plug ignites a mixture of air and fuel to create a…
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Three types of spark plugs
Spark plugs are all of the same design with a few exceptions like one of the Bosch plug which instead of the usual electrode and cap arrangement has a particular 4-point electrode construction. Let’s not get too technical and help…
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When you should change your spark plugs
Engine starts with difficultyIt is highly probable that the spark plugs are the culprits when you start your car early in the morning, and you have to crank up the engine several times. Idling roughlyWhen your car is idling in…
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Difference between Cold & Hot Spark Plugs
Spark plugs are designed with two different temperature tips – cold plugs bearing cold tips and hot plugs bearing hot tips. What is this all about? Cold spark plugsWhen you have to pick the right ones for your car, just…
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What does Hill-Start Assist do?
You have probably already had your car brakes lock during a restart. Now you know, this is not a breakdown here, and you are not necessarily at fault because this is the effect of a component of your vehicle –…
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Rolling Noises – Everything You Need to Know: Causes and Risks, Maintenance Tips, Repairs, and Replacement Costs
Bearings are found everywhere in your car and are used to facilitate the movement of certain parts. Their wear can be identified by means of distinctive rolling noises. We will help you identify the most common ones. Rolling Noises: Causes…
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