Contents – Clutch pedal: characteristics and operation – Clutch pedal: maintenance On vehicles with a mechanical gearbox, the clutch allows the power supplied by the engine to be relayed to the wheels. The clutch is controlled by a pedal. The…
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Engine Fouling: Should You Perform an Engine Descaling?
In today’s combustion engines, whether gasoline or diesel, carbonaceous residues called “calamine” accumulate and cause fouling that impairs their proper functioning. This phenomenon is caused by the multiplication of short trips (in town, for example), low engine speeds, eco-driving, and…
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Gearbox Repairs in Cheltenham!
Contents – Identifying the gearbox support arm – Replacing a gearbox support arm Generally, the modern powertrain, consisting of the engine and the transmission bolted together and forming a compact unit, is held together by 3 brackets: the engine bracket,…
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What Are the Functions of the Steering Column
What Are the Functions of the Steering Column Contents – Steering column: what the regulations say – The functionalities of the steering column – The steering column and its maintenance The steering column is a mechanical element…
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Slipping Transmission – How to Detect and Fix It?
Have you noticed something weird when changing gears, and the computer onboard registers an error? Do you hear grinding noises when you engage a new gear? No beating around, this is your expensive ticket for a transmission repair down the…
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# 6 Reasons Why your Car’s Manual Transmission is Hard to Shift
Manual cars sometimes have problems when it comes to shifting gears. In this post, we will look at the symptoms of a manual transmission that’s hard to shift The issue is most of the time a problem with the clutch…
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Bleeding a Hydraulic Clutch
Contents – Intro: – What is a hydraulic clutch control – Composition of the hydraulic control – Step 1: Fill the clutch fluid tank – Step 2: Prepare the bleed bottle – Step 3: Perform the…
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A Guide to Understanding Automotive Mechanics
Summary:1. Powertrain: engine characteristics2. Difference between the internal combustion engine and electric motor3. Car transmission: types of gearboxes4. Brake components5. Vehicle steering: power-assisted, electric, hydraulic…6. Undercarriages: suspension elements The automobile is present at every second of our lives. Yet it…
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How Do Gearboxes Work? (Part 1)
Contents – What Is a Gearbox? – What Is the Role of the Gearbox? – Characteristics of the Different Types of Gearboxes – How Do the Gearboxes Work? Automobiles are equipped with gearboxes to make the most of torque efficiency…
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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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