Why Buy a 4×4 (Part 2)
You have liked reading part 1 of the post on Why Buy a 4×4. You will now discover even more ideas in this second part. Summary of Part 1: The 4×4: a military all-terrain vehicle A brief history: Military Origins…
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Why Buy a 4×4 (Part 1)
The 4×4 or all-terrain vehicle is a type of vehicle theoretically capable of moving anywhere and not only on roads. For this purpose, all its wheels are driven and the ground clearance of its bodywork is raised. A military vehicle…
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What You Should Know Before Buying a Hybrid Vehicle
Hybrid is derived from the Latin word “hybridia” which means: “composed of two elements of different nature”. With this in mind, the hybrid engine is equipped with two alternative drive systems: an electric motor and an internal combustion engine (petrol…
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When Should You Replace the Timing Belt of Your Vehicle
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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