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Steering knuckle (Car Part Diagram)
Automotive
Advertisement In automotive suspension, a steering knuckle is that part that contains the wheel hub or spindle and attaches to the suspension and steering components. It is variously called a steering knuckle, spindle, upright, or hub, as well. The wheel …
Swirl Flaps in Diesel Engines
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Advertisement Swirl flaps produce a swirl alongside the cylinder axle. They are used in diesel vehicles to improve the mixing of the fuel-air mixture at low engine speeds. For this purpose, the air is fed to each cylinder through two …
Oxygen Sensor Tech Tips
Automotive
Advertisement Because engine configurations can vary by vehicle, it’s essential to correctly identify all your oxygen sensors’ specific positions.  So you replace the correct sensor when one of them fails. The post below clarifies which oxygen sensor to change and …
Introductory Note of Engine Layouts
Automotive
Advertisement Engine layout refers to the arrangement of the cylinders in an order.  Can select various types of engine layouts based on various factors such as the available space, stability, etc. READ MORE: COMMON REASONS FOR OVERHEATING ENGINES INTERNAL COMBUSTION …
Hard vs. Soft Clutches
Automotive
Advertisement In a sports car, it’s desirable to have short clutch pedal travel for quick shifting.  The shorter the travel, the less the mechanical advantage you can apply, meaning a stiffer pedal. Harder clutches in high-powered sports cars are a …
All about Cylinder Deactivation
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Advertisement Cylinder Deactivation, or CDA, is a technique in multi-cylinder engines. A combination of cylinders is systematically disabled, effectively reducing the engine’s displacement and improving overall engine efficiency and fuel economy. CDA does achieve by deactivating the intake and exhaust …
Clutch Slipping Causes and Repairs
Automotive
Advertisement A slipping clutch can be one of the most annoying faults a manual vehicle can experience. If your clutch disengages too quickly, i.e., if you push down on the clutch pedal, it doesn’t take much to disengage it; then …