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 …