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Advertisement 1. Engine oils are all the same. This is wrong. Different types of engine oils are made for different car technologies and different types of cars. Oils have different physical characteristics too and can have different viscosities and temperature …
Advertisement What are tapered leaves? Tapered leaves are gradually narrowed towards the tip. They tend to be shorter than straight leaves. The leaves have smooth rounded edges for comfort and safety when handling. Advantages Tapered leaves allow measurements to be taken …
Advertisement When you want to modify your truck, the exhaust is one of the first aftermarket parts that come to mind. Increasing your exhaust flow and lowering EGT’s can be vital concerning the life of your truck. Especially if you’re …
Advertisement A discussion about passive and active wheel speed sensors Repair procedure: Passive and active wheel speed sensors are both used on today’s vehicles. Both sensors’ visual appearances are very close. Each sensor functions completely different from the other. An …
Advertisement Pressure bleeders may be used to purge air or contaminate a vehicle’s hydraulic brake system very effectively. The fluid is stored in a sealed chamber in the bleeder, preventing contamination of the fluid. A diaphragm is used to separate …
Advertisement A starter relay closes contacts to switch on a larger current from a small current coming from the ignition switch circuit. In this way, it acts as a switch for the starter solenoid and the starter motor in an …
Advertisement Why is the intake valve larger than the exhaust valve? The valve is opened by the cam and the valve spring is closed. When the mixture needs to be sucked into the cylinder, the intake valve will open. When the …
Advertisement In the pursuit of enhanced performance and improved fuel efficiency, automotive engineers constantly seek innovative technologies. One such technology that has revolutionized the world of turbocharging is the Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT). By adapting the characteristics of the turbocharger …