How does an automatic transmission change gears smoothly:

How does an automatic transmission change gears smoothly:

- An automatic transmission uses a torque converter to smoothly transmit power from the engine to the transmission.

- Insid....

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What does a head gasket do?

A car’s engine is made up of countless parts, but the two largest are the engine block and the cylinder head, often just called the block and the head. .

 

The block is t....

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RADIATOR CAP: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What is a radiator cap?

- A radiator cap is a small but important component of a car's cooling system.

- It is typically found on the top of the radiator and serves as a seal to ....

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How do catalytic converters work?

Catalytic converters change harmful substances in a car’s exhaust gasses, such as carbon monoxide, nitric oxide, nitrogen dioxide and hydrocarbons, into less harmful substances like carbon di....

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Advice from a Mechanic on Replacing the Struts And Shocks

(A)While replacing struts and shocks, it is always a good idea to replace the top strut mount, top mount bearing, and coil springs as a unit. Instead of spending less time and money fixing the coil....

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5 Symptoms Of a Bad Strut And Shock:

1. An Oil Spill

When everything functions as it should, the hydraulic fluid inside your car’s struts won’t leak out. Bad struts can cause oil to seep from the casing, a sure sig....

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Symptoms Of Bad Wheel Bearing

1- Humming Sound

The first sign you will notice is the distinctive sound. It serves as a form of trademark for this issue.

Typically, first comes a barely audible buzzing sound that....

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7 Clear Symptoms For A Bad Fuel Pump

Electric fuel pumps are usually inside the tank. When you start the engine, the ECM tells the fuel pump circuit to turn on the electric fuel pump. You might be able to tell by the sound of it whirr....

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DISC BRAKES

Disc brakes are a type of brake system that uses calipers to squeeze pairs of pads against a disc (also known as a "rotor") to create friction, slowing the vehicle. They are called "disc brakes" be....

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WATER PUMP IN VEHICLES

The water pump pushes coolant from the radiator through the coolant system, into the engine, and back around to the radiator. The heat that the coolant picks up from the engine is transferred to th....

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HOW AN ALTERNATOR WORKS

An alternator is an electromechanical device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

It is commonly used in vehicles to charge/maintain the battery's voltage and power elect....

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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BRAKE FLUIDS

Brake fluid is a crucial hydraulic fluid that plays a vital role in the operation of a vehicle's braking system.

It is responsible for transmitting the force and pressure applied to the bra....

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CAR MAINTAINCE TIPS

Just like our bodies the engine demands good care in order for it to run smoothly.

Here are tips that'll help you get the best out of your car

1. Change engine oil at regular interv....

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FACTORS CAUSING DIESEL ENGINES NOT TO START

Here are some common reasons:

1. Fuel System Issues: The fuel system plays a critical role in the operation of a diesel engine.

If there is a problem with the fuel supply, the engin....

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ENGINE SENSORS AND THEIR FUNCTION

The Engine depends on various Sensors for it's optimum performance.

When these sensors fail, Engine performance will be affected, Check Engine Light will be illuminated and the engine might....

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MECHANIC TIPS AND ADVICE

Limp mode is a safety feature incorporated into modern vehicles to safeguard the engine and transmission when a significant problem is detected.

When the vehicle's onboard diagnostic system....

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The GLC Coupé reviewed here is based on the GLC, which in turn is based on the C-class (GL means SUV these days)

Whereas Mercedes’s GLC promises a sure-footed SUV option when the going gets soft or craggy, taking aim at the Land Rover Discovery Sport more than the likes of the BMW X3 and Audi Q5, the GL....

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