Contents – Purpose of the engine brake – How the engine brake works – Engine brake and modern vehicles “You’ve heard this expression, which is a priori an oxymoron (brake = to slow down while engine =…
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Car Fuel System: Why Add an Auto Non-Return Valve?
Car Fuel System: Why Add an Auto Non-Return Valve? Contents – Non-return valve: its use – Description of the non-return valve – Why add an auto non-return valve? The uniqueness of the car check valve is its…
Diesel Add-on Unit | Cars and Vehicles Topics
Diesel Add-on Unit | Cars and Vehicles Topics Contents – Diesel add-on unit: its working principle – Diesel add-on box: their characteristics A diesel add-on unit is an electronic system designed to boost engine performance. Let’s explore the subject in…
Turbo Cars: How to Fix a Turbo Leak
Summary The principle of the turbo: explanationsOil leak at the turbo: what are the symptoms?Turbo: causes of oil leaks and what to do about themTurbo maintenance An oil leak from the turbo can cause considerable damage. In order to prevent…
What is Hydractive Suspension
Summary – Hydractive suspension: its definition – Characteristics of hydractive suspensions – Advantages and disadvantages of hydractive suspensions Whether it’s a highway, downtown street or country road, it’s not uncommon for the roadway we drive on to change its appearance.…
5 Common Causes of Hydraulic Power Steering Failure
There are many different systems in your car that can break down and cause problems, and one of them is your power steering. This component of your vehicle allows you to steer your wheels with ease, often with a simple…
How to Verify Braking Noises
Brakes that squeak, squeak, whistle, slam or growl… It’s rather unpleasant and, above all, not very reassuring! Although in 50% of cases, these noises do not reveal any significant problems or lead to major breakdowns, it is essential to eliminate…
Car Speakers: What You Should Know Before Installing a Car Amplifier
Summary: – Types of car speakers – Car Speakers: Features – Amplifiers for car loudspeakers – What’s a car amp? – Buying a car amp – Installation of a car amplifier Most vehicles are now equipped with good quality audio…
Which Petrol Should I Use?
Fuel retailing groups have their own brands for the fuel they sell and the petrol itself comes in different categories. Commonly, you have 91, 95, 98, E10 and E85. So, which one to re-fill your tank with? This interesting post…
Are Ceramic Brakes Worth It?
What Are Ceramic Brakes In motorsports, the Formula 1 showcase is a real laboratory for new technologies. Ceramic brakes are one of the components. But what is this innovation, whose name evokes fragility more than performance? And what will it…