Summary – Risks of under-inflated tyres – Performing regular checks – Recommendations for inflating tyres – Take advantage of technological developments – Anti-puncture sprays An under-inflated tyre leads to a risk of a blowout, higher fuel consumption, and uneven tyre…
Some Helpful Tips Concerning the Connecting Rod Bearing Contents – Connecting rod bearing: description – Some helpful tips concerning the connecting rod bearing Since the creation of the first car bodies, the basis of mechanics involves interactions of…
Summary – Blue Smoke Exhaust: Symptoms and Diagnosis – Blue Smoke Exhaust: Causes and Repair – Repair costs for blue smoke Smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe is a common phenomenon, especially on diesel vehicles. However,…
My Car Is Overheating! What Could Be Wrong? Summary – What is engine overheating? – Symptoms of engine overheating – Causes and consequences of engine overheating – Engine overheating: what solutions? Engine overheating is a problem…
What Could Cause a Transmission Leak? Summary – Gearbox leaks: symptoms and causes – Gearbox leakage: repairs – Gearbox leakage: prevention – What is the price of a gearbox? A gearbox leak can have severe consequences…
Contents – What is the starter motor? – Step 1: Locate the starter – Step 2: Remove the starter motor. – Step 3: Replace the renovated or new starter – Step 4: Perform a starter test Replacing the starter becomes…
This post is a continuation of Part 1 on How to Adjust Car Valves. Lately, we have gone through the role of car valves. We will now cover: – When to adjust the valves? – Step 1: Prepare your vehicle – Step…
Summary – Role of car valves – Step 1: Prepare your vehicle – Step 2: Case 1: Check valve lash with an overhead camshaft – Step 2: Case 2: Check the valve clearance using a screw and lock nut system…
Summary: – Brake wear: symptoms, causes, and solutions – Regular overhaul of the braking system – Brake overhaul price – Repairing yourself: simple diagnosis but complicated maintenance Just like shocks or the clutch, brakes are essential parts of the car…
A torque wrench is a tool that is resolutely useful and indispensable for mechanical works. It is used to check the tightening torque of screws, nuts and bolts. For any tightening, there is an appropriate torque to be applied depending…