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,…
Tag: CAR MECHANIC
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?
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…
How to Adjust Car Valves (Part 2)
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…
How to Adjust Car Valves (Part 1)
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…
Brake Wear: Symptoms, Causes, and Solutions
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…
The Usefulness of the Torque Wrench in the Automotive Industry
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…
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…
Everything You Should Know About a Remote Car Starter
Starting the engine of your car remotely when the mechanics need to be hot in winter, for example, is now possible thanks to the remote starter system. You can even activate other functions via the remote control or a smartphone…
Adjusting the Hand Brake
The hand brake, parking brake or emergency brake is an active safety device that you should check regularly. Our advice on the procedure in this post! Hand Brake Adjustment: Definition of the Hand Brake The hand brake is an independent…