Contents – What is the role of a gearbox? – Description and operating principle of a gearbox – Gearbox problems: the main symptoms – Gearbox maintenance Most cars are equipped with mechanical gearboxes, and even today, with robotised gearboxes.…
Tag: car servicing
How the Hill-Start Assist Works
Contents Hill-start assist: what it does How the hill-start assist works Hill-start assist: maintenance You have probably already experienced that your car’s brakes jam when you start up again. Now you know that this is not a fault, and…
How Often Should I Change Engine Oil
If you are a new driver who has bought his car last year, this post is for you! What is an engine oil change? The engine oil change allows good lubrication of your engine, and its maintenance is essential…
How to Protect Yourself From Under-Inflated Tyres
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…
How to Maintain Your Car?
Summary of the checks to be planned
1. Tires,
2. Engine,
3. brakes,
4. Shock absorbers,
5. Other small cleaning and maintenance
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…
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…
5 Essential Car Maintenance Tips
Moving parts need adequate lubrication to function and not wear out: when the oil starts to run out, friction becomes too high and damages the system. Although general lubrication is carried out at car servicing intervals, oiling and greasing your…
How Do Gearboxes Work? (Part 2)
Welcome back! This second part of How Do Gearboxes Work will cover: – The Role of Synchronizers in Mechanical Gearboxes – How Do Automatic Gearboxes Work? – Advantages of Automatic Gearboxes – Disadvantages of Automatic Gearboxes – How Do Robotic…
How to Maintain the Cooling Circuit of Your Car
Summary – What is a cooling circuit? – Cooling system maintenance The cooling circuit is a major player in the operation of the combustion engine. What is its usefulness and how to maintain it? What is a cooling circuit: elements…