Contents – What is the role of the timing belt? – The consequences of timing belt noise – How to identify timing belt noise – How to repair a timing belt The timing belt is a…
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How Does a Steering Ball Joint Work
Contents – How the steering ball joint works – Steering ball joint: what about its wear? – Checking your steering ball joint In your car’s front axle assembly (or on each steering axle), the steering ball connects…
The Function of Glow Plugs in Diesel Engines
Contents – Glow plugs: Description – Function of the glow plug – Glow plugs: Operating procedures The glow plug, not to be confused with the spark plug, is fitted exclusively to diesel engines with indirect and direct injection. It is an…
How to Check for Car Water Pump Issues?
Summary Location of the water pump in the car Car water pump: constitution Car water pump malfunctions Car water pump: technological evolution How to check for water pump issues Cost of a water pump Replacement of a water pump The…
How to Use an Engine Oil Leak Stop Product
Summary – Stop engine oil leakage: definition and characteristics – How do I use the engine oil leakage stop? – Engine oil leakage stop: advantages and disadvantages – Price of the engine oil leakage stop If you notice an…
Cars-vehicles: Engine Valve Maintenance and Repair
Summary – What are engine valves? – Engine valve operation – Engine valves: failures or problems – Engine valve maintenance and repair Valves are an essential part of an engine’s operation. Let’s take a look at…
How to Test a Car Starter
Summary – How a starter works – Step 1: Identify symptoms of starter failure – Step 2: Check the battery – Step 3: Check the solenoid power supply – Step 4: Check the main power supply to the starter motor.…
Abnormal Engine Oil Consumption: Causes, Diagnoses, Symptoms
Summary – Abnormal engine oil consumption: in what cases? – Abnormal engine oil consumption: causes, diagnoses, symptoms – Maintenance and repairs in case of abnormal engine oil consumption – How to reduce abnormal engine oil consumption? Most engines consume oil…
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…