The bane of any car enthusiast is dealing with broken bolts. Once you notice a bolt broke off in the engine block, it’s best to remove it immediately. Otherwise, the broken bolt can weaken the functioning bolts by exposing them to excessive pressure since the functional bolt will be compensating for the broken bolt. Fortunately,
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Automatic gearboxes are more complex than they let on. They are a complex combination of mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic engineering masterpieces that replaced the loved and hated clutch/shift combo of the old. Automatic Transmission Basics To understand if you can drive with a bad shift solenoid, you first have to figure out the basic operation
Come to think of it; internal combustion engines are a violent invention. They are all about controlled explosions in a tight enclosure. Burning gasoline produces explosive energy, heat, carbon, and other waste gases. While most of the carbon powder burns and the rest exits with the exhaust gases, some remains stuck onto the piston heads,
Antifreeze ensures that the water in your engine and radiator does not freeze in cold weather or boil over when it is very hot. It can also be a lubricant for the moving part in your car that it contacts, for instance, the water pump. It is, therefore, essential for your car, but you need
Changing your vehicle’s brake pads is part of the routine maintenance schedule. As the brake pads wear down from use, the piston in the rear brake caliper can move out more to keep the brakes working effectively. But when it’s time to change the brake pads, you will need to push the piston back in.
We have, at some point, had to sit and wait in a parked car for hours. Switching off the engine is a sensible thing to do as it will save on fuel. However, if you are waiting for long, the car will soon get very hot under the merciless summer sun – or turn frigid
The Toyota Tacoma is one of the most popular trucks models and with good reasons. Not only is it reliable when it comes to engine performance, fuel consumption, and longevity. It is also one of the least likely to require constant repairs as compared to other trucks. Not to mention is incredible towing capacity. However,
Am I the only one who enjoys watching bike stunt videos from helmet mounts? Probably not. We always get the thrill from watching from the rider’s perspective. Aside from entertainment purposes, you can evaluate your riding skills from the videos and learn from others. The best way to capture these moments is by mounting your
When transmissions start shifting hard or fail to shift altogether, many people start thinking of changing the whole thing and getting on with their lives. Sometimes, this is unnecessary overkill. You might be experiencing transmission problems because you haven’t changed the fluid in a while, have faulty solenoids, or your transmission control module is acting
One of the things I religiously maintain in my vehicle is the brakes. Getting up and going fast is fun. Failing to stop on time is catastrophic. That is my slogan. This should always be your principle on the road. You should never drive a truck with sub-optimal brakes. That’s why you should never ignore