Do you drive a 4WD or AWD car or SUV? Did you know that your vehicle had something called a transfer case? If not, you should. It’s a critical part of your drivetrain and...
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Engine Oil Pan – Everything You Need to Know
You might have thought you’d always be able to go through life not caring about anything with “pan” in the name, but the engine oil pan is an exception. This simple but crucial part...
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Strut Mounts – Everything You Need To Know
If you know a bit of something about cars, then you’ll likely be familiar with the term “strut” and know that it refers to a kind of shock absorber commonly used in cars and...
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Turbo Waste Gate Explained
If you drive a car with a turbocharged engine, then you’ll want to make it your business to know what a wastegate is. It’s essentially a special valve that is used to control the...
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flywheel vs flexplate – What are the differences?
People who are up to date on their clutch knowledge will likely be familiar with terms like flywheel and flexplate. They know that these are two components in the transmission that help in the...
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Dead Pedal – Everything you need to know
If you own or lease a car, it’s important that you take the time to learn as much about it as you can. The more you know about the individual components, the better you...
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Everything You Need to Know About Haldex AWD
Haldex AWD – Is it Genuine AWD? According to major car retailers such as CarMax, 4WD and AWD systems are among the top 10 most sought-after features on vehicles purchased in the US. It’s...
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What is a Skid Plate On a Car?
Have you ever looked at a car parked in the street or in a lot somewhere and thought to yourself, “wow, check out the skid plate on that car”? If you’re confused by that...
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Clutch Pressure Plate – Everything You Need to Know
Whether you drive a manual transmission car with a clutch pedal, or an automatic with its integrated clutch, the clutch itself is one of the many critical components that the vehicle simply can’t do...
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How to Make Your Car Louder (Best Ways)
There’s no denying the fact that loud cars are very noticeable and it’s hard to escape them when they come roaring down the street. We may just view them as annoying, or we might...
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