1. Air Filter Appears Dirty One of the easiest symptoms to recognize is the appearance of the filter itself. Brand new filters appear nearly white. Over time, contaminants in the air will dirty your filter and turn it brown or black. A visual inspection can be your first confirmation of a bad filter. Always examine …

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It is feasible to balance your golf cart tires to make them stronger and avoid wearing them down over time. To determine if your tires need balancing, several factors are at play. Static weight, regardless of how much the total load, will not affect the balance of the tires. Static weight refers to the weight …

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The brake light switch is the electrical switch that is responsible for activating the brake lights. When the pedal is pressed, the brake light switch makes contact, and the the brake lights are illuminated. While the exact designs of brake switches can vary, they all serve the same purpose of activating the brake lights when …

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Noticing your brakes have failed while driving can be a shocking experience. While you hope it never happens to you, prepare yourself for such a situation by familiarizing yourself with some tips to help you stop as safely as possible. Don’t panic Try the brakes again Carefully engage emergency brake Downshift into a lower gear …

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1. Speed Is The Enemy When it comes to braking, full and complete stops from a high speed are absolutely the #1 cause of premature brake pad wear. Speed causes wear on brake pads exponentially – that is, coming to a full stop from 105 kph rather than 85 kph forces the brakes to dissipate 33% more …

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What are disc brakes? The caliper is the part you can see first and foremost and is the part of the system that creates friction and acts as a clamp around the disc. These calipers are often painted in bright colours on sportier cars to emphasise the theme of performance. Attached to either side of …

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Several common signs can warn you that shock absorbers or struts need replacing, such as when your vehicle bottoms out over railroad tracks, speed bumps or dips in the road, or it keeps bouncing well after the fact. Other signs of car shocks and struts in bad condition are unusual noises over bumps, excessive body …

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The carburetor combines fuel and air in the engine by using an intake vacuum supply. The air is pulled down through to the carburetor by the intake vacuum while fuel is siphoned from the carburetor’s fuel bowl. From here, the fuel and air form a combustible mixture that powers the engine. At high engine speeds, …

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As a car owner, you are well aware that your vehicle needs regular care like tire replacements and oil changes. But, how often do you think about your car’s suspension? Because drivers often think that suspension is only about a smooth ride, this part of the car can be overlooked a lot when it comes to …

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