The parking brake, or emergency brake, is an important fail safe. It keeps your automobile from rolling down a hill or into the road while parked. The parking brake is often a hand-operated lever on the floor next to the driver’s seat, a pull handle located under or near the steering column or a foot-operated …

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Traffic is bumper to bumper, the temp gauge is in the red S**t!!, this is so stressful. It is better to replace the head gasket so long as the cylinder head and engine block are undamaged. The cost of replacing an engine is far greater than a head gasket. Removing the cylinder head to determine …

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Spark plugs are responsible for the electric spark that ignites the air-fuel mixture in the combustion chamber by carrying a high voltage current from the ignition coil. As your spark plugs start to wear out, you need to replace them with fresh spark plugs. Note: A spark plug replacement is usually accompanied by getting new …

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Many drivers assume that when their car has trouble starting, there’s a problem with the battery. While this certainly could be the case, it’s not the only possibility. Old or faulty spark plugs could be the culprit! After all, these small spark plugs have a big job to do. Learn why it’s important to keep this part …

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What Are Suspension Bushes? A suspension bush is a rubber part that is fitted between most suspension parts. They ensure that there is no metal-to-metal contact between the parts it holds. It, moreover, controls the amount of movement between parts. Suspension bushes, sometimes called wishbone bushes, are small parts that are key to the safety …

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Changing our your halogen headlights to bulbs with a high light output can prove to be a significant upgrade for a pretty low cost, even for high-quality bulbs. All drivers, no matter the level of experience, may feel anxious when driving in darker conditions. It is important that the car or truck being driven is …

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Keihin Fuel Systems is a large manufacturer of carburetors for racing vehicles such as dirtbikes, watercraft and motorcycles. They also manufacture other products pertaining to the vehicle’s fuel system. Keihin Fuel Systems can also rightly boast its accomplishments in designing and building racing systems for several companies and designing and building the fuel system for …

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Mirrors aren’t a major discussion point when learning how to drive or when taking your driver’s test, and yet they are the main cause behind merge and lane-changing accidents. Sometimes they are talked about, but often the wrong instructions are provided. If your mirrors aren’t positioned properly, you could have huge blind spots, big enough …

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Are you wondering why your car won’t start? Issues with the starter system are more common than you think, but drivers often confuse them with other car troubles. Read up on bad starter symptoms and learn how to tell them apart from other problems. WHAT IS A STARTER? The starter is a small motor, powered by the …

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What are tie rod ends and how do they work? Your car’s steering rack or gearbox (depending on the vehicle) is bolted in a fixed position to the frame of your vehicle. But the car’s wheels move up and down to smooth out road irregularities, and also left and right as you turn the steering …

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