The best places to work on your car
So you've decided to tackle some basic maintenance jobs on your car but where do you actually carry out the work? ...
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Car maintenance Tips and Tutorials Archive
What are brake drums (and what do they do)
A brake drum is a cylindrical drum that is attached top the inside of a car’s wheel, and so rotates at the same speed as the wheel
What are brake shoes on your car (and what do they do)?
The brake shoe is a curved piece of metal with high-friction material (the brake lining) attached to the outside of it. It is attached to the backing plate inside the brake drum with a series of springs and levers, and rests against the hydraulically operated wheel cylinder.
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What is a lead-acid battery for your car?
The simple definition of a battery is a storage device for electrical energy. This energy can then be used to power electrical circuits within a car.
5 things your engine is telling you (and why you should listen)
We've highlighted five common warning signs you might notice from your engine and explain how you can tackle these problems before they become a costly catastrophe!...
What is a car's DPF (or diesel particulate filter)?
A DPF (or diesel particulate filter) traps harmful particles - or soot - emitted from a diesel vehicle’s engine and stops them from being released into the environment.
5 things that go wrong with turbochargers (and how to prevent them)
Turbochargers are very delicate things. They spin at over 100,000rpm and operate to incredibly tight tolerances, so have the potential for catastrophic failure. That said, a well-maintained and healthy turbocharger should be able to last the life of the engine without any troubles.
7 jobs on your car that don't take as long as you think
You'd be forgiven for thinking that most mechanical jobs on a car take a long time, but in reality there are plenty of tasks that can be completed in mere minutes, and certainly less than an hour. Here's a list of the quickest, and most unexpectedly straightforward fixes.
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What is a car's cooling fan?
The cooling fan is a vital part of a car’s cooling system. It is sited just in front of the car’s radiator, and is electrically powered.
What is a car's crankshaft?
The crankshaft runs inside the bottom end of the engine and converts the vertical movement of the pistons into horizontal rotational movement.
