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How to Jack Up a Car and Change a Flat Tire

How to jack up a car and change a tire
What is the best way to jack up your car to change a tire? The jack supplied with your vehicle is designed by the manufacturer only for raising the vehicle to change a tire in an emergency. Don’t even think about using it for anything else! No matter what jack you are using, you should never rely...

Beginner's Guide: What Is a Timing Belt/Chain (and What Does It Do)?

Timing Chain
The timing belt or chain in your car's engine keeps the opening of the valves properly timed with the motions of the pistons so they don't interfere with each other. To understand how it works and why, it may help to review how the typical four stroke engine works. All modern overhead cam...

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