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The way that fuel is delivered to an engine’s combustion chambers has changed hugely in recent years. It used to arrive via something called a carburettor, a relatively simple but inefficient and temperamental component. ...

An oil breather system allows the build up of pressure in your crankcase to escape. If this pressure is allowed to build up and is not vented efficiently it can result in oil leaks from around the sump gasket, crank seals, dipstick tube, and any other engine oil seal as the oil is effectively blown...

For a diesel engine to operate efficiently, it is essential that the correct amount of fuel is injected at the correct pressure, and at exactly the right time. Even small deviations can cause increased exhaust emissions, increased noise, and increased fuel consumption. In a typical diesel engine,...

Designing an effective suspension system is as much an art as it is a science. Lots of compromises must be made between ride quality and handling performance, the former being how comfortable the car is and the latter, how well it remains stable and controllable at speed.