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Front vs Mid vs Rear Engine Mount: What’s the Difference?

Which engine placement offers better performance – mid or rear? If your priority is reliability and safety, which of the 3 should you choose? Here’s the lowdown on front, mid, and rear-engine mount cars

Jan 21st, 2022

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Low Oil Pressure – Causes & Troubleshooting

What could be the reason for the low pressure you see on your oil pressure gauge? Is it low motor oil, faulty pressure gauge, or something else? Learn how to troubleshoot here!

Jan 17th, 2022

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Signs that Your Fuel Pump Is Failing

Do you hear an unmistakable moan when you turn the key on? Or worse, a loud sputtering when you drive at high speeds? You don’t want me to say it, but it could be a sign of a fuel pump problem. Read the rest here.

Jan 17th, 2022

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Free Resources to DIY Minor Car Maintenance Tips & Services

What do you do if you need the brake pads changed but you can’t book an appointment right away? Or maybe you need something as simple as replacing an air filter? Bet you know what to do, but here’s what!

Jan 13th, 2022

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How a Four Wheel Drive Works in Different Road Conditions

Explained: How a four-wheel drive works in different road conditions, the different car parts involved, and how it differs from an AWD system.

Jan 12th, 2022

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What You Need to Know About Car Fuses

Did you know that your car could have 40 or more fuses? Learn everything about car fuses in one article – what they are, the different types, how they work, symptoms of blown car fuses and how to fix them.

Jan 11th, 2022

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How Does Automatic Transmission Work: An In-depth Explanation

Automatic transmission and manual gearboxes have the same purpose, so where do they differ? If you’re buying a new car and deciding between automatic vs manual, you need to know about one crucial thing.

Jan 10th, 2022

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What Is an Axle Bearing and What Are the Signs That It Is Worn Out?

Vibrating steering wheels, unusual sounds, fast-wearing tyres, unresponsive steering, and pulling to one side are just some signs that you have a bad axle bearing. Know more to be sure!

Dec 31st, 2021

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What Are Car Axles & What Are the Types of Axles?

What is a car axle, and where is it located in your car? Did you know that when you refer to 2WD, 4WD, RWD, FWD, you're actually talking about axles? Know how car axles relate to these terms that you know so well!

Dec 30th, 2021

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What Are Gear Pumps and How Do They Work

Heard your mechanic talking about an internal or external gear pump? If he doesn’t pause to explain it to you, don’t worry. We'll give you the lowdown on gear pumps, the different types, and how they work.

Dec 29th, 2021

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The Difference Between ECM, TCM, and PCM

Confused about ECM, TCM, and PCM? Here’s an easy way to understand how these different car systems are similar yet different from each other!

Dec 28th, 2021

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What Is a Valve Body and What Are Signs It's Going Bad?

A valve body is that part of the transmission that looks like a maze. Its appearance can be puzzling to you, but what it does is pretty straightforward, and you’ll find all your answers here

Dec 24th, 2021

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5 Reasons Why Your Automatic Car Won't Go in Reverse

Your car won’t go in reverse? It could be a bad transmission, but that’s not always the case. Here are 5 other common reasons for your problem

Dec 23rd, 2021

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What Is Engine Balancing and Is It Necessary?

Engine imbalance, engine balancing – what do these terms mean and do they apply to your car? Before spending for this service, here's one thing your mechanic won't tell you

Dec 22nd, 2021

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What Are the Top 10 Causes of Car Breakdown?

Don’t let a car breakdown leave you clueless. There are at least 10 common causes you’ll want to check first – find out here

Dec 20th, 2021