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What parts make up a car engine ? And what are their use ?

Internal combustion engines are the power units responsible for spinning the wheels in automobiles, and they do this by converting chemical energy into mechanical energy.

Mar 15th, 2019

Educational

What are after market (non genuine) car parts ?

Even though Aftermarket parts are manufactured by third-party companies, they are usually designed to offer similar or better Performance as OEM parts. Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts are the parts that come factory fitted on autos. Despite the fact that some people believe that OEM parts are much better than aftermarkets parts, as they come factory fitted on autos. That is not always the case.

Mar 09th, 2019

Masterpiece

How does a diesel engine work? The ins & Outs

Basically, what powers the diesel motor is a compression ignition engine which was invented over 100 years ago by a man called Rudolf Diesel.

Mar 08th, 2019

Masterpiece

How a car works, from A to Z - a full explanation on exactly what occurs when you turn the ignition and put your foot on the gas.

So how does a vehicles wheels turn ? exactly what happens to cause so much power ? To the every day person we sit in our car, turn our key and away we go, but for those of us who feel the urge to find out exactly how and why this happens ... here it is explained in full..... how a car works, from A to Z.

Jan 15th, 2019

Educational

Engine size or engine capacity explained

A 1.2 liter tells the capacity of the car engine. When your car engine is 1.2 Litre, the engine size cannot be filled with more than its engine capacity. 1 litre equals 1000 cubic centimetre(cc) therefore 1.2 litre equals 1200 cubic centimetres(cc).

Jan 15th, 2019

Educational

What is a PCM, ECU, Immobiliser or an Engine Computer ?

The PCM, otherwise known as the Power Control Module of your car, is a critical automotive component or a combined control unit. Just like the human brain, which controls and also coordinates the different functions as well as activities of the entire body, PCM acts as the brain of your automobile system, it controls and also coordinates the functions of the various sub-systems of your car.

Jan 14th, 2019

Educational

Checklist of things to do before you hit the road for the holidays

When I'm in the workshop near the end of the year, I’m often asked if people can book their car in to get checked before they go on holidays. Everyone is usually in a rush at that time of year, so it is really hard for me to find time to book in all my customers. So here is a check list of things to do to your car before you take off on those long road trips with your loved ones.

Jan 14th, 2019

Educational

Power Shifting and Power Shift Transmissions

Car manufacturers are slowly moving towards powershift transmissions. They provide the best automatic and manual driving experience, and offer great fuel efficiency.

Jan 10th, 2019

Educational

What is Mechatronic Unit and How to Repair it?

A mechatronic unit is the computerized control center of the gearbox. This helps you to know whether the gearbox needs to change from first gear to second gear.

Jan 10th, 2019

Educational

Best Way to Clean Your Car Engine in 8 Easy Steps

Cleaning your car engine all by yourself might be a nightmare for some people. Many people are afraid of cleaning their car engine because they don’t unde…

Jan 04th, 2019

Recommended Wreckers

Nissan 4x4 - One of the leaders in Nissan Parts Suppliers

Need a change of parts for your Nissan vehicle? Or do you wish to get more fun out of your Nissan automobile? On the off chance that you fall within these two categories, then your search is over

Dec 17th, 2018

Recommended Wreckers

Smart Parts - A diamond in the rough - One of the best commercial vehicles suppliers i know

The car business is an expansive one with such a large number of close contenders, however, with regards to pointing out the best in the automotive industry, all fingers point to Smart Parts. This specialized auto wrecker is genuinely outstanding in Australia. They have topnotch computer-based inventory for all their parts, providing you with the results to queries in minutes. In spite of the fact that, there are a few other auto wreckers bearing the similar weight as Smart parts in the automotive industry, there are distinct properties that set Smart Parts apart, and this spots them overall auto wreckers crosswise over Australia.

Dec 13th, 2018

Educational

Auto Parts Maintenance

Nowadays, because most people do not have enough time to handle their vehicle and the increasing sophistication of the engine system and other spare parts, several people would not maintain their vehicle in the appropriate manner which will have an adverse effect on the parts. This inappropriate maintenance would affect all the parts of the vehicle and would prevent them from performing optimally. However, most people do not know that a regular maintenance of auto parts would keep them out of trouble for a long period of time.

Dec 12th, 2018

For Wreckers, By Wreckers

Better of working together! A Saturated Market is good news for us Auto Parts Sellers

A wrecking yard is a place of business where wrecked, unused and decommissioned cars are disassembled, and the parts are sold. The usable car parts are sold to people or car parts companies for use in the repair of vehicles that are still working.

Dec 12th, 2018

Technical

How to Change Transmission or Gearbox Fluid

Are you having challenges with the transmission of your vehicle? When was the last time your gearbox was serviced? If you’re like most people, it’s probably been a while. For some reason, the transmission or gearbox maintenance is neglected by several people until it is crucial to carry out a repair. If your vehicle is showing a problem with shifting or engagements, it might be essential to change your transmission fluid. What is a Transmission Service?

Dec 10th, 2018