What to Do If You Suspect That Your Car's Clutch Is Failing
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17 June 2017
Most of the parts contained within your car's engine, gearbox and transmission system are designed to last for a considerable period of time without being replaced. However, certain parts put up with a lot more wear and tear than others and will invariably fail during the course of your vehicle ownership. Perhaps one of the most vulnerable components is the clutch plate, which is a primary component in translating the energy produced by the engine into forward motion for the vehicle.
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Why You Need to Keep an Eye on Your Car's Engine Gaskets
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17 June 2017
When you open the bonnet and have a look at your car's engine, all you may see is one large piece of metal, with various appendages. Within that metal exterior is a very complicated structure that relies on many different moving parts. It's very precisely engineered, in order to produce the propulsion necessary to move your vehicle along. Most often, as a car owner, you won't have to worry about the interior workings of the engine, but you do have to keep an eye on certain important parts, to ensure longevity.
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Effective Ways to Minimise Water Ingress into Your Diff
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15 June 2017
.Water ingress is a leading cause of differential failures. When water gets into a differential, it can lead to rusting of metal parts and also contaminate the differential oil, thus resulting in poor lubrication of moving diff components like gears and bearings. This can reduce the performance of the differential, but also shorten its lifespan. Therefore, keeping water out of your differential is critical to ensuring you get reliable service from it throughout its lifespan.
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4 Elements of Your Tyres that Should Be Checked Before Your Next Off-Road Holiday
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14 June 2017
When it comes to off-road driving, nothing is better suited for the adventure than vehicles with 4 wheel drive transmission systems. But like other vehicles, these powerful automobiles require proper upkeep to keep running safely and efficiently. One of the components of 4WD vehicles that take quite a beating during off-roading trips are the tyres. Yes, it is the tyres that are in constant contact with the ground when four by fours are traversing rocky hills, deep mud, desert sands, and other challenging terrains.
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