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Engines take on a huge workload. Understandably, this causes your engine to get extremely hot. The radiator works to regulate the engine’s temperature to prevent it from overheating. The radiator can’t do it’s job without coolant because it stops the liquid in the radiator from freezing once the temperature gets down to a freezing point. Vital fluids such as coolant and refrigerant can affect the performance of your vehicle. Not being aware of the status of these systems can lead to inefficiencies, unnecessary strain, and eventual mechanical breakdown. WHAT IS A COOLING SYSTEM? Although gasoline engines have improved a lot, they are still not very efficient at turning chemical energy into mechanical power. Most of the energy in the gasoline (perhaps 7­0%) is converted into heat, and it is the job of the cooling system to take care of that heat. In fact, the cooling system on a car driving down the freeway dissipates enough heat to heat two average-sized hous ... read more

A catalytic converter is a key component in minimizing pollution and vehicle emissions. The catalytic converter works to convert harmful emissions into non-harmful gases. They essentially make engine exhaust gases less harmful and cleaner. It is important to note that a faulty catalytic converter is not only harmful to a vehicle’s performance, but to a driver’s overall health as well. Potential engine damage and reduced performance are a negative effect of a compromised catalytic converter. There are notable indicators a catalytic converter may be inefficient, at which point examination for an auto diagnosis by a certified mechanic is absolutely necessary. HOW DOES A CATALYTIC CONVERTER FUNCTION It is important to understand the pollutive damages vehicles cause to value the operative functions of a catalytic converter. Car exhaust is composed of 3 harmful compounds including the following: Carbon Monoxide Hydrocarbons Nitrogen Oxides Carbon ... read more

The transmission is the part of a car the takes the energy produced from the engine and gives it to what is driver controlled like drive shaft and wheels. An inoperable or highly damaged transmission disallows a vehicle to run. Maintenance is key to minimizing the need for transmission repair and avoiding replacement. There are many factors that go into how frequently a transmission should be damaged and how it should be cared for. It is important to see a certified technician upon sensing an issue, but it is also important as a driver to understand what influences the frequency of maintenance. The four types of automotive transmissions include: Automatic Transmission otherwise referred to as AT Manual Transmission otherwise referred to as MT Automated Manual Transmission otherwise referred to as AM Continuously Variable Transmission otherwise referred to as CVT UNDERSTAND HOW AN AT OR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FUNCTIONS An AT or Automatic Transmission shifts gears ... read more

A clutch is found in all cars with a manual transmission. When a car is on and moving, he clutch is being used. The clutch pedal is the pedal located to the brake pedal’s left. There are four major components of the clutch, so if you are sensing an issue with its operations it’s important to have a certified mechanic examine the system of operations promptly to not risk one damaged component hurting another component.  FOUR MAJOR COMPONENTS OF A CLUTCH In attempting to understand the various possible clutch repairing that can take place, it is important to have a comprehensive understanding of the various parts and functionalities of a clutch. Typically, there are 4 parts that make up the clutch: The Cover Plate which is bolted to the flywheel The Pressure Plate The Driven Plate (The Pressure Plate puts pressure on this. It runs in between the pressure plate and the flywheel) The Release Bearing CLUTCH REPAIR INDICATORS The life span of a clutch has not set ... read more

Water is an instrumental part in safely operating your vehicle, but water damage to your alternator is call for repair. Water damage can lead to corrosion and a whole slew of other messes. One part of your car may give you some concern if it becomes wet. Your alternator plays an important role in the operation of your car. Here is what you need to know about the alternator and what happens if it becomes wet. WHAT IS AN ALTERNATOR? To understand why an alternator should avoid contact with water, it is important to know what an alternator is responsible for. An alternator acts like a generator for your car. It uses a mechanical pulley system to charge up your battery as you drive it. That is why your battery always has a charge. You do not have to plug it in like your phone or computer. You just need to drive the car around to get the battery charged. WHAT HAPPENS IF AN ALTERNATOR BECOMES WET? You may need to visit an auto technician if your alternator becomes thoroughly wet. However, i ... read more