Reading Auto Repair

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