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Understanding How Your Car's Anti-lock Brakes Work

Understanding How Your Car’s Anti-lock Brakes Work Safety is a chief concern in any modern car. With innovations including the airbag, seat belt, and head rest, risk has been reduced to levels that...

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Are Your Car's Brakes About To Fail?

Are Your Car’s Brakes About To Fail? Most of us take our vehicle’s brakes for granted. We rely upon them every time we drive, yet neglect to think about them until we notice problems. Even when warning...

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How To Select An Extended Warranty

How To Select An Extended Warranty All new vehicles come with a warranty. Automakers realize that some of their cars, trucks, and SUVs will develop problems far sooner than they should. When a...

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An Overview Of Your Vehicle's Exhaust System

An Overview Of Your Vehicle’s Exhaust System As the result of your engine’s 4-stroke combustion process, your car produces poisonous gases. Those gases are potentially deadly to humans and harmful to...

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Guide To Your Vehicle's Fuel Injection System

Guide To Your Vehicle’s Fuel Injection System In 1990, the last model to roll out of the factory with a carburetor installed was the Subaru Justy. Since then, all cars have been designed with fuel...

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Basics Of Replacing Your Timing Belt

Basics Of Replacing Your Timing Belt There are a lot of circumstances – and not all of them are car-related – that can potentially prevent you from getting to work in the morning. Your car’s timing...

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How Your Car's Air Conditioner Works

How Your Car’s Air Conditioner Works Once an expensive luxury for the well-heeled, air conditioning is now a commonplace comfort in nearly all types of vehicles. A car’s A/C unit cools and dehumidifies...

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The Step-By-Step Guide To Changing Your Car's Spark Plugs

The Step-By-Step Guide To Changing Your Car’s Spark Plugs If you crank your engine and experience a hard start, there’s a good chance the problem involves your spark plugs. They are responsible for...

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Identifying The Root Cause Of Engine Noise

Identifying The Root Cause Of Engine Noise Cars that were built a generation ago had a relatively simple design compared to those rolling off factory floors today. The engine, in particular, had fewer...

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Driver Guide To A Car Engine Operation

Driver Guide To A Car Engine Operation Your engine is one of the most complex assemblies under the hood (second only to the transmission). It is filled with moving parts that work together seamlessly...

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