by Riet River | May 22, 2018 | suspension systems
CV axles also referred to as joints are a modern drivetrain component commonly found on front wheel or all-wheel drive vehicles. They serve the purpose of transferring uniform torque at constant speed from the vehicle’s transmission and differential to the wheels so...
by Riet River | May 21, 2018 | Engine Related
Most cars have minimal odour to their exhaust. It smells like, well, exhaust, but it’s not terribly strong. This is thanks in large part to the catalytic converter. However, some cars seem to have really smelly exhaust fumes due to a number of different reasons...
by Riet River | May 18, 2018 | Engine Related
An intake manifold is the part of an engine that supplies the fuel and air mixture to the cylinders. Air doesn’t just enter your car’s engine on its own, it goes through a series of engine components before it reaches the cylinders where the air is burned with fuel....
by Riet River | May 17, 2018 | Engine Related
A cold start is basically starting a car’s engine when it’s not at its optimal operating temperature, which is a cold start. Cold starts takes place when a car is switched off and parked for a longer period than 2 hours and when the climate you live in is typically...
by Riet River | May 17, 2018 | suspension systems
Nails on the chalkboard, a crying infant, snoring, and squeaky brakes — these are the noises that can drive anybody insane. Most of these dreadful sounds can be easily avoided, but you might imagine squeaking brakes are just something you have to live with. We’re here...