What does oil do? Inside your car’s engine, there are parts that move against each other. If these parts are not properly lubricated, they create friction / heat and wear each other down over time. This can cause engine degradation, increased fuel consumption...
What does RPM mean? RPM stands for revolutions per minute. In vehicles, it describes the number of times the crankshaft rotates around its axis every minute. When combustion occurs in the engine, the pistons move up and down. The energy of these pistons moving is...
What causes a loss of engine power? If your vehicle is struggling to get up to speed, you are likely experiencing a decrease in vehicle power. Your car may struggle on hills, move very slowly when accelerating from a complete stop or take a long time to reach speeds...
About high idle levels: High idle levels (or rough idling) occurs when the engine is revving too fast when it is in park/neutral. The car may be louder than normal, or you may feel shaking (in more severe cases). When you put your car into park or neutral , the...
What does the clutch plate/disc do? The clutch plate (or clutch disc) is part of the clutch system in manual vehicles. It is located between the flywheel and pressure plate. The clutch plate is a metal disc, with a lining that creates friction, similar to a brake pad....
