What does a radiator overflow tank actually do? Alright, so you’ve popped the bonnet after a run around Te Rapa Straight or hit a few potholes out in Rototuna, and you’re staring at that odd plastic bottle near your radiator. That’s your radiator overflow tank, or...
So, what’s the oil cooler in your car? If you’re keen on keeping your car running sweet, you’ll want to know a bit about the oil cooler. In plain English, it’s a little radiator (sometimes built into the main radiator) that keeps engine or transmission oil from...
So, What Do Fuel Injectors Actually Do? Alright, let’s break it down. Pretty much any car you see chugging down Victoria Street or tackling the roundabouts in Rototuna has fuel injectors under the bonnet. Doesn’t matter if you’re driving a diesel Hyundai Tucson, a...
So, What’s the Power Steering Pump Actually Do? Mate, if you’ve fought with a stiff steering wheel on a cold winter morning heading down Greenwood Street, you’ll know it’s no fun. Most modern cars, whether you’re in a Toyota Corolla, a Nissan X-Trail, or one of those...
What’s a steering rack, and why does it matter? Had a few folk swing by the Grimmer Motors workshop lately asking what the heck the steering rack actually does. Fair question, especially since half the stuff under the bonnet can be a mystery if you’ve never had to...
