Parts and Services
About Dual Mass and Single Mass Flywheels: In cars with manual transmissions, the flywheel plays a vital role in maintaining smooth engine operation, stabilizing power delivery, assisting in clutch engagement, and facilitating the starting process. Its ability to...
What is a timing belt? A timing belt is made up of rubber and reinforced steel wire. There is no metal on metal contact, therefore lubrication is not necessary. The timing belt is more commonly found in more recent manufactured vehicles. The timing belt is a rubber...
What is regenerative braking? Regenerative braking is a system used in electric and hybrid vehicles. When the driver applies the brakes, the kinetic energy produced by the braking system is converted and stored via a generator into the vehicles high voltage battery....
When buying a new car in 2020 or a car that is less than 5 years old it will more than likely have electric steering. The steering system will rely on an electric motor instead of a hydraulic piston for power. Electric steering which includes electric steering racks...
What is overdrive? Overdrive is a special gear in vehicles and its overall function is to reduce the rpm on a car’s engine and save you fuel. In this overdrive gear, it gets the engine to perform optimally and provide fuel efficiency at higher speeds. Unlike low...
What is brake corrosion? Over time, it is inevitable that some of your car’s many parts will be subject to corrosion. When your car sits in a wet area for long amounts of time, surface rust will begin to form on the brake discs/rotors. This is completely normal...
