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What does a knocking engine mean? Inside a combustion engine, air and fuel are burnt to create energy, giving the car the power it needs to run. If the engine’s air/fuel mixture is not being burned correctly, your engine may produce a knocking noise. This...
What does the timing chain do? Most cars have either a timing chain or a cambelt / timing belt. The timing chain is a metal chain, located inside the engine. Unlike the cambelt / timing belt, the timing chain doesn’t need to be replaced every 100,000 km....
What does a burning smell from the clutch mean? Clutch Lining Friction material overheating – A burning smell from the clutch is usually caused by friction between the clutch linings and the clutch pressure plate and the flywheel. The friction material between...
What is the clutch master cylinder? The clutch master cylinder is an important part of the transmission system in manual vehicles. It holds hydraulic fluid (uses brake fluid) which it pumps to the clutch slave cylinder on your manual transmission system in your...
How to tell if your clutch is slipping: The clutch allows you to smoothly engage and change gears in your manual transmission vehicle. The clutch may begin to slip, causing problems with your power-train / transmission system. Below are some common symptoms of a...
What does the clutch cable do? The clutch cable connects the clutch to the other components in your manual transmission (gearbox), allowing for smooth changing of gears. When the clutch pedal is pressed, the cable is used to interrupt the transmission, allowing you to...
