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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....
On June 13th 2021, the New Zealand government introduces subsidies to make electric vehicles (EVs) thousands of dollars cheaper. The government will also be placing a tax on new petrol/diesel vehicles entering the country, making them more expensive. The aim of this...
Birds Nesting in the Engine It is common for birds to nest under the hood of cars near the engine. Birds like to nest under the hood because it is warm and protected from the weather. They can nest in your car quite quickly, it can happen overnight if you park your...
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...
