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About Electronically Controlled Thermostats: Electronically controlled thermostats or MAP thermostats are designed as a more efficient way to monitor and control the temperature of your engine. Normal engine thermostats only monitor the engines coolant temperature and...
About Car Starter Relays: Car starter relays are a very important part of your cars ignition system. When you turn the key in your car, it’s the starter relays job to change the circuit to the starter solenoid which will provide power to the starter motor...
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...
