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About car door locks: Most modern cars have the capability of being able to lock or unlock the cars doors with a single flick of a switch or press of a button on your car keys. This is possible with the help of powered door locks. Powered door locks allow the driver...
About Jump Starting Hybrids: Hybrids can be a challenge to jump start. Jump starting a car the wrong way can cause significant damage to the electrical system of the flat car and also the battery of the good car. This is why it is important to follow the...
What does the oil pan do? Oil is crucial to the operation of your engine. It works by lubricating the moving parts to reduce excess heat and friction. The oil pan is where all of the oil is held. It is made out of steel or aluminium and is attached to the bottom of...
What does the instrument voltage regulator do? Most modern vehicles have a set of gauges that display speed, RPM, engine temperature and other important information to the driver. This set of gauges is called the instrument cluster. Modern vehicles clusters utilise...
What causes the parking brake to become stuck? The parking brake (also known as the handbrake, foot brake emergency brake) is an important component that reduces the load on the transmission and improves safety when parked on a hill. When you pull the parking brake,...
What does the radiator fan clutch do? Car engines are cooled via the circulation of coolant through the engine block. The coolant reduces engine temperature by absorbing heat. It is then sent through an engine cooling system radiator where it loses heat to the...
