Andrew Markel discusses oil cooler and transmission cooler jobs, and how you can make sure the hoses last as long as possible. Sponsored by Continental.
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If the clutch gets too hot from excessive slippage or loading, the linings may burn, damaging the clutch.
Manual gearboxes are relatively trouble-free and long-lived, provided that they are not abused too severely. The clutch, however, is a wear component. With every shift, the clutch must be disengaged and engaged. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic is especially hard on a clutch because the driver is always riding the clutch pedal. After millions of such cycles, the clutch eventually wears out. It may start to slip, chatter or make noise.
Accuracy is important for sophisticated ADAS systems.
AWD is always engaged and with the ABS brake modulator, can perform like systems with limited-slip differentials.
The heat eventually burns out the blower motor resistor, and, in many cases, causes the electrical connector to melt.
Here are some tips to follow when replacing a spark plug.
Knowing if and why there’s runout will help you reinstall a smooth braking system.
Newer air/fuel ratio or wide-band sensors can detect a wide range of fuel conditions.
Why do some suspensions have so many ball joints? Here’s why.
Here are the top questions technicians ask about BMW driveshafts.
