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March 2011

Auto PartsTech Tips

The catalytic converter is the component that functions to lessen the toxicity of emissions from an internal combustion engine.  A defective catalytic converter can influence the damage of your engine, so it must never be taken lightly.  Here are some tips to help you spot a damaged converter. Basically, a

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Auto PartsTech Tips

The clutch is that part of your vehicle that controls the slippage between the engine and the transmission.  The vehicle’s wheels don’t spin when the engine does, so the function of the clutch is to let the wheel disconnect from the engine.  This will allow the driver to change gears

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Auto PartsTech Tips

Before performing the tips in this article, it would be best if you conduct a starter performance test using an alternator or starter test bench.  In doing this, if the starter is not performing well, it is necessary to resolve any additional vehicle side problem in the starting circuit that

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Auto PartsTech Tips

Do you know that 90% of all turbocharger failures are due to some unfavorable operating conditions, and problems that are easily avoidable?  It is necessary that all of the components are properly installed and maintained, because these units have close tolerances and clearances, and usually operate at high speeds.  If

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Auto NewsUncategorized

Toyota Motor Corporation has announced another recall on Thursday concerning some 2.17 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles in the United States for inspection and repair of accelerator pedals that may be entrapped in the floor mats or caught in the carpeting.    The Japanese automaker added that more than half

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Specials

Usually, one of the most ignored factors in purchasing a vehicle is the resale value.  Most car buyers would pay more attention to the price, the style and accessories, or the monthly payments and the interest rates.  However, much can be said about car brands and models that are slow

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Auto PartsTech Tips

Most people don’t know that when it comes to disc brake rotor problems, often the rotor is not the culprit at all.  It may surprise many that when you troubleshoot the problem, it reveals that the root cause is anything but the rotor.  The good news is, when you closely

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