Month: April 2015
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The hidden truth of car cooling system
Coolant recovery system plays an important role in vehicle cooling system. The separate recovery tank of the system serves as both a coolant reservoir and expansion/recovery tank in low-profile crossflow radiators since they don’t have top tanks like older top fill radiators. As engine coolant heats up, it expands. In older top fill radiators, an…
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Guidelines on Diagnostic trouble code
A Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) indicates a fault possible with any monitored system. The code format is fixed and corresponds to the type of fault. A trouble code will turn on the Check Engine Light (malfunction indicator lamp or MIL) to alert the driver the vehicle has a problem. To diagnose the fault, a code…
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Things to mind in ABS system resetting
One day you may find yourself in situation where the indicator light for your anti-lock braking system (ABS) is lit on your car and need to be reset. There are a variety of reasons for why the light may be on. You cannot access the anti-lock braking system with a simple on-board diagnostics scanner, because…
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Smartphone or car GPS navigation, which is better?
What’s the best way to find your way and to take advantage of the ever-growing list of location-based services; a Smartphone or a dedicated car GPS? For frequent travelers, the answer is increasingly – both. Despite solid gains in the functionality and usefulness of Smartphone turn-by-turn directions apps, for me, dedicated GPS units are still…
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Using a laptop as an automotive scan tool
With the development of the technology, modern automobiles now are all equipped with an On-board Diagnostics system (OBD). There are two kinds of OBD. One is OBD-I, the other is OBD-II. As you can guess OBD-II is an improvement over OBD-I in both capability and standardization. It is an advanced management system that professionals and…
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Useful tire wear analysis
Tire wear can mean a lot of issues, including improper aligned wheels, worn out steering or suspension parts. So, it is important to find the root cause anytime you notice unusual tire wear, if you suspect that the steering or the suspension is the criminal, inspect them thoroughly to find out what’s causing the problem.…
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Have you ever concerned about the safety of auto tires?
Tires are one of the most important but often overlooked components of our cars. Tires are the only thing that attaches our cars to the road, and tire problems affect your car’s ride comfort, handling and safety. Here are some simple tire safety tips to help keep you and your car’s occupants safe. Check your…
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Car alarming system doubt solving
Since first entered the market, cars have been one of the largest investments that make life more convenient for individuals and families. From that early time to today, cars have been a natural target for thieves-they are valuable, reasonably easy to resell and have a built-in getaway system. According to LoJack, one car is stolen…
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Dealing with your annoying car emission
For better understanding, before we begin with our topic, I’ll introduce two valves which have very important roles to play in a car’s emission system. They are EGR valve and PCV valve which stands for Exhaust Gas Recirculation and Positive Crankcase Ventilation respectively. EGR valve regulates the flow of spent exhaust gas back into the…