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Petrol-powered combustion engines are typically classified as either interference or non-interference. While there are dozens of different types of engines, nearly call can be broken down into one of … Read More...

If your vehicle was built after the mid-1970s, it probably has a catalytic convertor. Invented by French mechanical engineer Eugene Houdry, this otherwise simple component has proven instrumental in r … Read More...

The exhaust system is one of the most critical parts of a car. Consisting of a network of interlinked pipes running to the silencer and catalytic converter, it's responsible for controlling noise and … Read More...

When was the last time your car had a tune-up? While different automakers recommend tune-ups at different mileage intervals, most experts agree that cars should receive a tune-up about once every 30,0 … Read More...

The average car has around 30,000 individual components (including screws, nuts and other small pieces). While most people are familiar with larger components like the transmission and spark plugs, sm … Read More...

Power steering is an underappreciated feature in modern cars and automobiles. It's not until your power steering goes out when you realize just how important it really is. Using a hydraulic system, it … Read More...