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How to Clean Your Engine Compartment

Engines run cooler and more efficiently when a thick film of crud doesn’t interfere with heat transfer। This is especially important with modern engines that operate hotter in more compact engine com…

Detect a radiator problem

* When the car is cold, look at the radiator overflow. * Open the radiator cap and look inside the radiator. * If the radiator is empty, fill with antifreeze or water, and close the cap. The ov…

Make your engine more efficient and ...

Increase displacement - More displacement means more power because you can burn more gas during each revolution of the engine. You can increase displacement by making the cylinders bigger or by addin…

How to Choose a Mobile Video System

1. A brief overview of mobile video Imagine this: it's summer vacation time. You've got the family packed into the minivan and you've been on the road for hours. It's hot, even with t…

Engine cooling system

Claims What is claimed is: 1. An engine cooling system which cools an engine by circulating cooling water in a circulation passage and controls a cooling degree of the engine according to a…

How to keep the automatic transmission alive

Note, the information contained in this guide is for educational purposes only and cannot substitute for the advice of professional mechanic or authorized dealer. Different cars have different requir…

Be Nice to Your Car

Five things to never do to your car Most people know not to stick their fingers through the bars at the zoo -- though some don't and get to learn from the experience. Likewise, there are things y…

THE JAGUAR V12 ENGINE

XJ-S and Saloon - 5.3 and 6 litre. V12 Types. There are essentially 2 variants of the Jaguar V12 engine with respect to the cylinder head/combustion …

Water pump, cooling system

Automotive illustrated glossary Description A Water pump is an important part of the engine cooling system. It provides circulation of the engine coolant (antifreeze) through the cooling system (s…

Illustrated auto glossary

Alternator The alternator (generator) supplies electric power for the vehicle's electric systems and also recharges the battery when the engine is running. If it fails, the engine will conti…
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