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Replacing the Anti-freeze in your Radiator

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Occasionally anti-freeze can turn into gunk. Well, actually the antifreeze actually reacts with the radiator’s release agent and it turn into thick floating gunk. This can be problematic but it only needs replacing before issues are caused. If you’re not mechanically minded then you should have a garage release the antifreeze from the vehicle, completely flush out the radiator with clean water, and then replace the antifreeze. It’s a common problem on many vehicles and it’s just likely changing your oil, it’s common task but it’s not life threatening if you spot it early. Even if your radiator antifreeze is not gunky, having it changed can be beneficial, especially if you have not carried out this type of maintenance work over the past few years.

What’s inside a Catalytic Converter

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The catalytic converter is an important part of a car’s exhaust and it basically ensures that harmful gases are not released out of a vehicle, and legal requirements are in place to reduce the amount of harmful emissions from exhaust so it really is a vital component of a vehicle. Inside a catalytic converter you can find a honeycomb monolith which is coated with platinum, palladium and rhodium metals. A mat provides a proper level of insulation and it’s placed over the monolith. This basically means that the harmful gases that pass through the catalytic converter are transformed into water, carbon dioxide and nitrogen, which is a great deal less harmful than carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide. Your catalytic converter is a lot more important than you may think, and...
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What can you get from a Diagnostics Engine Device?

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Many garages have their own engine diagnostics testing devices but the fact is they have become rather affordable for general motorists. This type of device aims to give the mechanic or the car owner an idea on the problems with the engine, and if you have a light come on, on your dashboard, then a diagnostics device will be able to read the fault and erase it. The device connects to the engine’s ECU and because more and more car’s rely on electrics, it’s important to be able to understand exactly what’s going on. This type of device does require a good amount of mechanic knowledge, and it can actually be an excellent device to use, especially before a service or an MOT.

Anti-Lock Brakes

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We are going to take a quick look at how and what Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) are and how they work. The brief overview of what ABS is, is an intelligent safety feature that prevents the wheels from coming to a halt and skidding. ABS is used throughout many different models of vehicle around the world and its principally important in harsh weather conditions. What the system will do is reduce the cars stopping distance on both wet and dry conditions, as well as aid in the control of the car. The main components of ABS is as follows: Controller Pump Speed Sensor Valves The simple premiss behind how the technology works is the controller monitors the wheel revolutions and speed. When the speed changes dramatically reduces the ABS system...
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Things to consider when changing your Brake Pads

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If you feel like you want to change your brakes yourself and save some money there are a few things you should be aware of. Please take care and ensure that you keep safety at the forefront of your mind to avoid injury. You will need to get a hold of a few basic tools to do them at home such as a Allen keys, jack stand, adjustable wrench, bungee cord, hammer, lug wrench and a c-clamp. Once you have all of these you are ready to begin. When you are start the process of changing your brake pads you may find it a lot simpler if you looses the lugs before you jack it up. Start with the bottom lug nuts and work your way up so the wheel can...
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