Wrenching

How Does an Electric Motor Work? | Autance

How Does an Electric Motor Work? | Autance

The onslaught of electric vehicles is coming. Some such as the Tesla Model 3 and Chevrolet Bolt are already here,…
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What is Engine Brake and How Does it Work? | Autance

What is Engine Brake and How Does it Work? | Autance

You’ve probably heard the obnoxious noises some semi trucks make when slowing down. It’s not the brakes that are aurally…
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6 Signs of Worn Shocks and Struts on Your Car | Autance

6 Signs of Worn Shocks and Struts on Your Car | Autance

Some car repairs can wait but others should be given immediate attention. Driving with bad suspension, worn shocks or struts…
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Most of the Hours Getting This Damn Daewoo on the Road Have Been Spent Just Looking for Parts | Autance

Most of the Hours Getting This Damn Daewoo on the Road Have Been Spent Just Looking for Parts | Autance

The plan to fix my Daewoo has devolved from “let’s restore this car to showroom condition” to “let’s just get it to pass tech” at the rally.
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How Much Oil Does My Car Need | Autance

How Much Oil Does My Car Need | Autance

Every vehicle owner knows that replacing the engine oil at periodic intervals is crucial in keeping the optimum working condition…
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Greg Peters Teaches Wrenchers the Valuable Lesson of Process of Elimination | Autance

Greg Peters Teaches Wrenchers the Valuable Lesson of Process of Elimination | Autance

This is good advice for any DIY wrencher, with any amount of experience.
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How To Remove a Stripped Bolt Without Breaking Your Knuckles | Autance

How To Remove a Stripped Bolt Without Breaking Your Knuckles | Autance

Time Needed: 1-3 hours, Difficulty: Low, Cost: Minimal We’ve all been there. You’re nearly done with pulling a part out,…
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What Is a Knock Sensor? | Autance

What Is a Knock Sensor? | Autance

A knock sensor is one of those tiny components in your vehicle that you never notice until there is an…
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10w30 vs 10w40: Differences in Engine Oil Viscosity | Autance

10w30 vs 10w40: Differences in Engine Oil Viscosity | Autance

Two of the most common viscosities used in modern car engines are 10w30 and 10w40. While the first part of…
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Watching ChrisFix Gut 400 Pounds Out of His BMW 330xi Is Profoundly Satisfying | Autance

Watching ChrisFix Gut 400 Pounds Out of His BMW 330xi Is Profoundly Satisfying | Autance

“Adding lightness” is not just an old Lotus catchphrase. It comes with big performance benefits!
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