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  • Choke problems

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    Choke problems

    When your choke sticks or doesn't work Car difficult to start in the morning or refuses to run properly when hot? Either way, a quick choke check could solve your problems If your ...

  • Choke replace cable

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    Choke replace cable

    Choke cable how to repair or replace. (1) Choke cable attachment on the carburettor. If you have not removed the air filter to check it, remove It now to allow better access to th ...

  • Chrysler ECU upgrades

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    Chrysler ECU upgrades

    ECU Remapping for Chrysler Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Chrysler cars with ECU remapping or upgrade. Model Variant Original BHP SRS II Tuning Performance 300C ...

  • Chrysler Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide

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    Chrysler Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide

    Chrysler Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide Model Year PCD Offset Bore 300C 04 on 5×114.3 15 to 20 71.5 300 m 98 on 5×114.3 35 to 40 71.4 Concorde & LHS 93 on 5×114.3 35 to 38 71.4 Le Baro ...

  • Circle of forces explained

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    Circle of forces explained

    Vehicle Circle of forces explained The circle of forces, traction circle, friction circle, or friction ellipse is a useful way to think about the dynamic interaction between a veh ...

  • Citreon Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide

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    Citreon Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide

    Citreon Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide Model Year PCD Offset Bore Berlingo 96 on 4×108 15 to 18 65.1 Berlingo 08 on 4 x 108 15 to 25 65.1 C1 05 on 4×100 35 to 45 54.1 C2 03 on 4×108 15 ...

  • Citroen ECU upgrades

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    Citroen ECU upgrades

    ECU Remapping for Citroen Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Citroen cars and vans with ECU remapping or upgrade. Model Variant Original BHP SRS II Tuning performanc ...

  • Clutch Adjust & Replace

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    Clutch Adjust & Replace

    Replace Car Clutch and Adjust To replace a clutch disc the transmission must be removed. A clutch is a requirement on any vehicle with a manual transmission. Its purpose is to dis ...

  • Clutch Cable Adjust & Replace

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    Clutch Cable Adjust & Replace

    How to replace a car clutch cable Your vehicles clutch is designed to disengage the engine from the transmission when the vehicle is in gear and stopped. Also, the clutch is neede ...

  • Clutch Master Cylinder Replace

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    Clutch Master Cylinder Replace

    How to Replace a Clutch Master Cylinder The clutch master cylinder is a unit that is designed to operate the clutch secondary-slave cylinder to disengage the transmission from the ...

  • Clutch Slave-Secondary Cylinder Replace

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    Clutch Slave-Secondary Cylinder Replace

    Replace a Clutch Slave-Secondary Cylinder A clutch slave or secondary cylinder is a hydraulic device used to release the clutch; thus, it disengages the engine and transmission wh ...

  • Controlling car brake fade

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    Controlling car brake fade

    Controlling car brake fade through driving technique Brake fade and rotor warping can be reduced through proper braking technique; when running down a long downgrade that would re ...

  • Conversion Factors Quick Guide

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    Conversion Factors Quick Guide

    Conversion Factors Quick Guide Force 1 lbf/ft = 0.138kgf/m = 1.356 lbf/ft = 12 lbf/in 1 kgf/m = 7.233 lbf/ft = 9.807 Nm = 86.8 lbf/in 1 Nm = 0.102 kgf/m = 0.7376 Nm = 8.85 lbf/in ...

  • Coolant Leaks Finding

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    Coolant Leaks Finding

    Finding Engine Coolant Leaks Engine Coolant Level is Low Many points in your car’s cooling system are liable to develop leaks through which coolant can escape. To inspect for a le ...

  • Cornering (Lateral) force explained

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    Cornering (Lateral) force explained

    Car Cornering (Lateral) force explained Tire tread element displacement and the resulting cornering force Cornering force or side force is the lateral (i.e. parallel to the road s ...