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Maintenance Guides. Hints, service repairs for Classic & modern cars.
Service guide Manuals (registered users only).
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Tyre (tire) Terms & Specifications
RegisteredTechnical GuidesCar Tyre (tire) Terms & Specifications Explained Vintage Car cross ply tyres Tire pressure monitoring system Tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) are electronic systems that ...
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Tyre Components
RegisteredTechnical GuidesCar Tyre (Tire) Components Explained A tire carcass is composed of several parts. Tread The tread is the part of the tire that comes in contact with the road surface. The portion ...
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Tyre Markings codes
RegisteredTechnical GuidesCar Tyre (Tire) Markings codes Explained Automobile tires are described by an alphanumeric tire code (in American English and Canadian English) or tyre code (in British English, ...
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Tyre Materials & manufacturing
RegisteredTechnical GuidesCar Tyre Materials & manufacturing Pneumatic tires are manufactured according to relatively standardized processes and machinery, in around 450 tire factories in the world. With ...
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Tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS)
RegisteredTechnical GuidesDirect tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) Direct TPMS, or direct tire pressure monitoring systems (direct sensor TPMS) refers to the use of a pressure sensor directly ...
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Tyre Regulatory Markings
RegisteredTechnical GuidesTyre (tire) Regulatory Markings DOT code In the United States, the DOT Code is an alphanumeric character sequence molded into the sidewall of the tire for purposes of tire ...
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Tyre rotation
RegisteredTechnical GuidesCar Tyre (Tire) rotation Tire rotation or rotating tires is the practice of moving automobile wheels and tires from one position on the car, to another, to ensure even tire wear. ...
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Tyre Tread
RegisteredTechnical GuidesTyre (Tire)Tread Types The tread of a tire or track refers to the patterns on its rubber circumference that makes contact with the road. As tires are used, the tread is worn off, ...
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Tyre Types
RegisteredTechnical GuidesCar Tire Types Explained Vehicle applications Tires are classified into several standard types, based on the type of vehicle they serve. Since the manufacturing process, raw ...
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U engine
RegisteredTechnical GuidesU engine The U engine is a piston engine made up of two separate straight engines (complete with separate crankshafts) joined by gears or chains. It is similar to the H engine ...
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Understeer and oversteer
Technical GuidesUndersteer and oversteer explained Understeer and oversteer are vehicle dynamics terms used to describe the sensitivity of a vehicle to steering. Simply put, oversteer is what ...
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Unit Injector (UI)
RegisteredTechnical GuidesUnit Injector Explained (UI) Unit Injector (UI) is an integrated direct fuel injection system for diesel engines, combining the injector nozzle and the injection pump in a single ...
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Universal Joint
RegisteredTechnical GuidesUniversal Joint An universal joint is named after the style of coupler used to create the joint. Shafts involved are fitting with a "U" style of coupler that is connected by an ...
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Universal U Joint Replace
RegisteredTechnical GuidesHow to Replace a Universal U Joint A universal joint (u-joint) is used to connect a vehicle's drive shaft to the differential on one side and the transmission on the other. Rear ...
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Unsprung weight (mass) explained
Technical GuidesCar Unsprung weight (mass) explained In a ground vehicle with a suspension, the unsprung weight (or the unsprung mass) is the mass of the suspension, wheels or tracks (as ...
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Use a Voltmeter check battery
RegisteredTechnical GuidesHow to Use a Voltmeter to check battery condition A digital voltmeter can check and test electrical components such as a control relay or an ignition coil to help pinpoint a ...
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Using heat on stuck car Bolts
Technical GuidesUsing heat on stuck car Bolts Using heat on seized up car bolts, the DIY solution. If all else fails to move a nut, bolt or screw, heating it up may help to release it. You can ...
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V10 engine
Technical GuidesV10 engine A V10 engine is a V engine with 10 cylinders in two banks of five, which produces a distinct exhaust note. Mechanics The V10 is essentially the result of mating two ...
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