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HOW MUCH DOES A TRANSMISSION COST?
Your vehicle’s transmission and driveline are what connect the engine to the wheels. The engine and wheels will naturally spin at different speeds depending on how fast the vehicle is traveling; the transmission is in the middle to make sure they mesh together. As you can imagine, this means a lot of stress…
Read moreWhat does Smoke Coming Out of Your Exhaust Mean?
The gas coming from the exhaust of a car should almost always be clear in color, with the exception of diesel at times of heavy use. When there is smoke coming from the exhaust system of a vehicle, it signals an issue with the internal workings of the motor. This is a very noticeable symptom…
Read moreHOW TO REPAIR DRIVE AXLE PARTS
How to Repair Drive Axle Parts The axle parts repair "How To" section of our site is here to help when you need that little bit of extra knowledge to get your project up and running. From the list below select the video or article that is related to info about the product line desired.…
Read moreOxygen Sensor Life Expectancy Infographic
30,000 to 50,000 miles is typical. However, constantly exposed to the harsh environment found in an automobile's exhaust system, the oxygen sensor must sustain a constant barrage of harmful exhaust gases, extreme heat and high velocity particles and that is under normal operating conditions. Sometimes contaminants such as coolant, oil, or silicone particles will…
Read moreREPAIR WHEEL HUBS
Wheel Hub Repair Videos and Articles The wheels are components that get their energy from the engine and spin to move the vehicle. They are connected to the steering mechanism, which turns them according to the motion of the steering wheel. Even with all parts of your car working well, if the wheel assembly becomes…
Read moreS-Class Airmatic or ABC
AIRMATIC is a term unique to air suspension systems of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, that can be used to adjust the ride height and firmness. ABC stands for Active Body Control and is a suspension driven by either oil or hydraulic fluid. ABC was a rare option on all the S-Class models. ABC however was standard on…
Read moreHOW TO REPAIR DISTRIBUTOR
The distributor repair "How To" section of our site is here to help when you need that little bit of extra knowledge to get your project up and running. From the list below select the video or article that is related to info for the product line desired. How does a Distributor Work Understanding Ignition…
Read moreSanden AC Compressor Service Operations Clutch
Keyed Shaft Armature Removal: (Note: Keyed shaft can be identified in that the holes for the armature plate spanner will have threads in them) 1. If armature dust cover is present, remove the 3 or 6 bolts holding it in place and remove cover. If auxiliary sheet metal pulley is present, remove the screws holding…
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