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Most vehicles rolled out today come equipped with navigation systems that help drivers reach their destinations, while also entertaining occupants in the car. Older cars that do not come with a factory-fitted navigation system can be fitted with aftermarket navigation systems in their dashboards or use portable navigation systems. This article discusses the in-dash navigation…

Introduction The exhaust system in an automobile is designed to drive the exhaust gases out in an efficient manner. Most current vehicles direct the exhaust gases to run a turbocharger and then release them back into the atmosphere. The turbocharger uses these gases to push compressed air into the engine, thereby increasing the power generated…

What is a wastegate?   A turbocharger wastegate is a small valve, which is used to control the amount of boost the turbo makes. It opens at a predetermined limit, to allow surplus exhaust gas to bypass the turbine and disappear straight down the exhaust pipe once the boost limit is reached. Most engines can…

     The picture above shows the layout of an AC system with drier and expansion devices. Note: This Diagram is for illustration purposes only, to identify the major components of the Drier / Expansion Device System and is not intended to represent any specific automotive system. Each Make and Model will be different and all…

The brake disc is the component against which the brake pads clamp on to slow or stop the wheels. The friction between the disc and pads causes the requisite braking action in the wheels. Other components involved in braking include the master cylinder and caliper. The disc is a circular component with a machined surface…

The ignition coil 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 Much Does…