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Windows are the main means of ventilation in a vehicle. The window glasses can be rolled up or down to fix them at a position depending on the comfort of the occupants. The window regulators help serve this function in the window mechanism. This article covers information on the working and the types of window…

     One of the common issues that causes the mass air flow sensor to read incorrectly is an air leak in the intake system. An air leak may not seem very serious but it allows dirt and debris into the engine which can cause issues down the road. When the air passes through the mass…

How to Buy an Intercooler   An intercooler is a component used in vehicles with turbo or superchargers. It cools the pressurized-hot air entering the engine from the turbo, thereby preventing the engine from premature wear and detonation. An intercooler is so called because it is usually placed in between turbos in a multiple-turbo system.…

Introduction: Headlights have many parts associated with it, but they are all intended to serve the same function. Each headlight is designed to illuminate the road ahead at night-time or in low-visibility conditions such as severe fog or rain. It can be switched to provide high and low beams, as needed. The high beam provides…

It is known that fuel is delivered into an engine to mix with the air and produce the power needed for a vehicle. The fuel has to be introduced into the engine at a specific time and the amount of fuel entering the cylinder is also crucial in determining the power generated by the engine.…

The fuel pump takes the fuel from the tank and delivers it to the carburetor or fuel injection system at the required pressure. There may be various reasons for a malfunctioning fuel pump. Issues with the fuel system of a vehicle can be frustrating to no end. Sometimes, even after installing a new pump, the…

     Automotive AC systems serve the purpose of blowing cool air into the passenger cabin in a vehicle. The components of an AC system include the compressor, condenser, evaporator and accumulator. AC systems with an accumulator have an orifice tube while AC systems with receiver-drier have an expansion valve. The article here covers the basic…

Symptoms of Faulty Ignition Coils   The ignition coil is the source of the spark that ignites the air-fuel mixture in the engine's combustion chamber. The ignition coil receives a voltage of 12V from the car's battery and multiplies it to a higher voltage level. The multiplied voltage is then delivered to the spark plugs…