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  The diesel motor, in many ways, is just like a gasoline motor in form and function. The main difference is the way it causes combustion. A diesel engine uses the compression of the cylinder to ignite the air-fuel mixture during the combustion process. The correct amount of diesel fuel and air is important for…

The catalytic converter 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. VIDEOS  How To Replace A Catalytic…

The oxygen sensor 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. VIDEOS  How To Change an Oxygen Sensor…

How To Buy A Steering Rack Due to the many options available, buying a steering rack can sometimes be a laborious task. Our motto here at BuyAutoParts.com is to make it easy to buy auto parts, so we have compiled our decades of experience and knowledge all in one place. With this Buyer's Guide, we…

How To Buy A Steering Gearbox An essential piece of the steering system for older vehicles and larger, heavy-duty trucks; if you need a new gearbox then you will need it as soon as possible. Unfortunately for the traditional consumer a replacement steering gearbox has been an expensive repair including labor and parts costs. This…

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 is placed…

  “You’re going to need new brakes.” Nobody wants to hear those words, even though they’re fairly common. As car parts and repairs go, replacing brake parts is one of the most regularly repeated maintenance procedures. After oil changes, brake changes are probably one of the most frequent car repairs. But what exactly does it…

Introduction: The supercharger is a kind of forced induction system that pushes more air into the engine, thereby generating more engine power. It is similar to the turbocharger, except that it is driven mechanically by a belt-pulley mechanism powered by the engine, while the turbo is powered by the exhaust gases. What are the types…

Preview Difficulty: 2 out of 5 Time Spent: 1 hour 15 minutes Parts: - Front Brake Pads - 2 x Front Rotors - Anti Squeal Paste Here is the front brake and rotor kit I used Tools Used: - 21mm socket or 4 way lug wrench - 17mm socket - 14mm socks - Socket wrench…