Essentially, a light bar mounts onto the roof (sometimes elsewhere, but normally the roof) of a truck or SUV in order to help provide additional lighting. Given that many people who own modified trucks like to go off-roading or otherwise drive in dark, unlit spaces, having a light bar can make these endeavors much more …
Part of a steering rack check involves raising the front of the car but retaining its weight on its wheels. You must also get underneath the car while a helper turns the wheels to and fro. Unless you can gain access to a proper inspection pit you may have to use wheel ramps. Make sure they are resting …
If a component that is fed with electricity through a relay terminal of the battery to the feed terminal on the component, thereby bypassing the relay and supply wiring. If the component still does not work, it is faulty; if it works, then the supply is faulty and the fault will be in the relay or the connections to …
When you’re diagnosing ignition problems on a motorcycle, ATV, or UTV, it’s a good idea to rule out the simple stuff first, like a bad spark plug. Before you dig deeper into your vehicle’s electrical system or engine, there are some simple tests you can do to make sure that power is getting to the spark plug, and …
Goal: Silent ATV exhaust for trailriding The sound is widely recognized as the number one challenge by those who work hard to keep our riding trails open. A loud exhaust is also one of the major obstacles when looking to open up new trails to motorized recreation riding. In later years, the problem has become …
1. SAFETY FIRST Park the vehicle on a dry, flat surface and install wheel chocks. Be sure to wear safety goggles and protective gloves. Be careful when lifting the car. Use secure jack points for the jack and jack stands. 2. CHECK THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL Open the hood and check the brake fluid reservoir. If it’s full, some fluid …
Let’s take a look at the three common types of brake noises along with their causes and solutions: Noise #1: Squealing Or Squeaking Noise If you hear a squeaking or squealing noise, here’s what could’ve caused it and how you can resolve it: A. Worn Brake Pad Material Brake pads have a metal wear indicator — also known as a brake wear indicator. This metal tab …
Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions on the solenoid: 1. Where Is The Starter Solenoid Located? If you pop open your engine compartment, you can follow the positive battery cable to the starter motor. The starter motor is often bolted to the engine or transmission, and the solenoid is almost always attached …
Modifying your exhaust system to increase engine performance isn’t always straightforward. De-catting your vehicle (illegal here in Singapore) or swopping the stock system for a louder exhaust is easy to do. Your car may sound nicer (this is subjective, by the way), but louder exhausts don’t necessarily translate into more power. Now, before we dive …
A crankshaft is a rotating shaft which (in conjunction with the connecting rods) converts reciprocating motion of the pistons into rotational motion. Crankshafts are commonly used in internal combustion engines and consist of a series of cranks and crankpins to which the connecting rods are attached. The crankshaft rotates within the engine block through use of main …
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