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 …
just turn the cable outward to tighten it. this adjustment can be made right up where the cable goes to the bars. Just loosen the locknut/screw on the throttle cable (handlebars). Then tighten the throttle cable—-loosen the adjustment screw, till it starts to idle up, then back off a bit, tighten the locknut. How much slack should a throttle cable have? Most …
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