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Drum brakes

Drum brakes are the older of the two types of brakes on tyres. Their name comes from the brake housing which resembles a drum. The brake works by outwardly...

Disc Brakes

Disc brakes are the newer than drum brakes. Disc brakes are fitted directly outside the rotor unlike drum brakes, which have a drum housing. Disc brakes minimal housing allows...

Timing belt

The timing belt synchronizes the camshaft and the crankshaft in the engine. This means the timing belt is responsible for certain valves and pistons moving at the correct times....

Spark Plug

Although a small piece of equipment, spark plugs are a critical component of combustion engines that pack a big punch. The plugs bridge electricity across a gap, producing a...

Pollen and Cabin Filter

Pollen and Cabin filters serve almost the same exact function. The pollen and cabin filters clean the air which surrounds the passengers. The difference is the pollen filter...

Oil filter

As combustion occurs in the engine, contaminants are produced and enter the oil. The oil filter removes the contaminants from the engine oil. Otherwise, without the oil filter, there...

Glow plug

Glow plugs provide additional energy for starting your car, which is typically needed more in diesel vehicles. Glow plugs heat up to around 800 °C or more, warming the...

Fuel filter

While the name, fuel filter, is almost self-explanatory, there is a little more to understanding the need for a fuel filter. The fuel filter is located somewhere in...

Motor Oil

Motor oil is one of the most important liquids in a car, providing many functions. The oil provides lubrication to the car’s engine so parts do not rub...

Brake Pads

Brake pads are the actual component which creates friction to slow the car down. Due to the weight of the car and heat from friction, brake pads wear...

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