The power steering system uses hydraulic pressure to make turning the wheel to control the car much easier. Before it came along, steering took a lot of energy just to make a small turn, particularly at low speeds. Hydraulics is about compressing liquid to create greater force enough to steer a vehicle, and a majority of problems begin when air makes its way into the system – pneumatics and hydraulics do not play well together.
9 February 2018
Some people think that the invention of the internal combustion engine was the single biggest breakthrough in motorised transportation. However, while this masterpiece provided the means to power a machine, no vehicle would be able to move without an even more impressive invention: the differential. This complicated device enables the two (or four) driving wheels to act independently of each other so that forward progress can be maintained and it comes under a lot of pressure in ordinary use.
16 January 2018
Buying anything site unseen can be a risky option. One thing you can do to lower that risk is to keep certain things in mind regarding what to look for. This is especially true when you are buying Japanese truck parts. You need to make sure that you are getting not only the part that you need, but that the part is of high quality and genuine. If you are in the market for used Japanese truck parts, and you are buying online, here are a few things to consider.
3 January 2018
It is not uncommon for motorists to engage in car repairs after their vehicle acquires a problem. However, you could find yourself with an emergency at the worst possible moment, yet this could have been avoided with some preventative maintenance. One of the components of your vehicle that is exposed to extreme duress is the transmission system. The high temperatures it is exposed to compounded by overuse can lead to a vast array of transmission problems that will subsequently end up affecting the health of your vehicle.
1 November 2017
Whether you have a Mercedes or another vehicle, you need to get it serviced on a regular basis. Wondering when you should bring your vehicle in for a service? Here's a look at some guidelines: Based on Mileage If you drive your Mercedes or another vehicle a lot, consider setting up your service schedule based on your mileage. After driving a certain amount of kilometres, you simply call the Mercedes servicing centre and set up a check up for your vehicle.
29 July 2017
Some truck drivers keep incurring the cost of replacing worn ball joints because they don't know what measures they should take to prolong the service life of those vehicle parts. This article discusses what you can do to prevent the ball joints on your truck from failing prematurely. Check the Lubrication Most ball joints are inside a sealed component that contains grease to keep those moving parts well lubricated. Some vehicles don't require this lubricant to be topped up while others require more grease to be added into the ball joint periodically.
18 July 2017
When your vehicle's brakes don't work as they should, one common reason for this is that the brake pads are worn down and need replacing. However, this is not the only reason a car may experience some problems with the braking system; note a few other reasons why the brakes or even the brake pedal in the vehicle may act up or fail to work properly, so you can know what to expect by way of needed repairs.
25 May 2017
