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Has your mechanic recommended a brake fluid flush for your vehicle? Brake fluid is an essential component of automotive brake systems. Typically consisting of diethylene glycol, it's designed to trans … Read More...

If you hear a squeaking or squealing sound originating from your vehicle's engine bay when driving, you may be dealing with a slipped serpentine belt. It's an all-too-common problem that affects vehic … Read More...

Do you regularly work on automotive transmissions? Whether you're a professional mechanic, or if you work exclusively on your own vehicles, you may need to remove old transmissions and install n … Read More...

How often do you fill up your vehicle at the pump? If your vehicle has an internal combustion engine (ICE) -- or even a hybrid engine -- you'll have to fill it up. While electric vehicles are becoming … Read More...

A flywheel is an important part of all manual transmission vehicles. Consisting of a heavy disc, it promotes a smoother ride. Most drivers, however, aren't familiar with the flywheel. If you drive a m … Read More...

It’s a type of fastener invented a long time ago but not by anyone named Cotter. Ira J. Young of St. Louis, MO gets credited with creating the cotter pin. In 1912, he applied for a patent on a … Read More...