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5 THINGS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THEIR CAR
Your car's year, make and model are the first 3 things you need to know about your car With the amount of money we spend on the payments, maintenance, and repair of our cars, you’d think we’d have a better relationship with our vehicles. But understanding our cars, how... -
SYMPTOMS OF A BAD OR FAILING GAS CAP
The gas cap, also known as the fuel filler cap, is a simple but important component that is found on the vast majority of road going cars and trucks. Their purpose is simple; to prevent dirt, debris, and dust from entering the gas tank, as well as providing a reliable seal. The cap also plays an important role in the operation of the vehicle’s evaporative emissions system, which is designed to capture and reuse fuel vapors from the gas tank that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. Because the cap is frequently removed, every time fuel is added to the vehicle, it can wear out over time and will need to be replaced. Usually a bad or failing gas cap will produce a few symptoms that can alert the driver of a potential issue.
So here are the symptoms:
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COSCHARIS BEGINS RENAULT CARS ASSEMBLY FROM OCTOBER
A picture taken on July 8, 2019 in Savenay, western France, shows the logo of French automobile maker Renault. (Photo by LOIC VENANCE / AFP) French carmaker Renault and Nigerian conglomerate, Coscharis Group, have formed a partnership to assemble and distribute Renault vehicles in Nigeria beginning from October, the... -
SYMPTOMS OF A FAILING OR BAD DRIVESHAFT
A driveshaft is a cylindrical shaft that transmits torque from the engine to the wheels. They are most commonly found on rear-wheel drive vehicles and connect the rear of the transmission to the driveshaft. As the output shaft of the transmission rotates it spins the driveshaft, which then turns the differential ring gear to... -
MICHELIN AND GM UNVEIL AIRLESS TIRES FOR A PUNCTURE-FREE RIDE
Michelin and GM will be testing the Uptis airless tire on a fleet of Chevrolet Bolt electric cars in Michigan later this year(Credit: Michelin) VIEW GALLERY - 6 IMAGES Michelin has teamed with General Motors to target a 2024 production goal for airless tires. The tires, called Uptis, will have several benefits over radial tubeless...