Are you noticing the inconsistent performance in the cylinders of your engine? Wondering what causes these problems? It happens when the cylinder’s inner surface loses the cross-hatching pattern or unwanted deposit gets built up there. The solution to this is rehoning the interior surface with the cross-hatch pattern. And you can do this easily using cylinder honing […]
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Many often wonder the difference between deglazing and honing a cylinder. There are a lot of questions associated with the topic. For instance, why deglaze or hone a cylinder, how to know which option to opt for, how either of them affects the oil retention, etc. Before we go over these inquiries, you have to know the basics […]
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The moment you replace the piston rings in the engine, you have to consider the cylinders too. They will require honing during the piston rings replacements. You will realize the reason when the rings begin to show signs of wear. Yes, premature deterioration of the piston rings is a thing that happens when you ignore the […]
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Are you living in a region where the temperature gets pretty low sometimes? Well, in that case, you might have noticed that the car is not driving smoothly on the roads in those weathers. Ever wondered what causes it? As the temperature of the environment drops, the tires lose the ability to retain the recommended pressure. […]
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Checking the tire pressure is something that professional mechanics recommend doing from time to time. Do you know why? Because when the tire is inflated correctly, it will have a higher lifespan, and the steering response will be an all-time high. Additionally, it can ensure a smoother overall ride and better fuel efficiency. However, if you […]
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Do you have that feeling that your car has become a kangaroo while going over a speed bump? Or are you not enjoying the long rides as you did before? Well, if the answer to any of these questions is affirmative, then it might be time to think about the shocks and struts of your vehicle.Nonetheless, […]
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Well, when our shocks failed on us, we could not even ride our truck at all. And we were pretty much reluctant to pay the expensive mechanic’s fee. So, we learned how to change truck shocks by ourselves. Trust us; it is not that hard as one thinks. A few simple steps can get those failed shocks […]
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Even though painting chrome bumpers seem like a tedious task, it can guarantee a finish that will stand the test of time and make your bumper stand out among the crowd. And due to how difficult the task looks, not everyone experiments with it. However, we wanted to get rid of the imperfections by spending as […]
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Honing the engine cylinder with sandpaper does sound a little absurd. And it is pretty natural for it to sound like that. In fact, it should only be an option during emergencies. For example, when you have no specialized tools and cannot afford to make a trip to the car mechanic. The process is as weird […]
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A nut splitter is a handy tool that can be used to quickly and easily remove the halves of large nuts – without any hassle. In this article, we will discuss types of nut splitter, how they work, and how to use it A nut splitter is typically made from stainless steel with an adjustable blade […]
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