Geartronic — gear boxes for Volvo cars
Geartronic is a manumatic gearbox with a hydraulic torque converter and a manual mode function, which is used on Volvo passenger and commercial vehicles. It was released in the …
What is S tronic? Features & technical parametres of the gear box
S tronic is an automatic gearbox with double clutch, installed on Audi models since 2005. Before that it was called DSG, as in other cars manufactured by the Volkswagen Group. …
What is a particulate filter and how does it work
The filter that makes diesel exhausts clean is essential, but can easily go wrong if you don’t know how it works. If you are driving a diesel car in …
What are lambda sensors and how do I test them
Help keep your engine breathing properly by checking your lambda sensor. Somewhere hidden in the recesses of your memory, the word lambda might be ringing some bells. The symbol …
JTD engines: operating characteristics
JTD is a series of diesel engines equipped with a common rail direct injection system, produced by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. They are installed on Fiat, Lancia, and Alfa Romeo …
Is an intercooler upgrade really worth it
Intercoolers can breath some new life into a turbo engine, but might not give you the gains you’re dreaming about. Nothing makes a car sound quite as impressive as …
What does the exhaust manifold do and how do I know when it is broken
What goes in must come out – what happens to exhaust gases after combustion. The combustion process is a wonderful thing. The process of taking nothing more than air …
What does air suspension do and how does it work?
An air suspension upgrade can give your car a comfort boost. Whether it is speed bumps in a residential cul-de-sac, low kerbs on driveways, or even potholes or unintended …
Seat belts: How do they work and what kinds are there
Strap yourself in for all you need to know about seat belts. What do kangaroos, Hugh Jackman, and the seat belt all have in common? They’re all Australian exports…at …
The Top 10 new cars 2021
From luxury electric cars to family friendly SUVS, this is our list of the best new cars for 2021. As 2020 draws to a close, people around the world …
