ESR (Electronic Wheel-Slip Reduction) is an electronic traction control system installed on SEAT cars. It works with ABS and other driver assistance systems and is active when driving at …
An airbag is a crucial part of a vehicle’s passive safety system. It is a bag made of strong flexible fabric that inflates with gas in case of emergency …
XDi a series of turbocharged diesel engines equipped with the Common Rail fuel injection system. These engines are installed on SsangYong cars. They first appeared in 2004. They have …
VCDi is a series of turbocharged diesel engines with the Common Rail fuel injection system. They have been installed on Chevrolet cars since 2006. They were first produced by …
TRC (traction control) is a system which has been installed on Toyota cars. It works closely with ABS. The system prevents wheel slippage and provides reliable road traction. It …
DSTC, which stands for Dynamic Stability & Traction Control, is a system installed on Volvo cars. It first appeared on the Volvo S80 saloon released in 1998. This system …
CiTD engines are turbocharged diesel engines with the Common Rail fuel injection system, installed on Mazda cars. They are also be referred to as MZR-CD, MZ-CD, or CD. They …
DI-D engines are diesel turbocharged engines equipped with a direct fuel injection system. They are installed in Mitsubishi cars. They were first featured on the third generation Mitsubishi Pajero …
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) is a system used on Škoda, Chevrolet, Kia, Hyundai, Toyota, Lexus, and Lada cars. It serves as prevention from skidding and drifting. It helps to …
StabiliTrak is a brand name for stability control systems on vehicles produced by General Motors. In particular, these systems are installed on vehicles such as Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Opel, …
The cylinder head gasket acts as a seal between the engine block and cylinder head. Its primary function is to prevent a loss of compression and to stop engine …
Car coolant is an essential fluid used to regulate the temperature of the engine and car components, while preventing damage and corrosion caused by overheating or freezing temperatures. It …
Wheel alignment refers to the angle and position of a vehicle’s wheels in relation to each other, and the process of aligning them by checking and adjusting the suspension. …
TDCi are turbocharged diesel engines with the Common Rail fuel injection system, installed on Ford cars. They were introduced in 2000. Some of these engines are manufactured in-house by …
You don’t have to be an expert on internal-combustion engines to understand the importance of supplying the right amount of fuel and air to the engine cylinders for combustion. …
The camshaft has been a key component of internal-combustion engines since the early 1900s, surviving and outliving many technological advancements in the automotive industry. It plays a critical role …
RSC (roll stability control) is a rollover mitigation system. It is installed on Ford, Land Rover, Lincoln, and Volvo cars, mostly on SUVs and crossovers. It first appeared in …
ASC (Automatic Stability Control) is a system which has been installed on Jaguar and BMW cars. It first appeared in 1997. It restricts the engine power output, thus helping …
ESC stands for Electronic Stability Control. This system is installed on Hyundai, Chevrolet, Škoda, Kia, Lada, and other vehicles. It improves the car handling and helps to avoid accidents. …
DTC is a dynamic traction control function used on BMW cars and motorcycles. It is a part of the dynamic stability control system, DSC. The function allows for more …
