TiD and TTiD engines are diesel engines with direct fuel injection. They were installed on Saab vehicles from 1998 till 2012. The TiD abbreviation stands for Turbo Injected Diesel …
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TSP (Trailer Stability Program) is a trailer stability control system installed on Opel and Vauxhall cars. It eliminates trailer sway, prevents rollover, and helps to keep the trailer on …
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Tyre maintenance is essential for road safety and vehicle efficiency. We wouldn’t get very far without our tyres, so why do we take them for granted so frequently? People …
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What is power steering? Driving has never been easier than it is today, as modern steering and car suspension systems allow drivers to steer the car effortlessly, ensuring a …
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Park Assist is a system designed to aid drivers when parking. It allows you to drive safely into or out of a parking space automatically. It was first installed …
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Adding a lick of paint to your brake calipers can be a great way to upgrade the appearance of your brakes without breaking the bank. Cleaning and painting dull …
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Wet conditions are not ideal for driving, however, sometimes driving in the rain is unavoidable. It is important that drivers understand the risks and how to prevent weather-related road …
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What is ESP in cars? The electronic stability program (ESP), also known as electronic stability control (ESC), is an active driving safety system which automatically prevents and mitigates road …
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Quattro is a permanent all-wheel drive system which has been installed on Audi cars with transverse engine layouts. It first appeared in 1980. Today it is offered as standard …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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