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Straight Cut Gears vs Helical Gears (Pros and Cons)

Ron Coddington — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 15:53:06 +0000

Today, gears are a major part of our lives. Mostly hidden by appropriate enclosures, they do their work in all manner of servile devices from washing machines to laser printers to chainsaws. Many aspects of life would be far different ... Read more

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Conventional vs. Synthetic Blend vs. Full Synthetic (Motor Oil Comparison)

Ron Coddington — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 20:00:47 +0000

The importance of quality motor oil for automobile, SUV and light truck engines cannot be overstated. Today’s engines demand the best lubricants. And to emphasize this, many manufacturers deliver their products with the engineers’ recommended oil already installed. If the ... Read more

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MacPherson vs Double Wishbone Suspension (Pros and Cons)

Mark Stevens — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 22:11:05 +0000

Every vehicle has a suspension system in it which attaches the wheels to the entire vehicle. The purpose of a suspension system is to provide stability when steering, maximize contact between tires and the road, and keep passengers comfortable. The ... Read more

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Supercharger vs Turbocharger (Pros & Cons)

Mark Stevens — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 11:06:13 +0000

The engine of any vehicle depends on compressed air pressure to generate the power it needs to run properly. With a turbocharged or supercharged engine, the flow of air passes through each part first before heading into the vehicle’s engine. ... Read more

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Ceramic vs Organic Brake Pads (How Do They Compare?)

Mark Stevens — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 00:45:51 +0000

The brake pads of an automobile are what grip the disc brake rotor in order to allow the driver to slow down and stop the vehicle. While semi-metallic brake pads are the most popular brake pad type, they aren’t necessarily ... Read more

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Electric vs Hydraulic Power Steering (What’s the Difference?)

Mark Stevens — Mon, 23 May 2016 18:44:43 +0000

Power steering is a system in cars that makes it easier for drivers to steer their wheels by assisting them with the torque. If you’ve ever driven an older vehicle with no power steering, you understand just have difficult it ... Read more

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Diesel Engine vs Gasoline Engine (Comparison)

Mark Stevens — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 07:17:28 +0000

Internal combustion engines have truly been a hallmark of 20th century invention and innovation. They have powered cars, trucks, aircraft, boats, and much more. These are machines that are the workhorse of the modern era, so it helps to know ... Read more

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Semi-Floating vs Full Floating Axle (What’s the Difference?)

Mark Stevens — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 17:04:38 +0000

The wheels of any vehicle would not be able to rotate without certain components called axles. There are two possible locations for where these axles could be installed. They are either installed on the body of the vehicle or on ... Read more

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