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What the hell is a crankshaft when it's at home??


This is SoYouWantToDrive.com's guide to your car. Its purpose is to stop you feeling like a clueless moron everytime you bring it to the mechanic, and - more importantly - to stop you being ripped off as a result. It is NOT aimed at getting you under the bonnet and trying to fix things yourself as this could lead to accidents, it's simply about knowledge and understanding. The content of these sections is adapted from AutoEducation.com.

Choose a part of your car for an explanation of what it is, what it does and what can go wrong with it...

The Engine

The Fuel System

The Exhaust System

The Cooling System

Drive Train (Transmission)

Suspension

Electrical

The Body

Brakes

Heat and A/C

Oil / Lubrication

 

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