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For most of us, driving a hybrid vehicle is much more than just transportation. It also demonstrates how much we care about the environment. After several years of driving a hybrid, the battery normally needs to be replaced with a new one. That is because, just like any battery, hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) batteries eventually fail.
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How to inspect an engine air filter Most carmakers list a mileage for air filter life. The mileage is based on normal driving conditions. If you drive in a sandy/dusty area or commute in an area with smog, change your engine air filter more often. Conduct a visual inspection of the engine air filter If the air filter box is working properly, most of the sand, dust and debris should be on the bottom of the filter box, not in the filter. That’s because air filter boxes are designed to … Read More
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The Mechanic Doctor – Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics
Are you tired of your truck feeling sluggish on the road? Do you want to get that extra bit of
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The Mechanic Doctor – Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics
In this technological era, the combustion engine is not the only option to run cars. The new option which has
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The Mechanic Doctor – Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics
Car troubles are among the most considerable inconveniences in day-to-day life. You rely on your car to travel to work,
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Toyota 1.8L firing order and spark plug gap — 2ZR-FE/FAE/FXE Toyota 1.8 liter firing order and spark plug gap Here is a Toyota 1.8 liter firing order engine layout diagram If you’re doing a tune-up, you’ll need the Toyota 1.8-liter firing order engine layout diagram This 1.8-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine was introduced in 2007 as an alternative for the 1ZZ-FE power unit. Toyota produces different variants of the 2ZR depending on vehicle models. Base 2ZR-FE engine specifications • aluminum cylinder block with spiny-type cast iron liners, steel connecting rods and … Read More
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The Mechanic Doctor – Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics
Depreciation is a decrease in the value of an asset that takes place over time due to wear, tear, or
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What is an EFB battery? Enhanced Flooded Batteries (EFB) might seem like a new technology, but they’ve  been used in the European market since 2008. Since the U.S. automotive industry typically follows its European counterparts by approximately ten years, many domestic vehicles with start/stop technology began using EFB batteries around the 2015-18 model years. What makes EFB batteries better than standard batteries? •EFB batteries provide more start cycles — EFB batteries can provide up to 85,000 engine starts compared to only 30,000 starts from a standard flooded batter. That’s an … Read More
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What are bolt grades for U.S. and Metric bolts Understanding bolt “strength” terms You may think steel bolts are solid, stiff, or rigid. They’re not. It has a certain amount of elasticity. In other words, a bolt stretches when torqued. Think of a bolt as if it’s a spring or bungee cord that clamps pieces together. As it’s tightened to the proper torque, it stretches slightly and can handle a certain amount of additional stretch, yet keeps the pieces clamped together. The concept of bolt stretch is important to understand … Read More
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