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The Mechanic Doctor – Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics
Seven wonderful and unusual study tips for students currently in auto mechanic schools to help you attain success despite the
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The Mechanic Doctor – Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics
One of the most well-liked cars on the road today is the Tesla Model 3. The vehicle offers great elegance,
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The Mechanic Doctor – Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics
A carport is a great way to protect your vehicle from the elements. It can also add value and functionality
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Tire antenna tread is a grounding strip to dissipate static charge Tire makers have modified the rubber compounds in their tires to decrease rolling resistance and increase traction. To accomplish that they’ve added silica and reduced carbon black. However, that has caused some problems with static electricity buildup in the vehicle. In the past, carbon black in tires helped dissipate static charge. With the reduction in the use of carbon black, customers started to complain about static shock when moving in and out of the vehicle. Tire makes add a … Read More
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Red spark plug electrode and insulator What causes a Red spark plug electrode and insulator? The most common cause of a red spark plug electrode and insulator is the use of an octane booster containing Methylcyclopentadienylmanganesetricarbonyl (MMT) in the fuel or iron oxide particles present in the fuel system. Octane booster causes red spark plug electrode and insulator discoloration If a fuel additive contains an iron component, it can cause red deposits on the insulator nose, center electrode, and side electrode. The iron coating is electrically conductive and can cause … Read More
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Carmakers now using laminated safety glass in  side windows In 2020 the Department of Transportation Ejection Mitigation mandate went into effect requiring carmakers to improve vehicle design to prevent the driver and passengers from being ejected in the event of a crash. In response, many carmakers are switching to laminated safety glass on side windows. Some carmakers started installing laminated safety glass in side windows and by 2018, almost a third of all new vehicles had laminated safety glass in side windows. Why safety glass in side windows? Until the … Read More
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Black dots on windshield — What are they? The black dots on your windshield are called “frits.” Frits are applied at the windshield factory as a  black enamel band that is baked onto the edges of the glass. The solid black band gradually turns into a border of frit dots. Windshield black dots (frits) do four things 1) Help windshield adhesive bond to the glass 2) Protect the windshield adhesive damaging from UV rays 3) Help distribute glass temperature to prevent distortion 4) Provide a “3rd visor” for drivers   … Read More
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Brake pad wear indicator — How does it work, where does it go? Brake pad wear indicators attach to the inboard pad on the leading edge; the edge that first contacts the rotor when moving forward. Its job is to contact the rotor and make a high pitched squeal once the friction material wears down to 2-3mm. How brake pad wear indicators work When the brake pad friction material wears down to about 2-3mm, the soft metal indicator contacts the rotor and makes a high pitch squealing sound How brake … Read More
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