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The Ford Explore­r, launched in the 1990s, transformed the car industry by making SUVs popular and shaping the SUV market.
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The Mechanic Doctor – Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics
The Chevrolet Trax is a fun, functional, subcompact SUV that’s perfect for zipping around town. Proper maintenance is key to
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Why does the blower motor keep running with the key off If your car uses has a variable speed fan, it uses a blower motor controller instead of a blower motor resistor. It’s a solid state device that allows the motor to run and variable speeds. However, if the blower motor keeps running after you turn off the car, that’s a sign of a failed blower motor controller; it fails in the ON position. Those controllers used to be installed only on vehicles with automatic climate control with variable speed … Read More
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The easiest way to remove a stuck battery terminal is with a battery terminal puller tool A car battery terminal can become stuck due to corrosion and buildup over time. Removing a stuck battery terminal becomes even more critical in the dead of winter when you absolutely need to get it off in order to replace your car battery. Two ways to remove a stuck battery terminal Spread and separate or use a battery terminal puller How to use a battery terminal puller Clean away any corrosion on the battery … Read More
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Learn the most common causes of a serpentine belt break or one that keeps breaking If you’ve had a serpentine belt break and it’s not due to normal wear and tear, here are the most common causes. A Worn Belt Tensioner can cause a serpentine belt to keep breaking The belt tensioner is designed to keep the proper tension on the belt while also dampening the power pulses produced by the engine. As a tensioner wears out, it loses its ability to dampen the power pulses, causing the belt to … Read More
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Learn why carmakers install an evaporative emissions system and how it works to reduce air pollution The evaporative emissions system is an essential component of modern vehicles that helps to reduce the amount of harmful pollutants released into the atmosphere. The system works by capturing fuel vapors that are produced in the fuel tank and storing them in a charcoal canister. The fuel vapors are then purged into the engine to be burned, which generates power and reduces emissions. In vehicles without an evaporative emissions system, the raw fuel vapors … Read More
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The Mechanic Doctor – Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics
Have you ever wanted to make your car stand out on the road and look so classy? Well, that’s where
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Rust-Oleum spray-on truck bed liner is great for DIYers Several companies make a consumer spray-on truck bed liner but most of those products are packaged in a traditional paint spray can. So it takes forever to coat the entire truck bed. Rust-oleum went back to the drawing board and designed a new can and nozzle to apply their new spray-on truck bed liner product. The Rust-oleum Turbo Truck Bed Pro Grade Aerosol truck bed liner nozzle sprays a 10-in wide spray pattern, so you can quickly coat your entire truck … Read More
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Ford extends the warranty to cover Ford Focus transmission problems Ford has announced a warranty extension to cover Ford Focus transmission problems and Ford Fiesta transmission problems in the Ford DPS6 transmission. The transmission is also known as the PowerShift dual-clutch transmission. The DPS6 transmission is known to shudder, jerk and hesitate. Ford has attempted many in-field fixes since the transmission was introduced including more than 20 technical service bulletins. Ford announces free fixes for Ford Focus transmission problems and Ford Fiesta transmission problems On July 12, 2019 Ford sent … Read More
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