When it comes to car maintenance, there are some tasks that are better left for somebody else to tackle. An oil change, for example, doesn’t cost much more to have done at a shop than if you were to buy a new filter and five quarts of synthetic. No thanks. I’ll let a mechanic...
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Thebushingsyou pick will directly affect performance, ride quality, and comfort of the vehicle. If you’re just looking for a stock replacement for a worn out rubber bushing, there isn’t much need to keep reading. If you want to know why bushings are that important and want to know how...
no longer be sufficient, and more parts may show signs of wear. For instance, a car that is ten years old or has 120,000 miles will likely require the replacement of several parts, including spark plugs, belts and bushings, brake lines, pads, rotors, suspensions, shock absorbers, and ...
At idle speed when no foot force is applied on the accelerator, we all know that braking is very subtle to prevent any forward motion. Any excessive effort on the brake to keep the car standing still at a red light could be thesymptoms of a bad IAC valve. This is due to the engine...
Step 3:Loosening but not removing the strut top mounts and sway bar end link bushings can provide a bit more suspension travel for easier axle removal. Step 4:Loosen and remove the wheel side axle mounting bolts. Step 5:Separate the axle from the wheel. Do not allow the axle to hang fr...
The computer works with sensors and actuators to change your vehicle’s suspension as you round corners. They can also adjust your suspension roll center on the fly. By lowering one side of your vehicle to adjust for the shifting momentum, your car eliminates the need for a traditional sway ...
He also iterated that the next stage for me would be to upgrade toManthey KW 3-Way coils, which would bring my RS to the same stratosphere as the MR car. I’ll see how things unfold for next year before deciding on that. Why It’s Better: Spherical Bushings vs. Rubber Bushings ...
The Rabbit (Golf to the rest of you) was a bit of a revolutionary car from a company as hidebound as VW. Granted, Mini and even Honda had already plowed this field, but VW had reach in places those companies didn’t. VW was a trusted brand; H...
Shock struts and sway bar links and straight sway bar bushings also get replaced around 200K which is probably too late it should always be done sooner. BAM! That’s what service writers recommends right before youre about to make an engine oil change payment! #266 Grit, Feb 6, 2023 ...