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Tire Valve
The tire valve is a small valve on tubeless tires. This valve allows air to be added or removed. It contains a stem that must be pressed before any air is added or removed. A screw on cap seals the va
created: May 12, 2010 - last edited: Aug 25, 2010 - category: Wheels and TiresTop Dead Center
Top dead center, or TDC, is the position of the piston at its absolute high point in its stroke. It represents the maximum level of compression the fuel air mixture can achieve. The acronyms BTDC and
created: May 12, 2010 - last edited: May 12, 2010 - category: EngineTorque Converter
The torque converter is component of automatic transmissions that connects the crankshaft to transmission input shaft. It is a replacement for the clutch, allowing the driver to drive without physical
created: May 13, 2010 - last edited: Jan 16, 2011 - category: Transmission and ClutchTorsion Bar
A torsion bar is a style of support in the suspension system consisting of a metal rod that twists to accommodate different loads while driving. The amount of weight the torsion bar can support is det
created: Mar 3, 2009 - last edited: Mar 3, 2009 - category: Suspension and SteeringTraction Control
Traction control is a vehicle feature that prevents a wheel or wheels from spinning faster than the other wheels. It brakes or reduces engine power to the wheel, allowing the car to regain traction. A
created: May 13, 2010 - last edited: May 13, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesTraction control system failure
If there is a failure in the traction control system, an indicator light may be illuminated. The function of the traction control system will be disabled in this instance.
created: Aug 9, 2008 - last edited: Jul 5, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesTransaxle
A transaxle is a device that combines the functions of the transmission and differential, the clutch on manual transmissions as well. The transaxle is found on front wheel drive automobiles or rear wh
created: Mar 9, 2009 - last edited: Mar 9, 2009 - category: Transmission and ClutchTransfer Case
The transfer case is a device in four wheel drive vehicles, located between the transmission and driveshaft, that delivers the engine power to both axles. It can be used to switch between two wheel dr
created: May 13, 2010 - last edited: May 13, 2010 - category: Axles and DrivetrainTransmission
Transmission refers to the collection of gears that allow the automobile to move with various speeds and directions. A manual transmission are controlled directly by the driver through the clutch and
created: Mar 3, 2009 - last edited: Mar 3, 2009 - category: Transmission and ClutchTransmission Cooler Leak
A transmission cooler is a kind of small radiator that is filled with hot Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) that is pumped from the automatic transmission to the front of the vehicle for cooling. Som
created: Mar 11, 2011 - last edited: Mar 29, 2011 - category: Transmission and Clutch
