Manual Transmission Cars: Old is Gold?

Manual Transmission Cars: Old is Gold?

Manual transmission cars have been with us long before the automatic ones. In manual transmission cars, we need to manually engage the clutch and shift gears according to engine rpm. Let’s explore the advantages of this traditional transmission to find out why it still remains a favorite for many buyers. History and present of manual…

Automatic Transmission Car in India: The Effort of Shifting Gears Are Gone Now
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Automatic Transmission Car in India: The Effort of Shifting Gears Are Gone Now

While buying a car, transmission is probably the most important thing to consider for your new car. Automatic transmission cars are advanced and have gained popularity in recent times.  Many people have started considering manual transmission as outdated and a cliche, so the younger generation is buying automatic transmission cars with enthusiasm. So, it is…

List of Hand Tools- Be the Mechanic of Your Vehicle Yourself
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List of Hand Tools- Be the Mechanic of Your Vehicle Yourself

You can’t and shouldn’t go to a mechanic for every small piece of work which can be done by yourself. This will lessen many hassles like saving your petrol and waiting in the queue for the mechanic to look into your problem. Added to this you need to pay an attending fee of the mechanic…

What is a handbrake? Ever thought about that brake you apply after you park a car?
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What is a handbrake? Ever thought about that brake you apply after you park a car?

A handbrake is also known as a parking brake. It comes in a lever form near the left hand in Indian cars or any car which has right steering. It is a hand-operated brake which needs to be engaged when you are leaving the car in a parking lot. Let us discuss the other purposes…

What is a fuel injection pump and how does it work?
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What is a fuel injection pump and how does it work?

A diesel engine’s performance mainly depends upon their fuel injection system. In fact, superior engine performances could be achieved by making advancements in the fuel injection systems.  The main purpose of a fuel injection system or pump is to deliver fuel to the cylinders of a diesel engine, but the process of delivering the fuel…

What is a differential? How does your car turn around a corner without making any wheel slip?
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What is a differential? How does your car turn around a corner without making any wheel slip?

Differential is an inevitable system in all four wheelers. A differential is responsible for turning different drive wheels at different rpm when needed. This need arises when the vehicle is taking a turn. During a turn, the outer side wheel needs to travel farther and faster to cover the distance in the same amount of…

What does the odometer and speedometer of an automobile measure?
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What does the odometer and speedometer of an automobile measure?

The instrument cluster is an important part of the car because it contains the instruments that help you drive.   These include the speedometer and odometer. The speedometer tells us the speed of the car and the odometer indicates the number of kilometers traveled.  This may be confusing to some, so let’s have a closer look…

Which Mirror Is Used in the Headlights of a Car?
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Which Mirror Is Used in the Headlights of a Car?

Concave mirror is used in the headlights of a car. Without the use of mirrors, the light coming from the lamps won’t be much useful. It gives a parallel beam of light after reflection from the concave mirror inside the headlights. Why is a concave mirror used? Concave mirrors are converging mirrors. When the bulb…