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What is an oil pan?

The oil pan is one of the most important components of an internal combustion engine. Its job is to collect the engine oil that is used to lubricate various parts...

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What is an engine cylinder?

Cylinders play an essential role in the engine because they are where the combustion of the air/fuel mixture that powers your car takes place. It is the engine's power unit....

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What does a camshaft do?

An engine contains many complex parts, making it hard to understand their individual functions. One component that works seamlessly together is the camshaft; this part synchronizes your car's engine by...

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What is an engine block?

The engine block is an engine component that performs several functions. In a sense, it's the backbone of a piston engine. Understanding it will help us understand what's under the...

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How to replace glow plugs?

Glow plugs generally have a very long life, around 80,000 km. If you notice white smoke when starting, it's a good sign that they need to be replaced soon. If...

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How to clean the EGR valve?

Your vehicle's EGR valve is essential for reducing harmful emissions. However, when it becomes too clogged, it interferes with proper operation, resulting in increased emissions.  Is your EGR valve clogged...

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