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July 16, 2018 By usmechanic

Front Wheel Drive

What is Front-Wheel Drive?

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Front Wheel Drive – FWD – Explained

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Front Wheel Drive

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Things You Should Never Do in a Front-Wheel Drive Car

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Here are some of the most common mistakes people make when driving front-wheel drive cars, and how to avoid them. Remember, front-wheel drive is NOT wrong-wheel drive

Filed Under: Drive Train, How Cars Work

July 16, 2018 By usmechanic

Transmission

How the Transmission Works

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Learn how transmission works in a car tor transmit power from the engine to the wheels. With diagrams of the power transmission system.

Fixing a Car That Shakes When Accelerating

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How Car Transmission System Works

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Manual Transmission Operation

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Types of Car Transmissions (And How They Work)

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Here's a quick rundown of the ins and outs of modern car transmissions, their types, and how they work.

How to Change Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter (Complete Guide)

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Symptoms of a Transmission Problem

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Fixing a Transmission That Slips and Clunks

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Symptoms of Low Transmission Fluid

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Automatic Transmission: Operation & Components

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Filed Under: Drive Train, How Cars Work

July 16, 2018 By usmechanic

Clutch

How a Car Clutch Works

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An explanation of how a clutch works in a car to transfer power from the engine to the gearbox. With a diagram of the parts of a clutch.

Different Types of Clutches and How They Work

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Clutches are the essential link between engine and drivetrain and can take many shapes and forms

Troubleshooting Basic Clutch and Manual Transmission Problems

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Replacing a Clutch in Your Vehicle

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How to Diagnose a Bad Clutch

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How to Bleed a Hydraulic Clutch

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Clutch Components

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An overview of clutches and their role within the drivetrain of your vehicle. Also tips on how to spot errors early.

How to Fix a Slipping Clutch

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Filed Under: Drive Train, How Cars Work

July 16, 2018 By usmechanic

Torque Converter

Torque Converters Explained

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Signs of a Bad Torque Converter

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Look for these telltale signs to know if your torque converter is malfunctioning.

Torque Converter Operation and Components

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How to Install a Torque Converter

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Filed Under: Drive Train, How Cars Work

July 16, 2018 By usmechanic

Universal Joints

Useful Functions of U-Joints

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How to Replace a Universal Joint

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Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Universal Joint (U-Joint)

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Common signs of a faulty u-joint include a squeaking noise, clunking sound when shifting, vibrations in the car, and transmission fluid leaking.

How to Check U-Joints

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The article shows how to check universal joints on a car's propshaft.

Types of Universal Joints

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Bad U-Joint? Here’s How to Tell

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CV Joint and CV Axle Problems

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How to Replace CV Boots

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