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Maintenance Guides. Service repairs for Classic & modern cars. Manuals (registered users only).

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  • Daihatsu KFD engine (2006-)

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    Daihatsu KFD engine (2006-)

    Daihatsu KFD type engine production Daihatsu Motor manufacturing period 2006- Present type In-line 3-cylinder DOHC 12-valve displacement 0.66L The Daihatsu KFD engine is ...

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  • Daihatsu KFV engine (2005-)

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    Daihatsu KFV engine (2005-)

    Daihatsu KFV type engine production base Daihatsu Motor manufacturing period November 2005- Present type In-line 3-cylinder DOHC 12-valve displacement 0.66L The Daihatsu KFV ...

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  • Daihatsu Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide

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    Daihatsu Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide

    Daihatsu Wheel PCD & Offsets Size Guide Model Year PCD Offset Bore Applause 89 to 96 4×100 35 to 38 56.1 Charade 93 to 00 4×100 35 to 38 56.1 Charade 03 on 4×100 35 to 45 56.1 ...

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  • Daimler Double-Six V12 (1926-1938)

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    Daimler Double-Six V12 (1926-1938)

    Daimler Double-Six sleeve-valve V12 Daimler Double-Six piston engine was a sleeve-valve V12 engine manufactured by The Daimler Company Limited of Coventry, England between 1926 ...

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  • Daimler Straight-8 (1934–1940)

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    Daimler Straight-8 (1934–1940)

    Daimler Straight-Eight engines (1934–1940) Twenty-Five 3¾-litres V 26 engine Manufacturer The Daimler Company Limited Production early 1934 to September 1935 Predecessor ...

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  • Dashboard explained

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    Dashboard explained

    Automotive Car Dashboards A dashboard (also called dash, instrument panel, or fascia) is a control panel placed in front of the driver of an automobile, housing instrumentation ...

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  • Daytime running lamp

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    Daytime running lamp

    Daytime running lamps A daytime running lamp (DRL, also daylight running lamp or daytime running light) is an automotive lighting device on the front of a roadgoing motor ...

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  • De Dion tube

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    De Dion tube

    Car De Dion tube explained History The de Dion tube was named after Comte Jules-Albert de Dion, founder of French automobile manufacturer De Dion-Bouton. The tube, however, was ...

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  • De Dion-Bouton V8 (1909-1921)

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    De Dion-Bouton V8 (1909-1921)

    De Dion-Bouton V8 Mark De Dion-Bouton Years of production 1909 to 1921 Energy Gasoline Motor V8 engine De Dion-Bouton V8 is a range of V8 engines from the French automobile ...

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  • Defogger exlained

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    Defogger exlained

    Car Defogger A defogger, demister, or defroster is a system to clear condensation and thaw frost from the windshield, backglass, and/or side windows of a motor vehicle. For ...

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  • Desmodromic Valve

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    Desmodromic Valve

    Desmodromic valve A desmodromic valve is a reciprocating engine valve that is positively closed by a cam and leverage system, rather than by a more conventional spring. The ...

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  • Diesel exhaust Particals

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    Diesel exhaust Particals

    Diesel exhaust Particals Explained Diesel particulate matter (DPM), sometimes also called diesel exhaust particles (DEP), is the particulate component of diesel exhaust, which ...

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  • Differential Axel (Rear) Replace

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    Differential Axel (Rear) Replace

    How to Remove a car Rear Axle Differential Assembly The rear differential axle assembly on your vehicle is a device that employees gears which transmit torque and rotation to the ...

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  • Differential Axle workings

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    Differential Axle workings

    How a car Differential Axle Works So what, exactly, is the rear axle for and what does it do? Well, it has three main functions - First, to receive the power from the engine (via ...

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  • Differential Drain & Refill

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    Differential Drain & Refill

    How to Drain and Refill a car Differential Note Drain plug position Servicing a differential isn’t a job that needs done too often. However, it does need done as preventative ...

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  • Differential Types

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    Differential Types

    Differential Types explained A differential is a device, usually, but not necessarily, employing gears, which is connected to the outside world by three shafts, chains, or ...

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  • Distributor explaned

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    Distributor explaned

    Distributor explaned A distributor is a device in the ignition system of an internal combustion engine that routes high voltage from the ignition coil to the spark plugs in the ...

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  • Dodge Wheel Fitment Guide

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    Dodge Wheel Fitment Guide

    Dodge Wheel Fitment Sizes Guide PCD & Offsets Model P.C.D. ET Bore. Dodge Avenger (From 1995) 5 x 114.3 38...45 67 Dodge Daytona (From 1994) 5 x 100 35...40 57 Dodge Shadow (From ...

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  • Double clutch explained

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    Double clutch explained

    Car Double clutch Shifting explained A double clutch (also called a double declutch) is a method of shifting gears primarily used for vehicles with an unsynchronized manual ...

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  • Double wishbone suspension

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    Double wishbone suspension

    Car Double wishbone suspension The double wishbone suspension was introduced in the 1930s. French carmaker Citroën used it since 1934 in their Rosalie and Traction Avant models. ...

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  • Douvrin engine (1977-1997)

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    1970s
    Douvrin engine (1977-1997)

    Douvrin engine The Douvrin engine is a four cylinder - internal combustion engine for automobiles , which from 1977 to 1997 by the La Française de Mécanique was made, a joint ...

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  • Downforce

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    Downforce

    Car Downforce Explained Downforce is a downwards thrust created by the aerodynamic characteristics of a car. The purpose of downforce is to allow a car to travel faster through a ...

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  • Drift tuning Setup

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    Drift tuning Setup

    Car Drift tuning Setup Explained Drive train A proper mechanical limited slip differential (LSD) is almost considered essential for drifting. Attempting to drift with an open or ...

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  • Drifting Explained

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    Drifting Explained

    Drifting Sport Explained Drifting is a driving technique where the driver intentionally oversteers, causing loss of traction in the rear wheels, while maintaining control from ...

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  • Drive shaft types

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    Drive shaft types

    Automotive Drive shaft explained A drive shaft, driveshaft, driving shaft, propeller shaft (prop shaft), or Cardan shaft is a mechanical component for transmitting torque and ...

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  • Driveshaft Replace

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    Driveshaft Replace

    How to Replace a Driveshaft Removing a driveshaft is a simple job in most cases. A driveshaft will need removed to replace leaking transmission tail housing seals, replace ...

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  • Driving lamps

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    Driving lamps

    Driving lamps "Driving lamp" is a term deriving from the early days of nighttime driving, when it was relatively rare to encounter an opposing vehicle.Only on those occasions ...

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  • Dropped axle

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    Dropped axle

    Car Dropped axle explained A dropped axle is the axle of a vehicle that is bent upwards towards the ends, i.e. the centre is 'dropped'. This gives two advantages: the centre of ...

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  • Drum Brake Adjustment

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    Drum Brake Adjustment

    Car Drum Brake Adjustment Car Drum Brake Adjuster Location Some Cars Are Fitted with drum Brakes on the rear a few classic cars have drum brakes all round. Drum Brakes contain ...

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  • Drum Brake Explained

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    Drum Brake Explained

    How A Car Drum Brake Works A Typical Car drum brake parts diagram Drum brakes have adjusters which move the brake shoes nearer to the drum to compensate for wear After a time, ...

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  • Dry Sump

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    Dry Sump

    Engine Dry Sump A dry sump is a lubricating motor oil management method for four-stroke and large two-stroke piston internal combustion engines that uses external pumps and a ...

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  • Dual ball joint suspension

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    Dual ball joint suspension

    Dual ball joint suspension A dual ball joint suspension uses a pair of arms, one in tension, one in compression, to replace a wishbone, in a MacPherson or SLA suspension. The ...

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  • Dubonnet suspension

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    Dubonnet suspension

    Dubonnet suspension 1930s Alfa Romeo P3 Tipo with Dubonnet front suspension Dubonnet suspension was a system of independent front suspension and steering popular mainly in the ...

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  • Dynamo Changing commutator end-bracket

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    Dynamo Changing commutator end-bracket

    Dynamo Changing the commutator end-bracket bush How to Change the commutator end-bracket bush in a Dynamo. Inspect the commutator end-bracket before refitting it on the dynamo ...

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  • Dynamo changing the brushes

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    Dynamo changing the brushes

    Changing the brushes in the dynamo How and when to change the brushes in a dynamo. Tools: Screwdrivers; fine file; stiff brush. Materials: Petrol-moistened rag; fine glass-paper; ...

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  • Dynamo check and cleaning commutator

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    Dynamo check and cleaning commutator

    Checking and cleaning the commutator in the dynamo How to check and clean the commutator in the dynamo. Toots: Calipers; hacksaw blade. Materials: Fine glass-paper; cleaning rag. ...

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  • Dynamo removing and dismantling

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    Dynamo removing and dismantling

    Removing and dismantling the dynamo If your ammeter shows that the battery is not recharging, or if a red warning light comes on, then the dynamo may be faulty. Tools: Two ...

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  • E Brake Shoes Adjust Replace

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    E Brake Shoes Adjust Replace

    Emergency Parking Brake Shoe Replacement (with Rear Disc Brakes) The emergency hand brake or "e" brake it has been called for short is used to securely hold the car when in the ...

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  • ECU Programmable

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    ECU Programmable

    Aftermarket Programmable ECU A special category of ECUs are those which are programmable. These units do not have a fixed behaviour and can be reprogrammed by the user. ...

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  • ECU Remapping

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    ECU Remapping

    Understanding ECU Remapping ECU Remapping How does an ECU Upgrade work? Re-mapping or performance tuning means that the standard software is modified, especially the parameters ...

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  • ECU Understanding

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    ECU Understanding

    Understanding the ECU Modes of Operation When you first turn the key and the engine is cold, the coolant is cold, the fuel is cold, the oxygen sensors are cold and the engine ...

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  • ECU Workings Explained

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    ECU Workings Explained

    Workings of a ECU An engine control unit (ECU), most commonly called the powertrain control module (PCM), is a type of electronic control unit that controls a series of actuators ...

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  • Electric vehicles

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    Electric vehicles

    History of the electric vehicle Detroit Electric Town Car from 1912 View all Electric vehicles in related items Below. Electric vehicles first appeared in the mid-19th century. ...

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  • Electrical Current terms

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    Electrical Current terms

    Electrical Current terms The three main terms used in electricity are; (1) Ampere or Amp, which denotes the measure of current flow. (2) Volt, denoting the measure of electrical ...

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  • Electrical System Circuit Tester Checker

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    Electrical System Circuit Tester Checker

    Electrical System Circuit Light Test Checker A Simple test light is used to check the continuity of an electrical circuit a basic cheap test solution. How to use a test light on ...

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