Maintenance Guide
Maintenance Guides. Service repairs for Classic & modern cars. Manuals (registered users only).
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ignitor Hot tube
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Hot-tube ignitor A hot-tube ignitor was an early device that fit onto the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine, used to ignite the compressed fuel/air mixture by means ...
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Immobiliser
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Immobiliser Explained An immobiliser or immobilizer is an electronic security device fitted to an automobile that prevents the engine from running unless the correct key (or ...
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Imperial to Metric Area Chart
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Imperial to Metric Area Chart Unit Relation to units of length Square feet Square rods Square miles Square metres Hectares Notes perch 1 rod × 1 rod 272.25 1 1/102400 25.29285264 ...
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Imperial to Metric Length Chart.
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Imperial to Metric Length Chart. Guide to convert Lengths, foot to meters, feet to miles . Table of length equivalent units Unit Relative to previous Feet Millimetres Metres ...
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Imperial to Metric Mass & weight Chart
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Imperial to Metric Mass & weight Chart Imperial to Metric Mass & weight Chart conversion guide (stone,ounce,grams,Pounds) Unit Pounds grams kilograms Notes grain (gr) 1/7000 ...
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Imperial to Metric Volume Chart
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Imperial to Metric Volume Chart In 1824, the various different gallons in use in the British Empire were replaced by the imperial gallon, a unit close in volume to the ale ...
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Inboard brake Systems
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Inboard brake System An inboard braking system is an automobile technology wherein the disc brakes are mounted on the chassis of the vehicle, rather than directly on the wheel ...
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Independent suspension
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Independent suspension Independent suspension is a broad term for any automobile suspension system that allows each wheel on the same axle to move vertically (i.e. reacting to a ...
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Indicators Turn signals
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Indicators Turn signals Turn signals — formally called "directional indicators" or "directional signals", and informally known as "directionals", "blinkers", "indicators" or ...
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Injection Common rail
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Common rail direct fuel injection Common rail direct fuel injection is a modern variant of direct fuel injection system for petrol and diesel engines. On diesel engines, it ...
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Injection pump
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Injection pump An Injection Pump is the device that pumps fuel into the cylinders of a diesel engine. Traditionally, the injection pump is driven indirectly from the crankshaft ...
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Inlet Manifold
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Inlet manifold explained In automotive engineering, an inlet manifold or intake manifold is the part of an engine that supplies the fuel/air mixture to the cylinders. In ...
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Intake Manifold Gasket Replace
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Replace an Intake Manifold Gasket An intake manifold is located on the top of a V6 and V8 engine. On an inline 4 or 6 cylinder, it is bolted on the side of the engine. The ...
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Intercoolers
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Understanding Intercoolers Intercoolers increase the efficiency of the induction system by reducing induction air heat created by the turbocharger and promoting more thorough ...
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IOE engine
Technical GuidesRead more...IOE engine The intake/inlet over exhaust (IOE) engine, also known as F-head (in the USA) and pocket valve, is a valvetrain configuration used in early four-stroke internal ...
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Isuzu ECU upgrades
Technical GuidesRead more...ECU Remapping for Isuzu Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Isuzu cars and trucks with ECU remapping or upgrade. Model Variant Original BHP Tuning Performance Rodeo ...
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Isuzu P9X DMAX V6 engine (2000-2010)
Engines2000sRead more...Isuzu P9X V6 DMAX engine The Isuzu V6 DMAX engine is a 3 litre four-stroke diesel internal combustion automotive engine with six V-cylinders used by Renault ,Saab and Opel. ...
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Isuzu Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Isuzu Wheel PCD & Offsets Size Guide Model Year PCD Offset Bore Impulse 83 – 92 4×100 35 to 45 56.6 Oasis 95 on 5×114.3 38 to 45 64.1 Stylus 93 on 4×100 35 to 45 56.6 Trooper 84 ...
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J-turn reverse 180
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...J-turn reversing vehicle 180° explained A J-turn is a driving maneuver used to spin a reversing vehicle 180°, to drive forward in the same direction. The J-turn is also called ...
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Jaguar AJ-V6 engine (2000-2011)
Engines2000sRead more...Jaguar AJ-V6 engine from 2000 to 2011 Layout Configuration 60° V6 Displacement 2,099 cc (128.1 cu in) 2,495 cc (152.3 cu in) 2,967 cc (181.1 cu in) Cylinder bore 81.6 mm ...
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Jaguar AJ-V8 engine (1996-)
Engines1990sRead more...Jaguar AJ-V8 DOHC engine From 1996 on The Jaguar AJ-V8 is a compact DOHC - V8 - petrol engine , the automotive brands Jaguar , Land Rover and Lincoln (Ford) is used. The AJ-V8 is ...
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Jaguar AJ126 V6 engine (2012-)
Engines2010sRead more...Jaguar AJ126 3.0-liter V6 engine The AJ126 is a 3.0-liter V6 engine made by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), which replaced after the complete elimination of the Ford used to date and ...
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Jaguar AJ6 engine (1984-1996)
Engines1980sRead more...Jaguar AJ6 engine Production 1984 to 1996 Jaguar AJ6 engine Overview Manufacturer Jaguar Cars Production 1984–1996 Layout Configuration DOHC I6 Straight 6 The AJ6 (Advanced ...
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Jaguar ECU upgrades
Technical GuidesRead more...ECU Remapping for Jaguar Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Jaguar cars with ECU remapping or upgrade. Model Variant Original BHP SRS II Tuning Performance S-Type ...
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Jaguar Ingenium engine (2015-)
RegisteredEngines2010sRead more...Jaguar Ingenium 2.0 Diesel engine Ingenium refers to a British-Indian car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) developed four-cylinder engine series , which has been manufactured ...
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Jaguar V12 engine (1971-1997)
Engines1970sRead more...Jaguar V12 engine 1971 to 1997 1972 Jaguar XJS v12 Engine view The Jaguar V12 engine was a V12 automobile engine produced by Jaguar Cars. Based loosely on an earlier design for ...
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Jaguar Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Jaguar Wheel PCD & Offsets Size Guide Model Year PCD Offset Bore S Type 99 on 5×108 40 to 50 63.4 X Type 01 on 5×108 40 to 50 63.4 XJ Series 91 to 03 5×120 35 to 45 73.9 XJ ...
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Jaguar XK engine 2.8, 3.4, 4.2 (1964-92)
Engines1960sRead more...Jaguar XK 6-cylinder engine From 1964 to 1992 2.8 ,3.4 and 4.2-litre engine 4.2-litre 1960s Zenith-Stromberg 175 CDSE carburettors The Jaguar XK6 2.8 ,3.4 and 4.2-litre dual ...
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Jaguar XK6 engine (1949-1968)
Engines1940sRead more...Jaguar XK6 engine From 1949 to 1968 The Jaguar XK6 dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) inline 6-cylinder engine was introduced by Jaguar Cars in 1949 and manufactured through 1992. It ...
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Jeep ECU Upgrades
Technical GuidesRead more...ECU Remapping for Jeep Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Jeep cars with ECU remapping or upgrade. Model Variant Original BHP SRS II Tuning Performance Cherokee 2.5 ...
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Jeep Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Jeep Wheel PCD & Offsets Size Guide Model Year PCD Offset Bore Cherokee 85 to 01 5×114.3 25 to 35 71.4 Cherokee 02 on 5×114.3 25 to 35 71.6 Commander 05 on 5×127.0 35 to 45 71.4 ...
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Kei Cars
Technical GuidesRead more...Kei Cars In Japan, a kei car (Japanese 軽自動車, keijidōsha literally means “light automobile”) refers to small cars that have displacement and size restrictions. In addition, a kei ...
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Kia ECU upgrades
Technical GuidesRead more...ECU Remapping for Kia Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Kia cars with ECU remapping or upgrade. Model Variant Original BHP Tuning Performance Carens 2.0 113 BHP ...
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Kia Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Kia Wheel PCD & Offsets Size Guide Model Year PCD Offset Bore Carens 00 to 05 4×114.3 35 to 38 67.1 Carens 06 on 5×114.3 35 to 38 67.1 Carnival 99 on 5×114.3 35 to 38 67.1 Cerato ...
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Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System The Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) technology was employed initially in the Lexus GX 470, and subsequently the 200 Series Toyota Land ...
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Kingpin
Technical GuidesRead more...Car Kingpin explained The kingpin, also king-pin and king pin, is the main pivot in the steering mechanism of a car or other vehicle. Originally this was literally a steel pin on ...
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Kit car
Information1900sRead more...Kit car View all Kit cars in related items Below. A kit car, also known as a "component car", is an automobile that is available as a set of parts that a manufacturer sells and ...
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Lada Wheel Fitment Guide
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Lada Wheel Fitment Sizes Guide PCD & Offsets Model P.C.D. ET C.B. VAZ 2101-2107 4 x 98 35...38 58.5 Lada Alegro 4 x 108 52 Lada Niva 5 x 139.7 98 Lada Riva 4 x 98 35...38 58.5 ...
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Lambda (Oxygen) Sensor
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Oxygen Sensor or Lambda Sensor The oxygen sensor in your Vehicle is an electronic component that is designed to measure levels of oxygen in the engine exhaust. Typically, the ...
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Lamborghini ECU Uprades
Technical GuidesRead more...ECU Remapping for Lamborghini Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Lamborghini cars with ECU remapping or upgrade. Model Variant Original BHP Tuning Performance ...
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Lamborghini V10 Engine (2003-)
RegisteredEngines2000sRead more...Lamborghini V10 Engine From 2003 Overview Manufacturer Lamborghini Motor Kft. & Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. Layout Configuration 90° V10 petrol engine Displacement ...
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Lamborghini V12 Engine (1963-2011)
Engines1960sRead more...Lamborghini V12 Engine 1963 to 2011 Layout Configuration 60° V12 petrol engine Displacement 3.5: 3,465 cc (211.4 cu in), 3.9: 3,929 cc (239.8 cu in), 4.8: 4,754 cc (290.1 cu in), ...
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Lamborghini V8 Engine (1971-1988)
RegisteredEngines1970sRead more...Lamborghini V8 Engine Configuration 90° V8 petrol engine Displacement 2.0: 1,995 cc (121.7 cu in), 2.5: 2,463 cc (150.3 cu in), 3.0: 2,997 cc (182.9 cu in), 3.5: 3,485 cc ...
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Lamborghini Wheel Fitment Guide
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Lamborghini Wheel Fitment Sizes Guide PCD & Offsets Model P.C.D. C.B. Lamborghini Countach 5 x 120 70 Lamborghini Diablo 5 x 120 70 Lamborghini Miura 5 x 120 70 See other Makes ...
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Laminated glass
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Laminated glass Laminated glass is a type of safety glass that holds together when shattered. In the event of breaking, it is held in place by an interlayer, typically of ...
