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Continental Chicago (1914-1915)
RegisteredManufacturers1910sRead more...Continental Engineering Company The Continental Engineering Company was an American company dedicated to the development of engines and automobiles prior to the First World War . ...
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Continental Connecticut (1907-1908)
RegisteredManufacturers1900sRead more...Continental American Automotive manufacturer New Haven Connecticut, USA From 1907 to 1908 This Continental car was built by the University Automobile Company located in New ...
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Continental Michigan (1932-1934)
RegisteredManufacturers1930sRead more...Continental Automobile Company Automotive manufacturer of Grand Rapids , Michigan.United States from 1932 to 1934. Continental Automobile Company was an American manufacturer ...
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Continental Roadster (1907)
Manufacturers1900sRead more...Continental Motor Car Company Automotive manufacturer Chicago, Illinois; USA From 1907. Continental Motor Car Company was an early American manufacturer of automobiles only in ...
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Continuously variable transmission
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Automotive Continuously variable transmission A continuously variable transmission (CVT) is a transmission that can change steplessly through an infinite number of effective gear ...
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Control arm
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Car Control arm In automotive suspension, an automobile's control arm or wishbone (aka. A-arm or A-frame) is a nearly flat and roughly triangular suspension member (or ...
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Controlling car brake fade
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Controlling car brake fade through driving technique Brake fade and rotor warping can be reduced through proper braking technique; when running down a long downgrade that would ...
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ConvAir (1946-1948)
Manufacturers1940sRead more...Convair (Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation) Automotive manufacturer USA From 1946 to 1948. The Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation was an American aircraft and rocket ...
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Conversion Factors Quick Guide
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Conversion Factors Quick Guide Force 1 lbf/ft = 0.138kgf/m = 1.356 lbf/ft = 12 lbf/in 1 kgf/m = 7.233 lbf/ft = 9.807 Nm = 86.8 lbf/in 1 Nm = 0.102 kgf/m = 0.7376 Nm = 8.85 lbf/in ...
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Convertibles
RegisteredInformation1900sRead more...Convertible Body cars View all convertible cars in related items Below. A convertible or cabriolet is an automobile body style that can convert between an open-air mode and an ...
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Coolant Leaks Finding
Technical GuidesRead more...Finding Engine Coolant Leaks Engine Coolant Level is Low Many points in your car’s cooling system are liable to develop leaks through which coolant can escape. To inspect for a ...
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Coolant temperature Sensor
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Car coolant temperature sensor explained The coolant temperature sensor is used to measure the temperature of the engine coolant of an internal combustion engine. The readings ...
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Cooling Air cooled Vehicles
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Air cooling explained Air cooling is a method of dissipating heat. It works by making the object to be cooled have a larger surface area or have an increased flow of air over its ...
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Cooling check or renew radiator cap
Technical GuidesRead more...Checking and renewing a radiator cap The spring loading of the cap keeps the cooling system under pressure, and raises the boiling point of water so that it does not boil at the ...
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Cooling Internal combustion engine
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Automotive engine cooling Internal combustion engine cooling refers to the cooling of an internal combustion engine, typically using either air or a liquid. Overview Heat engines ...
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Cooling Removing and testing a thermostat
Technical GuidesRead more...Cooling System Removing and testing a thermostat Thermostats are quite reliable, they do occasionally go wrong and need to be renewed. There is nothing you can do to repair a ...
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Cooling System Flush
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Replace a Radiator & Flush the Cooling System The vehicle's radiator is the component that removes heat from the engine through thermal heat exchange. It is usually located in ...
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Cooling System parts
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Engine Cooling System parts Inside your car's engine, thousands of controlled explosions called combustion events are caused by igniting the fuel air mixture inside the engine. ...
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Cooling System Thermostat works
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...How a Car Cooling System Thermostat Works Inside your cars engine, thousands of controlled explosions called combustion events caused by igniting fuel-air mixture inside the ...
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Cooper (1983)
RegisteredManufacturers1980sRead more...Cooper ( Pimenta Indústria e Comércio de Veículo em Fiberglass) Cooper was a Brazilian kit car brand from the 1980s. History The company Pimenta Indústria e Comércio de Veículo ...
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Cooper Co Ltd (1919-1923)
RegisteredManufacturers1910sRead more...Cooper Car Co. Ltd Automotive manufacturer of Bedford.Great Britain from 1919 to 1923 The Cooper Car Co. Ltd. was a British automaker, which was based in Bedford from ...
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Cooper Healey (2011-)
RegisteredManufacturers2010sRead more...Cooper Healey Cooper Healey is a South African car brand. History Ricky Cooper heads the company based in Knysna . His sons Marck and Gavin support him. 2011 began the production ...
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Cooper Steam (1909-1910)
RegisteredManufacturers1900sRead more...Cooper Steam Digger Co. Ltd Automotive manufacturer of Kings Lynn, Norfolk Great Britain from 1909 to 1910. The Cooper Steam Digger Co. Ltd. was a British manufacturer of ...
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Cooper T20 (1952)
Race cars1950sRead more...Cooper T20 race car Builder Cooper Car Company Category Race Car Production 1952 to 1953 Designed by Owen Maddock Chassis tubular Engine Bristol BS1 1,971cc in 6-cylinder in-line ...
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Cooper T39 (1955-1957)
RegisteredRace cars1950sRead more...Cooper T39 "Bobtail" race car Manufacturer: Cooper Production period: 1955 to 1957 Class : Race car Body versions : Single seat Engines: Gasoline 1.1-2.0 liters The Cooper ...
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Coram Turner (2001-2012)
RegisteredManufacturers2000sRead more...Coram Turner (Clyde Auto & Marine Limited) Automotive Manufacturer of Scotland;Great Britain from 2001 to 2012. Coram Automotive Limited later as Clyde Auto & Marine Limited was ...
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Corbin (1904–1912)
RegisteredManufacturers1900sRead more...Corbin American Automotive manufacturer New Britain, Connecticut, USA From 1904 to 1912 The Corbin was an American automobile manufactured from 1904 to 1912 in New Britain, ...
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Corbin Motors (1999-2003)
RegisteredManufacturers1990sRead more...Corbin Motors Automotive manufacturer of United States from 1999 to 2003. Corbin Motors (1999-2003) and as Myers Motors (2004-present) The Corbin Motors company ...
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Corbitt Company (1907-1958)
Manufacturers1900sRead more...Corbitt Company Inc. History Corbitt Company Inc. was an American manufacturer of motor vehicles . The brand name was Corbitt . History Corbitt Company Inc. , previously Corbitt ...
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Cord 810 (1936-1937)
RegisteredMotor Cars1930sRead more...Cord 810 and 812 car history Overview Manufacturer Cord Production 1936 to 1937 Body and chassis Class Coupe, Roadster Layout front wheel drive Powertrain Engine V-8 4,739 cc ...
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Cord Automobile History (1964-1967)
Manufacturers1960sRead more...Cord Automobile Company Car manufacturer of Tulsa , Oklahoma.United States from 1964 to 1967. Cord Automobile Company was an American manufacturer of automobiles in the 1960s . ...
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Cord History (1929-1937)
RegisteredManufacturers1920sRead more...Cord (Auburn Automobile Co) Automotive manufacturer of United States from 1929 to 1937. A 1929 Cord Phaeton Cord was the brand name of an American automobile company ...
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Cord L29 (1929-1932)
RegisteredLuxury Cars1920s 1930sRead more...Cord L29 car history Overview Manufacturer Cord Production 1929-1932 Body and chassis Class Luxury Body Various Powertrain Engine in-line eight-cylinder Transmission Four-speed ...
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Core plug
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Engine Core plugs Core plugs, are usually metal cups that fill the sand casting core holes found on water-cooled internal combustion engines. They are often wrongly called Welsh ...
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Corinthian (1922-1923)
RegisteredManufacturers1920sRead more...Corinthian Motors Inc. Corinthian Motors Inc. was an American manufacturer of automobiles from the 1920s. History Charles B. Lewis founded the company in November 1921. The head ...
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Cornering (Lateral) force explained
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...Car Cornering (Lateral) force explained Tire tread element displacement and the resulting cornering force Cornering force or side force is the lateral (i.e. parallel to the road ...
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Cornish-Friedberg (1907-1909)
Manufacturers1900sRead more...Cornish-Friedberg Motor Car Company Automotive manufacturer of Chicago , Illinois.United States from 1907 to 1909. Cornish-Friedberg Motor Car Company was ...
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Corona (1904-1909)
RegisteredManufacturers1900sRead more...Corona Automotive manufacturers Brandenburg; Germany from 1904 until 1909. The Corona-Werke were a German bicycle, motorcycle and automobile manufacturer based in Brandenburg an ...
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Corona (1922)
RegisteredManufacturers1920sRead more...Corona Corona was an American car brand. History This brand existed only in 1922. There was a connection to Briggs & Stratton . In some circumstances, Briggs & Stratton was also ...
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Coronet Cars (1957-1960)
Manufacturers1950sRead more...Coronet Cars Ltd. Automotive manufacturer of Buckinghamshire.Great Britain from 1957 to 1960. The Coronet Cars Ltd. was a British manufacturer of small automobiles in the 1960s . ...
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Corre La Licorne (1901-49)
RegisteredManufacturers1900sRead more...Corre La Licorne history 1901 to 1949 France Industry Automotive Fate ceased production Founded 1901 Defunct 1949 Headquarters Levallois-Perret, France Key people Jean-Marie ...
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Correja (1908–1915)
RegisteredManufacturers1900sRead more...Correja American Automotive manufacturer New Jersey, USA From 1908 to 1915 The Correja was an American automobile produced from 1908 to 1915. Edwin and FC Vandewater had already ...
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Corry (1983-1985)
RegisteredManufacturers1980sRead more...Corry Car Company Car manufacturer of Ballynahinch , County Down.Great Britain from 1983 to 1985. Corry Cars , previously Corry Car Company , was a British manufacturer of kit ...
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Corsa Specialised Vehicles
Manufacturers1990sRead more...Corsa Specialised Vehicles From 1994 Corsa Specialised Vehicles (CSV) is a small-scale automaker established in 1994 that is based in Mildura, Victoria, Australia. Its range ...
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Corson (1987-1996)
RegisteredManufacturers1980sRead more...Corson Motorcar Company Automotive manufacturer of Phoenix , Arizona.United States from 1987 to 1996. Corson Motorcar Company is an American company and former manufacturer of ...
