In the last article, we learned about the different parts of the clutch system and how they work in unison to make the clutch work. In this article, we will see how the clutch actually works. What happens is, when the clutch pedal is depressed, a release bearing gets pushed against the diaphragm spring, relieving […]

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In the last article, we saw the role played by a clutch in a vehicle. In this article, we will see what the mains parts are in a clutch and what role each part plays. The clutch system is made up of many parts. But there are five major components. They are: flywheel, pressure plate, […]

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How do you let your truck know that you want to change gears? You push the clutch of course. This means the clutch is the first stage of your truck’s transmission and an indispensable part of the gear box. The clutch is important to your truck in many ways. First of all, the clutch transmits […]

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Any competent tire technician is aware of the fact that if the wheel and tire assemblies are balanced well, both wobbling and vibration can be eliminated. As a result, you can get several benefits like eliminating stress from your vehicle, improvement in fuel mileage and reduced tire wear and tear. Out-of-balance tires can cause vibrations, […]

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Biturbo and twin-turbo are interchangeable terms that are used for referring to a turbocharged engine where the intake charge is compressed by two turbochargers. The more specific name for a twin turbo car engine is “parallel twin-turbos”. There are various other types of turbocharging too. Some of them are staged turbocharging and sequential turbocharging. The […]

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Brakes are one of the most important safety features in any vehicle. Without brakes, there would be no way to stop a vehicle. If you can’t stop a vehicle, you can think of what could happen. There are different kinds of brakes both inside vehicles and between vehicles. The normal brakes are called service brakes. […]

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More than 600 truckers die every year in the US. Many of these deaths are due to accidents. A lot of these accidents occur during snow storms or rainstorms. Every trucker is aware that adverse weather conditions pose a lot of dangerous when you are driving. Here are some tips on how to protect yourself […]

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More than 600 truckers die every year in the US. Many of these deaths are due to accidents. A lot of these accidents occur during snow storms or rainstorms. Every trucker is aware that adverse weather conditions pose a lot of dangerous when you are driving. Here are some tips on how to protect yourself […]

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In our last post, we suggested that you drive your truck slowly during the winter, keep a safe distance from the car in front and avoid using the tail lights of the vehicle in front, as a marker of where to drive. In this part, we will see tips for braking, fuel and good judgment. […]

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Driving during the winter time can be a daunting experience that is frequently filled with unexpected challenges and complicated driving dynamics. Being prepared for the unexpected can make all the difference when driving during winter conditions. Proper driving and use of preventive measures separates good drivers from the average. Tim’s Truck Capital presents a few […]

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