When purchasing a used car, it is important to take a look at the heavy fuel consumption and clutch wear as problems in high mileage used cars. This is a problem that’s easy to catch. Thanks to extended service intervals and thin oil, there are plenty of high mileage cars with bad oil control rings […]

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7. Minimal risk: In a race car using manual transmission, there is a chance of a mis-shift occurring with the ‘H’ pattern. In other words, you miss the intended gear and apply another one. It can happen when you let go of the clutch too soon or get confused with the location of the gears. […]

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4. Minimal to no use of the clutch: In manual transmissions, the clutch and engine are engaged simultaneously to push the vehicle forward. There is absolutely no use of the clutch when you are using a sequential gearbox. The only time you actually use it is when you have to start the engine from idle. […]

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Barring a few, almost every race car is equipped with a sequential gearbox rather than a standard manual transmission. This provides a number of benefits. Take a look at a few of them. 1. Shifting gears is easier: The most obvious advantage of the sequential gearbox is its usage. Unlike a manual transmission where there […]

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Barring a few, almost every race car is equipped with a sequential gearbox rather than a standard manual transmission. This provides a number of benefits. Take a look at a few of them. 1. Shifting gears is easier: The most obvious advantage of the sequential gearbox is its usage. Unlike a manual transmission where there […]

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8. Change oil regularly Oil is one of the most important fluids in your truck. It lubricates the parts and prevents friction between them. Therefore, make sure you change oil every 6 months or every 7,500 miles you put on the truck. Check your vehicle’s manual to know which and how much oil should be […]

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4. Rotate your tires Though you expose all tires to the same conditions, the wear and tear on each of them will be different due to the truck’s drivetrain. Usually, the front tires wear out first and the most. Worn tires can meddle with the suspension and alignment of the truck. When you change the […]

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If you want your truck to be in good condition and last you many years, you will have to put some effort into it. You have to regularly maintain the truck and ensure it’s in top condition every time you take it out. Different manufacturers have specific instructions on taking care of a truck, but […]

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You’ve seen the major causes of power loss in your automobile. But even the smallest of things can pose big problems, directly or indirectly, to your engine. Take a look at some of the minor glitches which should be taken care of immediately. • Oil: Oil will prevent friction between parts and allow the engine […]

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Compression isn’t the only thing wearing down your truck’s power. Carbon deposits can also decrease the horsepower of your engine significantly. You can find them on valves, pistons, and spark plugs which aid in powering the car. If they are left untouched for a long time, they can cause problems with power. Carbon deposits are […]

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