Day: October 29, 2022

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has stated in the past that the notion of what a recall is should be changed, given that so many issues can be fixed via over-the-air updates. But that can’t fix an improperly reassembled seat belt buckle that was incorrectly put together, the problem potentially present in some 24,000 Model 3s […]

What is a cooling fan? A cooling fan is a supporting component in your car’s cooling system. The fan draws air through the radiator when the fan is engaged, drawing heat out of the hot coolant circulating through the radiator. Older models may have a mechanical cooling fan driven by the drive belt while most […]

What is a fuel pump? In the days before fuel injection, the fuel pump was a mechanical component located in the engine bay which often used the movement of the engine itself to pull fuel from the tank to the carburettor. With the advancements in electronic fuel injection and electronic engine management, the fuel pump […]

What is a brake drum? One of the oldest styles of brake systems is still in use today on some cars – brake drums. A brake drum is almost always found on the rear axle, behind each rear wheel. Inside the brake drum, two C-shaped brake shoes skim along the smooth inner surface of the […]