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Training Department

A.S.C.E.N.T.Auto Fundamentals

JBelmonte


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AUTO FUNDAMENTALS A.S.C.E.N.T.

US AUTO PARTS INC | Confidential Material 2

Table of Contents

Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................... 2

INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 5

All About Cars!!! ...................................................................................................................................... 6

3 Major Markets.................................................................................................................................. 6

Automotive Terminologies ...................................................................................................................... 7

Part Categories .................................................................................................................................... 7

Car Configurations ............................................................................................................................... 9

Types of Cars ..................................................................................................................................... 11

Part Locations .................................................................................................................................... 12

Auto Systems And Parts (AN OVERVIEW) ............................................................................................... 13

The BODY .............................................................................................................................................. 14Hood ................................................................................................................................................. 17

Trunk Lid ........................................................................................................................................... 18

Bumper ............................................................................................................................................. 18

Fenders / Quarter Panels ................................................................................................................... 20

Grilles ................................................................................................................................................ 21

Valance ............................................................................................................................................. 22

Doors................................................................................................................................................. 22

Lights and Mirrors ............................................................................................................................. 24

Types of Lights ............................................................................................................................... 24

Headlights ..................................................................................................................................... 24

Tail Lights....................................................................................................................................... 26

Corner Lights ................................................................................................................................. 27

Mirrors .............................................................................................................................................. 28

Types of Side Mirrors .................................................................................................................... 28

Side Mirrors ................................................................................................................................... 28

Rear View Mirrors .......................................................................................................................... 30

The Engine ............................................................................................................................................ 31

Engine Basics ................................................................................................................................. 34

Fuel Distribution ............................................................................................................................ 36

Air Distribution ............................................................................................................................. 39


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Ignition System (SPARK!)................................................................................................................ 41

Filters and Fluids ............................................................................................................................ 46

Engine Cooling System ................................................................................................................... 47

Belts and Hoses ............................................................................................................................. 53

Transmission System ............................................................................................................................. 57

Types of Transmission Systems: ..................................................................................................... 57

Components of a Transmission System .......................................................................................... 57

Parts of a Clutch Kit........................................................................................................................ 60

Maintenance Tips .......................................................................................................................... 63

Exhaust System ..................................................................................................................................... 64

Components of the Exhaust System ................................................................................................... 65

The Headers .................................................................................................................................. 67

Catalytic Converters ....................................................................................................................... 68

Oxygen Sensors ............................................................................................................................. 69

Mufflers ......................................................................................................................................... 76

Tail Pipes ....................................................................................................................................... 77

There are 2 types of exhaust systems that we sell: ......................................................................... 80

Steering System ..................................................................................................................................... 81

Types of Steering System ............................................................................................................... 81

Suspension ............................................................................................................................................ 87

Fundamental Components ................................................................................................................ 91

Springs ........................................................................................................................................... 91

Dampers ........................................................................................................................................ 92

Brakes ................................................................................................................................................... 95

Types of Brakes .............................................................................................................................. 97

Types of Brake Rotors .................................................................................................................. 102

Types of Brake Pads ..................................................................................................................... 102

Accessories .......................................................................................................................................... 103

Tonneau Covers ........................................................................................................................... 103

Nerf Bars and Running Boards ..................................................................................................... 105

Floor Mats, Floor Liners and Cargo Liners ..................................................................................... 106

Bug Sheilds .................................................................................................................................. 107


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Car Covers ................................................................................................................................... 107


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INTRODUCTION

Things to keep in mind before you enjoy reading our handy dandy manual.

1. Do not MEMORIZE information; its better if you know where to find it.Let me share a story regarding Albert Einstein, one of Einstein's colleagues asked him for his

telephone number one day. Einstein reached for a telephone directory and looked it up. "You don'tremember your own number?" the man asked, startled.

"No," Einstein answered. "Why should I memorize something I can so easily get from a book?" In fact,

Einstein claimed never to memorize anything which could be looked up in less than two minutes.

Nowadays we can find anything on the internet in two clicks not two minutes.

2. The day you stop asking is the day you stop learning

If there is one thing that I love the most, its questions, because without these questions I

wouldnt have the knowledge I have now. It is not only thru my research that I was able to gain what I

now know but from the questions that was asked by my trainees in the past and current agents on the

floor. I am not worried if I do not know the answer because the best part of questions I dont know the

answer to is finding out the answer. Its nice to encounter questions I do not know the answer to

because it provides an avenue for learning.

Learning stuffon cars is a continuous process, theres SOMEBODY who knows a lot about cars

but there is NOBODY who knows everything about cars. And just in case somebody knows EVERYTHING

about cars in the next year, that somebody needs to study again since cars evolve.

3. Everything can be LEARNEDThe question isare you willing to LEARN

Its the desire/attitude to learn is whats important, if you dont have the will to learn, you wont

learn even the simplest thing in the world. Dont forget, I myself didnt know anything about cars.

4. Nothing is EASY the first time

Do you know somebody who was great the first time they did something? Michael Schumacher

didnt become a World Champion Overnight; as the saying goes ROME WAS NOT BUILT OVERNIGHT

and so is your knowledge in cars.

5. Its not a matter of IF but a matter of WHEN

With enough dedication you will be great in cars in no time.


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All About Cars!!!

3 Major Markets

There are 3 major markets in the world which creates these magnificent works of art. Of course,

Australia, Africa & South America also creates cars but we do not cater to those cars as of now. By the

way, the BEST cars come from Europe.

Here are SOME of the famous car manufacturers for each market.

Big ThreeGeneral Motors, Ford and Chrysler.


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Automotive Terminologies

Part Categories

We have millions of car parts and WHATEVER car you own, their parts will fall on these 3 MAJOR

categories:

1. OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) These are the parts which are used by the

manufacturer on ALL of their cars when they build them, in other words these are

original/genuine parts. These parts are sometimes more expensive that replacement parts due

to the fact that they are original and have better quality. (But this doesnt mean replacement

parts are crappy)

What does factory or stock equipment mean?

Like what was said in the previous paragraph, factory equipment refers to equipment/parts the

vehicle was built with.

*** In other words, OEM part, Factory part, Stock part and genuine part are synonymous,

people just use different terms. ***

2. Aftermarket There are 2 sub-categories :

A. Aftermarket REPLACEMENT These are parts which will still fit the car but are not

recognized by the manufacturer nor use them in building their cars, although the quality

of ORIGINAL parts are unquestionable, these parts still give you the same peace of mind

feeling when installing them on your car.

B. Aftermarket PERFORMANCE The crme de la crme of parts, these are better than

original/replacement parts in all aspects (Build & Quality), they increase the

performance and handling of your car, these parts are the most expensive but if you are

serious about your car, its worth every penny. These parts also give your car/engine bay

a great look because they are shiny and colorful.

3. Accessories These types of parts beautify your car, they do not make your car run or perform

better, they are just aesthetics. Think of it like your watch or jewelry, you dont really need them

but it adds flare.In both cases, OEM and aftermarket parts, the part should serve its purpose and perform the

function it was designed for. As the car owner it is your choice that ultimately decides which

part is chosen. By knowing these few things you can more easily determine which is best for

you and your car. Remember in most cases buying a part from the carmaker or dealer does not

mean you get a better quality part. The same part can be purchased at a fraction of the cost

and still give you that same peace of mind feeling


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What is an engine code/number?

It is the type of engine on a particular vehicle which is found on the engine or cylinder block.

What is a VIN?

It stands for Vehicle Identification Number which is a serial number that distinguishes each and

every vehicle created (cars DNA). It is the 8th character if the VIN is read from left to right or the

10th character if read from right to left.

Where to find the VIN?

The VIN can be found by looking at the dashboard on the driver side of the vehicle. If the VIN

cannot be found, open the driver side door and look at the door jamb (where the door latches

when it is closed). It is likely that the VIN will also be displayed in this location.

Other VIN locations:

Vehicle Registration (Pink Slip)

Driver Side Door Jamb

Driver Side Door

Trunk Lid

Driver Side Dashboard

Engine Firewall

Radiator Support


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What is Displacement?

It is the size of the engine, it is usually denoted with a 1.6, 1.8, 2.0, 4.6, 7.0 etc. If it has a decimal

point its unit is liters, if it has 3 digits (whole number such as 350, it is in CID or Cubic Inch

Displacement)

YEAR/MAKE/MODEL (y/m/m)

YearThe date of production of a car or truck.

MakeBrand name of a car or truck (i.e. Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, Honda).

ModelName of the model of a car or truck (i.e. Camaro, Expedition, Dakota, Civic).

Car Configurations

Car manufacturers build cars deciding where the power output will be from the engine. Some

manufacturers create cars with the power going to the rear wheels, some create cars with the power going to th

front wheels, some even create cars with power going to all 4 wheels. Ofcourse I wont discuss the relevance of

these types of cars, the important thing is you know what they mean and you can visualize them in your mind.


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Types of Cars

Lets now move on to the types of cars car manufacturers make (At this point you dont have to worry if

they are FWD, RWD or AWD, the important thing is you what these types of cars are called), it doesnt really mat

who the manufacturer is, these are the general types of cars in the world. Car manufacturers create the same typ

and go against each other in the dog-eat-dog business of automobiles.


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Part Locations

Front Pertains to the area located at the fron of the car.

Rear Pertains to the area located at the back of the car.

Left (Driver Side) Pertains to the side where the driver is seated. Facing the stearing

wheel.

Right (Passenger Side) - Pertains to the side where the passenger is seated. Adjacent to the

driver.

For more on other car terminologies maximze the use of google search and AutoMD.com


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Auto Systems And Parts (AN OVERVIEW)

BODY

o LIGHTS

o MIRRORS

ENGINE

o FUEL DISTRIBUTION

o AIR DISTRIBUTION

o

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTSo FILTERS and FLUIDS

o COOLING

TRANSMISSION

EXHAUST

STEERING

SUSPENSION

BRAKE

AUXILLIARIES and ACCESSORIES


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The BODY


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Hood

The car's hood is another type of door. It also consists of an inner and an outer panel. The inner panel

provides strength. The outer panel is just a metal cover, or "skin". The underside of the hood is often

covered with a sound-absorbing material. Some high performance cars have openings in the hood to

allow the engine to "breathe" easier (fig 1.2). "Hood scoops" are used to channel outside air directly to

the air filter, which gives improved performance and efficiency (fig. 1.3).


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fig.1.2 fig.1.3

For more related parts on hoods - type hood on the search field of the Sales Console

Trunk Lid

Trunk lid refers to the sheet metal body panel that covers the trunk. They come in different trunk lidmoldings. The most common are carbon fiber trunk lids and fiber glass trunk lids. Trunk lids made of

carbon fiber are lighter than other kinds so they are easy to customize, however, they are durable and

strong. These auto body parts are properly called as carbon fiber reinforced plastic.

Bumper

Bumpers are made of heavy sheet metal and are mounted on the front

and rear of the car. Bumpers are bent and formed into specific shapes in

order to absorb and deliver momentum during a collision. In the event ofa collision, the bumper absorbs some of the impact, which decreases

damage to the car and its occupants. It also protects the front of the car

by diverting all of the car's momentum to the object with which it has

collided.

Trunk Lid


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The bumper is mounted to the car's chassis with special impact absorbers. These shock absorbers are

often spring loaded. In slow speed collisions, this allows the bumper to compress, and then extend back

to its original position.

All bumpers are designed to absorb the energy of the impact. They do this through a series of valves and

air chambers. Some car bumpers have hydraulic chambers. In the event of a collision, the absorption

unit allows air and/or hydraulic fluid to pass through small openings. Forcing the air/fluid through the

valve openings absorbs the energy from the collision.

The bumper's job is to minimize damage, primarily to the occupants of the vehicle and to the vehicle

itself. US law requires cars to pass special crash tests at various speeds. In order to pass, the car's

damage level during the crash must be below a specific dollar level. This protects the consumer and is

also very important for keeping the cost of automobile insurance to a minimum.

Sometimes bumpers are constructed with built-in "crumple zones." Crumple zones are designed to

absorb impact; they will flex on impact. As the metal flexes, the action of the bending metal converts the

kinetic energy of the car into heat. Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses while it is in motion.

For more related parts on bumpers - type bumper on the search field of the Sales Console

Bumper Reinforcement


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Fenders / Quarter Panels

The front quarter panel is composed of the body skin, or sheet metal, that runs from the front corner of

the hood to the front of the door. It is usually a separate piece that is welded on in a few places. This

makes it easy to replace if you get in a "fender bender." Front quarter panels can usually be replaced

relatively inexpensively.

Some newer vehicles use a rubber-like plastic for the fenders, which allows small impacts to be

absorbed without damage.

The rear quarter panel is the body skin, or sheet metal, that runs from the rearmost part of the rear

door edge, around the back and to the rear door on the other side of the car. On many cars, the rear

quarter panels are integral with the roof.

The rear quarter panel is composed of an outer skin and inner panels. The inner panels are

reinforcements for the rear of the passenger compartment, the trunk, and the wheel housings. Without

the inner panels, there would be severe vibration and weak construction in the back of the car.

For more related parts on Fenders - type Fender on the search field of the Sales Console


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Grilles

The Grille is the opening at the front of a vehicle that allows air into the radiator to help cool the engine.

Most grilles come with a metal or plastic insert that adds a design touch to the front end.

Grilles are a great way to customize your car, not only do they aesthetically enhance your vehicle, they

are very functional too. Grille installation is relatively very easy, they install within minutes. They protectyour radiator, front mount intercooler and vital engine components while looking great. Most grilles

don't require you to remove your front bumper or cut away any part of your vehicle that is why you

have to search for the precise fit for your vehicle. Most grilles are made of tough carbon steel, powder

coated for maximum durability in all driving conditions.

Grilles are a customizer's dream. They possess all the right qualities of a great custom component for a

unique car, truck, or SUV. They are generally easy to install, they usually aren't too expensive, and they

look sharp. They are also very functional; they protect what is under your vehicles hood and also

increase airflow to that region.

A number of people may have never heard of the term billet grilles, but if you give some of the cars and

trucks or SUVs out there, then you've certainly seen them. They are those really cool highly polished

custom aftermarket grilles that you see on tricked-out vehicles. They come in a couple of different

styles.

Bumper Grille

Front Grille or Billet Grilles

for trucks and SUVs

Grill Guard

Brush Guard


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Since the grille is found on the front and is exposed to intense conditions you may to take extra care of

it, since on a fender bender it may be the first one to get hit, you may want to install a grille guard over

it .A grille guard is a tubular steel or aluminum protector for the front end of a pickup, van or SUV that is

designed to provide protection while off-roading, but which often is added to provide a tough, urban

warrior look on the street.

For more related parts on Grilles - type grille on the search field of the Sales Console

Valance

Valances are tasked to conceal the other parts of a car the best way they can. They are an auto

contraption that has the resemblance of a panel but is actually a metal strip. It is commonly mounted on

the rear side of the car under the rear bumper. On some vehicles, it is located on the front area as a

separate panel covering the sides and details of the car. Like your hubcaps which exist to enhance your

wheels by covering those ugly lug nuts, the purpose of the valance is to make a vehicle look as gorgeous

as possible.

Different cars have different pairs of valances because there

are different kinds of valances. Some of them are designed

to have space for installation of fog lights, some carry grille,

functioning as an item that lets more air enter the

compartment under the hood, providing the equipments

inside more desirable temperature. Others possess the

adorable character of being simple, while some show off

remarkable elegance. Because of these qualities, the valance

is considered as standard equipment on cars, though to

some it is only an accessory or an add-on.

Valances can be purchased individually. You can just have the front driver side, front passenger side;

rear LH, rear RH valance but you can have them as combination if you want to.

Doors

Auto doors are very important vehicle components. They being the only

components that allow us easy access to our vehicle's interior, we'll find

it simply impossible to enter and get out of our cars, trucks, vans and

SUVs without them. Aside from this primary funct ion, the doors also

perform a great job of protecting us and the other passengers of our

vehicle from road hazards while driving. And lastly, the doors create a

complete and stylish look for the sides of our vehicle, making it appear

just the way we and our vehicle's manufacturer wanted it to be.

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The painted, external sheet metal part of the door, however, is not the only part that it has. And neither

is it the only important part of a vehicle's door assembly. Also of prime importance for every vehicle is

the interior side of the door which is called the door panel. The door panel is actually the panel that

mounts inside a vehicle's door. This panel is often

covered in vinyl or leather, although there are also

vehicles that comes stock with door panels covered in

fabric or some other material. The choice of cover

actually depends on the style of other interior auto

parts like the dashboard, carpet and seats, because door

panels are often meant to match the style of these

components.

But door panels are not mere styling components for your vehicle's interior. In fact, the inside door

panels contribute to the functionality and ergonomics of your vehicle's interior. For one, the car door

panels hold various interior conveniences like the interior door handles, armrests, switches and lights.

The door panels also houses various systems like the window controls and locking mechanism.

Related Parts:

Window Regulator

Window Motor

Door Lock Actuator

Door Hinge

For more related parts on doors - type door on the search field of the Sales Console.

Window Regulator

Door Panel


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Lights and Mirrors

Types of Lights

Headlights

Tail Lights

Corner LightsSide Marker Lights

Headlights

Headlights are mounted on the front of your car, to light the road ahead of you. They have reflectors

and special lenses.

A headlight is usually the sealed beam construction type. This means that the filament, reflector and

lens are fused together into an airtight unit. Installation and removal are easily accomplished because of

prongs that fit into a wiring socket. These are normally glass type of headlights.

The most popular type of headlight is the halogen type, because it provides such good illumination.

These are commonly called standard headlights that emit a warm yellow light. They have metal

reflectors and fluted lens that maximize the light and an outer covering called lens cover for protection.

These types of headlights are what you call composite headlights. The bulbs are replaceable and easy toaccess behind the headlight housing with composite types.

These are connected to the switch on the steering wheel

through wires and cables.


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LED (light Emitting Diode) Headlights

These are very common on modern vehicles. LED lights produce a bright white light which is brighter

than ordinary headlights when enclosed in a clear lens cases plus they are easy to install and clean.

Projector Headlights

These headlights are made up of ellipsoid projectors and clear bulbs. They are considered good

reflectors and produces a beam pattern that flood the road with bright light. These are easy to install

using OEM retaining screws and mounting brackets. We sell all of them.

Xenon Headlights

These headlights make use of xenon bulbs that emits a bright projector beam light. Their attractive

features make popularly used in high-end sedans, luxury cars and sports cars. Commonly known as HID

or high intensity discharge they come in a wide variety of intensity ranging from 3000k 30000k and can

be very expensive. We sell them in kits and conversion kits for those who wish to upgrade their

headlights.

When selling headlights always ask for the body style and voltage!


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Tail Lights

There are many types of lights used in cars and trucks; each has its own vital function and specific

location in the vehicle. The tail light, also known as tail lamp, rear lamp or stop lamp, is found at the rear

end of the car. It usually emits red light when the brake is stepped on, thereby warning the vehicle at

the back that the car would stop. This gives the driver of the following car time to slow down so as not

to bump into the preceding car.

Tail lamps consist of lens and frames called the tail lamp bezel or tail light frame. They are mounted on

the rear fender, thus they are also called rear lamps. The plastic covering the taillight is called taillight

lens, which may come in various shades. Most vintage cars have glass

tail light covers, which also come in several colors matching the car

giving it a monochromatic effect. These specialty lenses enhance the

cars style while adding safety to the driver and the passengers. Somehave wire covering fixed over the lenses for protection and added

tough and trendy look. Latest models of cars use clear bulbs and red

reflector instead of clear rear lamps that use red taillight bulb. They

mostly are composite types.

Most car owners replace OEM tail lamps with specialty taillights to

achieve Euro look. There are the so-called Euro Altezza tail lights that use

clear or smoked lens over red or amber lamps to provide a sporty and

modern look. Altezza tail lights were first used by Toyotas Altezza sedan

model marketed in Europe. It became popular that the name was used torefer to these taillights, also known as Euro Tails. You can choose to have

chrome tail lights, clear tail lights, carbon fiber tail lamps, smoked or black

tail light designs. All these Euro Tail light designs use clear lenses and

colored tail light housing. Alternatives to Euro tails are full function LED

tail lights that have brighter and quicker light up.

Third Brake Light located inside

the cabin or on the trunk


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Corner Lights

Corner lights, which are also called side marker lights, are vehicle lights placed in the front corners of a

vehicle. It is usually installed beside the headlights, on the side of the fender or quarter panel, or

integrated on a wrap around bumper. There are many kinds of corner lights made from different

materials with various designs.

Most corner lights are interfaced with the vehicles turn signals to warn the vehicles in front of your carthat you are cornering. At the position where it is placed, however, some people think that the corner

lights are unnecessary because you wont have to warn the vehicles in front of you that you are

cornering. But if you give priority importance

to your safety and the safety of everyone

around you, it is always a good idea to install

corner lights.

Side Markers commonly

known as chick lights


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Mirrors

Types of Side Mirrors

Manual Adjust

Power

HeatedNon Heated

Folding Manual/Powered

Non folding

Telescopic / Towing

Side Mirrors

As much as looking at the mirror is important to you as you go

through each day, mirrors are actually more vital to your car.

Mirrors provide your view of the outside when driving and

give you extra visibility. It would also be hard to park safely

and accurately without mirrors. Hence, for safety and

precautionary reasons, the mirrors of your car are simply

indispensable.

Mirrors help in various ways when you're driving. They aid you

when you're making turns, maneuvering, or backing up. They

also allow you to check your reflection before you getout of

the car.

Don't think that car mirrors or auto mirrors come in one general

form, as there are various types of mirrors, each type having its

own particular role in your vehicle. The rear view mirror is the

wide rectangular mirror found above your car's dashboard that

you look at to view anything behind your car. Side mirrors are

the mirrors placed in the left and right side of your car. Towing

mirrors are mirrors mounted outside your car (and sometimes

placed onto a car's existing mirrors) for added visibility when

your car is being towed. Other types of car or auto mirrors

include the automatic dimming rear view mirror, wide-angle

mirror, power mirror and lots more.

Heated vs. non heated

More often than not, customers don't know squat about what their cars are and they end up just tryingto give you their vin to figure out what they have. If these cases occur and they do not know if they have

heated or non heated, you can just ask them if this symbol appears in their mirror (please see pic below

no 24). If yes, they do have heated mirrors. If still unsure simply ask if they have a defroster in their

mirror or if their mirror clears up in cold weather. If still unsure, just say you're a 100% sure that you're

unsure this is the right part!

Manual-Adjust Side Mirror

Power Non-Folding

Power Manual Folding


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See no 24that doesn't mean Social Security Systemthat means the mirror is heated. Please see attached file

labeled "heated"

Memory FeatureI think we all know that this means that the memory setting in terms of the angle of the mirrors. I

included this just in case customers don't know what it is. If such is the case, ask them if they have

memory feature for the seats. If yes, the mirror will have the feature as well since the seat memory is

always matched with mirror memory feature.

Always ask if the customer has an old body style or new body style when it comes to mirrors!

Power Side Mirror - Heated with

built-in turn signal light

Power Side Mirror with built-inPuddle Lamp


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Rear View Mirrors

Auto Dimming

Nope, this does not mean that the mirrors have lights. This simply means the car has "anti glare"

feature. Now this is much like the rear view feature that we usually encounter with upscale trim models

for cars in the North American market. As per Wikipedias description, "Ot her rear-view mirrors haveelectronic auto-dimming feature built in so the driver is not blinded by glare. These systems usually use

photo sensors mounted in the actual rear-view mirror to detect light and dim the mirror. These designs

include an older mechanical dimming feature and a more modern electro chromic dimming feature. This

electro chromic feature has been also incorporated into side-view mirrors allowing them to dim and

reduce glare as well. Mirrors containing such features can, however, be not sensitive enough for many

drivers."

As illustrated (this is sample from rear view mirrors, but side view mirrors work the same way):

As seen, there is no beam of light spreading from the reflection which causes the "glare" which can be blinding and

disturbing to driver's vision

Towing Mirror or Telescoping Side Mirror

(commonly found on pickups and trucks)


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The Engine

All cars in the world have engines and all car engines employ the 4 stroke cycle invented by

Nicholas Otto in 1876, and the principle hasnt change and I dont think it will for the next million years.

It doesnt matter whether you own a Honda Civic or an F1 car, they both share the same principle, the

only difference is, the Civic goes from 0-100KPH in 10 seconds an F1 car can do the same in 2 seconds.

All cars/truck in the world are measured my Horsepower & Torque, the bigger the number the

better, although it wont be too good for your pocket since the more power the car is, the more gas it

consumes. Normal cars usually have 80-150 horsepower, if you exceed 250 horsepower then welcome

to paradise.

Here are terms which are ALWAYS used when were talkin bout engines:

1. Cylinders (Cyl.) This is where the pistons are housed in, we have cars with 4 cyl, 6 cyl, 8 cyl,

10 cyl etc.

2. Displacement This is how big the houses of the pistons are, another term for displacement

is ENGINE SIZE. And engine size or displacement have 2 measurements.


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The components of the engine:

Valves and rockers

Pistons

Cylinders

Connecting rods Combustion chamber

Camshaft

Timing belt

Crankshaft


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Engine Basics

You only need 4 elements to make a car run, you might find hard it to believe but a firecracker

and a lighter shares the same principle. Each ELEMENT will be discussed in the following pages. The

engine is the HEART of the car.


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Intake (Suck)

On the intake or induction stroke of the piston , the piston descends from

the top of the cylinder to the bottom of the cylinder, reducing the pressure inside

the cylinder. A mixture of fuel and air is forced by atmospheric (or greater)

pressure into the cylinder through the intake port. The intakevalve(s) then close.

Compression (Squeeze)

With both intake and exhaust valves closed, the piston returns to the top

of the cylinder compressing the fuel-air mixture. This is known as the compression

stroke.

Power (Bang)

While the piston is close to Top Dead Center, the compressed airfuel

mixture is ignited, usually by aspark plug(for agasolineor Otto cycle engine) or by

the heat and pressure of compression (for a diesel cycleorcompression ignition

engine). The resulting massive pressure from the combustionof the compressed

fuel-air mixture drives the piston back down toward bottom dead center with

tremendous force. This is known as thepowerstroke. which is the main source of

the engine'storqueand power.

Exhaust (Blow)

During the exhaust stroke, the piston once again returns to top dead

center while the exhaust valve is open. This action evacuates the products of

combustion from the cylinder by pushing the spent fuel-air mixture through the

exhaust valve(s).
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Fuel Distribution

Ok, An Engine Needs FuelNow What?

Fuel is what an engine needs for it to run (There is now what we call ALTERNATIVE FUEL this

means some cars do not RUN on Petrol but uses other elements such as cooking oil and CNG which

stands for Compressed Natural Gas, but the principle is still the same, you need something to keep it

burning) , we will now discuss how fuel goes inside the engine, now I wont discuss the intricacies of

how it actually happens, you just need to remember 2 things when it comes to fuel delivey.

Carbureted Cars back in the day used this type of fuel delivery system, it utilizes a CARBURETOR (Cars

only need one for the entire engine whether its a 4 cylinder, 8 cylinder etc., of course if you want more

power just add more carbs, DEPENDING on the engine setup. some people add 2 which is the maximum

for an 8 cylinder 2 carbs the most for a 4 cylinder)

Fuel Injected Cars nowadays use this, it utilizes FUEL INJECTORS (The number of injectors a car needs

is dependent on the number of cylinders, if its a 4 cylinder engine it needs 4, if its a 6 cylinder engine, it

needs 6 and so on and so forth, of course if you want more power you cannot keep on adding injectors,

all you have to do is enlarge them).
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Now you might be wondering, why do cars use Fuel Injected types than carbureted types, it is

due to the fact that Fuel Injected vehicles are more fuel efficient and is more responsive. In this day and

age where saving money is our utmost priroity its quite obvious car manufacturers took this approach.

CARBURETOR FUEL INJECTOR

Fuel Injection DiagramThis diagram is from a typical 4 cylinder car, notice that the FUEL TANK is behind the car (Thats where it

usually is) and fuel travels ALL THE WAY to the engine via the FUEL LINES towards the 4 injectors in

front. Pay attention to the parts since we sell all of them (Take note of the names of the parts, they are

quite easy to comprehend since they are named for what they do).

What does it do?

The fuel system transfers fuel from the fuel tank and passes it through a fuel filter for cleaning before it

arrives at the injectors. A pressure regulator controls fuel pressure to ensure good engine performance

under a variety of speed and load conditions. Fuel injectors, when activated, spray a metered amount of

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Air Distribution

Ok, An Engine Needs Air, Now What?

ALL engines need air in order for it to breathe in the same way humans need air to live. This is

the very first step in making an engine run. But before an engine breathes in air, it needs to get filtered

so lo and behold the most basic of partsTHE AIR FILTER. The AIR filter is equivalent to the hairs in yournose.

Its not rocket science, that job of an air filter is to stop dirt going inside the engine. And there are 2

MAJOR TYPES of Air filters.

Drop in is the regular type of air filter while the conical is mainly used for performance applications.

Why are they called DROP-IN and CONICAL? Simple, just look at the pictures belowAnd I dont

think I need to explain why. Ok, just incase I need to explain why, DROP-IN means you simply drop it

in the small box on the engine bay, ALL DROP IN filters are either square, rectangular or circular,

CONICAL filters on the other hand has a cone like shape and in order for you to install it you need to

replace the entire intake tube of the car, this means removing the small box that was originally there.

(See pictures)

Now, whether you have a DROP IN or a CONICAL air filter there are ONLY 3 materials that they are made

off, here are they with their pros and cons:

1. Paper or Dry Type Air Filter: These filters are thecheapest in the market and usually installed on brand

new cars so my suggestion is, when you buy a new

car, these are things to be replaced, aside from that

they are non-reusable, they do not offer any

performance gain, infact they rob performance from

your precious ride.

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2. Wet or Gauze Type Air Filter: These filters offer a bit more flow compared to its paper

counterpart but not enough to say it has increased performance, these filters are REUSABLE and

you need an Air Filter Recharge Kit to clean it. (Pictured Below)

3. Foam Filter: These filters are the best in the market today and they offer the best filtration for

your vehicle and are reusable. Some people call these filters a SPONGE TYPE filter. If you are

curious why they are called sponge filters, check the

sponge that you use to clean dishes in your kitchen and

you will know why.

But I Need MORE AirNow What?

Oh, so you need more air? Then forget DROP IN filters and focus on conical since these are the filters for

you. There are 2 types of Air Filter systems (Yes, systems since these

things come in complete kits).

1. Short Ram System Basically a short ram system consists of

a SHORT tube with a conical air filter.

2. Cold Air Intake Has longer tubes to put the filter as far away from the engine so it can breathe

COLD Air. If they dont have long tubes but they have a HEAT SHIELD then its now called a

SHORT RAM Cold Air Intake.

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Ignition System (SPARK!)

The components of the ignition

system consist of:

Battery

Ignition coil

Spark plugs

Distributor

Advance mechanism

Ok, 99% of Engines Needs

SparkNow What?

Ok, so for the past couple of pages, we have discussed 2 of the

4 elements needed for an engine to run, lets discuss the 3rd element

which is spark, ask your self these questions, Will a firecrackerexplode if you dont light it up?, Will a Zippo lighter ignite without

spark? Obviously the answer is NO, the same thing happens to a car,

the AIR and the FUEL is useless if you dont have something to ignite it.

Lo and beholdThe Spark Plug (Yes, the name is quite simple

and easy to comprehend, see I told you cars are easy to understand)

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The number of

SPARK Plugs in a car is

dependent on the number

of cylinders an engine has,

99.9% of the cars in the

world follow this concept so

if I have a 4 cylinder engine I

need 4 spark plugs, if I have

a 6 cylinder engine I

needyou guessed it right,

its 6. Now you might be

wondering, 99.9% of the

cars follow this concept

what about the remaining .01%, well some car manufacturers double the number of sparkplugs in their

engines, a GREAT example would be the HONDA JAZZ (Honda FIT in Japan) the Jazz has a 4 cylinder

engine yet it needs 8 sparkplugs all in all.

The remaining 1% are DIESEL ENGINES, they do not need sparkplugs, they use hi-compression

(will be discussed on the next page) is enough to ignite the AIR/FUEL mixture.

What keeps the fire burning?

Let me tell you about the charging system.

Do you ever wonder how the charging system works? Let me explain it to you

The components of the charging system consist of:

Battery

Alternator

Voltage regulator

Wiring

Ignition Switch

Starter

Fuses

Gauges

ECU (electronic control unit)


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The BATTERY is the electrical storage device that allows the starter to start the engine. If the battery is

low, the engine cannot start. Batteries usually last about four to five years. Modern batteries do not

require maintenance. The battery terminals, however, do require periodic cleaning.

The ALTERNATOR is the device attached to the engine, driven by a belt from the main pulley at roughly

one half engine RPM. Most alternators have a VOLTAGE REGULATOR built into the main assembly. This

voltage regulator converts the 110 Volts AC and about 70 amps to 14 Volts DC, maintaining the same 70

amps. This power is then stored in the battery for future use. The alternator doesnt require periodic

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If the voltage output of the alternator is below 12 volts DC, the CHARGE LIGHT on the dash comes on.

When this light is on, the battery supplies power only. Since the battery is of limited duration, all

nonessential functions must be discontinued. The battery will only last several minutes if anything more

than the engine is running.

The STARTERis a device to convert electrical energy to mechanical energy. Voltage is supplied to a coil

on the starter motor through the ignition switch. This motor is positioned on the engine near the

flywheel. A gear engages the teeth on the flywheel, rotating the engine. After the engine is running the

starter is disengaged. Hybrid vehicles have no need for a starter. The hybrid motor that supplies power

to the engine is used to start the engine. A hybrid vehicle uses power from a separate battery to power

the hybrid electric motor. This battery pack is configured to produce approximately 144 volts DC to the

electric motor between the engine and the transmission. When the car is accelerated, the power pack is

used to help power the car up to speed. When cruising speed is reached, or engine breaking is being

used to slow the car down, the motor between the engine and transmission becomes a generator,

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So how does this work?

See the FLYWHEEL below? The starter makes the flywheel spin quickly the flywheel is

connected to the crankshaft once it spins fast enough it will trigger a chain reaction to all the cylinders

and start the engine.

A perfect example would be starting a generator, are you familiar with the rope that they pull so hard tostart the generator? The starter does the same thing its just that a human being would not be able to

start an engine all by himself (its physically impossible). Back in the day (around the 1800s) when

engines are smaller they wer able to do this. There is a lever infront of the car that they turn.

Maintenance Tips

Check battery cables, case and hold-downs, clean terminals, load test

and check voltage every 20,000 miles

Check belts every 20,000 miles

Check battery fluid level every 10,000 miles (except maintenance-free

batteries) Replace belts every 30,000 miles

Change spark plugs every 20,000 miles

Change wires every 30,000 miles

Change cap and rotor every 20,000 miles

Diagnostic scope every 20,000 miles


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Filters and Fluids

The components of the lubrication system consist of:

Oil

Oil pump

Oil filter Oil pressure sensor

Oil pressure indicator light

What is it?

Your cars filters are important to the longevity of your car and interior comfort. Maximize your

car investment by replacing filters regularly.

What does it do?

The oil filter traps contaminants, allowing the oil to flow through the engine unrestricted. The

fuel filter separates harmful contaminants that may cause problems with carburetors or intricate fuel

injectors. The air filter traps dirt particles, which can cause damage to engine cylinders, walls, pistonsand piston rings. The air filter also plays a role in keeping contaminants off the airflow sensor (in fuel-

injected cars). The cabin filter helps trap pollen, bacteria, dust and exhaust gases that may find their way

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Typical Wear and Tear

Filters are normal wear items that require regular checks and replacement. Factors that affect

replacement intervals include:

Mileage

Driving habits Driving and road conditions

Type of filter

Vehicle type

Symptoms

Poor gas mileage

Hesitation while accelerating

Musty odor in the cabin

Engine Cooling System

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The components of the cooling system are:

Radiator

Heater core

Temperature control valve

Temperature knob Coolant

Thermostat

Thermo sensor

Water pump

Temperature gauge

Temperature sensor

Reservoir

Radiator Cap

The RADIATOR is the most important part of the cooling system to keep your engine running cool.

The radiator is usually made of brass and/or plastic. The brass inner core of the radiator is usually black

so that it transfers the heat of the COOLANT to the metal fins in the airflow on the outside of the

radiator. The top and bottom tanks of the radiator serve to attach the hoses from the radiator to the

engine. Sometimes several rows of cooling fins on the radiator are devoted to a transmission or engine

cooler.

Older vehicles used downflow radiators with the coolant from the top to the bottom. Modern vehiclesuse crossflow radiators with the coolant flowing from one side to the other.

The HEATER CORE is a small radiator type device located under the dashboard in the passenger

compartment. The TEMPERATURE KNOB on the dash controls the TEMPERATURE CONTROL VALVE in

the engine compartment. As the knob is turned toward the warmer setting, the temperature control

valve opens, allowing coolant from the engine to circulate through the heater core, warming the interior

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core without circulating through the radiator. The THERMOSTAT is closed until the

coolant from the engine reaches a higher temperature.

This allows rapid heating of the interior of the vehicle. When the temperature knob is turned toward the

cold side, the temperature control valve closes, allowing cool air from the air conditioner system to flow

through the heater core, cooling the interior of the vehicle.

TheWATER PUMP serves to circulate the coolant around the

cooling system. The water pump is usually driven by a belt on

the crank pulley and turns about the same RPM as the

engine.

The thermostat is in the engine in line with the radiator hose.

The thermostat is closed when the engine is cold and

circulates coolant only through the engine and heater core to

allow use of the defroster as quickly as possible. It opens slowly depending on the temperature of the

coolant. The thermostat is fully open at 180 degrees. The thermostat serves to keep the coolant at a

constant temperature by closing slightly when the engine cools (such as when cruising on the freeway).

This slows the passage of coolant through the radiator allowing the engine to maintain a constant

temperature.

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The TEMPERATURE GAUGE is attached to a SENSOR on the engine block. This sensor varies electrical

resistance as it heats up allowing the accurate monitoring of engine temperature.

The THERMOSENSOR is an electrical device that makes contact when it reaches a preset temperature.

The thermo sensor is installed into the

bottom of the radiator or the engineblock and monitors coolant temperature.

The thermo sensor controls the operation

of the fans on the radiator. When the

coolant reaches a preset temperature, it

turns on the cooling fans on the radiator.

Since this circuit has power even when

the ignition switch is turned off, the

radiator fan sometimes comes on after

the engine is off, depending on the

temperature of the coolant. It can run forup to fifteen minutes because when you

turn off the engine, the coolant no longer

circulates with the water pump. The

coolant in the engine gets hot enough to

open the thermostat. This causes the coolant to circulate to the radiator because the coolant there is

not as hot. When this cooler coolant reaches the thermostat, it closes. This coolant in the engine

absorbs the heat of the engine again and opens the thermostat again. This process continues for about

15 minutes until the coolant temperature falls below the temperature of the thermo sensor.

The cooling system on most new cars is a sealed system. All air in the cooling system is allowed toescape when filling the radiator. Any leak will cause loss of coolant and overheating. A quick look at the

temperature gauge occasionally will save you a lot of trouble, A quick look for green residue where you

park will avert a problem.

An overflow bottle is used as a RESERVOIR for coolant as it expands and contracts. Because coolant

contracts when hot and expands when cool, the hot radiator

creates a vacuum pulling in coolant from this reservoir. As the

radiator cools, the coolant returns to the reservoir for future

use. The reservoir bottle tends to collect the residue of the

cooling system. This is why the reservoir bottle is cleaned at

every major service when the coolant is changed.

For the entire system to work properly, the RADIATOR CAP

must seal the cooling system.

and thats the way the cooling system works!!

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Maintenance Tips

Inspect belts and hoses every 20,000 miles. Adjust belts if necessary

Replace belts and hoses every 30,000 miles or 4 years

Drain, flush and refill radiator every 20,000 miles

Clean radiator fins ever 20,000 miles

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Belts and Hoses

Ok I Now Know How An Engine Works, Now What Are These Belts I See?

Ahhhh those things made of rubber you see going round and round. Well these concepts I am

about to discuss applies to ALL cars, yes ALL 4 billion+ of them.

First thing firstThese rubber things that go around are called V Belts OR Multi-Rib Belts

ALL CARS in the world needs these 3 things, YES there are around 4 Billion cars in the world and they

have these. Each of these 3 things (parts) have pulleys attached to them where the rubber belts are

connected. Read on to see how they work.

1. Air-Conditioning; A/C (Heater Is Included)

2. Alternator; Alt. (Your battery loses its power, you need something to fully charge it)

3. Power Steering; P/S (Yes, to make you turn left and right effortlessly, unless you like big muscles

in your arms)

Now, unless you own a Formula 1 car (which I doubt) these three things are always present in cars. And

you need belts to power these things (Kindly check picture a below to see what I mean)

Lets review, the gray things (Pistons) move up and down making the Green thing (RED arrow

pointing to it) SPIN. There are belts connected to the Green thing (Crankshaft) and in turn . (Kindly see

picture b)

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b.

Hold On, I Only See 1 Belt In The Diagram, I Was Expecting 3 BeltsWhats Goin On In Here?

Chill!!! There are the 2 types of belt set-ups.

1. Tri-Belt Set Up One belt for each (P/S, A/C, Alt.)2. Serpentine Belt Set-Up One belt to rule them all (Just like in the movie Lord Of The Rings,

One ring to rule them all, so think of this as Lord Of The Belts)

Most European/American cars use a serpentine belt setup while most Asian cars use a tri-belt set up. In

my opinion using a Tri-Belt setup is better because in a tri-belt set up lets say youre P/S belt gets cut,

you still have youre A/C and Alt. In a serpentine belt set up, if the belt breaks, you lose all 3. Now, thats

a bummer.

Are You Sure This Are The Only Belts I Need?

Well well well, thank you for reminding me, infact there is one last belt that you have to take

note of and this has got to be the most important belt. This belt has an average price pf around $80 but

is capable of destroying your engine worth thousands of dollars if it breaks.

Lo and beholdThe timing belt unlike the V-Belt which can be seen from the outside, this belt is

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Ok, lets keep it simple on what this integral part of the vehicle does. Lets compare it to our

human body, the heart to be exact, our heart has valves in it, its where blood goes in and out, now an

engine works the same way, but instead of blood, its air/fuel, it goes in and out of the engine and the

timing belt is responsible for making these metal components open and close and if your timing belt

breaks, the metal components inside the engine will smack each other creating a chain reaction of

catastrophic events. Now if your engine is running and your timing belt breaks while you are stationary

then theres a big chance to salvage your engine, but if you are running at around 120 MPH and it

breaksyou will feel your wallet hurt before your heart or any part of your body for that matter. Why?

Because chances are, you need a new engine.

Before I forget, ALL timing belts need a tensioner bearing when you need to change one (Check

the picture on the left side). Finally, the picture on the right shows you the two belts, the one with the

RED X shows the V-Belt and the one with the Green Check shows the timing belt.

Also take note of the lines on both belts

1. V-Belts/Serpentine Belts have vertical lines

2. Timing Belts have horizontal lines

What is it?

You cars belts and hoses are essential to the cooling, air conditioning and charging systems, and

the engine. Dont take these routine replacement intervals for granted because they can break down

and leave you stranded.

What does it do?

The timing belt keeps the crankshaft and camshaft mechanically synchronized to maintain

engine timing. Whether serpentine, V-belt or fan belt (the belts on the outside of the engine), they all

transmit power from the front of the engine to accessories that need to be driven, such as the air

conditioning, the charging system and fans. Radiator and heat hoses carry coolant to and from the

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Key items that affect the replacement interval for belts and hoses:

Vehicle age

Electrolytic corrosion

Mileage

Oil contamination

Belt tension

Failed hose clamps

Symptoms

Squeaking noise from under the hood during start-up or operation

Coolant leaks

Dashboard light will illuminate


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Transmission SystemThe transmission gives power to the wheels

Did you ever wonder how the transmission works? Let me explain it to you.

Types of Transmission Systems:

Automatic Transmission Manual / Standard Transmission

Components of a Transmission

System

Clutch Disk

Pressure plate

Throw out bearing

Flywheel

Clutch cable

Master cylinder

Slave cylinder

Clutch pedal

Torque converter

Gears

Shift lever

Synchronizer

Driveshafts

The transmission is a device for transmitting power from the engine to the wheels. The transmissionconverts power from the high

RPM and low torque of the

engine to the lower speeds

and higher torque needed by

the wheels to drive the car.

The crankshaft of the engine

is connected to the

transmission through the

CLUTCH or TORQUECONVERTER. The two basic

kinds of transmission are

MANUAL, where the driver

selects the gear, and the

AUTOMATIC, where the

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The standard transmission converts the engine power by means of a system of gears. The gears provide

a variety of ratios between the engine and the wheels. When starting the vehicle from a stop, the

transmission is placed into low, or first gear in order to produce high torque at slow wheel speed. As the

car accelerates, the transmission is shifted into a higher gear. With each higher gear, the wheels turn

faster but with less power and torque. For instance, 1st gear has a ratio of about 3:1. That is the

crankshaft turns three times for every one revolution of the wheel. 2nd gear is about 2:1. 5th gear is

approximately 1:1. Different vehicles have different gear ratios depending on vehicle weight and power

output of the engine.

The driver selects gears by

manipulating a SHIFT

LEVER. The shift lever is

connected to the

transmission by a

mechanical linkage. Manual

transmissions aresometimes called

synchromesh transmissions,

in which SYNCHRONIZERS

allow the gear teeth to be

in constant mesh, turning

freely on their shafts. The

shifting action causes the

gears to turn the same

speed and synchronizes the

combination of gears to thesame speed, then locks

them together so that power is transmitted through them to the wheels.

The DRIVESHAFTS are designed to transmit the torque of the engine through the transmission to the

wheels. The driveshafts consist of a thick rod that has a knuckle on each end. Each knuckle contains a

precision bearing covered by a rubber boot that is designed to swivel about eight to ten degrees in all

directions. This swivel allows the suspension to move up and down freely, transmitting the power of the

engine to the wheels at all times. The sealed boot covering the knuckle contains grease that lubricates

the bearings constantly. The knuckles on an axle are also known as constant velocity joints because

the velocity on one end of the shaft is exactly the same as the other end.

Automatic transmissions use a torque converter to transmit power from the engine to the wheels. The

torque converter is a fluid coupling in which one rotating member causes the transmission fluid to

rotate. The fluid, in turn, rotates another member that is connected to the transmission. The torque

from the torque converter is flexible, allowing slippage when the car is stopped and the wheels are not

moving. As the car gains in speed, the slippage is reduced, and at cruising speeds the drive member

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for engaging the desired gears. In later model cars, a computer selects the optimum gear ratio for all

driving conditions. For

optimum longevity of your

transmission, when starting

cold, shift from PARKto DRIVE

first, then REVERSE if

necessary. This is

recommended because the

transmission clutches are

pressurized more rapidly

when the transmission is

shifted to DRIVE first. The

clutches in the transmission

will last longer if this becomes

a habit.

MOST cars have 5 FORWARD

gears and 1 reverse gear,

performance cars have 6-7

forward gears since their

engines are so powerful 5 gears are not enough.

The CLUTCH DISK is a metal disk covered on both sides by a fiber, usually asbestos. The center of the

clutch disk has a spline gear that is in constant contact with the TRANSMISSION mainshaft.

The PRESSURE PLATE is a metal spring attached to the

FLYWHEEL. It exerts pressure on the clutch disk whenever the

CLUTCH PEDAL is released.

The flywheel is a heavy metal disk attached to the crankshaft of

the engine. The flywheel is usually heavy to allow the smooth

running of an engine. The heavier the flywheel, the more

torque the engine produces from a stop. The lighter a flywheel,

the faster the engine revs up.

The THROW OUT BEARING is a roller bearing that makes

contact with the pressure plate through the CLUTCH LINKAGEwhen the clutch pedal is depressed, releasing the clutch disk to

spin free.

There are two types of clutch activation mechanisms:

One consists of a CLUTCH CABLE attached between the clutch pedal and the clutch linkage on the

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the throw out bearing, releasing the pressure on the clutch disk. Periodic clutch adjustment is necessary

for long life.

The other type is HYDRAULIC. The pedal is attached to a MASTER CYLINDER that in turn is attached to a

SLAVE CYLINDER. The master cylinder pressurizes brake fluid to the slave cylinder. The slave cylinder is

attached to the transmission next to the clutch linkage. When the pedal is pushed down, the slavecylinder pushes the pressure plate with the throw out bearing, releasing the pressure on the clutch disk.

This disengages the transmission allowing smooth shifts.

When driving, the clutch allows smooth starts from a stop. It also allows smooth shifting from one gear

up or down to the next.

Clutches last between 50,000 and 100,000 miles, depending on the kind usually of driving you do. City

driving usually wears out the clutch faster than freeway driving. Resting your left foot on the clutch

pedal wears the clutch prematurely, also.

When it comes to transmission systems these parts should come into play and they are so easy.

1. If my car has a MANUALTRANSMISSON, I need a clutch kit and these are the parts. ALL clutch

kits DOES NOT INCLUDE the Flywheel and Throwout Fork, they are bought separately.

Parts of a Clutch Kit

(Yes, this applies to ALL cars)

Pressure Plate

Cluth Plate/Disc

Release/Throwout Bearing

Pilot Bearing Flywheel

Clutch Alignment Tool (It what you use to align parts a-d)

A clutch kit is like a hamburger

Pressure Plate

Clutch Disc

Pilot Bearin

Release Bearin

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2. If my car has an AUTOMATICTRANSMISSON only one part should come into mind and that is

the TORQUE CONVERTER. The good thing about a TORQUE CONVERTER is we only sell the

COMPLETE assembly, we do not sell the impeller pump, stator, turbine & cover separately.

Unlike the clutch kit for a manual transmission in which you can buy each of them separately

depending on your preference.

Shift My Gear

Now, 90% of cars in the world has a shifter beside the driver (Wheter its A/T or M/T), it looks like a long

stick (See Picture)

There are cars in the world that uses the best transmission and it is located behind the steering wheel

(See picture). It enable quicker shifting compared to its stick shift counterparts. A good way to impress

your date.


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What is it?

The transmission works with the engine to provide power to your cars wheels. Whether

automatic or manual, the transmission plays a major role in the overall dependability of your car. Make

sure to check it at the first sign of problems.
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What does it do?

A transmission/transaxle keeps the engines output optimally matched to the speed and load

conditions. The torque converter, connected to the automatic transmission/transaxle input shaft,

connects, multiplies and interrupts the flow of engine torque into the transmission. Universal joints

connect to the driveshaft to transmit output power from the transmission to the rear axle on rear-

wheel-drive cars. Universal joints also allow the driveshaft to work at an angle. Automatic transmission

fluid serves a multitude of purposes. It cleans, cools, lubricates, transmits force, transmits pressure,

inhibits varnish buildup and continually protects the transmission. There are several different types of

automatic transmission fluid. Reference your owners manual for how they should be used.


Wear and tear on the transmission can be influenced by:

Driving habits

Towing or excessive loads

Operating conditions

Condition of the transmission fluid

Frequency of regular maintenance

Symptoms

Slipping

Hesitation

Bucking

Grinding gears

Difficulty shifting

Maintenance Tips Lube chassis every oil change

Check front wheel drive axle boots every 20,000 miles

Replace front wheel axle boots every 50,000 miles

Change U-joints every 50,000 miles

Check drive axle boots every 20,000 miles

Check differential fluid every 20,000 miles. Replace fluid every 30,000

miles

Check manual transmission fluid every 20,000 miles. Replace fluid

every 30,000 miles

Check automatic transmission fluid every 10,000 miles and replacefluid and filter every 30,000 miles


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Components of the Exhaust System

Exhaust Manifold or Headers: bolted to the cylinder head and is used to gather exhaust gases

from the many cylinder ports to one location where the head pipe is connected.

Exhaust Pipe or Intermediate Pipe or Connecting Pipe: the pipe that is used to connect the

various components of the exhaust system

Muffler: used to reduce the audible sound frequency developed by the engine.

Catalytic Converter: used to convert unused fuel into completely spent fuel


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Secondary Muffler: sometimes called a resonator the secondary muffler furthers the sound

deadening of the engine exhaust.

Exhaust system hanger: a metal strap connecting the exhaust system to the bottom of the car.

They are usual made with a rubber insulator.

Tail Pipe: the tube that is connected to the muffler that continues to the back of the car. This is

the only part of the exhaust system which you can easily see because these things stick out the

back of your car, these things are often shiny and have different types of shapes and cuts since

they provide aesthetics to your ride. (See where the RED arrow is pointing) The Tip of the

muffler.


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Gaskets: These are thin wafer like sheets of steel that you put inbetween 2 pipes to prevent air

from escaping.

Bolts, Screws and Flanges: Of course since we are dealing with several pipes here, we need to

attach them in some way right? An engine vibrates and since the exhaust system is connected to

the engine it vibrates as well, these things are made of rubber and they absorb the vibration of

the exhaust pipes. Aside from that that is where you hang your exhaust system unless you want

to pick it up from the ground

Oxygen Sensor: These are sensors which are connected to Cats to measure the amount of O2 in

the air flow, it makes the necessary adjustments. The goal of the sensor is to help the engine run

as efficiently as possible and also to produce as few emissions as possible. O2 sensors are

usually connected to the catalytic converter; think of them as Romeo & Juliet, David &

Goliathyou get the idea right? Another term for an 02 sensor is Lambda Probe.

The HeadersHeaders or Exhaust Manifold is the first part of an exhaust system.

Basic Terms:

1. Stock Exhaust Manifold Exhaust Manifold is the t

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