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The torque converter is one of the least understood components in an automatic transmission equipped vehicle. I will attempt to explain what it does and how it does it.The torque converter has a few different functions.We first need to understand...

A passenger mini van, the 2005 Chevrolet Astro Cargo Van holds three doors. Yet, it only has a maximum passenger capacity of two people. The rest of the space is made essentially for cargo and packages.

Most early motor vehicles had a basic set up with the engine mounted in the front with a gearbox attached to it driving the rear wheels only and this became the normal design of most vehicles for many years.

The country's leading Mazda Parts and Auto Parts dealer invites Mazda users to check their updated inventory, which includes Mazda Parts for Miata, Mazda Parts for Mazda 323, Mazda Protege5 Parts, Mazda MX6 parts, Mazda MX3 parts,...

If you own a pickup truck or SUV chances are your vehicle looks quite a bit different than from the day that you bought it home from the dealership. I’m not talking about wear and tear, scratches or dings, or any other thing that may have...

One of the most overlooked maintenance items on your car is the coolant system. Most people don’t even think about it until they are on the side of the road with the hood up and steam pouring out of the radiator.

For consumers who are searching for that vehicle holding qualities like a smooth ride, an agile performance, roominess and space, practicability, and yet affordable, the Ford Escape would be the vehicle of choice.

If you have an aluminum boat, then an aluminum boat trailer is what you need to haul it around, and get it to the fishing hole you love going to. Aluminum boats are great for fishing lakes, and ponds.

I am sure everyone at one time or the other has left the head lights or some other electrical device on and drained your car battery. You may not need to run out and purchase a new battery. A car battery charger can save the day.

Recently, my friend called me from a roadside Dairy Queen in frenzy. His dad had been driving his Ford car down the highway and heard and awful noise. First, there was a squeal and then what sounded like a whip smacking the underneath of his hood.