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OEM means Original Equipment Manufacturer. When you shop for car parts and see the OEM label on them, it means the original manufacturer of the compatible make and model vehicle…

Automobiles need oil in their engines for lubrication purposes. Since a gasoline engine is comprised of hundreds of moving parts and actions, they generate a lot of heat. If there…

The crankshaft pulley serves a very important purpose in every gas-powered vehicle. It is a mechanical system that distributes mechanical power to the steering pump and alternator of your vehicle….

The constant-velocity joint, otherwise known as the CV joint, is a car component that lets power be transmitted by the drive shaft at a variable angle without too much friction…

When you drive your vehicle for a long time, the wheels start to become misaligned. All the bumps, potholes, and other obstacles on the road will slowly misalign your wheels…

A car inspection is something that you should get done every now and then, especially if you have a car problem and do not know the cause of it. Car…

The internal combustion engine generates a lot of hot exhaust gases after successful combustion takes place in the cylinders. A significant portion of those exhaust gases is redirected back into…

The differential of a vehicle serves as a gearbox which lets each wheel rotate at different speeds. There are several moving gears which make up a differential. Like in an…

Carbon buildup can be real trouble, especially for diesel engines. Basically, a diesel engine’s structure is tighter and more reluctant to debris buildup from carbon residue. When it happens, you…