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Tips for safely storing your caravan for an extended period

If you need to safely store your caravan for an extended period, you need to come up with a plan to help you achieve this goal. Your caravan will wait for you for your next adventure whenever you need it,

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How does a Jake brake (engine brake) work?

Diesel engines don’t have a throttle body because of the fundamental differences in how they operate compared to gasoline engines. This causes them to have much less engine braking. To help a large truck slow down without overheating the service

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Are flying cars a good fit for Australia?

Marketed as a utopian dream for commuters since the 1950s (or even earlier), would flying cars be suitable for Australia? They would certainly bring both benefits and drawbacks. Let’s explore them. Roadkill risk This is by no means the biggest

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How do I get rid of rats in my engine?

Warm, dark and inviting: that’s how a rat views the engine bay of your car. They like it even better if they can get into your boot, the passenger compartment, or behind the dashboard. This is more likely to happen:

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What are Anderson plugs?

An Anderson plug is a way to connect higher amperage cabling and is often used on vehicles for: The moulded, heavy-duty male and female plugs will only connect one way so there’s no chance of reversing the positive and negative

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The evolution of car washing: from hand scrubbing to high-tech solutions

Regular car washing has always been an important part of keeping vehicles fresh, maintained, and looking good. Recently there have been so many innovations in washing technology, but the most groundbreaking is touchless car washing. This article will look deep

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What are air brakes on a truck?

Air brakes on a truck are a type of braking system commonly used in heavy vehicles such as trucks, buses, and trailers. Unlike hydraulic brakes, which use fluid pressure to engage the brake pads against the rotors, air brakes use

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