If you drive a vehicle with an automatic transmission, it's likely your car uses planetary gears. As the name implies, planetary gears are made up of a central drive gear with multiple gears surrounding it, much like a sun with planets around it. Since planetary gear sets save on space, they are ideal for use in automatic transmissions. However, the extreme amount of power that gears must handle whenever you're behind the wheel can lead to wear over time.
12 April 2023
Many car batteries today are classified as "wet cells," which, as the name implies, means that there is liquid within. As time goes by, some of this liquid (or electrolyte) can evaporate and, if allowed to do so, can compromise battery performance. If you want to make your car battery last longer, you may need to check the electrolyte levels from time to time. What is the best way to go about this?
5 January 2023