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Expert Guide: How Does an Expansion Valve Work & 5 Signs It’s Failing in Your Truck
Read moreAbstract The expansion valve is a pivotal metering device within vapor-compression refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including those found in modern trucks. Its primary function is to modulate the flow of high-pressure liquid refrigerant into the low-pressure environment of the evaporator. This process involves a significant pressure drop, which causes the refrigerant to rapidly cool […]
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Expert Guide to 200+ Components: How Many Parts Are There in a Car Engine?
Read moreAbstract An inquiry into the precise number of components within a standard internal combustion car engine reveals a complex and variable answer. Rather than a single definitive figure, the total count is contingent upon the engine's specific design, architecture, and intended application. A typical four-cylinder engine may contain over two hundred distinct parts, a figure […]
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Myths vs. Facts: Is the Transmission Part of the Engine? 3 Expert Insights for Truck Owners
Read moreAbstract An examination of the relationship between a vehicle's engine and transmission reveals they are distinct, albeit interconnected, systems. The engine functions as the power-generating unit, converting the chemical energy of fuel into mechanical rotational force through internal combustion. The transmission, conversely, serves as a power management system, modulating this force through a series of […]
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An Expert’s Guide to Maintaining Truck Exhaust Systems: Avoid These 7 Costly 2025 Mistakes
Read moreAbstract The operational integrity of a heavy-duty truck is inextricably linked to the health of its aftertreatment system. In 2025, with emissions regulations becoming increasingly stringent globally, the procedures for maintaining truck exhaust systems have evolved into a complex yet non-negotiable aspect of fleet management. This document examines the multifaceted nature of modern diesel exhaust […]