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2. Break-in (mechanical run-in) - Wikipedia

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   In the past, the engine break-in period was very important to the overall life and durability of the engine. The break-in period required has changed over the years with improved piston ring materials and designs. In reference to small engines, the break-in period now (5–10 hours) is short in comparison with that of engines of the past ...

3. Engine braking - Wikipedia

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   Many old two-stroke cars (Saab Automobile, Wartburg 353, etc.) had a freewheel device on the transmission to make engine braking optional. Most two-stroke motorcycle engines since the 1970s have had lubrication by an oil pump , independent of the throttle and fuel system, such as Suzuki's Posi-Force system.

4. Compression release engine brake - Wikipedia

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   A compression release engine brake, compression brake, or decompression brake is an engine braking mechanism installed on some diesel engines. When activated, it opens exhaust valves to the cylinders, right before the compression stroke ends, releasing the compressed gas trapped in the cylinders, and slowing the vehicle.

5. Don’t Let Car Repairs Break the Bank — Here’s How ... - AOL

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   Drive Well. Another thing you should be doing anyway is driving well — and this, too, can make repairs both less frequent and less severe. During the break-in period of the first 1,000 miles ...

6. Service (motor vehicle) - Wikipedia

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   A motor vehicle service or tune-up is a series of maintenance procedures carried out at a set time interval or after the vehicle has traveled a certain distance. The service intervals are specified by the vehicle manufacturer in a service schedule and some modern cars display the due date for the next service electronically on the instrument panel.

7. Electronic stability control - Wikipedia

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   When too much throttle had been used when taking a curve, engine output and braking were automatically regulated to ensure the proper line through a curve and to provide the proper amount of traction under various road surface conditions. While conventional traction control systems at the time featured only a slip control function, Mitsubishi's ...

8. These Six Mistakes Can Make Your Car More Vulnerable to Break Ins

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   Leaving your car running while unattended. Also in the yes-people-actually-do-this category is leaving your car running. Maybe you want to leave the air on for your puppy while you pop into a ...

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