Control Arm A control arm, also known as an A-arm, is a vital part of a vehicle’s suspension system, connecting the steering knuckle or hub assembly to the vehicle’s frame or subframe. While the control arm as a whole is important, one particular component plays a critical role in its functionality and overall safety: […]
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The ignition coil is an important component of the ignition system in your vehicle. It’s responsible for transforming the low voltage from the battery into the high voltage necessary to create the spark that ignites the fuel in the engine. An ignition coil can fail for several reasons, and here are some of the most […]
If you are looking for a replacement ABS sensor or wheel speed sensor, then this article is for you 😉 What is an ABS Sensor? The ABS sensor is located near the wheel and it transmits information about wheel speed, brake pressure, and other data to the car’s computer (ECM). The computer then uses this […]
Often found on the throttle body, the idle air control valve functions as its name indicates, it is a valve that opens and closes to release air flow into the engine for operation. It essentially acts as a gateway of throttle body to maintain the air needed at a steady idle speed. A failing idle […]
With the fuel price hitting record highs, the cost of driving has soared, and the ultimate cost-saving solution is to have a look at your air intake system, as it’s the key to fuel efficiency. In short, the higher fuel efficiency the more cost is saved. To date, a majority of passenger cars still carry […]
The Heart of Steering System Power steering pump, the so called heart of steering system, is what enables the vehicle to turn and steer with minimal effort. The key to such efficiency is all about Hydraulic Pressure and RPM (Revoloution Per Minute) performance, as for how to tell if you are getting a good quality […]
The brake and clutch cylinders are the crucial parts that convert the brake fluid into hydraulic pressure and enable the braking system to operate functionally. Accessible and common as hydraulic cylinder part is, there is actually a huge difference behind the manufacture crafts, so the question is, how to make sure if you get the […]
Hydraulic master cylinders are safety components that require proper installation to avoid any safety hazard. In this article, PartsLINQ recommends you with the 4 major guidelines of professional installation for smooth and safe braking. 1. Brake Fluid Line When dismantling or re-locate the hydraulic cylinder, always take extra care with the brake fluid line to […]
Mitsubishi L200 series are indeed one of the most dominant pickup model in the world, and is also the best selling model on PartsLINQ.co. Over the past few months, we have received numerous inquiries of L200 related parts and tech helps. The most epic topic is definitely about the wheel alignment. In this post we […]
During our 24/7 online technician support services, we often receive questions from our clients asking several scenarios of the car, and the most frequent one is about what happens when control arm goes bad. So let me put it straight, when a control arm goes bad, you can hardly ignore it, because it usually comes […]
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