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Here’s the basics of how an automatic transmission works in your car. Here’s a few photos of the tear down I did on my Toyota Corolla’s 4 speed automatic tranny: For more details on how I removed the engine and tranny on the Corolla, see my engine removal video here: The major components of...

I'm glad you enjoy my post. Please check out my channel for more videos of me tearing down a Corolla. The tempered glass is still classified as a safety glass. While small bits and fragments may still bruise you, its much safer than having untreated glass that can break into giant shards that...

The torque converter is located between the engine and transmission on most vehicles with an automatic transmission. It is responsible for connecting the engine to the transmission. Here's a video on how it works: The torque converter sits in the bell housing in front of the transmission...

Modern vehicles have two main types of glass on the body, the front, laminated windshield, and the side tempered glass. These are both considered "safety" glass, and work in different ways to protect occupants from getting hurt when they break. The front windshield is made of laminated glass...

Anyone remember those old school manual crank windows? Well they still exist on some economy cars. I took one apart to see just how it works. Manual crank windows are a cheaper and simpler alternative to powered windows. They work best on small cars, where the driver can actually reach around...

Here's what's inside the steering column on your car and how it works to turn your wheels. The steering column consists of: wiper switch, turn signal, cruise control, horn and airbag, clock spring, ignition cylinder and steering lock, tilt (if equiped), the steering shaft, and intermediate...

Here's how the windshield wipers work to clean the front window on your car. This wiper and washer system in this video was taken apart from my Toyota Corolla. The windshield wipers move in a repetitive translation sweeping motion across the windshield. This motion comes from a motor, that...

I cut open a gas tank and EVAP canister to see what’s inside and how it works. I made a short video on the process, you can check it out here: Here are a few photos of the teardown: The EVAP canister is located behind the gas tank: The gas tank is held on by two straps. Boy was there a lot...

I have finally taken an engine apart to see what’s inside and how it works. I can officially call myself a “car guy” now haha! I made a video documenting the tear down and explanation: Here’s a few photos of the process. The engine is the 1ZZ-FE with VVT from my 2001 Toyota Corolla...

I look apart a fuel pump to see what is inside and how it works. I made a video on the process: Here are a few pictures for your information: Fuel pump is stored inside the gas tank: Removed from the vehicle, it is an assembly consisting of the sender unit, motor/pump, filter, pressure...

I made a short video on how the air intake system works on your car. The air intake system has been designed by the car manufacturer to provide a balance of airflow, sound tuning and packaging capabilities. It is responsible for supplying the engine with sufficient air to ensure optimal...

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I chopped open the catalytic converter on my Corolla to see whats inside and how it works. Here's a video: The catalytic converter is located between the manifold and resonator in the exhaust system. Its purpose is to convert toxic gasses from the exhaust stream into less harmful gases...