The Loosen Lounge

What is a Parking Brake Adjuster? Understanding the Parking Brake A Brief Course on How the Parking Brake Works What are the Main Components and Types of Parking Brakes? Recognizing When to Adjust Your Parking Brake How to Know the Right Time for Adjusting the Handbrake The Handbrake Is Getting...

What is Seat Belt Tension? Parts of a Seat Belt Buckle Latch Plate Webbing Pillar Loop Retractor Common Seat Belt Problems and Solutions What Causes a Seatbelt to Lock Up? How to Fix a Jammed Retractor on a Seatbelt How to Fix a Seat Belt That Won't Retract How to...

What is a Slack Adjuster? How Do Slack Adjusters Work? Everything You Need To Know About Slack Adjusters Manual Slack Adjusters Automatic Slack Adjusters Slack Adjuster Preventative Maintenance and Inspection Manual Slack Adjuster Periodical Inspection Procedure Facts about automatic slack adjusters How to Check Slack Adjusters on Air Brakes Step...

What is an Oil Filter? Why Do Oil Filters Get Stuck? Over-tightening of the oil filter Insufficient Lubrication for Rubber Seal Extreme Weather Deformation of the oil filter Tools and Techniques for Removing Stuck Oil Filters Engine-Specific Wrenches Adjustable Oil Wrench Pliers Strap Wrenches Chain Wrenches Band Wrenches Jaw Wrenches...

What is a Timing Belt? Understanding the Role of a Timing Belt What a Timing Belt Does When to Replace Your Timing Belt Signs to Replace Your Timing Belt Timing Belt Replacement: When and How to Change a Timing Belt When Should You Replace The Timing Belt? Can You Tell...

What is an Alternator Belt? Signs of a Problem with Your Alternator Belt What Does a Worn Belt Look Like? Listen for Clues What Happens When the Belt Breaks? Here's What to Do and How to Troubleshoot if You Hear a Squeal Coming from Your Alternator Belt Pre-Checks Before Loosening...

What is a Coilovers? Understanding Coilovers and How They Work Rookie Mistakes When Adjusting Coilovers Removing the Coilover Using the Locking Collar for Adjustment Not Using the Adjustment Features Adjusting Coilovers for a Smooth Ride Choose the Right Spring Rate Adjusting Ride Height and Shock Length Increase or Lower the...

What is an Outboard Motor Steering? Understanding Different Boat Steering Systems Mechanical Steering Hydraulic Steering Steer by Wire (aka Fly by Wire) Common Boat Steering Problems and Solutions Typical Boat Steering Issues and How to Fix Them Problems With Mechanical Steering Systems Challenges with Hydraulic Steering Systems Issues in Steer...

What is a Clutch Pedal? How Does A Clutch Assembly Work? Why Do Cars Need a Clutch? Cable Clutch vs. Hydraulic Clutch Causes of a Stiff Clutch Pedal What Causes a Stiff Clutch Pedal? Signs of Clutch Malfunction Why the Clutch Pedal Became Tight How Do You Loosen a Clutch...