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A Quick Course On Your Vehicles Cooling System
A Quick Course On Your Vehicle’s Cooling System When you lift the hood of your car and examine the engine, the assembly appears sturdy. It looks solid and able to withstand plenty of punishment during operation. While it can operate under load and endure a degree of stress, the engine is very susceptible to heat. [...]
Car Batteries Revisited
Car Batteries Revisited Long-time readers of my columns will know that we’ve discussed car batteries before. But, there are a lot of people who are still uncertain regarding what this specific part does and why it can die seemingly unpredictably. In this article, I’ll explain how they perform their job, the factors that can cause [...]
Turn Signals: Your Cars Overlooked Alert System
Turn Signals: Your Car’s Overlooked Alert System Turn signals are an integral component of any automobile, able to alert other drivers of your intent and ultimately prevent collisions, injuries, and fatalities. However, these devices are sorely unappreciated and what may seem like a simple lever which activates a flashing light is actually a complicated mechanism. [...]
Your Cars Distributor: What It Does And How It Works
Your Car’s Distributor: What It Does And How It Works Your engine’s combustion process relies upon a spark plug that sits atop each cylinder’s combustion chamber. It generates a spark which causes the compressed air-fuel mix within the chamber to ignite. The voltage behind that spark is pulled from your battery and gathered by your [...]
How Do Anti-Lock Brakes Work?
How Do Anti-Lock Brakes Work? In the past, millions of traffic accidents occurred partly due to drivers’ inability to stop their cars before colliding. The reason this happened was because people would slam their brake pedal down, causing their wheels to lock up. This would, in turn, cause them to lose steering control. Even in [...]
Common Auto Repair Mistakes Made By Mechanics
When something goes wrong with your car, you take it to a mechanic to have the problem fixed. Whether he works at a local repair garage or dealership, you trust that he’ll have the experience and skill needed to resolve the issue. Sometimes, mistakes are made. Parts are installed poorly, wrong fluids are used, and [...]
4 Smart Tips For Buying The Right Battery For Your Vehicle
4 Smart Tips For Buying The Right Battery For Your Vehicle Given the amount of attention foisted upon automotive engines and transmissions, you would think your car’s lowly battery has very little to do. Of course, every once in awhile, it sends a clear reminder of its importance – by dying. If you’re lucky, it [...]
Breaking In Your Cars New Brakes: Is It Necessary?
Breaking In Your Car’s New Brakes: Is It Necessary? Most drivers rarely think of having their cars’ brakes replaced until it’s absolutely necessary to do so. They’re usually prompted by a high-pitched squeal or grinding sound coming from their wheels. In response, they drive to a local repair garage and have a mechanic fix the [...]
Are Ceramic Composite Brakes Worth The Investment?
Are Ceramic Composite Brakes Worth The Investment? Performance cars are known primarily for their engines. The more horsepower, the better. The braking systems that are installed in these cars are often just as impressive, even though they rarely capture as large a portion of the spotlight. For example, ceramic composite brakes (CCBs) have been used [...]
4 Automotive Features That Are Designed For Families
4 Automotive Features That Are Designed For Families Automakers have stacked their chips behind families. Cars, trucks, and SUVs are rolling off the factory floors equipped with more family-friendly features than ever. Some are designed to provide more safety. Others provide new levels of convenience. Still others deliver entertainment options that would have flabbergasted our [...]
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