An important part of your car’s suspension system is its ball joints. Made of extra tough steel, ball joints act as the pivot point between two parts: the suspension and your car’s tires. This part help support your car’s weight and, as is the case with some vehicles, they may […]
Car Repair – Where To Go When Your Vehicle Needs Attention
In selecting an auto garage when you are in need of one, be sure to look into a particular location’s standards. Find out what types of guarantees and/or warrantees the business stands by. Also, be sure to ask about their qualifications for their mechanics. How well trained and experienced are […]
Cowl Trim Tag – What Is It and How Do I Use It?
The cowl trim tag was used on chevrolet cars during the classic car era to record descriptions and installed options. The cowl trim tag is a thin aluminum plate that was riveted to the firewall or “cowl” of GM classic cars. The cowl trim tag is often mistaken to be […]
Important Elements That Matter When Buying a Used Car
Purchasing a used car is similar to searching for a treasure. You may find many used car deals in the market. However, you need to narrow down your car shopping to the ones that will benefit you in the long run. One of the important factors during used car hunting […]
New Technology for Hybrid Vehicles
Hybrid vehicles have become more and more popular in the U.S. since Toyota introduced the Prius. This fuel efficient vehicle is equipped with a small engine that is powered commonly by gasoline. Its fuel efficiency is due to the use of an electric motor which supplies the additional power to […]
The Science of Car Cleaning Products
In most cases you can clean and protect your vehicle with just a few basic car cleaning products. In this article you will learn some of the science behind auto detailing supplies so you can clean your car the right way. Soil can be organic, non-organic or petroleum. That’s important […]
The KWP2000 Protocol in Automotive Diagnostic Applications
The KWP2000 protocol has become a de facto standard in automotive diagnostic applications. It is standardized as ISO 14230-3. KWP2000 describes the implementation of various diagnostic services you can accethrough the protocol. You can run KWP2000 on several transport layers such as K-line (serial) or CAN. Transport Protocol As KWP2000 […]
Here’s Why This Professional Contractor Thinks Ryobi Cordless Power Tools Are a Good Route to Go
My career as a 50 year old carpenter spans an interesting period in the development and innovation of cordless power tools. I started out in the field just as Skil and a few others were coming out with the first 6-something volt models that we pros might now consider cordless, […]
Things to Know on Hybrid Car Maintenance
Hybrid car engines work on two or more fuel sources. One is combustion based and another one is electric based. The combustion based one might involve gasoline or diesel. However, mostly these vehicles depend on electric power source to get the good mileage with low cost fuel. In case of […]
Tips on How to Deal With Hydroplaning
The result is loss of steering, braking and power control”. Needless to say Hydroplaning is dangerous and if you don’t react properly could be fatal not only for yourself but others as well. Here are some tips on how to possibly avoid and deal with Hydroplaning: 1. Check your tire’s […]