It’s probably safe to say that warmer days are not too far off. Before you get too excited and toss your ice scraper in the trunk, remember that Idaho is known for “false spring” and you may need to keep it close for a while longer. Get Ready for Summer Even if you still [...]
Many automobile owners don't think of brake maintenance as a priority until something goes wrong. Make sure you don't make the same mistake. When you step on the brakes, a complicated system of pieces goes into play. Certain elements must be replaced at regular intervals in order for the system to work correctly. The [...]
Not all automobiles on the road or available for purchase are constructed to the highest safety requirements. The expense and other aspects are the reasons behind this. But that doesn't rule out the possibility of making your vehicle safer. There are a number of aftermarket enhancements that might make driving your automobile safer and [...]
Cars have a huge environmental impact, from the process of making them, to the release of emissions through using them in daily life. All of the road trips, work travel, shopping excursions and use of transportation across the world account for between 15 to 20 percent of the globe's yearly greenhouse gas emissions. [...]
Although the automotive industry has succeeded drastically in technological and mechanical advancement throughout history, all cars with combustible engines still have one thing in common: the ignition system. Over the years, close to all primary components of a car have undergone improvement; however, for almost a century, the basic principles of an ignition system [...]
You’re probably aware that your vehicle’s engine has an air filter. But are you also aware that your car’s heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system may also have an air filter? The HVAC air filter is commonly called a cabin air filter, and it performs similar functions your engine’s air filter does for [...]
Your car's fuel pump supplies gas from the gas tank to the engine to enable a smooth drive. If the pump fails, overheats, or becomes damaged, the engine in your car won't get enough fuel to run perfectly or start at all. Your car's fuel pump should last at a minimum of 100,000 miles [...]
A camshaft sensor refers to a 3-wire hall effect switch usually placed at the front of the camshaft in the timing cover. Though not all cars have their camshaft located in the front, some might have theirs somewhere along the camshaft axis. What Is A Camshaft Sensor? In recent internal combustion engines, the ECU [...]
If you are among the estimated 1.4 billion drivers in the world chances are you have experienced some form of “car trouble” in your time. This could be worn brake pads, a shaky steering wheel, or maybe some inexplicable “bumping” from under the hood. No matter the quality in manufacturing, all parts that make [...]
What Is Your Vehicle’s Transmission? At the front of your vehicle, mounted to the chassis, is your Transmission. The transmission, in short, is what determines how much power goes to your wheels at a given speed. How Does It Work? Not unlike the gears on your bicycle, your transmission works by shifting through different [...]
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