Perhaps the most common error that do-it-yourselfers make, when repairing cars, is improper bolt torque. This is easily done, when the focus of the project is the oil change, or replacing a filter somewhere. The bolts are just accessories, right? It seems a simple enough concept; undo the bolt, do the job, replace and [...]
Any Utah auto repair center should be able to install your fog lights, but if you have some skill and feel so inclined, you can do it yourself. Just follow a few simple steps and you’ll be driving through the fog in no time. You’ll need fog lights, safety goggles, wiring, electrical tape, a [...]
Families all over the country have had it with the economic slump and are heading back out for good old-fashioned family road trips. Taking the route 66, from Chicago to L.A. is one of the most popular road trips, offering many fun sites to check out along the way. But, before you jump in [...]
Fuel injection systems come in two main forms. One is the TBI (throttle body injection). In this type of fuel injector system, there is a single or dual barrel throttle body and either one or two shower head injectors mounted above. In the TBI, the fuel is atomized and distributed over the throttle plates [...]
Distracted Driving is a ticket-worthy offense. The fines and, much worse, the potential consequences are very serious. But, ironically, it is one of the fastest growing problems in the United States. Technology is ever-increasing and, along with that, multitasking on the road. Cell phones, GPS navigation systems, drinking, eating, PDA’s, and other distractions can [...]
Don’t you love it when they play your favorite song? It’s summer time. You’re driving down the road. You’ve got the windows open, the breeze rustling your hair, and your favorite song blaring. Maybe, you’re even singing along. All of a sudden, the radio shuts off. Aside from your frustration of not being able [...]
It is usually on a cold morning that you’re running out to work, or a chilly evening that you’re finally heading home. You go to your car, put the key in the ignition, turn it, and… nothing. Most of the time, in such a scenario, the culprit is your car battery. Most car [...]
The timing belt is a rubber and fiber belt with teeth along its length. The timing belt is responsible for timing the camshaft and crankshaft rotations. It is an important function, because the camshaft rotates at one-half the speed of the crankshaft. As the camshaft and crankshaft rotate with the timing belt, the camshaft [...]
The first serpentine belt was used in a Mercedes Benz in 1985. The serpentine belt is also known as the multi-v, poly-v, or multi-rib belt. It is a belt that drives several peripheral devices in vehicle’s engine. Some of these peripheral devices include the water pump, the alternator, the power steering pump, the A/C [...]
The timing belt is an important part of the engine function, because it is responsible for helping the crankshaft drive the camshaft. The camshaft is then able to open and close the valves in a carefully timed fashion; Thus the name “timing belt.” When examining the timing belt, you should be looking for cracks, [...]
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