Have you ever been driving along and then noticed that even when you put the pedal to the metal, the tachometer shoots up and the rpms power toward the redline, but your car doesn’t...
The transmission system of your vehicle is a crucial component that assists your vehicle in shifting gears so that it can attain optimal performance. There are typically two types of vehicle transmission; manual transmission...
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve is among the most important components in your car’s exhaust management system. It’s part of the reason that your car operates at its current fuel efficiency, and why...
Have you ever had to have your car retitled for some reason? After a car is involved in a serious accident or after it has been stolen (and recovered), it is required by most...
There are many critical fluids that help an automobile to keep functioning. From engine oil to windshield washing fluid, brake fluid to transmission fluid, it’s a veritable cocktail of liquids that keep all the...
When discussing racing with fellow motor enthusiasts, you will come across a curious expression that will get your grey matter going — “Brake Boosting.” What does this word mean? Is it simply how it...
To keep your car both safe and roadworthy, it sometimes has to undergo a wheel alignment. How often a wheel alignment is done depends on your vehicle and its condition, and whether or not...
Noticing a chip or crack in your car’s windshield is a frustrating experience. The presence of any such defect means it at least needs repair work, and quite possibly a total replacement. It can...
Modern cars are complex machines, so healthy knowledge and experience is required to diagnose and fix their problems. The power output, efficiency, and electronics in a vehicle have increased in recent years with some...
Automotive technology has progressed leaps and bounds in a couple of decades and the same can be said for the driver’s experience. Every component including the engine and transmission has become more powerful, efficient,...