Back To Basics: What You Need To Know About V Belts In Cars.
Everything you need to know about V belts used in car engines. The different types, advantages, disadvantages, and problems with V belts.
The Ultimate Guide To Engine Bay Detailing
Having a car that is all cleaned up and shiny adds a feel-good factor to your day. Your car should look good driving down the road as well as parked on your driveway. However, it’s not just the exterior that needs to be clean. Have a look under the hood and you will see that…
Everything You Ought to Know About Gearboxes
Why are gearboxes used in cars? How do gearboxes work and what are the different types of gearboxes that are in use?
How Does Coolant Keep Your Engine Running?
Engine coolant in a car is a fluid that runs through an engine in order to keep it within its correct operating temperature range.Engine coolant is made from ethylene glycol or propylene and water along with some protective additives. Coolant is sometimes called antifreeze and is used in cold climates that tend to freeze the…
Why Is an Alternator Essential to a Car?
Many people think the battery powers all the electrical equipment on board a car, from the windshield wipers, headlights or stereo system. They may be surprised to learn that it is not in fact the battery but the alternator that supplies most of the electricity to the electrical equipment on board a car. The battery…
Why Do Car Engines Overheat and How to Deal With Them?
Engines in our cars are meant to be durable, but when excessive amounts of heat are generated by the engine beyond normal temperatures, the components meant to cool this heat may begin to fail. This may cause permanent damage to an engine and also the hoses, gaskets and seals that keep the engine running. Engines…
How to change a car key battery?
A keyless entry key fob is a small remote-control device that is able to control the remote keyless entry system. An important question here is “How do you change a car key battery?”. Upon pressing the unlock button on the key fob, a confirmation chirp is sounded from the car’s unlocking mechanism. However, there is…
How to Adjust a Car Headlight?
How do you adjust your car headlights so that you can see the road more clearly? When you are driving in the dark, aligning your car headlights is especially important. If one headlight is facing upwards and the other is pointing towards the side of the road, you can’t get a good view of the…
Fuel Mileage dropping without any reason? Here’s some possibilities beyond the obvious!
Modern vehicles on the road are reaching high-mileage milestones whereas some drivers are left asking the question Why is my fuel mileage dropping? The drop in fuel mileage doesn’t just drain your fuel tank as fast as possible, but your wallet too. There are several ways to keep your fuel mileage on average if you…
What is a car fuse and how does it work?
A car fuse is a component that is designed to protect electrical systems in cars. If a fuse detects a particularly dangerous level of current, the fuse disconnects the circuit, thereby offering protection against overcurrent and short circuiting. Commonly they are known as automotive fuses. The various types and sizes available are best suited to…
