Keeping Tail Lights Clean on the Inside

Ari Nahmani — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:56:02 +0100

Even if a vehicle is immaculately spotless, it will still have a dirty appearance if the tail lights are dirty. It might seem like an easy fix to quickly clean the tail lights, but oftentimes the dirt and grime is on the inside of the tail lights, making it much more difficult to clean.

Direct Engine Injections: The Wave of the Future

Ari Nahmani — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:50:17 +0100

With so many revolutionary changes in automobile technology, it's sometimes hard to remember that this means of conveyance is actually a relatively new arrival in society. However, that hasn't stopped automobile manufacturers from continuing to innovate. One of the latest innovations is the technology for direct engine injections. While the original fuel injection systems employed in the late 1980s quickly overtook carburetors because of the increased performance they provided, direct fu...

Disadvantages of Upgrading Car Accessories from an Online Video

Ari Nahmani — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0100

Disadvantages of Upgrading Car Accessories from an Online Video

Do it yourself (DIY) projects are a favorite of many people because it gives them the chance to feel as though they have accomplished something and they save a lot of money as well. When adding accessories to the car, DIY is definitely the wrong way to go. It is a very bad idea to upgrade accessories on a vehicle u...

Are Side Airbags Safe?

Ari Nahmani — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:26:28 +0100

Airbags are lifesaving devices that are placed within the vehicle. The airbags pop out if there is an impact. Airbags buffer the person in the seat from hard or sharp surfaces in the vehicle. When airbags were first invented, they were generally placed in the dashboard and steering wheel of the front seat. That was great for front impact accidents, but not necessarily for side impact....

Do Cars Still Have Carburetors?

Ari Nahmani — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:06:47 +0100

Fuel injection systems have changed significantly in the 100 years since cars started becoming regularly seen on the world's roads, and carburetors were one of the first fuel systems to be used, lasting well into the twentieth century. The level of refinement that these mechanical fuel injection systems underwent in the 80+ years that they were popularly used has led to a somewhat unexpected outcome in today's automotive landscape.

All production vehicles today use computerized fue...

Maryland State Car Inspection

Ari Nahmani — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:36:29 +0100

Before selling or transferring the title of a used vehicle in Maryland, a safety inspection must be performed. The inspection is the responsibility of the seller in most cases and is mandatory. Once the inspection certificate has been obtained, the buyer files the certificate with the MVA to obtain registration. In the case of a used car purchase through a dealer, the dealership handles all ...

Are Snow Tires Necessary?

Ari Nahmani — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:00:00 +0100

Snow tires are comprised of rubber compounds that are softer then an average tire, allowing the tire to conform to the roads surface while retaining its flexibility in the cold. The rubber compounds found in the average tire often become hard and brittle in cold temperatures. The tread on winter tires are designed specifically to grip into the...

What You Need To Know About ABS Brakes

Ari Nahmani — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:00:00 +0100

Driving on wet and slippery roads can cause a vehicle to lose traction and spin out of control. Vehicles equipped with an anti-lock braking system, will prevent the wheels from locking up and allow the driver to maintain control of the vehicle while concentrating on steering to safety. Drivers should keep their foot firmly placed on the brake pedal because the ABS ...

Why Should I Care About My Cold Air Intake?

Ari Nahmani — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 07:00:00 +0100

A cold air intake gives a boost in performance to the engine of your vehicle. Air is one of those components necessary for combustion, but manufacturers of standard internal combustion engines pay only some attention to that fact -- actually, the standard air intake on most engines is desig...

Talkin' 'Bout Turbochargers

Ari Nahmani — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:00:00 +0100

Get ready for some strict tech talk: A turbocharger is an air compressor that is powered using a turbine that is spun by the exhaust gases of the engine. This form of forced induction is able to increase the amount of compressed air that passes into the engine which results in higher fuel consumption and more horsepower. The turbocharger is attached to the engine at the exhaust manifold and intake manifold. Exhaust that is blown out from the cylinders is used to spin the turbine that se...

Auto Tech: Parking Assistance Devices

Ari Nahmani — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:00:00 +0100

Parking is one of the most challenging driving tasks for most drivers. It’s inevitable - you park your car every time you use it. Because of these two facts, most accidents causing minor damage to car exteriors happen while parking cars, whether it be parallel, in a lot, or in a garage. The prime difficulty is visibility and awareness of surroundings. There are so many aspects to pay attention to when parking, and it's very difficult to avoid what you can't see. Luckily, in the past ten years...

How Long Does it Take to Build a Car?

Ari Nahmani — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 09:31:32 +0100

One of the most important and fascinating icons of civilization is the car. Did you ever wonder how long it takes to build one? The car is just like another other useful, mechanical object, just much larger than most. The time it takes to build a car depends on a lot of factors, such as the type of the car, the size, the brand, in what location of the world it is being built, what time of year it is, the weather, how much time you can spend on it per wee...

Auto Body Repair - Dealing With Insurance Companies

Ari Nahmani — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:08:53 +0100

When bringing your car in to be repaired, there are many instances where a customer might need to file an insurance claim. This could be for any number of reasons, including acts of God or an auto accident. When filing these claims, it is important to completely document every single issue that was caused by the event in question. Insurance companies often require their clients to provide pictures and a letter stating any and all damages which need to be repaired.

Since there are many...

It's Getting Hot in Here

Benji Lovitt — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:44:49 +0100

It is hot! How many days of 100+ degree temperatures can we take? All over the northeast and around the country, it has been one hot summer. And when you’re driving an automobile made mostly of metal, well…..it’s going to get pretty hot. Even if you have one of those shady pieces to put in your windshield, it’s no substitute for a quality air conditioner. You may not appreciate your AC until it goes, but trust me, you don’t want to overlook it.

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I Brake For Stopping

Benji Lovitt — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 06:34:03 +0100

Let’s jump right in to today’s topic in our series about car fluids. We’ve discussed antifreeze to prevent the radiator water from freezing or boiling. We’ve discussed motor oil which helps lubricate the different parts in the engine. These help your car go. Let’s not forget….you also want your car to stop (unless you’re drag racing, in which case I’ll refer you to some Hollywood executives who are responsible for filming the upcoming sequel “The Fast and the Furious V...

Introduction to Antifreeze

Benji Lovitt — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 07:43:38 +0100

Today continues our series on fluids to add to your car with some words on antifreeze. We’ve all heard of it but how many of us actually know what antifreeze is? Also referred to as “engine coolant”, antifreeze is the liquid which prevents the water in your engine’s radiator from freezing when it gets cold. (Bet you couldn’t have figured that out from the name.) But more than that, antifreeze also prevents the water from boiling during especially hot temperatures. ...

Blog entries

Keeping Tail Lights Clean on the Inside

Direct Engine Injections: The Wave of the Future

Disadvantages of Upgrading Car Accessories from an Online Video

Are Side Airbags Safe?

Do Cars Still Have Carburetors?

Maryland State Car Inspection

Are Snow Tires Necessary?

What You Need To Know About ABS Brakes

Why Should I Care About My Cold Air Intake?

Talkin' 'Bout Turbochargers

Auto Tech: Parking Assistance Devices

How Long Does it Take to Build a Car?

Auto Body Repair - Dealing With Insurance Companies

It's Getting Hot in Here

I Brake For Stopping

Introduction to Antifreeze