While modern vehicle operating systems help prevent harmful emissions from leaking into the air, that wasn’t always the case. The first Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions standards come from the 1970s. These regulations aim to prevent emissions that create smog. … Read more
All vehicles have an evaporative emission control (EVAP) system specifically designed to prevent releasing toxins into the air. When you put your gas cap back on, it traps the fuel and its toxins inside. Fuel vapors go through a vent … Read more
Suspension components are the second most important feature of your car. They are the messenger between the tires and your brain giving you confidence that your car will behave the way you want. Suspension determines whether your car will oversteer … Read more
Every vehicle has a suspension system in it which attaches the wheels to the entire vehicle. The purpose of a suspension system is to provide stability when steering, maximize contact between tires and the road, and keep passengers comfortable. The … Read more
Car owners often don’t think about all the markings on the sides of their tires. They figure that knowing the brand and model of their tires is good enough if they ever need to replace one. However, there are also … Read more
Most new drivers learn how to drive an automatic transmission vehicle. But if you are learning to drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, this is known as driving a stick shift. Drivers of stick shift vehicles are required to … Read more
A jump start involves taking the power from a separate car’s battery and transferring it to another car with a bad battery. That way, the car will be able to power on the motor and then crank over the engine. … Read more
Since automobiles were first sold to consumers, there has been a myth floating around about what happens if you pour sugar into a car’s gas tank. The common belief is that pouring sugar into a gas tank will cause the … Read more
The job of the drive shaft is to transfer the rotational energy of the engine from the differentials or gearbox to your vehicle’s wheels. You will normally see drive shafts being used in vehicles that have rear-wheel drive or 4-wheel … Read more
The most common car problems that you will have will revolve around your tires and wheels in some way. For most people, this means having either flat tires or low tire pressure. But the most extreme problems coming from the … Read more