The alternator is what your car battery depends on to stay charged. With all the electrical components which exist in vehicles these days, you would never be able to supply energy to all of them with just the battery power … Read more
When your engine is running, your vehicle is constantly pumping oil through it to lubricate its metal components. If these components do not receive the proper lubrication they require, they will become worn down and eventually fail to function properly. … Read more
As cars have developed, so has their impact on the environment. Earlier versions of cars pumped harmful gas in the form of exhaust into the air without regulation. A vehicle’s catalytic converter fixes that. The catalytic converter’s main job is … Read more
Your engine needs the right ratio of fuel to air to run efficiently. If there’s either too much or not enough, then your combustion engine will not work as well or efficiently as it’s supposed to. When there is too … Read more
Having an obnoxiously loud car even when idling is never a good look. Coupled with that ‘Check Engine’ light, it immediately sends most people into panic mode. Issues with the engine of your car tend to be complicated and expensive. … Read more
Some vehicles have an air intake temperature (IAT) sensor either mounted within their air filter duct hosing or built into their mass airflow sensor (MAF). This sensor measures intake air temperature using a thermistor. Thermistors measure temperature based on electrical … Read more
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
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