September 2010
2 posts
Managing Your Car’s Blind Spots
Managing Your Car’s Blind SpotsBlind spots are defined as the areas that cannot be seen by a car’s driver unless he exits the car or turns his head. Every vehicle has them and they’re different for each model. Unfortunately, car blind spots can lead to accidents both on the road and at home. For example, an overly-confident driver may not see a car that occupies the lane next to him. If he changes...
Yokohama has added six new Tire sizes
Yokohama has added six new Tire sizesYokohama has added six sizes to its ultra-high performance ADVAN line – three each for the Neova AD08 and S.4. “The Neova AD08 is the fastest, best-handling UHP tire on the market,” says Mark Chung, Yokohama director, corporate strategy and planning. “It’s the best of the best and definitely lives up to the ADVAN legacy.” The latest AD08 sizes are...
The Basics Of Removing Your Car’s Fuel Injectors →
The Basics Of Removing Your Car’s Fuel Injectors
Your vehicle’s fuel injectors (FIs) play a key role in your engine’s performance. If the air and gas mixture that is fed into the combustion chamber…
Checking The Transmission In A Used Car →
Checking The Transmission In A Used Car
The market for pre-owned vehicles continues to heat up as more drivers look for ways to curb their monthly budgets. Even as automakers have introduced new…
Tips For Repairing Your Car’s Rust Spots →
Tips For Repairing Your Car’s Rust Spots
When any areas on your vehicle are exposed to rust, it’s important to invest the time to repair them. Otherwise, they can lead to bigger – and more expensive…
An Introduction To Upgrading Your Car’s Lights →
An Introduction To Upgrading Your Car’s Lights
Without headlights, we’d be forced to limit our driving to the daytime hours. Luckily, the lamps which sit in the front of our vehicles allow us to…
Overview Of The Sensors That Manage Your Car’s... →
Overview Of The Sensors That Manage Your Car’s Engine
Your car is able to operate properly due in large part to the powertrain control module (PCM). It might only look like a small, simplistic box…
August 2009
1 post
From Truck to Truck
Today is just one of those days…I started off feeling like a spiffed up old truck …my bones are just too old to feel like a spiffed up new truck.. Next thing you know…I’m feeling like I just got run over by a big old Mac Truck… And I’m left looking and feeling like a broken down rusted out truck.Just one of those days.. LOL Eric Used Car Parts Guy See and...
July 2009
3 posts
Common Automotive Questions Asked By Owners →
Common Automotive Questions Asked By Owners
Even though cars have been around for over a century, most drivers are still mystified by what happens under the hood. In their defense, keeping up with…
When Should You Replace Your Car’s Air Filter? →
When Should You Replace Your Car’s Air Filter?
Recommendations regarding when to change your vehicle’s air filter fall into a surprisingly wide range. Some experts claim that doing so every 3,000…
Jump Starting Your Car’s Air Conditioning System →
Jump Starting Your Car’s Air Conditioning System
With summer barreling down upon us, more people are paying attention to the reliability of their vehicle’s A/C system. Some drivers have waited until…
June 2009
2 posts
The Driver’s Basic Guide To Car Bras →
The Driver’s Basic Guide To Car Bras
When asked which part of their vehicle is most susceptible to damage, most drivers immediately think of their windshield. After all, small pebbles and other…
An Introduction To Your Car’s Exhaust Gas... →
An Introduction To Your Car’s Exhaust Gas Recirculation
While you’re driving, your vehicle’s engine creates a number of emissions. Some, like hydrocarbons, are regulated in many jurisdictions by smog…
May 2009
8 posts
Tune-Ups: A Misnomer Of The Automotive Industry →
Tune-Ups: A Misnomer Of The Automotive Industry
Anyone over the age of 30 remembers when tune-ups were a regular part of auto maintenance. If you neglected taking your vehicle in for one, you might…
Common Steps To A Quick Automotive Check-Up →
Common Steps To A Quick Automotive Check-Up
Your car needs regular servicing in order to continue running smoothly. The good news is that even though a mechanic can do everything for you, most of it…
New Ways Automakers Are Persuading People To Buy... →
New Ways Automakers Are Persuading People To Buy Cars
In the past, rebates and other cash incentives were enough to attract prospective car buyers to dealership lots. Whenever carmakers needed a…
Overview Of The Latest Automotive Warning Devices →
Overview Of The Latest Automotive Warning Devices
One day, we might enjoy the luxury of sitting back in our cars and letting them take care of every single task. Until then, we’ll have to make due…
What To Do When You’re Involved In A Fender Bender →
What To Do When You’re Involved In A Fender Bender
Being involved in a traffic collision can be extremely unnerving. It may be difficult to think clearly as you try to collect your thoughts and check…
Three Main Parts Of Your Car’s Cooling System →
Three Main Parts Of Your Car’s Cooling System
Every minute you’re driving, your vehicle’s engine goes through its combustion process thousands of times. As it does, it produces intense heat. Nearly…
Car Care Tips for the Summer →
Car Care Tips for the Summer
Summer is almost upon us with Spring giving us a taste of the higher temperatures we can expect during the summer, so while we have a little more time before the full…
An Introduction To Manual Transmissions →
An Introduction To Manual Transmissions
Cars that are equipped with a manual transmission require the driver to maneuver a knob that controls gear switches. If you’ve never driven a stick shift, you…
April 2009
21 posts
Why You Should Regularly Check Your Tire Pressure →
Why You Should Regularly Check Your Tire Pressure
Automakers recommend certain sizes and pressure for the tires on your vehicle. These recommendations are based upon a number of factors. For example,…
Several Common Mistakes Car Buyers Make →
Common Mistakes Car Buyers Make
Automakers, desperate to sell their inventories, have begun offering attractive incentives to lure prospective buyers. But, finding an automotive bargain can still…
Tire Options For Driving In Icy Conditions →
Tire Options For Driving In Icy Conditions
In locations that receive a large amount of snow and ice, drivers need to compensate for the loss of traction they experience on the road. If ice covers the…
Common Problems With Car Air Conditioning Systems →
Common Problems With Car Air Conditioning Systems
We rely upon them to keep us cool while we’re driving in high temperatures. Yet, the majority of motorists only think of their vehicle’s air…
Car Features And Options You Can Do Without →
Car Features And Options You Can Do Without It’s the worst kept secret in the automotive business. Dealerships can rack up sizable profits by selling “necessary” options. For example, they might…
The Push Toward The Electric Car →
The Push Toward The Electric Car
Television news programs, newspapers, and magazines constantly extol the advantages of driving a battery-powered automobile. The coverage is having an effect on the…
How To Help Your Car Keep Its Cool →
How To Help Your Car Keep Its Cool
When the weather is hot, most drivers roll up their windows and turn their vehicle’s air conditioner on. The cool air flows through the vents and the temperature…
How To Detail Your Car’s Interior →
How To Detail Your Car’s Interior
It’s easy to become so immersed into your daily life that cleaning the inside of your vehicle is demoted lower and lower on your “to do” list. Eventually, the dirt,…
How To Operate Your Vehicle’s Cruise Control →
How To Operate Your Vehicle’s Cruise Control
In virtually every car that rolls off the factory line, cruise control is a standard, albeit mostly ignored accessory. This feature allows drivers to set…
Troubleshooting Your Car When Smoke Pours From The... →
Troubleshooting Your Car When Smoke Pours From The Tailpipe
Under normal circumstances, your car should not produce any emissions that you can see. Anything coming out of the tailpipe should be…
A Tire for your Time →
I’ve bought you a little gift. Here’s a tire with BK racing engraved on it. You can redeem your gift by clicking your heels together. Race Car Planet
Understanding How Different Auto Braking Systems... →
Understanding How Different Auto Braking Systems Work
Reliable brakes are integral to the safe operation of any car, of course. They slow and stop your car by converting the kinetic energy of the…
“She’s falling apart, Captain!” →
Don’t you hate when your race car busts at the seams. This car is eroding right before the driver’s eyes. Pieces of the car are being splattered all over the tracks, as you can see. I wonder what…
The Savvy Guide To Test Driving A Car →
The Savvy Guide To Test Driving A Car
A lot of motorists visit their local dealership, find their “perfect” vehicle, and drive it home only to regret their decision later. Aside from buying more…
3 Automotive Gadgets For Hitting The Road →
3 Automotive Gadgets For Hitting The Road
The trend toward buying SUVs and other large vehicles has created a ripple effect in the car accessories market. There are more gadgets available today than…
Look away from this hideous crash, look away! →
I’m not going to sugercoat this car crash picture. No way, no how. This crash is just horrendous, and that’s all there is to say. Oh well, I wonder if there’s still beer in the refrigerator. Beer…
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Life After Crash →
This beaten up race car was the victim of a horrid crash. It was towed back to this guy’s house for its final burial, right? Don’t be so sure. The owner is going to fix it up like new. He’ll prove…
3 Tips For Choosing The Perfect Car Cover →
3 Tips For Choosing The Perfect Car Cover
You may not realize it, but your vehicle, when not covered, is exposed to a number of enemies which can damage the exterior. Some, like bird droppings, tree…
Four-Wheel Drives And How They Operate →
Image via Wikipedia Four-Wheel Drives And How They Operate
Four-wheel drive allows even the inexperienced driver to conquer slippery roads and treacherous weather conditions. But, understanding how…
Race Cars Planet wins $25 Million worth of Car... →
Oh my, my! This is truly unbelievable. Race Cars Planet has just received word that it’s won $25 Million worth of used car chairs. They all belong to Ford cars, so it goes without saying that this is…
March 2009
12 posts
Minor Race Car Crash →
Here is a picture of a minor race car crash, provided that we can agree on new definition of “minor.” Thankfully, no one was hurt in this 2005 incident. The driver in the air received a…
Darth Vader ’s Day at the Race Track →
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Darth Vader had an opportunity to vist a racetrack yesterday, and his vist went off without a hitch, save for the fact that a fan threw a Coke at him, causing him to hit a…
When The Treads On Your Car’s Tires Wear Down →
Image by Lee Coursey via Flickr When The Treads On Your Car’s Tires Wear Down
Tires wear down over time. As they do, your ability to control your car erodes. Under normal circumstances (for example,…
Why Your Car’s Engine Overheats →
Why Your Car’s Engine Overheats
Your vehicle’s engine cannot tolerate temperatures that exceed 220 degrees Fahrenheit for prolonged periods. Under such circumstances, it will overheat and quickly…
The Quick Guide To Your Car’s Axle Seal... →
The Quick Guide To Your Car’s Axle Seal Replacement
If the axle seal on your car is worn or broken, you’ll be able to tell easily. You’ll notice an oil spot on your driveway that gets larger day by…
The Basics Of A Car’s Electronic Stability Control →
The Basics Of A Car’s Electronic Stability Control
Driver safety is critical, but unfortunately, some aspects will be outside your control when you’re on the road. For example, poor weather…
What To Do When Your Car Needs Repairs →
What To Do When Your Car Needs Repairs
When your vehicle breaks down or begins running roughly, it’s probably time to take a closer look under the hood. You can either do it yourself, or take it to a…
Several Small Things You Can Do To Clean Up Your... →
Several Small Things You Can Do To Clean Up Your Vehicle
When it comes to your car, appearances matter. The rule of thumb is that a driver who spends time to make his (or her) vehicle look good is…