The alternator, powered by the engine’s crankshaft, is a part of the automotive charging system. It converts the energy created by the pistons into a circular motion. The alternator and your battery work together to provide power for all the electrical components in your car. The electricity created in the alternator flows through the battery […]
When it comes to taking care of your vehicle, choosing the right parts is key. And that is especially important when it comes to fuel delivery. For diesel trucks, it’s all about the fuel injectors. By installing the best injectors, your fuel can be delivered at the right moment with full efficiency. For many diesel […]
When a timing belt starts to go bad, your engine is at risk for major problems, not the least of which improperly opening and closing of the engine valves. The good news is that you’ll probably be given fair warning before things turn from bad to worse. If you ignore the two main types of […]
If your car’s current power output isn’t all it could be – or should be – you don’t have to be stuck in neutral forever. Most people have their car “turbocharged,” which gives added pep to any engine. What is a turbocharger? In the simplest sense, it’s a turbine-type device that forces air into the […]
When it’s time to replace your struts, you have two options: 1. Take your car to the mechanic, and prepare to pay for costly parts and labor. 2. Buy the struts, do the work yourself and save a boatload of money. Replacing your car’s struts requires terrific amounts of applied torque and pressure, so we […]
If you think of your car as a living, breathing being then it is fair to call the car’s engine the heart of the being. The engine has similar general functions to a human being’s heart as it gets the blood (fuel) pumping and the rest of the body parts (other automotive parts) moving! If […]
On 7th-generation (GMT800 chassis, 1999-2006) GM full-size pickup trucks, the AC system is a common failure point. In particular, if your truck is a 1999-2002 model with a gas V8, there are two different versions of the compressor; one made by Denso, and one made by Delphi. If you do not double-check which version you […]
The fuel pump in a vehicle pushes fuel from the tank to the motor. The unit usually sits in the tank of the vehicle using an electric powered motor and consists of an array of valves and spring that work in conjunction to create suction. This suction draws fuel into the pump which causes the […]
Basic Engine Part Descriptions Valve Cover – This is the term used for the cover that is over the main valve body. Fuel Pressure Regulator – Used to keep the fuel pressure constant even if it fluctuates from the fuel pump. Cylinder Head – This is the unit that houses the valve body and other components at the […]
Adding power steering is a very popular modification for older vehicles, most notably old trucks or muscle cars. These vehicles usually have large V8 engines that put a lot of weight over the front wheels, and the trucks often have large, heavy off-road tires that further exacerbate the problem. Power steering reduces the amount of […]