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 […]
Turbocharger Not Working? A failed turbocharger can be much more than just an internal issue, the turbo failure may have occurred due to external issues. Turbochargers are designed to operate in very specific tolerances that don’t leave much room for variation. Failures can occur for a number of reasons from metal fatigue to overheating and […]
Both electric and diesel fire pumps provide fire sprinklers throughout a facility with adequate water supply during a fire. So, what are the differences between electric and diesel fire pumps? Some of the key differences between electric and diesel fire pumps include their applications, maintenance and cost, and lifespan. Electric vs Diesel Fire Pump Applications […]
There are few climate change-related diesel downsides. Burning a litre of diesel creates 2.7kg of CO2 versus 2.3kg for petrol, which is typically offset by the efficiency of an oiler. Local diesel is also closer to European standards than petrol, with the former achieving a sulphur mandate of 10 parts per million (ppm) since last […]