Like any piece of machinery, cars are subject to wear and tear, and problems can arise when you least expect them. Whether it’s a flat tire, a dead battery, or a check engine light, car trouble can be frustrating and inconvenient. The good news is that many common car problems can be fixed with a little know-how and elbow grease.
1. Basic Car Maintenance
One of the best ways to avoid expensive car repairs is to keep up with basic maintenance.…
Did you know that your car has two separate air filters? One helps your engine breathe easier, while the other keeps your cabin fresh and protects essential components of your air conditioning and heating system. Your car’s HVAC system is similar to a home’s forced air heating or cooling system, and it contains many of the same components.
Your car heats your cabin by passing air across the heater core and cools it by moving air across an evaporator coil.…
Forced induction is a hot topic in the modern automotive industry. Many manufacturers now use turbochargers on their vehicles to squeeze more power out of smaller engines, resulting in higher efficiency without sacrificing drivability. However, the concept of forced induction can be confusing, and it’s common even for automotive enthusiasts to misunderstand the basics.
Manufacturers use turbochargers for a good reason, but there are also strong advantages to superchargers for enthusiast applications.…
