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.…
Owning a car means dealing with maintenance and upkeep of the entire vehicle. The exhaust system that removes the toxic fumes from the engine is one of the most vital systems, and muffler repair or maintenance should be a priority to ensure your vehicle is safe for passengers to ride in.
Exhaust Wear
The exhaust system under your car or truck can sustain damage while driving, and over time water vapor can settle in low spots causing rust that may damage the muffler or pipes.…
