Archive for Archive for October, 2007
Glossary: Accelerator
The accelerator is a control, usually a foot-operated pedal, used to control the flow of fuel into the engine. In petrol engines, it is done either by linking it to the throttle body (fuel injected engines) or carburetor (carbureted engines). The throttle body can either be mechanically or electronically controlled.
The mechanically controlled version employs a […]
Glossary: Air suspension
Any vehicle suspension that uses contained air for vehicle springing can be called air suspension. This system uses air rather than metal springs to support the vehicle on its axles or wheels.
A compressor driven either electrically or by the engine supplies pressurized air to a tank. The pressure inside this tank is maintained at a […]
Preparing your car for the winter
This is what you should do to prepare your car for the winter:
1. Check whether the headlights, fog lights and tail lights work properly.
2. Check if the windshield does not have any minor cracks or scratches. A windshield could crack up if the heater is turned on for a long duration and it is cold […]
Glossary: Airbag (SRS)
An airbag, a.k.a. a Supplementary Restraint System (SRS), is a flexible membrane or envelope that prevents impact of the driver’s chest and face colliding with the steering wheel in the event of a collision. An airbag might also be installed in various other parts of the cabin to protect the passengers from severe injuries. Analysis […]
Glossary: ABS - anti-lock braking system
Derived from the German word ‘anti blockier system‘, an anti-lock braking system (ABS) is a system which prevents the wheels from locking during braking. The main aim of this system is to allow the driver to maintain steering control under heavy braking. In some cases, ABS helps to shorten braking distances.
The ABS consists of an […]
Buying used cars: 18 points check list during the test drive
This article is the second part of a series about buying used cars. Read the first part here: Buy used cars: check list before the test drive.
Test drive things to check
1. Check if the engine is cold or not (touch the hood). If the car was parked in the same spot for a longer period […]
Glossary: Accumulator (car battery)
What is an Accumulator:
1. An accumulator is an apparatus by means of which energy can be stored, such as a rechargeable battery or a hydraulic accumulator. Such devices may be electrical, fluidic or mechanical and are sometimes used to convert a small continuous power source into a short surge of energy or vice versa. Other […]
Interesting things: Toyota
Every Tuesday, you can read some interesting things from around the Web about the auto industry.
Some interesting things about Toyota
Toyota Motor Corporation was started in 1937 by Kiichiri Toyoda, under the encouragement of the Japanese government, which needed domestic vehicles.
Toyota headquarters are located in Toyota, Aichi and Bunkyo, Tokyo, in Japan.
Toyota is the world’s largest […]
Buy used cars: check list before test drive
Most of us bought a used car at some point in our lives. How many times afterwards did you feel like you could have asked better questions?
Here is a list of things to check and ask about when buying a used car.
You have several steps to follow:
The phone call
1. What’s the condition of the car? […]