Archive for Archive for January, 2008
Maintaining your car’s battery
1. Conduct a battery check after every 5000 kilometers interval.
2. Alternately conduct the check every time you change oil.
3. Do not yank at the battery terminal, that way you could harm the battery post. Use a pair of pliers to unloosen the cables.
4. Use sand paper to clean the terminal posts and terminals.
5. Check on […]
Flushing the cooling system
If you are planning to flush the cooling system, you should probably look into the manual or approach a service station. But if you intend to do it yourself, then this is how you should go about it. You need to purchase a bottle of coolant and know how much water should be mixed with […]
Know your tire
Tires are the only contact points between the vehicle and the road. The wear on the tires depend on various factors like,
1) The average speed at which you drive. Higher speeds means higher rate of wear due to higher temperatures
2) The condition of the suspension and the brakes. A less effective suspension means the tires […]
Purchasing parts for you car
Before heading out and buying any specified part for your car, here is the list of things that you need to know before doing so.
1. Vehicle make(Mazda, Honda, etc)
2. Vehicle model(RX-8, Accord, etc)
3. Year of manufacture(1992, 1985, etc)
4. Number of cylinders and type of arrangement(V6, In-line 4, Flat 4, etc)
5. Engine displacement(2000 cc, 40 cubic […]
Glossary: Understanding Pistons
If the engine is considered as the heart of an automobile, then the piston can rightly be considered as the heart of the engine. They are an integral part in reciprocating engines and have been an area of constant research. Engineers are thriving for better designs and materials to build pistons which can perform more […]
Eco-friendly driving
Tips to drive the Eco-friendly way
1) Do not warm up the engine after it is started. Drive away once the engine is started as prolonged idling periods only waste fuel and pollute the air. Idle only if the manufacturer has instructed you to do so.
2) The first few minutes after starting are the periods when […]
Preparing your passengers for a long journey
Talk about the journey to all the passengers before you start. You know you’re all going to be in the car for quite some time, so agree not to argue (or at least agree to try not to argue!!) and keep a sense of humor.
Take audio discs to listen to. Let everyone have their own […]