Archive for Archive for May, 2008
Night Driving
Rule number 1- Do not drink and drive. You put innocent lives at danger other than your own.
Other than that, here are a few tips that you should exercise when driving at night.
Clean the headlights, taillights, indicators and windows (inside and out) frequently. You can’t drive without them at night and so they need proper […]
Battery Inspection
Here are a list of things that one must consider when inspecting a car battery
1) Inspect the cover of the battery for grease and dirt.
2) Check the level of electrolyte in each cell.
3) Inspect the casing for cracks, loose terminal parts and other damage.
4) Inspect all cables for broken or corroded wires, worn-out insulation and […]
5 crucial factors that can make or break your car’s mileage
Cruise control
Use Cruise control only when the road is flat, ie- the motorways. Using cruise control on rough and uneven terrains could prove to be harsh on fuel economy as the inbuilt computer tries to keep getting upto the pre-selected speed as soon as it can. In this case, humans are far more effective when […]
Glossary: Connecting Rod
What is a Connecting Rod
A connecting rod is a rod which interconnects the piston and the crankshaft and transmits the gas forces from the piston to the crankshaft. The two ends of the connecting rod are called as small end and the big end. Small end is connected to the piston with the help of […]