Month: April 2015
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Preparation knowledge necessary for making an appropriate scan tool buying choice
“Check Engine” light on is one of the headaches that a motorist mostly unwilling to encounter. However, they notice the abnormalities but do not know what to do next. To know for sure, you can diagnose the problem with the help of a scan tool or code reader and see what the problem is. The…
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Find your reason to install a kill switch
What is a kill switch? Kill switch is a type of antitheft device; in essence, it is a kind of engine disabler or starter interrupter. Kill switch is not used to stop a running engine. It is employed while the engine is still off with the aim to prevent it from starting. Once activated, it…
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What does the SRS (Supplement Restraint System) warning light tell you?
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Warning Light We mention the supplement restraint system (SRS) warning light; perhaps, you don’t have any clues as what it is. However, you would immediately have the corresponding idea if we say it is commonly called the airbag system light. It is a system controlled by computer to deploy various airbags.…
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What happens if my fuel pressure regulator fails to work correctly
A fuel pressure regulator is a device used to control the pressure of fuel supplied to the fuel injectors on an engine, even during dramatic changes in fuel demand. Controlling this pressure is needed so that the fuel injectors can receive and dispense fuel at a known rate. This fuel pressure regulator is included in…
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What speed do car mechanical speedometers actually diaplay
Of the many devices found on your vehicle’s dashboard, the speedometer is probably what you look at most often. As its name implies, the speedometer displays your vehicle’s instantaneous speed. Speed is very simply defined: it’s the distance you travel divided by the time you take. However, measuring your average speed after you’ve traveled is…
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FAQs on car wheel alignment
Wheel alignment, sometimes referred to as breaking or tracking, is part of standard automobile maintenance that consists of adjusting the angles of the wheels so that they are set to the car maker’s specification. The purpose of these adjustments is to reduce tire wear, and to ensure that vehicle travel is straight and true (without…
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Car radiator issues and its troubleshooting
Your car’s radiator is one of the most important parts of the engine and is responsible for keeping the motor and other parts of the car at a moderate operating temperature. While car radiator problems may develop gradually or quickly, depending upon the nature of the problem, it pays to recognize the first signs of…
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Common automotive door locks problems and respective correction
By pressing a button or flipping a switch, electric door locks, also known as power door locks or central locking, allow the driver or front passenger to simultaneously lock or unlock all the doors of a vehicle. The electric door locks inside of your car doors consist of a control switch, the locking door latch…
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The improper use of car seatbelts
On modern vehicles, seat belts are designed to work as the key part of wider injury prevention measures and safety systems, such as airbags and head restraints, which will not be as effective in reducing the risk of injury if the passenger is not fastened securely by a seat belt. You rely on your seatbelts…
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Do car shock absorbers absorb shock?
Generally speaking, a shock absorber is a suspension component that controls the up-and-down motion of the vehicle’s wheels. Despite its name, a shock absorber does not actually absorb shock. Actually, the job of absorbing the jolts that result when the wheels pass over bumps or dips is handled mostly by the springs. When the car…