Month: April 2015

  • Is your car’s emission a headache? Don’t be annoyed

    Is your car’s emission a headache? Don’t be annoyed

    No matter for what reason you want to reduce the car’s emission, its benefits are multiple. The pollutants coming from a car’s emissions pollute the environment and pose a threat to the ozone layer. On the other hand, a lot of carbon-based emissions indicate poor fuel economy and lower efficiency. Below are some ideas you…

  • What makes the “oil” become the “oil” ?

    What makes the “oil” become the “oil” ?

    About a quarter of the liquid in a typical quart of oil is additive. Actually, it is the additive that really plays the magic. Actually, additives are the elements that really work. They help to extend the viscosity range of the oil, allow it to withstand high pressures and loads, handle contaminants in the crankcase,…

  • Which type of air conditioning system is your car equipped with?

    Which type of air conditioning system is your car equipped with?

    At present, two major air conditioning systems are applied in the automobile industry-the expansion valve system and the fixed orifice tube system. The main difference between these two is the type of device that is used to lower the refrigerant pressure. Expansion valve system: Stage 1: This component is known as the compressor. It draws…

  • What kind of auto insurance you really need?

    What kind of auto insurance you really need?

    Auto accidents can happen—yes, even to the best of us although nobody ever thinks it’s going to happen to us. You cannot predict the future, but you can be prepared with auto insurance for the vehicles in your household. The auto insurance policy can help cover repairs to your vehicle and medical costs in the…

  • Do you have any idea on in-dash DVD player installation?

    Do you have any idea on in-dash DVD player installation?

    Music is everyone’s meat! So if you buy a new in-dash DVD player in the internet, what the steps of installing it? The steps depend on the type of player that will work with your car. If you have a faceplate stereo, for example, you can get a faceplate DVD player, take off the stereo,…

  • Is in-dash GPS installation an easy task

    Is in-dash GPS installation an easy task

    Install an In-Dash GPS Installing an in-dash GPS system requires the old car stereo (head-unit) to be removed to make room for the new GPS head-unit. Before purchasing the unit makes sure the vehicle can accommodate it. Most in-dash units are either DIN (2 by 7 inches) or Double-Din (4 by 7 inches.) The in-dash…

  • Choosing the appropriate alarm for your car

    Choosing the appropriate alarm for your car

    Why a Car Security System is necessary? If you have many valuables in your car, or your living surroundings is not a place of good security, then a car alarm can certainly leave you some peace of mind. Car security system is a very rewarding investment. Basic car alarms are affordable. Even for the fancier…

  • What to do to throughly clean a car

    What to do to throughly clean a car

    After the long and dull winter, and now spring is around the corner. The urge to spend more time outdoors to take in the fresh air would seem heavenly. You have been planning a spring journey for a long time. Car spring cleaning is not so easy if you want to do through one, since…

  • Getting out of the recall plight

    Getting out of the recall plight

    An auto recall occurs when a manufacturer (or the NHTSA) determines that a car model (or several models) has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal safety standard. Usually, the problem is concentrated on models that were produced during a certain time period at one specific plant. Therefore, not all Toyota Prius…

  • What you don’t know about your car warranty

    What you don’t know about your car warranty

    People use the word warranty to cover a multitude of sins in the automobile sales and service industry. All new cars come with warranties, from comprehensive bumper-to-bumper policies to those that cover specific components like seat belts or catalytic converters. From owners’ manuals and online policies for dozens of cars and trucks, also consultation with…