A thriving automotive industry worldwide has led to a rise in the number of automotive equipment distributors as well. This is important as this ever expanding sector needs ample support to thrive. Maintenance is an important aspect of owning a vehicle and for this, it is necessary to get the […]
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Understanding And Maintaining Your Volkswagen TDI Engine
Volkswagen’s Turbocharge Direct Injection (TDI) Clean Diesel engine offers high mileage between fill ups and fuel economy more than 50% better than similarly sized gas engines. With a potential 43 highway miles per gallon, you can get up to 795 miles per tank, in a car that emits lower CO2 […]
The Relevance of Engine Fasteners
The Functioning of an automobile engine greatly relies on the quality and reliability of the used fastener. While a piston works at a speed which is quite enough to bring in use the adjacent mechanism, the only thing which is keeping it up together are fasteners. Similarly, a cylinder bore […]
Starter Clicks But Engine Does Not Turn Over – Tech in Trunk?
If the car’s starter clicks and the engine does not turn over, this could be caused by several things. The most common cause of clicking when the car is being started is a low battery. Most people would assume that the starter is bad if it only clicks, but low-voltage can […]
Grades of Engine Oil: Demystifying What They Mean
Every manufacturer has a specific recommendation or minimum requirement for the type of oil a given engine will use. You might wonder, what’s the difference between different weights, grades, and viscosity? What is the difference between 5W-30 and 10W-30? What do all of these numbers mean? Can’t you use any […]
Drive Water Fuel – Increase Your Vehicles Fuel Efficiency
Would you like to know how you can increase your vehicles fuel efficiency by 35 – 50 percent? Have you ever thought about how much gasoline we truly burn? What I am trying to say is, have you have wondered if the gasoline that we are putting in our cars […]
The True Difference Between Motorcycle Oil and Automotive Oil
To some people, changing the oil in your car is just like changing the oil in your motorcycle. Just drain out the old oil, install a new oil filter, and pour in the desired amount of new oil and your done. So when it comes time to change your motorcycle […]
The Tax Opportunities for LED Lighting in Car Dealerships
Introduction In the wake of the restructuring of the U.S. automobile industry, the U.S. car market is now dominated by seven major consolidated car companies: General Motors, Ford, Chrysler/Fiat, Toyota, Lexus, Hyundai, and Honda. In particular, as the U.S. brands recover, each is re-imaging itself as energy efficient by driving […]
Resetting the Dodge PCM
Some jobs can easily be done at home. All you need is a bit of guidance. Resetting the powertrain control module (PCM) is one such task. So what exactly is a PCM? A PCM is basically an ECU or electronic control unit which is commonly used in a motor vehicle. […]
Precautions to Take While Replacing an Electric Fuel Pump
The fuel pump, the heart of a vehicle’s fuel delivery system, is a crucial component that enables proper functioning of a vehicle’s engine. A faulty fuel pump not only starves the engine of fuel but also damages various components of the fuel delivery system. Identifying and replacing as soon as […]