The internal combustion engine has never been as efficient as it is today. Modern engines utilize complex onboard monitoring systems to ensure that all systems function as intended by a vehicle’s manufacturer. These systems feature many different sensors and a … Read more
Hooning with your friends. An open parking lot after a fresh-fallen snow. The empty wasteland that is the IBM parking lots that are just beckoning you to roll in there and do something irresponsible with a vehicle. You don’t need … Read more
Today’s vehicles are relatively intricate in nature, especially when one considers the vast array of individual parts and components that they come equipped with. The advent of onboard diagnostic equipment has opened a number of doors and presented many new … Read more
As the sun begins to set on a late afternoon drive, the inherent value of a vehicle’s headlights becomes blatantly obvious. Without properly functioning headlights, a commute under the cover of darkness is not only hazardous but outright impossible. Luckily, … Read more
Imagine, for a second, that you are cruising along in your vehicle with not a care in the world. Then, as you come to a stop at an intersection, you notice something odd. Suddenly, your vehicle shudders at random, signaling … Read more
If your vehicle is telling you to “check fuel fill inlet,” you drive a Ford. We know this because it’s the only vehicle manufacturer that currently uses this exact terminology inside your vehicle. Whether you drive an Escape, an F150, … Read more
A vehicle’s engine is a precision piece of equipment, engineered to operate within precise tolerances, both in terms of temperature, and lubricity. Sustained operation outside of these strict tolerances can quickly cause irreversible damage to an engine’s internal components, thereby … Read more
If you have a lifted truck or Jeep, it’s only a matter of time until someone tells you about death wobble or you experience it for yourself. But while death wobble sounds terrifying, the more you learn about it, the … Read more
Today’s vehicles feature an array of individual components intended to minimize the environmental impacts associated with internal combustion engine operation. Each of these components serves a specified role, in a greater bid to minimize carbon emissions as a whole. However, … Read more
Buffing or polishing (the terms mean the same) a car used to be a job only professional detailers could do correctly. When polishing, you’re essentially smoothing out the surface of your vehicle by removing a thin layer of clear coat … Read more