All vehicles have an evaporative emission control (EVAP) system specifically designed to prevent releasing toxins into the air. When you put your gas cap back on, it traps the fuel and its toxins inside. Fuel vapors go through a vent line into a charcoal canister, where activated charcoal absorbs some of the fumes. The electronic … Read more
Suspension components are the second most important feature of your car. They are the messenger between the tires and your brain giving you confidence that your car will behave the way you want. Suspension determines whether your car will oversteer (turn too much) or understeer (turn too slowly). It decides whether your car will feel … Read more
Every vehicle has a suspension system in it which attaches the wheels to the entire vehicle. The purpose of a suspension system is to provide stability when steering, maximize contact between tires and the road, and keep passengers comfortable. The suspension system is comprised of several parts and components, such as the linkages, tires, shock … Read more
Cars are not considered to be good investments. Unless you are purchasing a vintage car that has some historical value to it, any new or used car that you purchase is immediately going to lose value as soon as you drive it off the lot. Cars are not typically considered to be good investments because … Read more
There are two kinds of people in this world. There are people who like cars and there are people who like fast cars. Most people cannot afford the fast cars, but they sure do love reading about them. We are not talking about race cars here either. These are fashionable luxury style cars which are … Read more
Car owners often don’t think about all the markings on the sides of their tires. They figure that knowing the brand and model of their tires is good enough if they ever need to replace one. However, there are also markings which pertain to the size of the tire and the safety standards set forth … Read more
Most new drivers learn how to drive an automatic transmission vehicle. But if you are learning to drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, this is known as driving a stick shift. Drivers of stick shift vehicles are required to learn additional driving skills because the gears of the transmission need to be shifted manually. … Read more
A jump start involves taking the power from a separate car’s battery and transferring it to another car with a bad battery. That way, the car will be able to power on the motor and then crank over the engine. If you have been driving for at least a few years, then you have likely … Read more
Since automobiles were first sold to consumers, there has been a myth floating around about what happens if you pour sugar into a car’s gas tank. The common belief is that pouring sugar into a gas tank will cause the engine of the vehicle to become disabled. You’ve probably seen movies where mischievous characters secretly … Read more
The job of the drive shaft is to transfer the rotational energy of the engine from the differentials or gearbox to your vehicle’s wheels. You will normally see drive shafts being used in vehicles that have rear-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive. The back of the transmission has a rotating output shaft which then rotates the … Read more