Understanding Your Car's Master Cylinder
A master cylinder is vital to the operation of your vehicle's brakes. Here, we explain what it does, and what happens when it goes bad...
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Pros and Cons of Xenon HID vs. Halogen Headlights
What's the difference between the traditional halogen headlight bulb and the newer xenon HID unit? Here, we explain the differences, and the pros and cons for both...
What Is a Fuel Filter and What Does It Do?
Anything that impedes the flow of fuel to and engine can cause issues. The filter's purpose is to sift out dirt or debris that could enter the fuel system while maintaining the flow at the required level...
Beginner's Guide: How a Rotary Engine Works
A rotary engine has about 75% fewer moving parts than a similar-power piston engine. Read on to discover how this quirky powerplant works!
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Ignition Coil Packs: A Simple Guide
An ignition coil pack takes the voltage from your battery and transforms it into a higher voltage for the spark plug, which then burns the fuel/air mix in the engine. So, if your car has trouble starting, runs rough, or is unusually thirsty, a faulty coil pack could be the cause.
What the VIN Says About Your Car
For decades the vehicle identification number on cars was different for every manufacturer. Some of them included factory location, model information, engine and transmission options, body style, etc, as well as dates and a serial number. Others were just a running number of what came down the...
Choosing the Right Wiper Blades
Windshield wipers seem pretty simple; they're just a mechanical version of a squeegee wiping away dirt, snow, and rain. But did you know there are many different styles of blade mount, and several different types of blades? Some times the person at the auto parts store can help you choose, and...
How to Choose the Right Wiper Blades
Wiper blades need no introduction, but they're a vital safety component fitted to every car. Nor are they as straightforward as you'd think, with several different types being available.
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Are You a Bicycle Snob? - 9 Ways to Tell
Has your love of bicycles and all things cycling inadvertently turned you into the type of person others fear to talk to about bikes? Are you the type of snob who looks down their nose at the neighborhood kids on their Huffys and Schwinns? Read to find out if you are and what to do about it.
Simple Guide To Various Automotive Transmission Types
Your car's transmission transmits the power from the motor to the differential, which then sends it on to the wheels. Because the engine can only operate in a limited range of speeds, the transmission must also work to speed up or slow down the revolutions being transmitted to the wheels. In...