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TPMS and Tire Pressure Explained

TPMS and Tire Pressure Explained

21st Jun 2016

In the late 1990s, the Firestone tire company ran into a bit of a problem. A defect in their tires, particularly those for SUVs, were exploding , even at somewhat normal highway speeds. V … Read More...

Why Does My Car Battery Keep Dying?

Why Does My Car Battery Keep Dying?

16th Jun 2016

The battery plays an important role in the function of modern-day automobiles. Featuring a positive and negative terminal, it allows the flows of electrons through the wires and ultimately to the vehi … Read More...

Exhaust Manifold vs Headers: Breakdown Comparison

Exhaust Manifold vs Headers: Breakdown Comparison

7th Jun 2016

The exhaust system plays an important role in the function of an automobile. When the engine burns fuel for combustion/power, it subsequently produces gases like carbon monoxide that must be released … Read More...

Torque vs Horsepower: What's The Difference?

Torque vs Horsepower: What's The Difference?

6th Jun 2016

Torque vs horsepower. These terms get thrown around as casually as candy on Halloween. When we hear the terms “torque vs horsepower in cars”, we should expect someone to actually tell us what … Read More...

6 Safety Tips that All Drivers Should Follow

6 Safety Tips that All Drivers Should Follow

2nd Jun 2016

Automobile accidents occur roughly once every 60 seconds in the United States. While some of these accidents are minor, others are more severe -- or even deadly. The good news is that drivers can redu … Read More...

Is it the Battery or Alternator?

Is it the Battery or Alternator?

25th May 2016

It's frustrating when you go to drive your car, only to realize that it won't crank. There are dozens of reasons why cars to crank, although the two most common is a bad battery or a bad alternator. S … Read More...