Automotive Basics
Understanding Brake Master Cylinders
The master cylinder is a hydraulic pump that supplies hydraulic fluid under pressure to each of the wheels. [More…]
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Mr. Gasket Hot Rod Calc – Street and Strip Performance Calculator
Calculate your vehicle’s performance based on temperature, elevation, atmospheric pressure, and moisture content. [More…]
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How To Use Automotive Body Filler
When working with body filler, whatever tools you use, the trick is to not add the last “skim coat ” till you KNOW that it is all you need. [More…]
Vehicle Identification
Classic Cadillac Tail Fins From 1948 to 1965
Founded more than 100 years ago in Detroit, Cadillac has stood for uncompromising performance, daring design, and groundbreaking technology. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding the Benefits of Fuel Injection
Fuel injection is an electronic system that injects fuel into an engine to burn and has become the primary fuel system in automotive engines. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Power Brake Boosters
To understand the principle behind a brake booster, it is important to understand how a basic brake system works. [More…]
Technical Info
Mopar Body Style Codes
Chrysler, Desoto, Dodge, Imperial, and Plymouth body style codes, chassis codes, year ranges, and more. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Suspension
Most conventional suspension systems use passive springs to absorb impacts and shock absorbers to control spring motions… [More…]
Technical Info
Mechanical Fuel Pumps vs. Electric Fuel Pumps
There are two different types of fuel pumps, mechanical and electrical, but mechanical is quickly dying out. [More…]
Technical Info
Engine Displacement Calculator
This calculator determines the displacement of the engine by two methods; selecting the engine to get the geometry of the configuration, or by the geometry to get the engine. You may select the engine manufacturer and designation to get the exact parameters. [More…]