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…]
Automotive Basics
Automotive Basics
Understanding Suspension
Most conventional suspension systems use passive springs to absorb impacts and shock absorbers to control spring motions… [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Hot Engine Starts
It is usually a cold engine, which is exposed to extreme weather that is difficult to start. However, a hot engine can have problems too. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Catalytic Converters
A catalytic converter is a component found in the exhaust system of a vehicle. The catalytic converter burns the carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons to create nitrogen, and at the same time it reduces the nitrogen oxides. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Nitrous Oxide Systems (NOS)
If you’re looking to boost engine performance and you’re considering nitrous as the means to bigger power, start here… [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Performance Brakes
Performance brakes are designed to take much more abuse than normal brake components. Here is everything else you need to know… [More…]
Automotive Basics
Glossary of Hot Rod Terms
Don’t sound like you don’t know what you’re talking about next time you’re at a car show or cruise-in. These are the terms you need to know… [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Aluminum Heads and Spark Plugs
Spark Plug seizure in an aluminum cylinder head is usually caused by improper installation and too much torque. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding the Iconic HEMI Engine
If you are a car fanatic then you probably already know about all the hype that was created in the 50’s and ’60’s with the HEMI engine… [More…]
Automotive Basics
Popular Automotive Math Formulas and Conversions
Popular Automotive Math Formulas and Conversions including RPM, MPH, Displacement, Rear-End Ratio, and Transmission Ratio. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Differential Gears
This film was made in the 1930s and is the best explanation of how a differential works we have seen to date. [More…]
