Automotive Basics
Understanding Power Brakes
Power-assisted brakes use the power of the engine and battery to increase the efficiency of the braking system. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Automotive Basics
Understanding Distributors
Distributors are an important part of the ignition system in an internal combustion engine. They are a device that routes the high voltage into the correct firing order to the spark plugs. Both magnetos and battery ignitions have distributors. [More…]
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…]
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…]
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
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…]
