The most common cause of failures when jacking a car is that the jack isn’t stable. If you’ve ever tried to operate a jack by placing it under the bumper where there are no good structural members, or where there isn’t enough room between the bumper and the pavement, you probably know what I mean. …
You can run a car battery down much quicker with the radio on than without. This is because of the added draw on the battery from the radio. It will take less time to go dead with a ‘radio load’ than without because the radio is essentially consuming additional power. How Long Does a Car …
does a car battery need water? do car batteries need water? These are very common questions and have been answered by experts. This is an in-depth look at whether or not you should add water to a car battery to keep it alive, will overwatering a battery kill it, and how often do you need …
One little-known and somewhat controversial fact about new tires they are more likely to decrease your fuel economy than any other time during the life of your tire. This phenomenon is commonly referred to as “rolling resistance.” How New Tires Increase Fuel Consumption According to a study by Bridgestone, tire pressure has a direct impact …
A turbocharger increases an engine’s power output by forcing more air into the cylinders and combustion chambers. This extra air produces more power. The extra power is a plus for any car, but especially for turbocharged autos because they produce significantly more power than their naturally aspirated counterparts. Does Turbo Increase Miles per Gallon(mpg)? A …