More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About Motor Oil Choosing the best motor oil is a topic that comes up frequently in discussions between motorheads, whether they are talking about motorcycles or cars. The following article is intended to help you make a choice based on more than the advertising hype. Oil companies provide […]
Clean Your Engine With Deep Creep / SeaFoam (video)
By: dr-rjp I just uploaded a video I made on how to use Deep Creep (made by SeaFoam) to clean out your engine. Check it out: http://videos.streetfire.net/v…f.htm
Automotive Terms and Abbreviations
AA/F or AFR – Air / Fuel RatioAAA American Automobile AssociationAAC – Aux. Air Cut Valve (See IAC)ABS: Anti-lock Brake SystemACL- Air cleanerAFM- Air Flow Meter (See MAF)AFPR: Adjustable Fuel Pressure RegulatorAPP – Accelerator Pedal Position (sensor)ASCD – Automatic Speed Control DeviceAT or A/T – Automatic TransmissionATDC : After top dead centerATF – Automatic Transmission […]
Detailing your car like a professional
I updated this article to include new info regarding a glazing step (which made a much bigger difference than I thought it would). Article begins below: OK… so, a detailed walk through of how I have been detailing my car. To start with, I used Chopps excellent detailing write up as my basis. IN fact, […]
Turbocharging and Supercharging
We’ve all heard the saying, “There’s no replacement for displacement,” and “You just can’t beat cubic inches.” The basis for these statements is that the greater an engine’s displacement, the more air and fuel can be squeezed into the cylinders, and the higher its potential power output. But they’re not entirely accurate: There is another […]
Windshield Repair FAQ
Everything You Wanted To Know About Windshields – By StarPD First, windshield repair will NOT keep a windshield from cracking. It is a cosmetic repair only, and is a colossal waste of money. Second, never try to replace a windshield yourself. That requires extensive knowledge and skill. I recall one individual who wanted to pull […]
Maintaining Your Infiniti Air Conditioner
Maintaining Your A/C System by:db-autotek Over time, your once-cold A/C system might start to deteriorate until you suddenly realize it’s no longer blowing cold. Regular maintenance is critical, including cleaning the evaporator fins, changing the charge every 2 years, and ensuring system is clean and debris-free. Mine had ceased blowing cold air, and it turns […]
Ways to Improve Fuel Economy
With gas prices continuing on their upwards trend, we find ourselves looking for ways to increase our vehicle’s fuel economy. Here is a list of things you can do to improve your vehicle’s fuel consumption. Some will also improve acceleration and overall horsepower. Many of you may be skeptical about the realistic savings ($) that […]
Simple Portable GPS or Radar Detector Install Tutorial
Ok, so here is a quick way to install a portable GPS unit into your car w/ out needing to cut or tap into any factory wires and no need to buy a hard wire GPS cable (use your original cable). You can also do the same thing for a radar detector. It also takes […]
How To Paint Your Engine Cover
You will need: 600 sand paper (wet or dry your choice) Dupilcolor Engine Enamel and Clear Coat( I chose not to clear as the final coat came out pretty smooth) Start by cleaning the cover with some dish detergent and a scrub brush to remove dirt and oil. Don’t bother drying it as the next […]
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