Today's automobiles have very specific motor oil viscosity requirements set by the manufacturer. Many cars use 5W-30 motor oil, but what do those numbers really mean? The first number in our example is 5W, which specifies that the oil must behave like a 5 weight oil (very thin and light) in cold...
Never a good sign for business when you have to recall 95,000 plus vehicles. In this economy that is a lot of green. Reuters is reporting that Toyota is recalling a number of models because of ice accumulation on break systems. "Toyota Motor Corp is recalling about 95,700 Toyota and Scion vehicles...
The EGR Valve is the “exhaust gas recirculation” valve. It is part of the car’s circulation system and helps control the level of pollution (or car exhaust) while maintaining the car’s over-all efficiency. Car pollution has been an important concern since the 1960’s but has received greater attention...
In December 2003 researchers from the University of Auckland in New Zealand discovered that certain car colors were more predisposed to being involved in accidents. The study, which was published in the British Medical Journal in December 2003, showed that between the year 1988 and 1999 there...
According to J.D. Power and Associates, the 10 automakers who ranked highest in initial quality are listed below, along with the number of defects reported per 100 vehicles:1) Porsche (83)2) Acura (86)3) Mercedes Benz (87)4) Lexus (88)5) Ford (93)6) Honda (95)7) Hyundai (102)8) Lincoln (106)9)...
In July of 2010, the 1,200 horsepower, limited production Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport set the record for the fastest production automobile with an average top speed of 268 miles per hour. The previous record had been held by the SSC Ultimate Aero sports car, which had averaged a top speed...
Are you a car enthusiast? Do you have a passion for fixing things? If so, you would probably enjoy a career as a diesel mechanic. To help you prepare for this career, we've put together the following guide, adapted from the article How to Become a Diesel Mechanic1. High...
Are you thinking about buying an electric car, but want to test drive one for a weekend first? Are you traveling on business, and trying to live an eco-friendly lifestyle? Good news, then: Enterprise Car Rental will soon begin renting Coda electric cars at selected locations. The plan is to have...
Filing for bankruptcy is often the last option that people look at. It is but a logical thing – no one wants a bankruptcy on his credit record. After filing for bankruptcy, one’s financial status may get better, but the going will definitely not be easy. Now, what if you need to purchase a car...
A cow catcher is not a person but a device. It is a contraption attached to the train’s front side. The cow catcher’s function is to clear any obstacles that may litter the train track. The cow catcher was invented in 1838 by Charles Babbage, a British engineer. The cow catcher is still in use...
