Archive for December, 2008

Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge

An air/fuel ratio gauge is exactly what it sounds like; a gauge that montiors the ratio of fuel to air in an engine. Other names for an air/fuel ratio gauge include air/fuel ratio meter, air/fuel guage, and air/fuel meter. Even though there are several names for this vehicle part, they are all responsible for the [...]

Car Audio System

Car audio systems are a great way to enhance your vehicle and enjoy listening to some of your favorite music as you travel. Because there are many types and brands of car audio systems, you will want to research your choices carefully. Many factors will contribute to your final decision, so find out more about [...]

Car Shock Absorber

The car shock absorber is part of the vehicle's suspension system and plays an important role in making sure the vehicle is operating safely and correctly. Before you can understand how a car shock absorber works, you should also understand all of the parts of the suspension system and how they work together to ensure [...]

How Does a Cold Air Intake Work

If you are interested in how vehicles operate or you want to customize your own vehicle, you may be interesting in learning how does a cold air intake work. Before you can learn about cold air intake and how it works, you need to understand exactly what the air intake on a vehicle is and [...]

Wheel Speed Sensor

Most of us never think about it, but how does your vehicle know how fast you are going? Most vehicles use a wheel speed sensor. A wheel speed sensor is a device that is used to determine how fast the wheel's on the vehicle are rotating as it goes down the road. A wheel speed [...]

Rear Axle Bearing Replacement

Replacing the rear axle bearing in your vehicle can be timely and expensive if you have it done in the shop, but did you know that you don't need to have it done by a professional? You may be able to replace the rear axle bearing on your own. If you have worked on cars [...]