Archive for June, 2009

Suspension Spring

The suspension spring is a simple component that vastly improves vehicle handling, braking and ride quality. Most springs are made from steel that has been heat treated to increase its rigidity. The most common types are the leaf spring and coil spring, followed by the torsion bar and air spring. Damaged springs that have lose […]

Hydraulic Shock Absorber

There are a lot of various parts on a vehicle that can easily go wrong and cause a problem without you actually being aware that they are going bad at the time. One of these things is known as a hydraulic shock absorber. These can be important in the operation of a motor vehicle because […]

Digital Tire Gauge

There are many must have tools that you should keep in the automobile tool box, and a digital tire gauge is one that you should make sure that you have. The digital tire gauge is an easy to use and read device that will tell you the amount of pressure that is in your tires. […]

Tailgate Seals

The tailgate seal on your truck plays an important role. It is the one barrier between dust and water and everything that is contained in the back of the truck. If you are storing items in the back of your truck, you should check the seal to make sure that it is in good shape […]

AC/DC Power Converter

If you are looking for a way to make your automobile more convenient while you are driving, buying an ac/dc power converter/inverter is a good investment. This handy tool will allow you to plug in all of your chargeable items in your cigarette lighter in the car while you are traveling. You will also be […]

Electric Smart Car

One of the biggest selling points of the electric smart car is the money that can be saved on fuel costs. In fact, the amount of savings that a consumer will get from this vehicle is likely to determine its fate on the market. This economical and fuel efficient car is being introduced as a […]

Disc Brake

The braking system on your vehicle is the single most important safety component you have. Without a good system of stopping the vehicle, you would not be able to drive it. The brakes not only stop or slow us when we are driving, but they hold the car still when we are in a dangerous […]

Fuel Leak Detector

One of the most serious problems that you could have with your vehicle is a fuel leak. When you are leaking fuel from any area of your car, it presents a very serious danger that could result in a catastrophe. If you suspect that there is a fuel leak in your car, you should consider […]

Spark Plug Wires

The spark plug wires in your vehicle are designed to be strong and last for a long period of time. However, you should always keep an eye on the condition of the wires to make sure that your vehicle is receiving the correct amount of spark that it needs for proper functioning. The wires are […]

Radial Tire

The tires that your vehicle operates on are almost certainly a set of radial tires. This tire design became the standard for tires in the 1960's, even though they were originally developed by Michelin in 1946. A lot of people who do not deal with tires on a regular basis may not realize that tires […]