The design, operation, and diagnosis of charging systems and battery control modules Early Batteries It is not certain exactly when the first battery was conceived but Allesandro Volta is credited with developing the first battery. Archaeological digs have discovered...
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Love that New Car Smell?
It just might not be so good for you. The reason the smell is so intoxicating is that it is made of several volatile organic compounds (voc’s) that are produced in the manufacturing process. “It’s a chemical cocktail made up of lots of toxins,” says Jeff Gearhart,...
Mercedes-Benz Magic Body Control
In a recent article we penned for Mercedes-Benz Startuned magazine we looked at the amazing new concepts in automobile suspension systems. What follows is just a small excerpt of what advancements are being made Evolution of the automobile suspension system...
Musty smell in your cars’ ventilation system?
We often get complaints of a musty or moldy type smell in some of our customer’s cars particularly this time of year. What this is caused by is usually a contaminated cabin filter and or a combination of the filter and the evaporator harboring bacteria generated from...
Autonomous vehicles – Are you ready for this?
Just a few years back I wrote about Google’s self-driving vehicle being tested in the Las Vegas area and at the time honestly it seemed so farfetched. Just too many variables to overcome to make the concept of an autonomous vehicle a reality. As more and more players...
Tips for Winter Driving
With winter driving conditions upon us it is prudent for drivers to take the time to make sure their vehicles are in shape and ready for winter driving conditions. Cold temperatures, icy and snowy conditions can increase your chances of mechanical breakdowns...
Should I be buying premium fuel?
Well, that depends on what you are driving. Cars with engines designed for regular fuel make up 70% of the vehicles U.S. drivers use. Which means approximately only 30% of the cars on the road today need to use premium grade fuel. According to a new AAA...
Mass Air Flow Sensors -How they work!
Recently I penned an article for StarTuned magazine on mass air flow sensors. The article itself is written in a highly technical format as it is intended for use by experienced automotive technicians. What follows here is more of a laymen's version to give a brief...
Gasoline Direct Injection
This is a topic that we have addressed in a previous blog but we thought we might revisit the concept today as we are beginning to see a fair share of these vehicles on the road today along with the maintenance issues that go with these cars. According to energy.gov...