Your car’s fuel pump does exactly what its name suggests. It is responsible for pumping the fuel from the gas tank of your vehicle to its engine to power it up.
Considering the critical role that fuel pumps play to make cars move, it is a part of your vehicle that you should be more familiar with. Please continue reading below to learn more about fuel pumps, what happens when they go out, and telltale signs of bad or faulty fuel pumps. …
Car roof rails are standard components attached to the top of your vehicle. However, you should know that these are not standard parts on all vehicles, in fact, most do not have them when they leave the factory. These roof bars serve as mounting points for cross bars and other accessories such as cargo boxes, ski racks, and roof racks. Those who have not fitted them as standard tend to choose universal roof bars.…
Drivers often ditch their carpeted floor mats and opt for rubber mats for the car floor because they know they will get quite dirty. It means they will need more floor protection that carpets might not be able to give.
For one, rubber mats are a smart and all-year-round addition to your vehicle if you often play or work in wet, muddy, or dirty environments. Aside from these, if the winter months in your area get lots of snow, rubber mats can also keep corrosive and messy salts out of your carpeted floor.
However, after the rubber mats have done …
As you are aware, the powertrain of your car is comprised of a variety of belts, each of which has a specific purpose. For instance, the belt that controls distribution can be distinguished from the belt that controls the alternator. In spite of the significant advances in technology that the automotive industry has made in recent years, these systems remain, at their core, mechanically quite straightforward. However, the fact that they are so straightforward ensures that they are effective.
Nevertheless, the V-belt is a specific form of a belt that we are going to delve deeper into because it is …
In the car, even as it is at home, especially in the case of long journeys, space is essential. If we then have to move discrete loads with us it is even more important. We remember all the old movies where 127 tiny ones were filled beyond belief to take families on vacation. In the end, it was the people who had to fit the luggage and not the other way around. Luckily the door bars all save us from this chilling image.
This simple system in fact guarantees us the possibility of adding additional space to our car, without …
Can car covers protect against hail damage?
The power of Mother Nature is never surprising. And the fact that it can damage our property, including our cars, is not something to be underestimated. Winter weather can have an extremely negative impact on our vehicles, especially when it comes to hail, which is basically made up of circular pieces of solid ice falling from the sky at absurd speeds. Obviously, the best way to avoid hail damage to your car is to park it inside, but this is not possible for everyone so many of us has to find other ways …
When we talk about car lighting, we must always resign ourselves to making a very cold evaluation, that is the price/performance ratio. Because of new generation technologies such as those of H7 LED bulbs for cars, doubts are multiplying and we have to decide if those who spend the most spend the least in the long term. But let’s start from the beginning.…
When it comes to LEDs, many people associate them with robots and other futuristic technologies, but the truth is that LED lights are being used every day in more and more occasions and places. They are used to illuminate our homes and offices and are also used in our cars. While it is true that LEDs are usually present in luxury car brands, the trend is spreading to always include them as factory accessories. And there is a good reason why LED car lights are becoming more and more popular.…
Not running for cover in a storm can become a problem, not only for your car but also for your wallet. In fact, in the event of very strong hailstorms, and without adequate prevention, your vehicle could suffer considerable damage.
A car damaged by hail risks being considered scrap, of little value and a danger, even by your insurance. In the most serious cases, however, the car could even be no longer insurable as it is too devastated by hail to be able to identify new damage in it. This is why having an adequate anti-hail cover is the best …
When starting out in any sport, it can be difficult to have a good understanding of what equipment you really need. And since we have been there, we too understand it perfectly. There are many products and motocross equipment is no exception.
If we want to make a comparison with other sports and examine the costs riding entails, they may seem excessive compared to those of the bike but we know that in any case, the motorbike, gasoline and spare parts still cost a lot of money. Motocross is a relatively expensive sport but that doesn’t mean having to settle …
