The purpose of an oil filter should be self-explanatory. When oil circulates through your internal combustion engine, it needs to be as clean as possible. There are all sorts of harmful substances and dirt particles which can exist in oil if it is not filtered and cleaned properly. This is especially true if the oil … Read more
A double DIN car stereo is a special German-made stereo for automobiles. The DIN acronym means “Duetch Industri Normen” and it has been used since the 1980s. These stereos were originally used in German manufactured cars, such as Mercedes, BMW, Audi, and VW. As time went on, the technology has been introduced as an option … Read more
A catalytic converter is a device that is part of your vehicle’s exhaust emission control system. The internal combustion engine produces a lot of toxic pollutants and gases after its air and fuel mixture is ignited in the chamber. If these harmful elements were to make their way outside, it would be harmful to people … Read more
Your vehicle’s braking system consists of some of the most important components in the entire vehicle. While getting up to speed is important in your car, truck, or SUV, slowing down and stopping is even more crucial. Brake pads and rotors are considered consumable products and they will require regular replacement (pads more frequently than … Read more
If you want to effectively clean your vehicle while lessening the chance of swirl marks or scratches, then a foam cannon is your best solution. Because it allows you to easily cover your entire vehicle with thick foam that doesn’t quickly run off, it loosens dirt, bird poop, and other surface contaminants on its own … Read more
Shock absorbers are devices found on virtually all vehicles that help to absorb vibrations and jolts as you drive. They will also work to keep your tires in direct contact with the ground at all times as they control the movement of your suspension. Despite what some people may think, their purpose does not include … Read more
Windshield wipers are what keep our windshields clear whenever it rains or snows outside. You cannot risk driving your car without good windshield wipers because your chances of getting into an accident will greatly increase. Cars typically come with factory-grade windshield wipers, but are they any good? They might do their job of clearing your … Read more
The type of engine in your vehicle has a lot to do with its performance and fuel economy. However, the type of oil you use to lubricate the components of a high mileage engine (75,000 miles or more) will directly correlate with the amount of additional miles of problem free usage. If your car or … Read more
The best way to describe car engine knocking is an annoying pinging sound which comes from the engine area. There are lots of reasons as to why there would be engine knocking. Perhaps there is an imbalance in the air to fuel mixture, resulting in the gas burning unevenly. Another reason for engine knocking is … Read more
A car subwoofer is a loudspeaker which produces low-pitched sound frequencies called bass. People love to add subwoofers to their vehicles because they enhance the quality of their car audio. A true music lover will never get used to the basic audio system which is built into a car. For one thing, factory-made car audio … Read more