There are three types of differentials that a vehicle could have; open differentials, locking differentials, and limited slip differentials (LSD). While their main job is sending engine power to the wheels, how they handle that power varies significantly. While an open differential still power any wheels that are losing traction, a limited slip differential reduces … Read more
All cars have a mechanical device called a differential. The main function of a differential is to enable the wheels to rotate at separate speeds. Before automobiles were invented, the only mobile vehicles that existed were wagons, carriages, carts, and chariots. Although they didn’t have motorized engines, they still had differentials which allowed their wheels … Read more
Brake assist is an innovative piece of braking technology which exists in most modern vehicles that have an anti-lock braking system. If there is an emergency on the road which forces the driver to step on the brake pedal quickly to stop, the brake assist feature will automatically boost the amount of braking pressure applied … Read more
The name Hemi engine comes from Chrysler’s line of gasoline engines that are built with hemispherical combustion chambers. The combustion chamber can be called the heart of the engine and it is the place where the fuel mixture is burned. The main advantage of such an engine design is that it allows greater air intake … Read more
While fairly uncommon, vehicles may have a hydraulic suspension system instead of normal steel spring suspensions or even air suspensions. You’ll most often find them on competition low riders although a handful of high end vehicles use a hydraulic suspension but aftermarket kits can be purchased to convert the stock suspension on some vehicles. For … Read more
Drive-by-wire throttle technology is what electronically attaches the throttle to the gas pedal. As you may know, the throttle is responsible for regulating the amount of fuel that flows into the internal combustion engine. This system relies on a properly functioning throttle body to control airflow, which directly affects your engine’s performance. When you step … Read more
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system is a piece of innovative technology that gives vehicles extra stability and traction, especially when the vehicle is driven at its limit. Depending on the vehicle, it may also be referred to as: Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) … Read more
Cruise control is a system that almost every modern vehicle on the road today has as a feature. The purpose of the cruise control system is to give drivers the ability to automatically set and maintain a specific vehicle speed. That way, when you take your foot off the gas pedal, your car will continue … Read more
Diesel engines are like gasoline engines because they both have internal combustion chambers. The only difference is that diesel engines do not require a spark to ignite the air and fuel mixture. When the air itself gets exposed to the fuel, this will cause an ignition without needing a spark through the use of a … Read more
When you need to drive in the rain, it’s rarely a comfortable experience. The rain can practically blind your vision because of all the water that pours down onto your windshield and road spray from nearby vehicles. What’s also annoying is that you must manually turn on your windshield wipers each time it rains. This … Read more