Auto Tech & Repair

Not every hybrid car is the same. The Toyota Prius and Honda Insight use two different systems and operate in different ways to save on fuel costs

Jan 4, 2010 - Sam Domett

Turbochargers heat up air, and hot air is not suitable for power production for a very good reason, so it needs to be cooled down before getting to the engine

Jan 3, 2010 - Sam Domett

Many people don't know that in addition to 'off the shelf' turbochargers, components can be swapped to make a hybrid turbo and customize power delivery

Jan 3, 2010 - Sam Domett

Rotary engines are inefficient, polluting monsters right? Not according to Mazda, and the rotary could well have a big career - powered by hydrogen

Jan 3, 2010 - Sam Domett

Volumetric efficiency is a measure of how effectively an engine is breathing, so force feeding it air makes it more powerful

Jan 3, 2010 - Sam Domett

Fitting a custom exhaust system is just not a matter of finding the biggest pipes you can. Car performance can even be decreased by using large diameter piping

Jan 2, 2010 - Sam Domett

Car painting is not just a simple process of spraying color on panels, and there's a real science behind it

Jan 2, 2010 - Sam Domett

A dead battery is among the most common automotive problems. Fortunately, with jumper cables and a fresh donor car battery, it doesn't need to be a permanent one.

Dec 30, 2009 - Jessica Gore

When getting more performance out of a car, many people forget about custom exhaust headers or extractors, which not only let the engine work better but can save gas.

Dec 30, 2009 - Sam Domett

When Jack Frost blows in with the winter season, he often murders thousands of car batteries in his path, flattens tires, and catches countless drivers off guard.

Dec 17, 2009 - Esther Dillard

Every new car eventually becomes old and starts asking for high maintenance and repairs. Car donation provides a charitable and better alternative to selling your car.

Dec 17, 2009 - Shreya Deshpande

A car is every man's beloved possession. Car security alarms ensure that your possession negates every attempt of burglary.

Dec 9, 2009 - Shreya Deshpande

Proper wiring techniques and components can eliminate most of the electrical wiring and lighting problems dreaded by owners of motorcycle, boat or utility trailers.

Dec 8, 2009 - Andrew Ladick

Torque wrenches are used to accurately tighten bolts to a specified amount of force. This article looks at the advantages and disadvantages of the different types.

Nov 13, 2009 - Yuen Kit Mun

Cameras are used for car backup (reversing) safety, rear-view, parking and trailer hitching. These various uses have slightly different requirements.

Nov 12, 2009 - Yuen Kit Mun