Auto Tech & Repair
Contributing Articles in Auto Tech & Repair
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How Does a Hybrid Work?
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
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What Does an Intercooler Do?
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
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Choosing a Special Turbo for Your Car
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
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Green Rotor from Mazda
Rotary engines are inefficient, polluting monsters right? Not according to Mazda, and the rotary could well have a big career - powered by hydrogen
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Turbocharger Technology
Volumetric efficiency is a measure of how effectively an engine is breathing, so force feeding it air makes it more powerful
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Choosing a Performance Exhaust
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
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Guide to Car Painting
Car painting is not just a simple process of spraying color on panels, and there's a real science behind it
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How to Jump Start a Car
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.
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Exhaust Manifolds
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.
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Winter Tips for your Car
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.
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Top Reasons Advocating Car Donation
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.
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How to Reliably Wire a Trailer
Proper wiring techniques and components can eliminate most of the electrical wiring and lighting problems dreaded by owners of motorcycle, boat or utility trailers.
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