Auto Tech & Repair (general)
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How to Choose DC to AC Power Supply Inverters
By: Yuen Kit Mun
Power inverters convert battery DC voltage to household mains AC voltage. They are used in cars, and for home solar power and disaster preparedness. Here's how to choose. more...
Donating Cars to Charity in Canada
By: Tricia Edgar
Donating an old vehicle is a good way to get rid of an inefficient car, have the auto towed for free, get a tax receipt, and support a charity! more...
Low Profile Tire Plus Sizing for Cars or Trucks
By: James Clausen
What's the best way to figure out what size low profile tires should be used when changing to a bigger wheel or rim? Learn how to choose low profile tires. more...
Changing a Rear Axle Gear Ratio
By: James Clausen
Need to change to a lower gear ratio for towing. Want to change to a higher gear ratio to save fuel. Find out important facts when choosing a trucks axle ratio. more...
Origins of Hybrid Electric Vehicles
A short hybrid car history, from the Lohner-Porsche Mixte, through the work of Victor Wouk, and into commercial successes of Audi, Toyota and Honda. more...
Gas-Powered Cars Give Rise to the Car Industry
By: Jason Chavis
The gasoline engine was pivotal to the creation of automobiles. Using this technology, modern manufacturers improved the concept to build an industry. more...
Identifying a Car's Original Paint Color
By: Robin Montanye
Matching automotive paint is a difficult process, but aftermarket paint manufacturers can do this if they know the code. more...
Electric Car and North American Energy Supply
By: James Jackson
In the past few years, the electric car has gained enormous hype throughout North America as a valid replacement for fossil-fuel burning cars. Is the power grid ready? more...
With the recession, many people are keeping their cars longer rather than purchasing new ones. So for these folks, auto repair bills will start to climb. more...
Sunforce 12V 1.8W Solar Battery Maintainer
By: Thomas Alan Gray
The MotoMaster Eliminator is Canadian Tire's branded version of the Sunforce 50012, a 1.8W 12V Solar battery trickle charger designed to top up a car or other battery. more...
By: Vincent Ciulla
Jump-starting today's cars with electronics can be a very risky thing to do. You must take great care to avoid expensive damage to the vehicle electronics. more...
General Motors Intake Manifold Gaskets
By: Vincent Ciulla
For the last 15 years, since General Motors switched to plastic intake manifolds, their gaskest have been blowing right out of the engines. more...
By: Vincent Ciulla
This weekly Q&A session answers your questions about cars and trucks. This week explores a who has an engine that surges. more...
General Motors V-6 Intake Manifolds
By: Vincent Ciulla
This weekly Q&A session answers your questions about cars and trucks. This week explores a Lady who has two blown intake manifold gaskets. more...
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