Bits of PCV Valve

You might have heard something about an auto part specifically its name. Take the automobile’s PCV valve as an example. You might have heard something about the PCV valve. But, have you seen one? Do you know what its functions are? Are you aware when it is needed to be replaced? If not, then read [...]

Foggy Driving Tips

It is said that driving through fog is just like flying through an airplane. What is fog? How is it formed? Does it affect driving conditions? What is the right thing to do while driving through foggy areas? These questions might probably bother you. Well with the aid of this article, those questions that bother [...]

TPS as a Variable Resistor

The throttle position sensor (TPS) is a tiny gadget on the carburetor throttle linkage or fuel injection body. It is actually a variable resistor that changes resistance as the throttle opens wider. The throttle opening is the one that informs the engine control computer in order to change air/ fuel mixture.
 
The TPS is designed [...]

Voltage Regulator in Action

Inside your vehicle’s alternator is the voltage regulator. What is a voltage regulator? What are its functions? What are some of maintenance tips/suggestions to make alternator lasts long? Answers to these questions will be delivered in this article.
 
Voltage regulator is an electronic device housed inside the alternator. It is a component that maintains consistent voltage [...]

Today’s Star: the Vacuum Switch

Vacuum Switch is a vehicle component. You might be unaware of it, but this article will discuss something about vacuum switch. Understanding this component may be helpful in answering some queries regarding vehicle functions. This component is kind of unfamiliar to most of you, but it plays vital role in vehicle function.
 
Vacuum switch is [...]

The More the Merrier

                     
Are you familiar with the term transformer? How about the term ignition coil? If not, then it is the time to familiarize your self with these terms. Actually these terms refer to some important things that make your life easy. Specifically, they deal with electricity. The first one is commonly used for home electricity, [...]

Second Computer Invasion

                     
If you’ve read my previous post, you might easily understand this article from the title itself. “Second Generation Computer Invasion” refers to additional components that rely on car’s computer system. By reading this, you will also learn some automotive components and their uses.
 
 

Fuel Injector

 
The Fuel Injector’s role is to inject fuel into the intake [...]

Computer Invasion

What is a computer? A computer is a device that accepts information, basically in the form of digitalized data. It manipulates those data to get some result based from programs or sequence of instructions regarding how the data is to be processed. In fact with computer invasion nowadays, man’s life is made easier, more sophisticated, [...]

New Generation for Catalytic Converters

Catalytic converter is a device that reduces the toxicity of vehicle emissions. It works in two stages: the reduction and oxidation catalysts. Reduction catalyst is the first catalytic converter stage. Here, platinum and rhodium were utilized to help reduce nitrogen oxide emissions. On the other hand, the second stage is the oxidation catalyst. In this [...]

Suspension System in Focus

Your car is composed of several systems like the suspension system. What is a suspension system? What are its functions? How does it work? In this article, those questions will be answered. Aside from that some concepts are explained through Physics. The moment you understand how your car’s suspension system functions, you’ll find it easy [...]