Welcome to Part 4 of the Teaching Engine Thermodynamics Series. In this edition, it’s all about FEELING THE BURN! Combustion In a gasoline engine, a spark plug is used to ignite a mixture of fuel (gasoline) and air. This ignition takes place … Read More
Cold weather means it’s time to think about Winter Tires. This article will explain how a winter tires work, and will hopefully help you decide if they are the right choice for you. As an added bonus, we might … Read More
Do you work on your car without a torque wrench? Most bolts have a torque spec, and too tight can be just as bad or worse than too loose. Case in point: Guy takes car to Walmart for tire. Guys … Read More
How would you like to see a real engine rebuild in less than 4 minutes? For those who are new to the car world, this video will shed light on a what an engine really looks like, and what a … Read More
This article is being written on October 21, 2015, which is when Marty Mcfly supposedly arrived in the “Future” in his modified Delorean DMC-12. This is a great opportunity to talk about one of our favorite companies, and one of … Read More
It’s another exciting year in the automotive industry for recalled automobiles! In 2014, we all watched the news as multiple automotive manufacturers were involved in using faulty parts effecting safety concerns. From Honda’s cover up over fatalities due to overpowered … Read More
Before you can understand how to build, modify, improve or maintain your engine properly, it’s best to understand the fundamentals of WHY your engine works to begin with. This article will teach you those fundamentals, which are part of a … Read More
In this edition, it’s all about AIRFLOW! Welcome to Part 2 of the Teaching Engine Thermodynamics Series. The first step of the Otto Cycle is the Intake Stroke, occurring between points 1 and 2 on the Otto diagram. The piston … Read More
Welcome to Part 3 of the Teaching Engine Thermodynamics Series. In this edition, it’s all about COMPRESSION! What is the Compression Stroke? The compression stroke occurs after the intake stroke is completed. The cylinder is now full of air from the … Read More
Today I saw a woman leave her child in the car with the engine running, alone and unattended. The mother was nowhere to be seen. This post will tell you why you should NEVER do that, and in a very … Read More