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Issues regarding the use of dynamometers
By Groshan Fabiola · 20 years ago
A dynamometer is basically a tool to deliver an effective comparison or analysis of an engine output or performance. Dynamometers are a lagging indicator, which means the dyno only tells you what has occurred during ...
Examining The Dynamometer Data
By Groshan Fabiola · 20 years ago
After you have performed your desired dynamometer tests, you need to take a look at the information you received. If you have a manual recording system you should calculate and transform the torque and rpm ...
Does Dynamometer Testing Damage The Car?
By Groshan Fabiola · 20 years ago
There is no actual proof that dynamometer testing might damage the car in any certain way.
While performing tests, dynos don’t interfere with the engines performance and more importantly, don’t do any damage to it. ...
Petroleum oil vs. Synthetic oil: A Close Look
By Craig Kerwood · 20 years ago
You’ve heard it before. Oil is the lifeblood of your engine. The purpose of motor oil is to lubricate and protect your engine from heat and friction; the two major enemies of your engine. Without ...
How To Choose The Right Trailer Hitch Accessory
By Marc Deschamps · 20 years ago
When selecting a trailer hitch accessory the name of the game is to properly identify your present and .... anticipated future needs, from both the vehicle and the trailer standpoints.
The key is to use ...
Radiator Maintenance
By Katerina Mitrou · 20 years ago
Maintaining your vehicle is essential if you want to keep it running well and operating at peak performance. The usual maintenance procedures, such as oil changes, are usually not issues for most people – but ...
Extended Automobile Warranty Coverage: 4 Myths of Buying an Extended Warranty from Dealers
By Joel Walsh · 20 years ago
Poor used car dealers. With consumers learning more and more about them from the internet, overcharging for the automobile itself isn't as easy as it used to be. Fortunately for the poor used car dealers, ...
Truck Tonneau Covers for your own unique style
By Chris Andretti · 20 years ago
The following are the top reasons that most customers purchase tonneau covers:
• Organized storage for whatever you're hauling in your truck bed, plus the bonus of keeping a lid on loose items
• Coverage ...
Used Auto Warranty Warning: Beware Dealer-Issued Extended Auto Warranty Coverage
By Joel Walsh · 20 years ago
Buying a used car? You need an extended auto warranty to protect you from expensive surprises down the road. But be careful when your dealer tries to sell you used auto extended warranty coverage. Usually, ...
Lift Kits - The Raised Truck Craze Gone Wild
By Rob Gordon · 20 years ago
There was a day when trucks were a working man’s vehicle and scratches were expected. Shells protected valuables and tonneau covers protected tools. Those days are over and truck enthusiasts are souping up their rides ...
Seat Covers, Different Types Offer a Perfect Fit
By Rob Gordon · 20 years ago
There are three different types seat covers, a custom fit, semi-custom fit and universal fit. Let's take a closer look at the benefits you get with each style.
The following paragraphs summarize the work of ...
Building the best car stereo system
By Sebastian Schneider · 20 years ago
Today car sound systems are big business. People, especially the younger generation, want to build the very best in car sound systems and they usually do not care what they cost. This can become an ...
Buying A Car? Read This First!
By Doc Phillips · 20 years ago
Cars – Too Bad They’re A Necessity
Okay – that old car you’ve been driving for the last 17 years is finally on its last legs. This is a bad thing! You haven’t had a ...
9 Tips For Saving On Fuel Costs
By Donovan Baldwin · 20 years ago
Except for the selection of the car itself, most tips on saving fuel will not save that much by themselves on a day-to-day basis. However, combining several tips with time can result in significant weekly, ...
Charter boat insurance basics
By Mansi Gupta · 20 years ago
Maritime law broadly defines the responsibility of charterboat operator as being responsible for all damages resulting from “negligence”. This all-encompassing definition leaves the operator exposed to the possibility of costly and endless court cases.
This ...
What Is The Best Boat Insurance Company?
By Mansi Gupta · 20 years ago
There is no right answer when someone asks which boat insurance company is the best. There are so many choices available that it is hard to determine the very best. It really all depends on ...
House boat insurance basics
By Mansi Gupta · 20 years ago
Purchasing a houseboat is guaranteed to give you years of unlimited pleasure. Provided, however that you’ve insured your houseboat properly. Otherwise, you could lose your life’s savings and in the worse case scenario, and be ...
What Kind Of Boat Insurance Coverage Do I Need?
By Mansi Gupta · 20 years ago
Deciding what kind of boat insurance coverage you need depends on many variables. To start off, the type of insurance you need depends on what kind of boat you have. Being familiar with boats you ...
Yacht insurance basics
By Mansi Gupta · 20 years ago
Anyone who can afford a yacht knows that it is a major undertaking. Caring for a yacht is hundred times harder than taking care of a ten-foot johnboat used to tool around a lake searching ...
7 Reasons To Use Synthetic Motor Oil In Your Car, Truck, Motorcycle, Or Chainsaw
By Donovan Baldwin · 20 years ago
So why do people use synthetic motor oils rather than sticking with the old petroleum based stand-bys which are admittedly cheaper?
1. Let's start with the cost per quart issue. Synthetic motor oils ARE more ...