There is no question that American’s love their cars, especially those that go very fast. Speed is attractive to many in this country to the point we turned running from revenue agents during Prohibition into a sport loved by many, NASCAR. High performance engines fit in small sports cars and movies with fast-moving cars always
When it is time to purchase a vehicle, you have the option of purchasing a gasoline or diesel engine. What you may not know is what the difference is between the two engines. The main difference between he two is in the timing of the fuel delivery system which allows diesel engines to operate more
When you buy a vehicle, the salesman often talks about horsepower. However, they rarely explain what horsepower actually is and why it is important for your car. Historically, horsepower means exactly what it sounds like it means. What is Horsepower? In 1781, James Watt needed to convince people to stop using horses and purchase his
Torque, like horsepower, is a word that car manufacturers like to use when they promote the vehicles they manufacture. The fact is that torque is just as important as horsepower although it isn’t often given the credit it deserves. In the 1980s, torque was rarely mentioned, in fact. Today’s cars, however, have a significant amount
When something goes wrong with your car, a visit to the garage can be an expensive undertaking. Car parts are expensive and if there are several things that need to be replaced to get your car back on the road, the cost can seem almost as high as when you purchased your car. In an
Your car is one of the largest purchases you will make, second only to your home. Like your home, the expense of a car does not end when you leave the dealership. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, your vehicle is the second-largest household expense, costing the average person $8,700 per year. Despite the
The “Check Engine” light on your dashboard is probably one of the most misunderstood warning lights in your car. Although the warning light may look ominous, it may be as simple as a loose gas cap or it could be as serious as a misfiring engine. If you are driving down the road and the
