are aftermarket steering wheels legal

Is an Aftermarket Steering Wheel Illegal?

If you are into car customization, I am sure you have considered changing your car’s steering wheel. Modifications for aesthetic reasons are generally harmless. However, modifications that affect car performance and passenger safety have legal guidelines. So is it illegal to install an aftermarket steering? Technically, there is no specific law against installing aftermarket steering

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how to gap spark plugs

How to Gap Spark Plugs

The condition of spark plugs directly affects the engine’s performance from misfiring during acceleration to cold-starting. Sparks plugs are highly durable and rarely require maintenance except for the gap adjustment of its electrode and periodic cleaning or replacement. Typically though, even quality spark plugs are bound to wear out over time and lose their gap.

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What are the Signs of a Weak Fuel Pump

What are the Signs of a Weak Fuel Pump?

When your fuel pump malfunctions, it is bound to affect the performance of your automobile. On average, fuel pumps start to fail after the 10,000-mile mark, despite the anticipated 20,000-mile mark lifespan. And even if it does not fail, it may affect the fuel uptake leading to a whole other host of car problems. So

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How to Bypass Catalytic Converter Check Engine Light

How to Bypass Catalytic Converter Check Engine Light

Replacing a damaged catalytic converter can be pretty expensive, hence why someone would consider bypassing it. Some car owners may also want to enjoy the increased horsepower that comes with driving without a catalytic converter. The catalytic converter or cat is a device in the vehicle’s exhaust system that changes harmful substances in your car’s

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What is a Headache Rack

What is a Headache Rack?

Headache racks are great investments for any serious truck driver. The racks protect the truck and passengers, increase storage and truck accessory options. They also offer protection from breaks -inks and more. The truck racks act as a barrier between the driver and the load they’re hauling, offering the protection needed. Let’s learn more about

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How Do You Calculate Exhaust Size?

How Do You Calculate Exhaust Size?

We tend to know a lot about our vehicle’s engine horsepower, but we never know our exhaust size. When it comes to exhaust systems, size does matter, and bigger is not always better. When getting a custom exhaust system for your vehicle, it is crucial to understand how car manufacturers size those components. Piping, mufflers,

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How to Fix Clear Coat Peeling on Rims

How to Fix Clear Coat Peeling on Rims

Aluminum rims have a transparent coating layer for protection and extra shine. The clear coating can sometimes become dull or even develop yellow film making the wheel look old and dirty. If your wheels have this issue, don’t worry anymore. It’s so easy to repair the peeling clear coat on rims and make your wheel look

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how to decode ford part numbers

How to Decode Ford Part Numbers

Car manufacturers use part numbers to identify and track unique auto parts. It is crucial to understand how your car brand organizes its part numbers as it’s a reference code when sourcing for replacement parts. A Ford part number will give you information on the decade of manufacture, the year of manufacture, the car line

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