Driving down the road at speeds above 30 MPH with the windows open feels like you are walking on the outer edges of a tornado. The wind starts howling, and the airflow begins to become a bit uncomfortable. In most cars, this isn’t a problem once you roll the windows up. Everything goes whisper quiet.
Air conditioning has become a mainstay of modern-day driving. Long gone are the days when you could just roll down the windows and let the fresh breeze in. First of all, the breeze isn’t so fresh anymore, and traffic jams make it hard to cool your car with windows down as you drive. Moreover, rolling
Internal combustion engines work by exploding diesel or gasoline and harnessing the power of the explosion to drive a piston, a crankshaft, and finally, your wheels. These explosions generate a very problematic by-product – heat. A great deal of a car’s engine design is focused on cooling the engine block and preventing it from warping,
A couple of things can prevent your engine from turning over. While the starter is in charge of the actual cranking, it isn’t always the problem. Luckily, you can quickly narrow it down to the starter with some simple troubleshooting steps. How to Be Sure the Starter is the Problem Before concluding that your starter
Many daily driver cars have an Eco mode button or setting somewhere in the driving configuration. A green Eco symbol will pop on the dashboard when you hit this button. Other vehicles will automatically pop up the Eco symbol when your driving style matches a set of predetermined markers. All popular daily drivers from manufacturers
Wrapping a car in vinyl decals is a great way to change its color and appearance without spending a fortune on a professional paint job. Vinyl wraps have become more common recently, moving beyond the commercial advertising space into the private car owner market. Why Would You Use Vinyl Wrap Instead of Painting While high-quality
Most modern vehicles use light and cheap plastic lenses and covers for their headlights. Unlike glass in vintage cars, plastic fades and oxidizes over time. That is why your car’s headlights will get foggy over time. Foggy headlights are not only ugly but also a safety hazard. Your headlights won’t be as bright as they
Marijuana has a strong smell that lingers in your car for some time. Whether you smoked in the backseat or stored some weed inside, you may not want anyone to realize it. That pungent smell will put off the passengers. But remember, it’s unwise to smoke in the car and still drive. You may face
Braking should be smooth and predictable at all times. Anything beyond this is unacceptable and hints at a problem in the braking system. Something is definitely wrong if you feel some slight to major vibrations when you apply pressure on the brake pedal. ProTip: Brakes should bite smoothly and gradually. A pedal drop before braking,
Duct tape is a great way to temporarily hold things in place until you get to a mechanic or a garage. While tape can come out clean, it leaves residue and gunk, especially if you let the car sit under the sun for a while. Removing the gunk is an art. If you do it