Did you know that early model vehicles didn’t always have serpentine belts? This is the belt that drives all components that rely on crankshaft power. Some early model vehicles used a separate drive belt from the crankshaft pulley to the alternator pulley.
Are you concerned that the issues with your brake system are so severe that it’s not safe to drive the car even long enough to bring it in? Let’s talk about what issues you’re experiencing so we can help you determine the safest way to get repairs.
If you’re building a car, deciding on the type of transmission you want depends on the type of application you are going for whether it be drag racing, off-roading, etc.
We can show you how you can quickly check to see if it needs charging. Almost all batteries come with an "eye" on top bearing a color coded to charging level. Typically, a green or blue color indicates a fully charged battery.
What part of an automotive engine provides the energy for the alternator? The crankshaft. The crankshaft converts the up and down movement of the pistons into circular movement and the alternator then transforms the energy of these movements into electrical energy.
Mixed grade oils include the letter "W" in them, as in "10W-30," but the "W" doesn't stand for weight. It actually stands for "winter," and is used to show the difference in the oil's viscosity when starting in the cold vs. running hot or at normal temperatures.