While you may not be comfortable tinkering around under the hood of your Jeep, some repairs, like the replacement of a busted taillight, are usually easy enough for anyone to handle at home. When you’re ready to make the repair, we’ve got the parts you need.
Performance muffler and exhaust systems are not just for gasoline engines. Cars and trucks with diesel engines can experience the same benefits. Look for aluminum, stainless steel, or ceramic-coated pipes of at least 15- or 16-gauge for strength and durability.
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Mufflers are attached to the exhaust system. They also can muffle the noise that comes from an internal combustion engine, which is a courtesy to others.
Working on a car provides a certain calm that isn’t given by any other activity. If you like to work on your car to pass the time, give us a visit for your parts needs.
You can save a substantial sum by learning how to replace brake pads yourself. Other than having to get a little dirty, it is not a difficult process and can usually be completed in a couple of hours at the most.
A lawn sprinkler placed under the vehicle for an extended amount of time will loose large chunks and takes minimal effort. Pay particular attention to brake components, starter motors, and alternators as they can become lodged with mud that will severely shorten their lifespan.
What’s old is new again. In the early 1900s, the invention of the U-joint combined with a driveshaft allowed manufacturers to replace chain and belt drives with a driveshaft. Today, metal link belts make CVT (continuously variable transmissions) possible.
The chassis is your car’s skeletal frame. It consists of the steering system, the suspension system, the frame, and the wheels.
If you own a four-wheel drive vehicle, know that they have a second drive shaft in order to deliver power to the front axle and keep it turning. If you are having problems with one driveshaft, have us check the other.
Carburetors on something like a chainsaw or lawn mower are relatively simple compared to a car. That's because they only need to start cold, run on idle, and run at full throttle. Cars, on the other hand, run at a variety of throttles, so their carburetors are much more complex.
Many don’t realize that it’s engine exhaust that controls a large part of your engine's innate but hidden power. In fact, the only way to liberate and harness this power is to customize your exhaust system with a high performance unit that uses a corresponding high performance muffler.
While OEM parts are pretty standard, with aftermarket auto parts you have a much wider range of options. In addition, aftermarket parts tend to be much more readily available and don’t often have to be ordered, which means your car gets repaired faster.
Have you ever felt like there was something just a little off about your recent auto restoration project? It could be that the standard muffler you chose wasn’t quite a match. Let’s talk about whether designing a custom muffler is a good option for your ride.
There are basically two types of vehicle lifts available: body lifts and suspension lifts. If you are primarily concerned with aesthetics, then a body lift is your best bet. However, if you plan on doing a lot of off-roading, then a suspension lift will be the better choice.
Cars are labeled "foreign" if more than 75 percent of their parts are not domestic. Many foreign brand cars such as Toyota and Honda are actually manufactured here in the US using American workers.
If you're having trouble starting your car when it's cold, your car is stalling, or your car shakes at red lights, then you might have a problem with your distributor cap. Fortunately, an auto parts expert can help make sure you get a distributor cap to get you back on the road.
When it comes to a custom muffler and exhaust system, it’s important that your size your system correctly for your particular type of vehicle. If you go too big with the piping, you can actually hurt your vehicle’s performance.
Winter weather can cause stress on your driveshaft. Even the basic seasonal challenge of driving through an icy parking lot can cause a lot of torque.
For classic car rebuilds, used auto parts are definitely the way to go because they provide exact matches for entire vehicle parts – everything from small pieces like bolts and knobs to large parts like engines and transmissions.
What’s the difference between a cardan joint and cardigan joint? A cardan joint is a universal coupling that connects to the driveshaft. Some people mistakenly use the word cardigan, but to the best of our knowledge, a cardigan is a sweater not a car part.
If your drivers don’t typically encounter much fog when they’re out on the road, the installation of fog lamps may seem like a waste of money. Remember, certain pieces of equipment are like insurance in the sense that it’s always better to have it and not need it than to be in the opposite situation.
