Archive for June, 2007

Have you ever wondered why your car always gives you problems starting when it’s cold outside? Most people know that it is contributed to the cold weather outside, but what most people don’t know is what the cold weather actually does to their automobiles to cause these problems.The same things happen in all vehicles, but most people who own newer vehicles never see the symptoms due to advances in their ignition and fuel systems. People who choose to drive their old mustangs and camaros to work every morning feel the effects much more than new car owners. If your one of the select few that refuses to let a cold morning ruin a good day in your hot rod then this article will fill you in on cold weather starting and will hopefully contribute to getting you to work on time and reduce the number of excuses you have to come up with for the old boss man. (more…)

The majority of cars manufactured for consumer sales are built around several factors that limit the factory horsepower. These factors include, reducing the total price of automobiles, meeting all emission standards, and providing consumers with dependable cars that will provide maximum life. While the automobile manufacturers are doing a fantastic job of providing dependable, safe, ozone friendly cars to their consumers, they are forced to reduce available horsepower on their factory engines. This article explains the best ways to get what the manufacturers can’t provide and to achieve the maximum horsepower from your engine. (more…)

The majority of drivers have absolutely no clue of the major differences between the octane options they have at the local gas station. They spend thousands of dollars every year filling their cars up with gas, without knowing enough to make an education decision about the product offerings. Some will always use the cheap gasoline based on price alone, and others always use the higher octane, more expensive gas because they think it makes their car run better or last longer. Hopefully, this article can give you a little insight about the gasoline you depend on every day and help you make the right decision at the pump. (more…)