Maintenance & Repair

Maintenance & Repair

How To Calculate Gas Mileage in Excel

Posted by admin on Fri, 01/29/2010 - 16:42 in

When you purchase a car, the automobile manufacturer will usually include the MPG or the miles per gallon. This figure is the average amount of gallons your car will use up for every mile, and is useful in determining whether your car is fuel efficient or not. The actual MPG, however, will vary depending on various factors such as the driving conditions where you use your car, as well as the condition of the car itself, such as whether the tires are properly inflated and whether the car as a whole is working in order. To get a more accurate and personalized gas mileage, you can use Excel.

How To Build a Racing Go-Kart Engine

Posted by admin on Sun, 01/10/2010 - 22:48 in

Before building a racing engine for a go-kart there are a few determinations that must be made. For one will the engine be used on a kart that’s competing in Sprint races that involve turning left and right or in Oval races where karts turn left only. This is necessary in deciding on the horsepower of the engine, since getting in and out of corners and back up to speed quickly requires more horsepower. With Oval racing it’s more a matter of the gearing because once up to speed the demand for horsepower is greatly reduced. 

How To Find a Proportional Valve Manufacturer and Supplier

Posted by admin on Sat, 12/19/2009 - 22:05 in

Every driver should know about proportional valves and what significant functions they play in each vehicle. Basically this valve helps in making the rear brakes function efficiently by lessening the pressure level it receives. This means that the front brakes will feel more of the force when the brake was stepped on, making everything balanced. Different online sites that give information on how to reach proportional valve manufacturers and suppliers are found below.

Shutting Off a Jammed Horn

Posted by admin on Sun, 07/26/2009 - 17:08 in

Having a jammed horn that won't turn off is a sticky situation at best. You don't want to get on the road and cause a total nuisance and attract unnecessary attention to yourself, and you also don't want the horn to kill your battery. Should you ever find yourself in a situation where your car horn is jammed, there are several remedies you can use until you get the problem repaired.

How To Find Car Help Online

Posted by admin on Thu, 04/30/2009 - 23:23 in

The Internet is an abundant source of car help information. There are a lot of ways to use Internet search engines so that you will get the help you need: 
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