A vacuum gauge shows the difference between outside atmospheric pressure and the amount of vacuum present in the intake manifold. The pistons in the engine serve as suction pumps and the amount of vacuum they create is affected by the Read more…
EcoBoost® is the name of Ford’s line of turbocharged, direct-injection petrol engines that are designed to deliver greater horsepower and torque while also providing greater fuel efficiency. First produced in 2009, EcoBoost® engines now come in many varieties and power Read more…
The line lock prevents vehicles from rolling by allowing the driver to control the clutch and accelerator using foot input and braking with the hand. In an automatic transmission vehicle, a line lock allows the engine to rev up to Read more…
A line lock is a device that allows the front brakes to lock independently of the rear brakes via a switch. The device is an electric solenoid that controls a valve which allows the brakes to be controlled individually. How Read more…
“Pops and bangs” are created by unburned fuel in the exhaust system. When excess fuel enters the exhaust system it increases in temperature and ignites inside the exhaust instead of the combustion chamber. The noise can be exaggerated by fitting Read more…
Step 1 – Locate the hood release, which is usually located near the driver side kick panel. If it isn’t there, we suggest checking just under the dash on the left side, as well. Step 2 – Hold the release Read more…
These Are The 10 Best Track Day Cars For 2022 8/10 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4. 7/10 Lotus Emira. 6/10 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. 5/10 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. 4/10 Radical Rapture. 3/10 Factory Five Mk. 4-R Challenge. 2/10 Subaru BRZ Limited. Read more…
What causes a car to pop and bang? “Pops and bangs” are created by unburned fuel in the exhaust system. When excess fuel enters the exhaust system it increases in temperature and ignites inside the exhaust instead of the combustion Read more…
It will stress the car a lot when you properly track it. Tires and Brake pads will wear quickest, then the suspension system. If you push the car a lot then you may have problems with the brake fluid boiling. Read more…
Normally, all perfect straight-A grades result in a 4.0; with weighted classes, though, perfect straight-A grades could result in a 5.0 (or even higher). What does the 5.0 stand for? 5.0L refers to the total volume (swept volume) of the Read more…