August 06, 2024
Rain Guards, also known as wind deflectors, window deflectors, or window visors, improve your vehicle`s aerodynamics...
Michael Grayen
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Michael Grayen is an SAE certified mechanic and Technical Writer. A resident expert and professional, Mike is passionate about all things technical and loves to share his knowledge. When not at work you can probably find him working on yet another ambitious project. His articles and write-ups cover everything from routine maintenance to performance and styling modifications. Follow him on Facebook and Twitter.
Articles by Michael Grayen
September 21, 2022
One consequence of the trend toward larger diameter wheels is that previously hidden mechanical components are now...
September 08, 2022
In this article we'll look at the differences between a "transaxle" and a "transmission". In short, a transaxle...
August 22, 2022
When first glancing through the Performance Coilover Kits section of our website, you may be put off by some of the...
August 18, 2022
Squealing noise upon brake application is actually caused by a high-frequency vibration of metal rotors, drums, or...
August 18, 2022
Engines have often been compared to air pumps, because the engine that’s most efficient in terms of economy and...
August 18, 2022
If you`ve ever visited an automotive dealership service department, you may have been told that your vehicle needs a...
August 17, 2022
Bolted to an engine block and powered by a belt-driven pulley, an alternator is in motion whenever the engine is...
January 13, 2020
The proliferation of all-season tires and all-wheel-drive platforms in recent years has caused owners who live in...
November 22, 2019
We started this article with a desire to answer the question: “how often should my vehicle’s tires be rotated?”...
November 27, 2018
In this Part 2 of our suspension components guide (Part 1 was springs & shocks), we give an overview of the...
November 13, 2018
In this (Part 1 of 2) suspension components guide, we`ll clarify the differences between "replacement" (OE factory...
August 10, 2018
Hydraulic brake lines and hoses aren’t something most people think about when it comes to vehicle maintenance....
July 06, 2018
A timing belt is a toothed belt made of reinforced rubber that rides on sprocket wheels. Driven by the engine`s...
June 25, 2018
If you own a car or truck built since the early 1990s, the HVAC (heating, venting & air conditioning) system which...
June 11, 2018
When you consider that temperatures within an engine`s combustion chambers reach over 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, it`s...