October 19, 2022
The springs in your vehicle probably aren`t something you think about until there`s a problem or you`ve decided to...
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Timothy Zahl is a technical writer and product consultant with over a decade of experience in the motor industry. Timothy is a fan of performance machines that run fast and loud and an expert in all things custom. His numerous articles and write-ups are available at our knowledge base. Follow Timothy Zahl on Facebook and Twitter to be up to date with his latest guides and articles.
Articles by Timothy Z
September 21, 2022
If you`ve decided to replace a damaged front or rear bumper cover with a new one, the good news is your vehicle...
September 14, 2022
Brake calipers, found only on disc brake systems, house pistons which use the force of hydraulic brake fluid to stop...
September 06, 2022
Look up "fan belt" in any modern automotive dictionary, and you`ll typically find a definition that reads, "An...
September 06, 2022
It`s an age-old question that many have asked. Will an aftermarket exhaust be worth the expense? While they...
August 30, 2022
To understand the function of a CV boot, it`s important to first look at what the "CV" part signifies. A constant...
November 30, 2018
Modern internal combustion engines run on an air/fuel mixture that’s precisely balanced to achieve optimum levels...
November 30, 2018
Your vehicle's air intake system ensures that all air flowing into the engine for combustion is properly cleaned of...
October 16, 2018
In this guide (Part 1 of 2 on brakes), we`ll clarify the differences between "replacement" (OE factory style) and...
July 23, 2018
You likely know that today`s automobile engines run on an air/fuel mixture that is precisely metered for optimum...
July 11, 2018
Maybe you remember being pushed along in a wheelbarrow during childhood. The ride was bone-jarring - even with an...
July 05, 2018
Shock absorbers are suspension components that dampen and halt the up-and-down movement of your vehicle`s springs. If...
June 23, 2018
When it comes automotive maintenance items, changing a vehicle`s brake fluid is probably not at the top of anyone`s...
June 13, 2018
Carmakers do not consider coolant hoses a routine maintenance item, so it follows that there can be a lack of...
May 09, 2018
An engine that uses liquid fuel to create energy, such as an internal combustion engine, is basically a large air...
May 02, 2018
Internal combustion engines are extremely complex and feature a wide array of components that rotate, pump,...