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American Automotive Industry One Mans View
The challenges of the American automotive industry and why I need them to survive. Today more than ever the automobile is a basic necessity for me. My horse recently died of old age and the town I live in has no mass transit. Most Americans like me would have a difficult time surviving without their vehicles. Not only do we need our vehicles, but we also need the automotive industry . Each year millions of... (posted by Mark 2 years 353 days ago.)
The challenges of the American automotive industry and why I need them to survive. Today more than ever the automobile is a basic necessity for me. My horse recently died of old age and the town I live in has no mass transit. Most Americans like me would have a difficult time surviving without their vehicles. Not only do we need our vehicles, but we also need the automotive industry . Each year millions of... (posted by Mark 2 years 353 days ago.)
2 Basic Tests For a Rough Running Engine
When faced with a rough running engine , many do-it-yourself mechanics begin to look for the answers in the vehicle's high tech systems. In many cases, the actual problem lies in the basic principles of engine operation. Not all engine performance problems are related to electronic control systems. Therefore a car mechanic still needs to understand basic engine testing procedures . These tests are an important... (posted by Mark 3 years 74 days ago.)
When faced with a rough running engine , many do-it-yourself mechanics begin to look for the answers in the vehicle's high tech systems. In many cases, the actual problem lies in the basic principles of engine operation. Not all engine performance problems are related to electronic control systems. Therefore a car mechanic still needs to understand basic engine testing procedures . These tests are an important... (posted by Mark 3 years 74 days ago.)
Fix Your ABS Light
If you're ABS light comes on the problem should be addressed. To many people drive around with this light on. Yes, you will still have regular brakes, but in an emergency situation your antilock brake system will not function as per design intent when the light is illuminated. People have grown dependent on their antilock brake system. Before the ABS system came out we were all told in an emergency... (posted by Mark 3 years 296 days ago.)
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If you're ABS light comes on the problem should be addressed. To many people drive around with this light on. Yes, you will still have regular brakes, but in an emergency situation your antilock brake system will not function as per design intent when the light is illuminated. People have grown dependent on their antilock brake system. Before the ABS system came out we were all told in an emergency... (posted by Mark 3 years 296 days ago.)
New York City Alternative Fueled Vehicles
The New York City fleet is one of the largest in the United States. The change that this fleet makes in its purchasing and deployment of alternative fuel vehicles has the ability to make large changes in the future of these types vehicles and the industry as a whole. New York City has replaced many of its gasoline or diesel powered off-road equipment with electric battery vehicles or better known as EV's. Most of... (posted by Mark 4 years 21 days ago.)
The New York City fleet is one of the largest in the United States. The change that this fleet makes in its purchasing and deployment of alternative fuel vehicles has the ability to make large changes in the future of these types vehicles and the industry as a whole. New York City has replaced many of its gasoline or diesel powered off-road equipment with electric battery vehicles or better known as EV's. Most of... (posted by Mark 4 years 21 days ago.)
The World of JC Whitney
The oldest and largest marketer of "everything automotive" is JC Whitney. Founded in 1915, JC Whitney has become a popular place to go for custom car accessories and auto body kits. Do you have a hard-to-find item? If JC Whitney doesn't have it, they will find it for you. Everything you need for your car is located in this automotive superstore. If you can't get to the store in LaSalle, Illinois, then visit their website... (posted by Mark 4 years 85 days ago.)
The oldest and largest marketer of "everything automotive" is JC Whitney. Founded in 1915, JC Whitney has become a popular place to go for custom car accessories and auto body kits. Do you have a hard-to-find item? If JC Whitney doesn't have it, they will find it for you. Everything you need for your car is located in this automotive superstore. If you can't get to the store in LaSalle, Illinois, then visit their website... (posted by Mark 4 years 85 days ago.)
My Check Engine Light Is On Again Why?
The check engine light is turned on directly by the car's computer, which most manufacturers call the PCM. This stands for power train control module. You may find other names for this device, but basically it is considered the car's main computer. The PCM monitors the many different automotive engine sensors. It divides the sensors into multiple channels and monitors each channel and compares the range of... (posted by Mark 4 years 113 days ago.)
The check engine light is turned on directly by the car's computer, which most manufacturers call the PCM. This stands for power train control module. You may find other names for this device, but basically it is considered the car's main computer. The PCM monitors the many different automotive engine sensors. It divides the sensors into multiple channels and monitors each channel and compares the range of... (posted by Mark 4 years 113 days ago.)
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