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Types of Automobile Fuels

What is an automobile fuel? Fuel is the source of energy in a car. All Car engines (except ones that use alternative fuel) generate energy by creating a combustion using fuel. The type of engine inherently depends upon the type of fuel being used. There are six main types of fuel. Gasoline Of all the… Read More »

Auto Adjust and Emergency Braking in Drum Brake

If the drum brakes have to function correctly, the brake pads have to remain close to the drum. If they have a considerable gap between them, extra force is needed to make them apply with proper friction against the drum and this would require more fluid to pass through the pipes. This also makes the… Read More »

Advantages and Disadvantages of Traction Control System

Traction control system is developed to avoid or limit the slipping of wheels on the roads or on slippery surfaces during the acceleration and the sensors in it detects the speed of each wheel. It is a function which is secondary of anti-lock braking system (ABS). Some of the traction control systems also use engine… Read More »

Get to Know Winter Tires and Types

Winter is time when you find it difficult to drive unless you equip your car with winter tires. This is because it is difficult to get enough traction on a snow surface. Therefore, you need fit your car with tires designed exclusively for winter. Snow tires are designed specially for use in cold weather, snow… Read More »