Monthly Archives: December 2021

WHY CHECKING YOUR COOLANT IS IMPORTANT

WHY CHECKING YOUR COOLANT IS IMPORTANT

Engines take on a huge workload. Understandably, this causes your engine to get extremely hot. The radiator works to regulate the engine’s temperature to prevent it from overheating. The radiator can’t do it’s job without coolant because it stops the liquid in the radiator from freezing once the temperature gets down to a freezing point. Vital fluids such as coolant and refrigerant can affect the performance of your vehicle. Not being aware of the status of these systems can lead to inefficiencies, unnecessary strain, and eventual mechanical breakdown. WHAT IS A COOLING SYSTEM? Although gasoline engines have improved a lot, they are still not very efficient at turning chemical energy into mechanical power. Most of the energy in the gasoline (perhaps 7­0%) is converted into heat, and it is the job of the cooling system to take care of that heat. In fact, the cooling system on a car driving down the freeway dissipates enough heat to heat two average-sized hous ... read more

COMPROMISED CATALYTIC CONVERTER BREED ENGINE DAMAGE

COMPROMISED CATALYTIC CONVERTER BREED ENGINE DAMAGE

A catalytic converter is a key component in minimizing pollution and vehicle emissions. The catalytic converter works to convert harmful emissions into non-harmful gases. They essentially make engine exhaust gases less harmful and cleaner. It is important to note that a faulty catalytic converter is not only harmful to a vehicle’s performance, but to a driver’s overall health as well. Potential engine damage and reduced performance are a negative effect of a compromised catalytic converter. There are notable indicators a catalytic converter may be inefficient, at which point examination for an auto diagnosis by a certified mechanic is absolutely necessary. HOW DOES A CATALYTIC CONVERTER FUNCTION It is important to understand the pollutive damages vehicles cause to value the operative functions of a catalytic converter. Car exhaust is composed of 3 harmful compounds including the following: Carbon Monoxide Hydrocarbons Nitrogen Oxides Carbon ... read more

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