Articles on automotive topics
About 3 hours or 3 days. Front bumper repairs are pretty straightforward and it can take only 3 hours to fix the bumper. However, the new paintwork and paint curing can take up to 3 days. How long does it take to repair a damaged bumper? Conventionally, bumper repair takes not more than 3 days, …
It is almost always less expensive to repair a car than buy a new one. Although something as severe as a blown motor or a failed transmission will run you between $3,000 and $7,000 to replace at a dealership, such repairs still don’t cost as much as buying a new car. Should you fix a …
Why do people cover car seats with blankets? Car seat manufacturers warn against dressing infants in bulky clothing or over-swaddling children in blankets while they’re in their car seats. … Using a car seat cover provides snugness and warmth outside of the car without interfering with the buckles. Is it safe to put blanket over …
Mercedes-Benz returned to Formula One as an engine supplier in 1994 in partnership with Ilmor, a British independent high-performance autosport engineering company with its manufacturing centre based in Brixworth, Northamptonshire. Where are Mercedes Formula 1 engines built? Home of the Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP) Today, Brixworth is a state-of-the-art technology campus where around …
What does the R mean on battery? From what I gather, the R indicates “reverse”, meaning that the terminals are reversed. Some batteries online are listed as 26R with no 5N. What is L or R in car battery? L stands for left, and R means right. Some batteries come with an additional S lettering …
Is it possible to break the car window underwater? Yes, it is but you have to do it before any water gets in. All you need is a car rescue tool to clear your exit. Is it impossible to break glass underwater? You can open a window in a submerged car by using a manual …
All Ford transmissions built prior to 1977, and certain models that continued in use during 1977-1980, were designed for a high-friction fluid that allowed the shifting clutches to lock up or engage quickly. Ford specification ESW-M2C33-F covers this type of product, which is commonly referred to as “Type F” fluid. What vehicles use Type F …
Apply baking soda over the entire area that’s affected by corrosion. This will neutralize the battery acid. Add a small amount of water to activate the baking soda and cause a chemical reaction which will remove the corrosion. What is the easiest way to remove battery corrosion? White vinegar or lemon juice: Most household batteries …
The corrosion itself isn’t dangerous, but the implications it can have to the health of your car and your battery aren’t great. Corrosion on the terminals of the battery can be a reaction between the copper and the electricity passing through them, or it could be a leak at the base of the terminals. Does …
When you set the air conditioner in AUTO mode, it will automatically select cooling, heating(cooling/heating models only), or fan only operation depending on set temperature and the room temperature. The air conditioner will control room temperature automatically to the temperature point you set. What does auto mode in AC do? Turning on the auto mode …