Archive for 'Tutorials' Category
Your car’s transmission is among its most vital elements. It connects the engine to the drivetrain and governs how much power you use from moment to moment. Yet for most people, it’s a complete mystery how it works. The prominence of automatic transmissions has lessened the need to understand how this magical box beneath our […]
The Rust Belt got its name from the large concentration of industry in those states, with much of that concentration related to metalwork and manufacturing. Notoriously severe winters may also have contributed to the name, as the region is a pioneer of using salt and brine to de-ice roads. Salt lowers the freezing-point of water […]
This post originally appeared on the Leith Cars blog. Well, this day hasn’t gone as expected. It seems like it’s been a while since we woke up and were surprised by a sudden snowstorm. We can only imagine how much more unpleasant this weather is for people who had already set out on their commute […]
If you follow a lot of car news, you’re probably familiar with the cycle that bloggers and journalists go through every time a new car is on its way to the street. There’s the initial announcement, followed by some teased sketches, then maybe a concept car or a prototype, and eventually the production model is […]
First of all, we’re not going to do any math. Or science. No math or science. This is a numbers-free space. We’re just not going to do it, and you can’t make us. We will apply a Seinfeldian linguistic analysis, however (don’t worry, it will only take a moment). Ahem: What’s the deal with torque? […]
We’ve syndicated this post from the Leith Cars Blog to help answer a frequently asked question. You’ve probably noticed the long, laborious disclaimer that shows up any time someone mentions a car’s MPG. You know, the whole spiel about how these numbers are based on EPA regulated testing and actual mileage depends on your personal […]
The following is a seasonal post syndicated from the Leith Cars blog. We know that as the temperatures start to drop, many of you might have questions about how the colder weather will affect your car’s tire pressure, so this is us answering those questions and offering help. So you’re on the way out to […]
If you haven’t noticed since it went by so quickly, the summer season came to an end. Though we have the fortune of living in North Carolina, with its traditionally mild Fall, it is also a time of year with much precipitation and a progression into winter that comes on leisurely — and often leads […]
Though not all consumers want greater power under the hood, gearheads exist for every brand. Their appetite for an extra boost compel automakers to offer turbochargers and other features that crank up the horsepower or torque. After-market companies also manufacture parts and accessories to supplement stock power and acceleration. One of the most popular methods […]
With Memorial Day weekend now behind us, it seems the only major event remaining to herald the summer season is high school graduation. In just a few weeks, thousands of Raleigh’s young adults will toss their caps in the air and excitedly welcome the next chapter of their lives. Some of them may even enjoy […]
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