LEARN TO READ BOLT SPECIFICATIONS
Automotive
Advertisement A bolt is a type of threaded hardware fastener that is used to position two workpieces in specific relation to each other.  Bolts come in several configurations for their application and specification variances. Each bolt is specified with some …
Learn All about “Automotive Rivets”
Automotive
Advertisement Rivets provide an effective way to fasten two materials together without welding, adhesives, or any specialty tools or skills.  They can be used in automotive and non-automotive applications, but for this article, we’re going to focus on automotive rivets.  …
Swirl Flaps in Diesel Engines
Automotive
Advertisement Swirl flaps produce a swirl alongside the cylinder axle. They are used in diesel vehicles to improve the mixing of the fuel-air mixture at low engine speeds. For this purpose, the air is fed to each cylinder through two …
Properties of Diesel Fuel
Automotive
Advertisement The properties of diesel fuel are at times varied from other fuels such as gasoline.  However, there are also some similarities, such as the fact that they both burn in a fuel cylinder to make the engine work, and …
Diesel Black Smoke: Reasons And Solutions
Automotive
Advertisement Diesel engines are notorious for producing black smoke for many reasons. There are also solutions to diesel black smoke. In this article, we will talk about possible solutions and remedies to that problem. Also, read: HOW DO GASOLINE ENGINES …
Jackknifing and How to Prevent It
Automotive
Advertisement While no one wants to be involved in a road accident, certain types of crashes are just more terrifying than others. Imagine being on a highway and seeing an 18-wheel semi lose control and its trailer starting to swing …