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The Role of the Exhaust System. The exhaust system is about more than just getting rid of the gas out of the rear of the vehicle as it actually plays a major role in making sure that your vehicle works efficiently. What it does is it pulls away various hazardous gases and emissions from the engine that could potentially cause a problem if they are allowed to build up, drags these emissions under your feet in the vehicle, and gets rid of them. However, there is more to it than just that; it does not just take these harmful emissions and just put them into the environment, but it also converts them into a less harmful version before they exit through the tail pipe. This is certainly impressive, and what is even more interesting is that the entire exhaust system has virtually no moving parts, so it really is a feat of engineering. How to Tell That There is an Issue. Determining that something is wrong is rather easy. For example, you may notice an increa ... read more

The Importance of Replacing the Air Filters in Your Car (Part 3)NOTE: This is part 3 of 106St Tire & Wheel's series on air filters in your vehicle. Click here for part 1. Click here for part 2. Below are various benefits to replacing your car filter according to different manufacturers. 1. Avoiding premature wear and tear of your car engine This simple yet important piece of equipment is made to trap debris and dirt before it enters your car engine. Keeping out dirt, debris, and other substances will protect the inner parts of the engine such as include pistons and cylinders from damage. Even the smallest particles can cause serious damage and can be very costly to repair. These small particles can also shorten the life of your engine. 2. A cost effec ... read more

Steering and suspension systems ensure balance and stability in your car so you and your passengers have a safe and comfortable ride. Your wheels should always firmly grip the road and preventing the car from skidding. Improvements in steering and suspension systems, together with advanced tire designs and construction, have led to great safety and comfort in riding. However, this does not mean that regular inspection and maintenance is unnecessary. Steering systems There are two fundamental types of steering systems: standard mechanical and rack & pinion steering. Standard mechanical systems may or may not be power assisted but the rack & pinion system is always power assisted. Rack & pinion steering combines the steering box and center link into one unit allowing more precision. It makes steering more responsive because of the way it reduces the number of pivotal points. Suspension systems A car's suspension system uses shock absorbers an ... read more

Consider the lowly glove compartment -- it actually goes back to the earliest horseless carriages of about 1900, when the little box was actually meant for gloves (as part of any motorist's smart motoring ensemble). There's not much room in there, so what do you keep in your glove box? Fast-food mustard packets? Maps (who uses those anymore)? The kids' report cards? Here's a quick rundown of important things and convenient things you might want to keep in there: Owner's manual: Self-explanatory. Insurance papers: You may have that info on an app for your smart phone, but you're better off with a paper backup, too. Emergency numbers: Just in case. You don't want people to have to guess at that kind of thing. Medical information: Again, you don't want anyone to have to guess at this. Things like blood types, allergies, medications and other important stuff, if God forbid you're ever in an accident and c ... read more

Consider the lowly glove compartment -- it actually goes back to the earliest horseless carriages of about 1900, when the little box was actually meant for gloves (as part of any motorist's smart motoring ensemble). There's not much room in there, so what do you keep in your glove box? Fast-food mustard packets? Maps (who uses those anymore)? The kids' report cards? Here's a quick rundown of important things and convenient things you might want to keep in there: Owner's manual: Self-explanatory. Insurance papers: You may have that info on an app for your smart phone, but you're better off with a paper backup, too. Emergency numbers: Just in case. You don't want people to have to guess at that kind of thing. Medical information: Again, you don't want anyone to have to guess at this. Things like blood types, allergies, medications and other important stuff, if God forbid you're ever in an accident and can't commu ... read more