Terrible weather can be both frightening and dangerous for us. It is reported that nearly half a million crashes and more than 2,000 road deaths happen every winter due to winter storms, severe weather and bad road conditions. It is very challenging and dangerous to drive on snow and ice-covered roads, since ice and snow may reduce the traction, causing it more difficult to move, steer and stop. Here are 5 tips for safely driving in the snow. Maybe it can help you conquer the winter roads. 1. Drive slowly and smoothly. Slow the speed for lower traction. It is very important to be smooth with ..read more

The car becomes a necessity in our daily life and we drive them to anywhere we want. Accidents may occur more frequently when driving in bad weather, like raining. Therefore, we need to pay more attention and be more careful while we are driving a vehicle in the rain. Here are 5 notes for driving in the rain. Note 1: Slow down and drive slowly. Slick streets mean less traction and reduced braking ability. Driving more slowly means more safety. Note 2: Use the windshield wiper. The main function for the windshield wiper is to clear moisture and dirt from the glass in any weather, so just u ..read more

Nowadays, cars become a necessity for us and almost every family owns a car. It is no longer a piece of luxury. Since the vehicle is so important, we need to make sure it is in good condition and tip-top shape so as to benefit ourselves. Therefore, getting in the habit of regularly maintaining our cars is very necessary, which can also avoid potential high maintenance cost and extend the life of our cars. Here are 4 essential vehicle maintenance notes you need to know. 1.Get familiar with the owner’s manual. Each vehicle has an owner’s manual. If your owner’s manual has missed, maybe you ..read more

The ignition switch is mainly located in the place where you insert your key, just behind the key cylinder. Normally, It unlocks the ignition lock cylinder and sends electrical signals to the starter to start the engine. A faulty ignition switch in your car may caused many issues. (Symptoms of a Faulty Ignition Switch) Changing an ignition switch is not that difficult, just requiring common hand tools. Here are the main steps for reference. 1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery to prevent accidental contact; 2. Take out the trim around the steering wheel, and release the clip ..read more

An ignition switch, also called a starter switch or a start switch, normally located on the steering column, behind the ignition lock cylinder, is a switch which plays a really important role in the control system. It is an important electronic component to activate the main electrical systems, which can be commonly found on many road going cars and trucks. As an ignition switch is very important for a car and is frequently used, it will wear out sooner or later. Bad ignition switches may usually display a variety of symptoms, and some symptoms may worsen in a sudden without any further warnin ..read more

If there isn’t any issue with the gas line, filter and electrical system, but your engine can’t get any gas with gas tank in full, you may need to replace the fuel pump. Here are the steps of replacing a fuel pump in a gas tank for a vehicle with a carburetor engine. 1.First, you need to be very careful when working around gasoline. Keep the working area ventilated, and keep the potential fire such as cigarettes far away from electrical equipment. Get a fire extinguisher, safety goggles and gloves, and approved gasoline containers in hand. 2.Disconnect the negative battery cable. 3.Check if t ..read more

A fuel pump’s main job is to transfer fuel from the gas tank to the engine. It works with other auto parts to make sure the engine to work well. There are two types of fuel pumps: mechanical pumps and electronic pumps. Mechanical pumps are normally in older cars and in cars using carburetors. While electronic pumps are usually used with fuel injection systems and normally found in newer cars. Although mechanical and electrical pumps are different, when getting faulty, the signs are almost the same. What are the symptoms when a fuel pump becomes failing? Here we list several warning signs of a ..read more

Chatting with riders, I found that many people like to spend a lot of money to change their motorcycles. It seems that you can’t ride a motorcycle that doesn’t change. As long as you install all expensive things like exhaust, power commander and Brembo brakes, you will become much faster than others. But is this really the case? How useful are the modified parts? Every sports motorcycle, no matter it is 600cc or 1000cc, is the top performance of the factory. The original motorcycle is good enough, and the original factory’s tuning is in a very balanced state. In many cases, a large number of ..read more

As the saying goes: “Playing with motorcycles is risky, modification needs to be cautious.” For every rider, modifying a motorcycle may be a way of expressing personality and showing oneself, and it is also a new operating table that gives it a new life. The motorcycle that comes out is too lacking in personalization. You can increase the “face value” to make it look different from other people’s motorcycles and increase the “energy” to drive the motorcycle at the speed you want. In addition to superb technology and great patience, creating a brand-new motorcycle requires a dedication, just l ..read more

The ignition coils focus on converting low 12-volt current into a much higher voltage to ignite the fuel and start the engine. A failing ignition coil may cause engine misfires or even the engine not to run. Surely you can replace a faulty ignition coil at home in a few hours with common hand tools, but please always keep in mind to disconnect the battery when working on electrical systems of any kind. Here are the steps for replacing a failing ignition coil: 1. Prepare all the tools and materials needed first; 2. Ensure that the new ignition coil is as the same design as the old one; 3. Cut ..read more