DENSO Develops Passenger-Specific Heating And Cooling System
According to the company, this world’s first increases energy efficiency while maintaining comfort.
Today In America With Terry Bradshaw To Feature Evans Cooling Systems
Today in America with Terry Bradshaw combs the nation and the globe to bring viewers fascinating business stories and firsthand insights from entrepreneurs within various industries.
Clean Diesel To The Rescue
Gone are the days of the traditional diesel engine’s noisy pistons, exhaust odor and sluggish performance.
TRW Automotive To Manufacture Electric Steering In Brazil For The South American Market
LIMEIRA, Brazil —TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. announced the start of production of Electric Power Steering (EPS) from its facilities in Limeira, Brazil, in support of the company’s expanding South American customer base. TRW has invested in high-tech production equipment and manufacturing floor space in support of domestic customers, according to the company. "Electric Steering is
Pushing Engines Farther
Downsizing vehicles, reducing vehicle size and weight and using smaller and more fuel-efficient powertrains are some of the ways automakers will reach government fuel standards.
New Raybestos Brand Drag Reduction Clips Available Now
New drag reduction clips from Raybestos brakes retrofit progressive OE hardware designs.
Vortec 3500 Straight-Five Engine
The five-cylinder was seen as a way to achieve better fuel economy and performance than the six, but with more power and torque than the four. Back in 2002,General Motors developed what would become a new series of Vortec inline four-, five- and six-cylinder engines. All of the engines in the “Atlas” engine lineup share
ASE PS2 Test Preparation Guide: Cooling System
The cooling system’s job is to manage heat produced by the engine, to help the engine warm up quickly and maintain a consistent operating temperature and provide heat for the heater. ● COOLANT — A mixture of water and antifreeze circulates inside the engine and radiator. There are two basic types of antifreeze: ethylene glycol
ASE PS2 Test Preparation Guide: Exhaust Parts
● MUFFLERS AND RESONATORS — Used to control exhaust noise, the muffler or resonator is mounted behind the catalytic converter. A second muffler or resonator may be located further back for additional sound control. Vehicles with dual exhausts usually have separate mufflers for each side, but some may share a common muffler. Mufflers and resonators
ASE PS2 Test Preparation Guide: Ignition System
● SPARK PLUGS — Provide a source of ignition in each cylinder of a gasoline-powered engine. High voltage from an ignition coil passes down through the spark plug’s conductive core and jumps across an electrode gap at the end of the plug to create a spark. This ignites the air/fuel mixture in the combustion chamber