Modern car alarms and security systems are the norm. However, in areas like Kenya, Tanzania or Zimbabwe where the majority of the traffic comprises older and used cars, these systems are either old or non-existent.
Auto Parts
Vehicles are complex and made up of thousands of parts, so it makes sense to learn more about them, how they work, and if they might be needing a replacement. The auto parts related articles you’ll find in this category range from fuel pumps and filters, battery types, shock absorbers, braking systems, and more, as well as how to find the best deals online for when you need to find a quality new or used replacement.
How To Buy Auto Parts Online with BE FORWARD
This article is written by BE FORWARD Supporters ID 235466 Mutimba Musonda in Zambia.
Choosing auto parts for your automobile can be quite challenging, especially for new car owners. Sourcing the right parts from online suppliers can be very hectic at times in that it’s quite easy for someone to be deceived in buying a part that they feel is genuine only to discover that it’s actually a replacement part.
However, most car dealers do try to differentiate genuine parts from replacements. Replacement parts are those parts that are manufactured by other companies that hold licenses with car manufacturers. These parts are nearly or 90% percent perfect, but are not original parts in the sense that there may be a few features that can be different from the original ones.
Shock Absorbers: 3 Important Benefits You Need to Know
When we think of smooth drive, we usually think of horsepower and a high-performing engine. However, little of us are aware that a powerful engine is pretty much useless without the driver’s ability to control the car. That’s where shock absorbers take the stage. As their name entails shock absorbers literally absorb the unpleasant effects of bumpy roads and unavoidable holes, thus enhancing the driver’s control over the vehicle as well as overall comfort of all passengers. Read on to find out some more of the benefits of shock absorbers and why you should take them more into consideration.
The role of SHOCK ABSORBERS
In short words, it is explained that shock absorbers are hydraulic (oil) pump-like devices that help control the impact and rebound movement of your vehicle’s springs and suspension. Along with smoothening out bumps and vibrations, the key role of the shock absorber is to ensure that the vehicle’s tires remain in contact with the road surface at all times, which ensures the safest control and braking response from your car.
Basic knowledge of the coolant liquid
Role of the coolant
Prevention from being frozen
When the coolant liquid freezes up, the volume of liquid expands by approximately 9%. When a coolant temperature goes down in the winter season, it may destroy cylinder head and cores (canals) of engine and radiator respectively due to the excess in pressure. Therefore materials with relatively low freezing point are generally used for coolant liquid. Currently ethylene glycol is mainly used.
Cheap but utterly important: The fan belt
Engine Belts 101: What Are They and When Should They Be Replaced?
The motor industry has come a long way since cars were first put on the market. Early cars were equipped with several engine belts made from leather, which often snapped due to the heat of the engine. Eventually, they were replaced with only two rubber belts: the fan belt and the alternator belt—revolutionising engine maintenance.
This system, like the one found in the Toyota MR2, began disappearing in the 1980s, giving way to the single multi-purpose (serpentine) belt that modern cars like the Hummer H3 are equipped with. Do you know the belts in your car? Read on to learn how to identify the engine belts in your car, listen for distress signals, and how to replace them when the time comes.
Discover the Benefits of Replacing Your Car Battery
Needing to change your car battery? The battery is one of the parts of a car that is relatively simple to change as a DIY project. Due to the labour cost of changing a battery being quite cheap, whether or not you choose to change your car battery is up to you.
However, the price of a car battery can range between US$70 and US$300, depending on the type of car and the size of the battery, so if you choose to go the DIY route this means you can save some money and install it yourself.
All About Car Oil Pumps & Filters: When and Why to Change Them
Engine oil filters come in various grades, both in design and materials used, but they all work to remove all these impurities from your engine oil. There’s a great deal of varieties between different types of engine oils, the various synthetic additives they include, and countless other factors (such as city driving vs highway driving) which can influence the performance and longevity of engine oil. Lets take a closer look at the oil pump and filter to learn more about them.
