Tuesday 29 November 2011

Anti lock Braking System (ABS) - Benefits, Components and Working.,

ABS

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is a brake system which prevents the locking of wheels and avoids the skidding of vehicles during turns, sharp and sudden braking. It maintains better stability and handling.

Now the most advanced vehicles employ the ABS brakes for braking. It allows the driver to maintain the steering control during hard braking situations.



Tuesday 22 November 2011

Engine Oils . Castrol Power 1 Racing - Fully Synthetic Racing Engine Oil

Engine Oils

Motor oil or engine oil is an oil used for lubrication of various internal combustion engines. The main function is to lubricate moving parts; it also cleans, inhibits corrosion, improves sealing, and cools the engine by carrying heat away from moving parts.
 Generally the engine oils are classified under three categories,
  • Mineral type
  • synthetic type
  • Semi Synthetic type 

Sunday 20 November 2011

Iridium Spark Plugs

Spark Plugs:



Spark plugs are used to ignite the compressed air fuel mixture in SI engine during the compression cycle. The better ignition of fuel with better timing of ignition increases the performance and mileage. A poor condition spark plug will decrease engine efficiency and power.

So sparks plugs are always among the important performance components of all time. The better ignition of fuel provides the better performance of engine.



Monday 14 November 2011

Turbochargers & Superchargers

It is  used to increase the performance of engine to achieve its peak volumetric efficiency and more horse power.


The Turbocharger:

A detailed functioning of turbocharger & supercharger with inspection and maintenance video.



Friday 11 November 2011

Drive system in motorcycles

Drive System In motorcycles

The drive systems refer to the transmitting of power from the engine to the wheels. The commonly used drive system in motorcycles are
  • Chain Drive
  • Shaft or Axle Drive
  • Belt Drive

Monday 7 November 2011

Engine Configurations

Configurations:

The engines can be configured based on the arrangement of the cylinders. Some of the widely used engine configurations on today's automobiles are listed below,

  • Flat or Opposed Type.
  • Inline Type.
  • V-type Type.
  • Rotary Type.    
  • Radial Type. 
  • W-Type.