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Constructing my own car

I always dreamed of being a car designer, but my responsibilities always got in the way. Now that I am retired, I am finally building my own car. It's a bit of a hodgepodge of different auto parts that I have found around the place, but I can drive it around the farm. It's been a great learning experience and I now know a lot more about fixing cars than I ever did beforehand. This blog shows the car that I have built and has some tips for other people who are also thinking about building a car of their own from auto parts.

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4 Reasons You Shouldn’t Keep Driving with a Faulty Fuel Pump

1 March 2023
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You probably don't think about your vehicle's fuel pump too often, but it's a vital component. In many cases, the fuel pump will last for as long as you have the vehicle, so it might not be something you ever need to think about changing. That said, fuel pumps are in use whenever you're driving your car — the pump is what supplies the correct amount of fuel to your engine for ideal combustion. Read More 

Understanding Power Steering Systems: A Comprehensive Look into Electric and Hydraulic Power Steering Systems

8 October 2021
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Your vehicle's steering system makes all the difference to your driving experience. That's why the traditional mechanical steering systems have been replaced with more modern power steering systems. These systems have a distinct edge over their conventional mechanical counterparts for many reasons. Power steering systems' top benefits include improved steering wheel control and stability, enhanced straight-line stability, quicker steering wheel response, etc. However, power steering systems come in different types: hydraulic and electric. Read More 

When to Replace the Mirror Arms on Your Commercial Truck

22 April 2021
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It's normal to have to replace different parts on your commercial truck. In fact, there might be times that you will have to replace parts that you have never thought much about at all. For example, the mirror arms on your commercial truck — which are the arms that hold your side view mirrors in place — might not be something that you think about very often, even though you might use them all the time. Read More 

4 Guidelines on How Professionals Choose the Best Aftermarket Truck Parts

20 November 2020
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One of the reasons behind the popularity of aftermarket truck parts is that they are very affordable. The parts are also readily available and accessible, and you have a wide variety of brands to choose from. Truck part manufacturers understand that their business depends on how durable and practical their products are, so they invest in quality and customer satisfaction.  With the right guidance, you can get the best truck parts and use them to make the upgrade you need for your truck. Read More 

How to Give Your Truck Brakes a Significant Helping Hand

28 October 2019
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Do you operate a trucking fleet in a particularly hilly part of the country? If you do and most of your delivery work is local, then you know how much wear and tear each truck may be subject to as it battles to cope with such undulating terrain. With this in mind, is there anything that you can do to give your trucks a helping hand in terms of their braking capability? Read More