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What’s the Deal with Engine Oil Coolers? Alright, gearheads, let’s break this down in a way that won’t make your eyes glaze over. Ever spotted one of those tricked-out rides at a car meet, with what looks like a mini radiator strapped to the front, sitting pretty with two pipes snaking their way into the engine bay? That’s an engine oil cooler. Now, think of it like a mini AC unit, but for your engine oil. Its job? To keep your engine’s temperature in check by sucking out the extra heat from the oil. But before you rush off to bolt one onto your daily driver, pump the brakes. Sure, oil coolers can be a lifesaver for high-performance, high-revving engines, but does everyone really need one? Probably not. Let’s unpack the pros and cons so you can figure out if you’re the rare breed that does. Engine Oil Cooler: Pros and Cons Okay, first up, you might think the cooler your engine runs, the better. And yeah, that’s true… to a point. But before you run out and start scavenging for a cooler,...

Before we delve deeper into the tutorial. Let us look at the benefits of a ground wire or big 3 kit. Firstly, you shouldn't be expecting substantial horsepower gains. You can rather expect a smoother idling engine and an improved throttle response. Brighter headlights and cleaner audio has also been experienced by some diyers. Some guys even claim that  the ground wires prevent static shocks when getting out of the car. Also, We checked the voltage differences beforehand at  planned grounding points using a recently calibrated Fluke 87 multimeter .  Planning the Grounding Points The DIY ground wire system we will make and install, dubbed the "Ill save money on mechanic bills," consists of 4 wires connecting 5 points. Body (A) > Head (B) > Coil Pack (C) > Battery Negative (D) > Body (E) You can choose your own ground points as well, but you will be on your own with that. Choose your grounding big 3 points wisely and at your own risk. In case you...

Cold weather is hard on almost everything, and the engine in your car is no exception to this rule. The most common problem with why your car will not start in cold weather is that batteries literally freeze up, causing the electrical charge in them to do the same. There is also air/fuel ratios that need to be addressed here. It takes more fuel to ignite cold air than it takes to ignite warm air. Then there is just the plain fact that the fluids in the engine can be frozen, seizing it from the inside. We are going address each of these situations and find out what can be done to prevent them from happening. Engine Cold Start Problems caused due to Battery: Lets discuss the battery first, battery acid loses its ability to hold charge when subjected to below freezing temperatures. Sometimes it discharges completely, in which case you will require a jump start. Also remember that when the charge drops below 10 volts it may cause permanent damage to your cars battery. This can be easil...

A lot of people love work on their cars and upgrade parts. But what many people don't know is that it is essential to reset the ecu as well as the throttle body in order to gain maximum performance output. Why Should i Reset My Car's ECU? ECU Reset Benefits : Very few people are aware of the fact that when you reset your ecu after small bolt on mods the car learns the new driving conditions and performs better, so here's a little DIY guide about manually resetting your ecu and throttle in 2022. Step by Step Ecu and Throttle Reset Procedure Manual : First what you need to do is to disconnect the negative lead from the battery for a minimum of 45 minutes. Some experts recommend this per iod to be around 12 hours but that is not really necessary. After 45 minutes have passed, you can go ahead and reconnect the battery negative lead. The next step is to get in the car and put ignition key in, turn  to MAR and leave for 90 secs. Next, turn off the ignition, but make su...

  A lot of people love work on their cars and upgrade parts. But what many people don't know is that it is essential to   reset the ecu   as well as the throttle body in order to gain maximum performance output. Why Should i Reset My Car's ECU? ECU Reset Benefits : Very few people are aware of the fact that when you reset your ecu after small bolt on mods the car learns the new driving conditions and performs better, so here's a little DIY guide about manually resetting your ecu and throttle in 2022. Reset ECU | Throttle Manually without scanner : A lot of car owners hesitate whilst resetting their ecu by themselves thinking that it would require specialized equipment i.e obd i/ii scanner. But contrary to popular belief, you can actually Reset your ECU and throttle body at home manually without needing any specialized equipment. Just follow the step by step procedure described below : First what you need to do is to disconnect the negative lead from the battery for a mini...

What is Chassis Reinforcement ? Japanese tuning companies used to stiffen the chassis of their circuit/ race cars through this technique. DIY Chassis Reinforcement First is the list of things you'll need. 1: Drill ( i prefer an electric with a cord other then one with a battery just to i don't need to worry about it dying on me) 2: Ball-pen hammer (or any other hammer with a metal head) 3: Center-punch (to mark a good start point for the drill) 4: Drill bits ( i prefer a cobalt (the material of the bit not the lowes brand) drill bit because they last longer don't go cheap on this one or you'll know it 5: Rivet gun (blind rivet fastener rivet tool..etc) 6 : Appropriate size rivet *** SEE NOTE *** ( i used short 3/16ths (#6) size they make steel and aluminum and some others i chose aluminum because its lighter) after your interior is out the first thing to do is find the spot wields in the chassis use a center punch and a ham...

Getting car wheels aligned seems like a real pain from both time and money standpoint. This is why, most of the car owners think of wheel alignment as a rocket science and keep on paying hefty amounts of money to professional shops and work stations. However things are not as complicated as they seem. DIY Wheel Alignment If not a perfect alternative against going for traditional wheel alignment checks at repair stores; at least knowing how to DIY , can add a lot of value to your routine drives and help you keep a check on the quality of the work delivered by the technicians. From the concept and logical perspective, alignment is a pretty simple and straight-forward process, which can definitely be turned into an expertise with timely practice. The part that tests your patience, the most, is that of setting up your alignment structure to get precisely consistent accuracy. Finding a perfectly flat surface to work from is also very critical. However these things get a ...