Archive for December, 2007
Winter Corrosion
I have made a pretty big fuss so far about corrosion, and yet don’t think it has been explained in detail enough why corrosion is so bad. Well corrosion occurs as a chemical change in the alloys and metals in your vehicle, rust is a chemical reaction that creates iron oxide – that flakey brittle [...]
Winter Mobility Mechanical Aspects
Under the strain of extreme cold some lower grade metals and alloys become brittle, prone to cracking, additional stress on them can cause mini breaks that lead to eventual failure of the part. The addition of salts on the roads to melt the ice becomes a much bigger problem as winter wears on, and if [...]
Prepare your Engine for Winter
That little thing under your hood – or big if you have something better than a Honda eco car – is not something that you can say “Well its metal, it cant be hurt by the cold”. Wrong, in fact, dead wrong. Oil can coagulate, anti-freeze deficiencies. Not only does anti-freeze lower the freezing point [...]
Be Prepared for Winter!
As many of you know, winter is upon us in the northern hemisphere, and that means increased chances of snow, colder weather, and more wear and tear on all parts of your car. How much wear and tear? Well consider this – most cars break down in winter as I have seen at the auto [...]
