When your vehicle is in operation and the engine is powered on, your timing belt, or drive belt, is responsible for making the valves in your engine cylinder open and close as part of an internal combustion engine. This whole process is propelled by the camshaft and some other related parts.
After a Flat, Make Sure You Have the Right Spare
There is more than one type of spare tire that you can use when your car has a flat. In most cases, the tire you'll find under the mat in the trunk of your car is a compact temporary spare, also called a "donut." These donut tires are smaller than a typical tire and are designed for limited use only.
Which Is the Best for Traction: Salt, Sand, or Kitty Litter?
When your car gets stuck in the snow or ice, you can put something under your tire to help get it unstuck. Sand, salt, and kitty litter are three of the most popular things to use, so which one is the best?
- Sand: Sand works by providing a grittiness that your tires can grab onto. Sand does not dissolve or melt ice, but it does dry the area a little bit.
What's the Meaning of Horsepower?
If you want to know where the term horsepower came from, you have to go back to the 18th century. It was then that James Watt first used that word in relation to strength and power. Watt, it is said, wanted to find a way to sell more steam engines and promote his design. He surmised that to do this; he would need to impress potential buyers with their ability to perform work beyond the capabilities of the horses in use during that time.
How to Follow Move Over Laws
Move over laws are enforced in all 50 states, but most people don't know what these laws entail. If you see that a vehicle needs to get to the shoulder of the road right away, or there's an ambulance or police car that needs to get to a car on the side of the road, it's important to follow these laws.
If possible, you should change lanes away from the shoulder of the road, so that there is open space for the vehicle in distress or the emergency vehicle to safely move off the highway. If there…
3 Reasons to Never Replace Windshield Washer Fluid with Water
Have you ever thought about replacing your windshield wiper fluid with water? If you have, please don't! There are many reasons why windshield wiper fluid is important and why it should never be replaced with water. Check out a few of these reasons below.
Driving Away the Cold
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The 2017 Hyundai Tucson Has Safety Features You Need
Nothing is more important to you when you are driving your family around Langhorne, PA than staying safe and looking out for those around you. The 2017 Hyundai Tucson has safety features that will help you drive in a safe way.
The new Hyundai Tucson has a rearview camera that allows you to see behind you when you are driving in reverse. This feature makes it easier for you to avoid backing into someone or something during your adventures.
The 2018 Hyundai Elantra: Better Than Ever
One of our favorite and most popular brands at McCafferty Hyundai Sales, Inc. in Langhorne, PA just got better. It may be hard to believe that Hyundai Elantra could be made better, but the new 2018 Elantra offers more of the great features that are popular in the 2017 model and some great high-tech upgrades for added pleasure.
Tires for Every Weather Condition and Terrain
There are several types of tires for the automobile owner to consider. Depending on the type of terrain, weather and activities you engage in, you will want to select the most appropriate tire. If you're more of a racer, then you may be very interested in low profile and high-performance tires that hug the road more efficiently. If instead you live in a hilly country that's subjected to different types of extreme weather, you should consider all-season or all-terrain tires from McCafferty Hyundai Sales, Inc.
