About Automotive

KERS makes a fuel-efficient 20 Percent

2011-12-25T14:31:00.000-08:00

Perhaps for this system, or KERS Kinetic Energy Recovery system is only used for F1 racing cars. Yet it seemed to you as a rider must be prepared to accept this technology in the streets.

European car manufacturer, Volvo became the next manufacturer to implement a technology that could change the power of the braking power for this machine.

As quoted from a press release Volvo, Volvo says that by combining with a normal engine vehicles will be capable of spraying up to 80 additional personnel dk.

Nnamun biggest advantage is the vehicle can release more energy by consuming more fuel-efficient exactly 20 percent more efficient.

How did it happen?

Volvo will use technology KERS is on the flywheel (flywheel). So when the car brakes, will result in flywheel spins up to 60,000 rpm. And this round will produce energy that can be used when the car accelerates.

This system is more effective when the cars are in urban street that makes the car forward and stopped frequently.

KERS technology is not new technology, cars like the Porsche was already using the technology at the flywheel KERS this. But the difference according to Derek Crabb, Vice President of Volvo Powertrain Engineering field Derek Crabb, Volvo is the first to use it in a car with rear-wheel drive. During this KERS used in cars with front wheel drive.

"If the process of testing and development goes according to plan, we expect a car with KERS flywheel technology is going to be found in showrooms within the next few years," said Crabb.

Choosing the right windshield wiper to Improve Safety on Winter Driving

2011-12-12T07:20:00.000-08:00

With winter looming many drivers prepare their vehicles for winter by installing a set of winter tires. While these are essential for safe driving, many fail to recognize windshield wiper blades are just as important.

There are hundreds of brands and types on the market. Which ones are the best for winter driving?

There is no easy answer to this question. There are a number of factors that come to play when deciding. The wiper blades you select must match your vehicle and be suitable for the climate in which you are driving.

Most vehicles come with all-purpose blades installed from factory. These are adequate for clearing the windshield in most mild climates but are rarely suitable for winter driving. With snow, ice and salt a reality of winter driving, having the correct wiper blade is essential for safe winter driving.

You can choose from winter, silicone, shaker, standard or heated wiper blades. Each has its own unique use. Some are better suited for mild climates while others are designed exclusively for harsh winter conditions.

When winter approaches it is advisable for drivers to choose winter wiper blades. These are designed to handle snow and ice and survive the harsh conditions typically associated with winter driving.

Most winter wiper blades will prevent snow and ice from accumulating and clear the windshield's surface during driving.

However, it is recommended you choose a blade with a tough rubber surface and a body made of a heavy gauge steel. This will allow it to resist severe winter conditions and changes in temperature that cause other blades to freeze and become ineffective at clearing the snow from the windshield.

Some manufacturers have improved on the standard winter wiper blade by making the surface of silicone instead of rubber. This allows it to last longer than rubber ones and provides better clearing capability.

Other manufacturers offer a vibrating wiper blade known as a shaker blade. These help dislodge snow and ice from the wiping surface and helps prevent any accumulation of debris while driving. These types of wiper blades are effective in many different driving climates not just winter.

Shaker blades are typically more expensive to purchase and more complex to install. However, they offer superior visibility for the driver when compared to standard winter or silicone blades.

Drivers can also opt to install heated winter windshield wiper blades on their vehicles. These have small heating elements inside the rubber cleaning surface and melt both the snow and ice during operation.

Drivers activate the heating element with a switch installed inside their vehicle. These heated blades offer superior clearing capability over any other blade on the market. These are also the most expensive to purchase and the most complex to install.

No matter which type of wiper blade you choose, you can improve the effectiveness of your choice by using a washer solution designed for winter use. This will help prevent snow and ice from accumulating on the windshield and allow the blades to work better.

Taking Special Care When Driving

2011-12-12T07:17:00.000-08:00

It's amazing how much driving the average American does in one year. But that is just the way our society works-somehow, you have to get from your house to work or school just about every day, and the most convenient way for many people is to drive there. Countless activities and daily tasks require the help of a vehicle, and so people find themselves behind the wheel for quite a few hours a week. Because of that, it becomes an issue of extreme importance for drivers to take care while they are operating their vehicles. Several things, though they may appear to be small, can interfere in driving, and result in dire and damaging situations.

For example, many people will tell you that driving while under the influence of things such as alcohol or drugs is nothing more than a death wish-although you are not always the person who finds themselves hurt or dead. Hopefully, that warning is something that you automatically follow, understanding the complete wisdom in it. However, there are other 'influences' that you may not always think about, that can be just as distracting to your driving.

One of them is music. There are so many gadgets and things available to us these days that allows us to really get into the music scene, dig deeply, and find a lot of enjoyment in the rhythm, lyrics, and style of all kinds of music. Many people enjoy listening to music on the radio, CDs, iPods, or other electronic equipment at all times of the day-but especially while driving. One must be cautioned to do so carefully. Never turn your radio up louder than you can concentrate. Music has a way of taking charge of your focus, and much less of your attention will be appropriately placed on the road.

Another of them is fatigue. Just as many people get into accidents every year from the effects of fatigue as the effects of alcohol. Because fatigue can cloud a person's judgment, take some or all of their attention, or simply cause you to do things you would not usually do, it is one of the more deadly influences that drivers can experience. And it is so easy to do-a long day at work, an extra long drive, a sleepless weekend-all of these things can contribute to the fatigue level of a driver, and all of them can result in a bad situation.

Stay as focused as you possibly can. If you find that you are becoming distracted by one or more things while driving, do what you can to eliminate those distractions before continuing on your journey. Because you must drive so frequently in your life, it may be easy to fall into the category of "auto pilot." Be aware of your focus, and do what is necessary to relocate it on the task at hand. By doing these simple things and being aware of what may distract you, chances are you will drive much better, preserving your own safety as well as the safety of the drivers around you.

This About Features Perfect For Weekend Car

2011-12-12T06:32:00.000-08:00

Let's be honest you work hard all week and just want to relax from Friday afternoon till Sunday night. Taking a road trip is far from your mind when leaving the office at five o'clock on a Friday afternoon. So far in fact, that the idea that you have to drive in traffic just to get back to the recliner that has been calling you name since Wednesday is enough to hire someone off the street to drive you home. But wait, what if you could place that comfy recliner, with heated cushions, in the spot that has been the home of a lousy excuse for a driver seat?

What if you could change that old beat up hand-me-down vehicle that you probably named Betty or Rex because you have to cheer it on when going up a steep hill? Well, maybe it's not too late. There is a solution. It's called a visit to the bank and a used car lot. The one, two, punch, if you will. Don't get me wrong new cars are nice but who can afford a new car? Not this guy. So, in order to make this new-pre-owned car special splurge on one feature that you truly makes want to drive longer, farther, more often. It will completely change your opinion about traffic.

Sunroof, moonroof, convertible. All three car features are pretty awesome. The sunroof says "Hey, I like the sun and clouds, and maybe I like to stand up in my car sometime like those people in limos". It also says "I'm scared of hitting bugs at high speeds but I can give someone in a helicopter a high or low five." It means you are conservative but under the right conditions can come out of your shell and be the life of the party. A moon roof just means you should not be trying to look at constellations while driving. Now, a convertible is something to enjoy. It says "I'm crazy but fun and I'll race you to the supermarket." And if your female it means you're a daredevil, cause girl that wind does not mix well with the wind.

Sound system, spinners & rims, paint and decals -- Now these are grouped together because you cannot have more than one and be a fully functional person in society. A sound system is a must for indie, country, rap, classical, etc. If you are a music guru or a true fan of just one genre you need an awesome sound system. I remember sitting in my car just listening to the radio, Tthat could have been because the speaker were better than my so called boom box but probably because I was avoiding chores. However, get a sound system that lets you enjoy the radio, CDs, ipod, amtrack, or whatever vice you use because at least you will be well entertained. Spinners and rims are not a thing. How many compliments have you gotten on your 17s? Or though having your tires spin while stopped was cool? Plus, honestly you can't afford them. The maintenance and the waxing are just not worth it. You can't get cheap spinners cause everybody will know. Paint and decals are the same way. Waxing is over rated and political slogans are for the pushy people who believe we live in a black and white world.

Glass ornament on Cars Could Invite Dangers

2011-09-07T00:27:00.000-07:00

For those of you who used to put a cabin fragrances hanger by hanging on the rearview mirror of your car cabin, now it seems to be rethought. Because it turns out a lot cause accidents.

According to a study conducted in England revealed that the usual hangers and stickers that read "Baby On Board" invites a lot of danger. The goods are usually hung on the rearview mirror affixed to the glass cabin and rear of the car.

Even in Britain, the insurer is preparing a rule that when the hanger is to make air fresheners car accident so, users have to face the charges.

For a survey involving 2000 vehicles revealed that 1 in 20 was in the car blindspot caused by decorations that do not really need it.

In England the usual hangers placed in the rearview mirror is the cabin air freshener, teddy bears, beads and symbol of football clubs.

There are also various small items such as pots and stuffed animals are usually placed on a dashboard. It is also dangerous because the driver's visibility menggurangi.

Besides goods also endanger road users is that when the CDs in place in the cabin can reflect sunlight and glare when looking at making motorists.

"The windshield is the best windscreen clean and clear. Many drivers seem to want to change their cars often obscure their view," said AA president, Edmund King.

"While most of the small air fresheners may be considered not interfere with vision, in some cars is really annoying and definitely impaired the driver's vision," he added.

"At the intersection of a teddy bear (who was hanged in the middle mirror) can easily form a blind spot to blur the appearance of passing pedestrians or cyclists," he said again.

"We urge all motorists to eliminate the dangerous goods so that they can concentrate on the road ahead," lugasnya.

Facing Offroad Circuit

2011-09-02T00:21:00.000-07:00

Your offroad terrain like? it is good to really prepare the vehicle. Cars for heavy field must have strong legs.

Because it's one of the supporting part you succeed or not out of path offroad. After ensuring the reliability of the car should read offroad terrain that would be passed.

In these conditions you should really be able to read a character field that will be passed and these tips when passing offroad track.

1. Before you go down to the field recognize the functions available in the car, such as 2H, 4H and 4L. 2H (2WD High Range) which means that power is channeled to the rear wheels only. To model the car is only suitable for asphalt track. Do caecal car-times dipping into muddy terrain.

4H (4WD High Range), engine power is channeled to the front wheels and rear portions with the division of 50:50. This position is for bad road conditions, slippery or wet. 4L (4WD Low Range) in tenag four wheels of the engine with the maximum channeled. The function of these features for a muddy off-road terrain.

2. Learn the terrain that will be addressed. Do not let the car you are using does not correspond to trajectories that will be traversed. Rather than get out of the track but the effect was even trapped in the mud.

In this case you must learn the car height (ground clearance and wheelbase). It is very important when you go through bumps or bumpy roads.

Front Over Hang In addition, the distance from the center front wheel to the forefront of the vehicle. Aproach Angle, ie large angle formed between a flat line and the road leading point of the vehicle. Rear Over Hang center distance between the rear wheels with the car backward. Departure Angle, the term is for a large angle formed between a flat line the street and point backward.

3. If you are a beginner should heed the expert (experienced). Well, when you are the second participant or after that try not to make their own line. Stay dijalur already passed. It was to maintain security.

4. Set the speed of the car. This is to anticipate a sharp bend in front. Do not let the car's tail does not come through.

Leather Seat Silencer Lung Disease

2011-08-29T00:18:00.000-07:00

Inevitably, the car cabin is one of the most dangerous places that we often frequent. But now, various kemanjuan has created one of them is the presence of car upholstery leather which is claimed to reduce the threat.

Synthesis of branded leather upholstery akasa Possente claimed to be able to maintain the condition of the car cabin to stay healthy and safe for motorists and their families.

Akasa Possente Indonesia is a brand of European-standard features and NanoCare BIOSAFE that can provide comfort while protecting the family from the threat of lung disease.

Synthetic leather is produced in Tangerang, but the quality that already meet RoHS standards diusungnya da REACH.

In addition, the combination of environmentally friendly BIOSAFE NanoCare lining and leather car seat without the support pores with Nano Technology is also claimed to make the leather upholstery so not too hot and can quickly give coolness.

There is another three features that the main attraction of this leather upholstery give the Fire Guard fire-resistant protective layer of skin on the seat, Ultra Shield which enjaga durability leather upholstery and Royal Clean leather upholstery which makes cleaning easy.

For the price, this car upholstery leather valued USD 2.6 million to line the car seat model sedan and $ 3 million to line the seats for MPV Multi Purpose Vehicle alias.

Want to clean Glass Film? Avoid Use Car Shampoo

2011-08-16T00:16:00.000-07:00

Window film is now a commonplace feature glass installed in every car. But actually there are several things to consider to take care of our car window film to color does not fade and the surface is not scratched.

Andre Susanto, Sales Manager of PT Indonesia True Light which is the official distributor of window film from the United States, provides some tips for LLumar window film is always conditioned car remains vibrant.

"If you want to clean our car window film, avoid fluids that contain chemicals or ammonia that high. Actually water is enough," he said in Jakarta some time ago.

"Car Shampoo should not be used to clean the glass film. Because his car shampoo destined for the outside of the car, while the window film installed on the inside. Shampoo babies may even still," he added.

Use of car shampoo or any liquid with the chemical content and high ammonia according to Andre will just make the color fade faster car window film.

"In addition, when wiping, do not use rough cloth. Tissu also may not. Cain rude and tissue would potentially cause scratches. Use only a soft cloth or chamois that has been wet," he said.

"If you want to wear rubber glass cleaner, make sure the surface is still in good condition. If it's not good, yes danger, too," added Andre.

According to Andre things that look trivial indeed, but it affects the durability window film itself. Because if cared for properly, window film is able to maintain its quality up to 7 years.

Radiator Water Cloudy, Signs Problem?

2011-08-08T23:42:00.000-07:00

The radiator is the cornerstone in the body of your vehicle, because if the radiator is not functioning well it can make your machine damaged by excessive heat.

One Otolovers inquire into detikOto of water from the radiator which turns black in color was green. "Whether or rusty radiator troubled you?" Dani was asked.

Investigate a calibaration, radiator water changed color to muddy contained in your vehicle is not a big problem. Because it is influenced by the manufacture of your engine.

"Materials car engine blocks there are two kinds, one is using cast iron and aluminum. And the old-old vehicles and diesel was typically use cast iron, and this is the cause of discolored water in the radiator because the hot water turns cold quickly, but this normal and not a scary thing, "said shop owner Settled Service, Kusno.

Kusno also explains when a machine that uses the basic raw material of aluminum, it will not be colored.

"If aluminum it will not be colored, actually, but it's the same color with plain water and difficult to distinguish with the naked eye," said Kusno.

The bearded man and ready smile are also reminded car owners to keep using the water in the radiator coolant, make it more durable and better for the engine.

"But the water coolant has to be confirmed as genuine and appropriate manufacturer's recommendations. Because it's dangerous to use a fake," added Kusno.

Kusno also add simple tips for your Radiator can be more durable and remain good.

Coolant water use of the original and in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

Make sure the radiator water is never empty, because this can damage the cells of the radiator.

Make sure the wasp nest remains always clean from dirt and dust. In order for the incoming air circulation remains good.

When it is clogged clean it manually does not use chemical drugs. Because the chemical drugs can not penetrate the mud and dirt. Way, off in full, insert it into the tub larger than your radiator, then wash. But if you have doubts submitted to an expert.

Believe in the engine temperature indicator contained in your car. If turbid water radiator but the indicator does not say no problem, then no problem on the radiator

Gasoline Saving Tips for Ford

2011-07-07T23:37:00.000-07:00

World oil reserves are diminishing make the price of gasoline from time to time will continue to rise. However, there are several ways to save fuel when driving. What are they?

To achieve high fuel efficiency, there are actually three main factors that affect how much fuel each car drunk.

These factors include the environment, in this case road conditions and the condition factor of the car and the driver's driving style factors.

For the first factor we can not do much other than try to avoid roads that are likely tinged jams or blocked roads. But for the last 2 factors, the rider can manage it.

Here are tips on saving fuel recommended by the car manufacturer Ford:

Do not drive your vehicle too quickly and maintain stability of the pressure on the gas pedal.

Not doing acceleration and sudden braking

Adjust tire pressure according to the instructions, it is recommended to use the type of nitrogen

Avoid carrying excessive loads on the car

Use the momentum / drive the car to slide when approaching a red light or stop sign

Do not use excessive AC

Close windows at high speeds to reduce aerodynamic resistance on the vehicle

Minimizing excessive engine workload by using the thrust of the vehicle when in a condition to climb, and use downhill momentum when

Avoid bumps and potholed streets

Turn off the vehicle when not needed - the machine that lights up when the vehicle stops still using fuel

Service your vehicle regularly, according to the vehicle owner's manual instructions. For example, tire alignment, replacement filters as recommended.

Tips Avoid Accidents While Driving on the Road

2011-07-04T23:34:00.000-07:00

The rise of accidents experienced by the riders have a lot of factors. But there are actually three main causes that could be the cause of the accident as the condition of the driver, driving character, and condition of the vehicle.

Executive Director of Indonesia Defensive Driving Center Ir. Bintanto Angung, in the event Proton Defensive Driving 2011, at Horse Racing Pulomas Jakarta explain it.

"There are some major concerns in driving, such as the condition of the driver, such as the emotional level of the rider, the less vision, using the help of hearing aids, and finally exhausted," said Bintanto.

"The second character can be the driver, such as too aggressive while driving such as speeding, not signaling, not giving the distance when driving, ignoring beacon lights, etc.. And the final condition of the vehicle that are not checked before going away," added Tanto.

Then how well the right attitude to be able to avoid the occurrence of an accident. Here the following tips for Otolovers Bintanto leak.

1. Understanding Risk and Unarchiving before driving

- Inspect vehicle prior to travel

- Anticipate the actions of other road users

- Driving only in a state of sound mind and body

- Aware to try to improve driving skills

2. Set the vision, Time and Space

- Hindarai the limited vision through the rearview mirror or commonly called the Blind Spot

- Do Process view, introduction, estimates, decide and implement decisions

# Viewing: Watch the entire area shown in the next 20-30 seconds or 300-500 m for speed 60km/jam.

# Introduction: Identify the object of what is around us

# Decided: After seeing the situation was safe make sure you take a decision without hesitation

3. Overcoming the Influence of Social Environment

- Do not consume alcohol, drugs, driving while

4. Avoid distractions like cell phone use, passengers are noisy, smoke, or anything that could alter the concentration

5. Knowledge of Motor Vehicles

- Comfort control systems

- The tools on the drive controller

- Vision systems and protective driver and passenger.

- Information tools, communication