Let’s understand the working of blind spot detection system

Bind spots are one of the most unfortunate, unwanted and the mysterious feature of every vehicle, which end up giving a vehicle a violent crash with other objects present on the road. Blind spots are the areas which are far away from the driver’s range of vision but are there nonetheless. To warn drivers of these hiding spaces Blind Spot Detection Systems are introduced and this is what we are going to talk about in this blog. Read More

Which is better- Engine braking or coasting in neutral?

When it comes to descending a hill or a long narrow slope, there are few techniques that drivers employ. Some people shift the vehicle into a higher gear and then descend the hill while others incline towards engine braking in order to maintain a constant speed of a vehicle. And well, there are those people too who land somewhere between the two. Let’s find out which is worth the shot.

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Deep Cycle Battery vs. Conventional Car Battery

Deep cycle car batteries and conventional car batteries may both be regarded as the lead-acid car batteries and the fact that they both rely on the same electrochemical reaction to perform but the purpose for which they are engineered are somewhat different. How? Let’s have a look at it in the blog given below. Read More

Crankshaft harmonic balancer reduces engine vibrations

A crankshaft harmonic balancer is an important engine component that is attached to the front of an engine’s crankshaft, which is generally built into the crankshaft pulley. The primary function of a crankshaft harmonic balancer is to alleviate and absorb the vibrations caused due to the rotation of the crankshaft.

Source: http://www.jskautomotive.co.uk/blog/symptoms-bad-crankshaft-harmonic-balancer/

Advancement in auto technology is happening at a blistering pace

There is no denying about the fact that technological advancements in the field of automobiles are happening at a blistering pace. From safety, convenience to pure entertainment, there isn’t an area left to be discovered when it comes to auto technology. The next few years are an era of a magnificent boom in the landscape of automotive technology. Listed below are few common advances in auto technology that have completely dazzled us.

Source: http://www.jskautomotive.co.uk/blog/3-stellar-advances-in-automotive-technology/

What are the Causes of Antifreeze Leaking?

Antifreeze present in the car’s cooling system plays a major function in helping car’s engine from burning like an inferno, in short from overheating. This antifreeze, also known as coolant is transported from the engine of the car to the radiator, where it is mixed with the air through the vents in the radiator. The air there helps the coolant to cool down before it enters the hot and burning engine once more.

This coolant also travels from the vehicle’s engine all the way to the heater core, where it gets warm so as to provide warmer air for the passengers during the winter season. An antifreeze leak can cause the vehicle’s engine to heat up real fast and enough to cause severe damage to the engine.

The professionals of Jsk Automotive, the acclaimed Hyundai Car Parts dealer have put up few reasons why that might happen in the first place.

Radiator Hoses: The hoses that are connected to the radiator can be the potential culprits of antifreeze leakage. With time, radiator hose wears down, crack and slip. This causes the coolant to leak from in-between the cracks. So it is only fair to check the length of the hoses for any possible signs of damage. There can be one more culprit behind this fiasco, and that are hose clamps, which also deteriorate with time. So don’t forget to take a note of them too.

Radiator Cap: The radiator cap is situated on the top of the radiator. It is imperative that the radiator cap should be pressure tested.  This is particularly important if the engine is overheating and there is a continuous decrease in the level of the coolant with no signs of external leaks. A loose radiator cap or a blown head gasket that hold the pressure will allow the engine to heat up pretty fast and allow coolant to leak to the outside of your engine and onto the ground.

Bad Water Pump: There is one more space from where the coolant can slip and that is from the water-pump housing. The head gasket and the seals surrounding it may fail over time, which causes the bearing to fail in the process, which in turn cause the coolant to leak. This can only be inspected when the engine is running since the leak occurs when the pump is operating.

Also Read: How to replace the brake master cylinder?

How to replace the brake master cylinder?

A brake master cylinder is one of the most crucial components of a vehicle’s brake system. But, how do you know you need a new master cylinder? The most common indication that your brake component needs replacing is the worn seals that leave a trail to follow. This trail is nothing but the brake fluid which may lead to future car problems.

If you think your vehicle needs a brake master cylinder replacement, follow the brake troubleshooting checklist grounded by the experts of the renowned dealers that delivers Spare Parts for Hyundai Amica, Jsk Automotive.

Materials Required

New Brake Master Cylinder Kit	Socket Set
Brake Fluid	Protective Latex Gloves
Line Wrenches	Safety Glasses
Show Towels	Screwdriver
Open End or Box Wrenches	Soap and Water

 Step 1: Before you start unscrewing the cylinder, try to remove as much fluid as possible from the main brake cylinder. To extract brake fluid from the master cylinder, use Turkey Baster.

Step 2: Now start removing various components that lead directly to the master cylinder. Carefully remove all the tubes and components like brake booster vacuum hose so that you can easily reach the master cylinder.

Step 3: Now, search where a fluid level sensor is. It is generally located on the plastic reservoir. Locate and unplug it.

Step 4: With the help of line wrench, crack open the brake lines, with the brake master cylinder still secured to the brake booster. There are approximately 4 brake lines connected to the master cylinder. Tighten them once again to avoid any leakage or spillage.

Step 5: Now unscrew each bolt that secures the master cylinder to the brake booster. Your new master cylinder will already have a reservoir, so you need to remove the old one.  But, before you pull out the old master cylinder, make sure you have prepped up your new cylinder.

Step 6: Finally using the vice, secure the new master cylinder in place. Once the new master cylinder is installed, add new brake fluid and bleed the brakes.