All wheel drive vehicles

to the road surface, water, or air. It consists of engine, differentials, transmission, drive shafts, and the final drive. In a simple language, it is defined as “A train which comprises of gears and shaft for transmitting power from an engine.” Or “An assembly of gears and associated parts by which power is transmitted from an engine to a driving axle “ If we see in a broader sense, the power-train consists all of that components which is used to transform stored (potential, kinetic, chemical,…

seriously consider if a class A motor or a 5th wheel is the best driving and living choice for you. The Driving Set-Up One of the biggest differences between a class A motor home and 5th wheel is how they are set up and how you drive them. With a class A motor home, you are driving around a giant house on wheels. The driver’s seat is generally shaped like a captains seat; it feels more like being the driver of a bus than driving a standard vehicle. You can easily hear and see everything that…

Differential Services When a car makes a left turn, the left side wheels naturally turn slower than the outside wheels on the right because the exterior wheels have to travel farther than the inside wheels make the turn. For this reason, tires have to be able to move independently and at different speeds to avoid slipping. This gives the car more power and control in the turn. A differential is a mechanical set of simple gears that allow the wheels to rotate at independent speeds, and to be…

on your wheel alignment may actually prevent some of the leading causes of early tire failure. If wheel alignment is accurately kept, then tires should perform at their top ratings for speed, wear, and fuel efficiency. However, if wheel alignment is off and not adjusted at regular intervals, tires may become worn unevenly, suffer damage, or it may even cause further repairs to the vehicle. To ensure that you are getting the most out of your tires, do not neglect regular checks of your wheel…

SUVs and cars on the road less traveled. As in dirt roads, over majestic mountain passages, and on the beaches. Such out of the ordinary driving can take its toll on your vehicle. Whether you’re driving on dirt roads or fording a stream, you need to make sure that your vehicle is up to the task. A Matter of Altitude Most vehicles shouldn’t have a problem driving at high altitude, including at elevations of 10,000 feet and above. However, your car will behave differently as thinner air will cut…

Using a motor vehicle has been a necessity the has become vital to our generation to get from place to place. People have relied on vehicle transportation for many years, and not until recently have people start to question whether or not everyone should be able to operate a motor vehicle, including young teenagers. There has been many reports and statistics about how teens are the leading cause of automobile accidents. According to RMIIA (Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association) it…

Willys and Ford have a short name called Jeep, Jeep was standard for 4X4 off road vehicle. The Willys and Ford were created to move groups from point A to B. They were also used to get the soldiers to medical attention faster. The Jeep was produced to help the USA military. Why was the willys produced as a 4x4? Why wasn't the willys produced in 4 seat forms and not more? The Willys was one of the best military vehicles built but there was a big issue, Willys could not build the Jeeps for the…

Winter tires placed on all four corners provide the traction and control you need when driving is treacherous. Tire chains go one step further, enabling your vehicle to grip packed-down snow and continue on your way. But when it comes to deep drifting snow, even a four-wheel drive vehicle is bound to get stuck. Until now, thanks to a revolutionary track system that punches through the most challenging drifts. Track N Go: Drifts Begone! The system we’re watching is Track N Go, developed by AD…

Mazda is challenged to convince potential customers not familiar with the brand to purchase the brand’s sport utility vehicle over its compact car. Mazda wants to tap into a potential customer’s imagination, appreciation for history, creativity and the courage of convictions. If a potential customer feels that any of these elements are irrelevant, the customer will ultimately choose one of Mazda’s competitors. Once the consumer is convinced, that Mazda is the appropriate brand, they must be…

It is late, and a driver is on their way home from a night out with family and friends. They are driving down a dark road around three in the morning. All of a sudden, they see headlights coming straight for them, so they lay in on their horn, blink their lights, and the other driver sways back into their lane. The driver thinks to himself that driver must be drunk, but in actuality, the driver just pulled a double and was on his way home to get some sleep. Drowsy driving and drunk driving are…