Category: Automobile Engineering

Lead Acid Battery Safety and Handling Guidelines

Whenever you are handling or working with a lead-acid battery, consult your vehicle and battery owners' manual for instructions and safety precautions. Lead-acid batteries contain hydrogen-oxygen gases that can be explosive. Also, the sulfuric acid that can cause severe burns. To help avoid risk of danger and injury, observe these precautions while handling or working with a lead-acid battery: Continue reading Lead Acid Battery Safety and Handling Guidelines

Introduction to Automobile Engineering

Automobile Engineering is a branch of engineering which deals with designing, manufacturing and operating automobiles. It is a segment of vehicle engineering which deals with motorcycles, cars, buses, trucks, etc. It includes mechanical, electrical, electronic, software and safety elements. Continue reading Introduction to Automobile Engineering

Taking care of your car's catalytic converter

The purpose of the catalytic converter installed on your vehicle is to convert exhaust pollutants to harmless water vapour, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen. Use of leaded fuel in vehicles equipped with catalytic converters is prohibited, because lead deactivates the pollutant-reducing components of the catalyst system. Continue reading Taking care of your car's catalytic converter

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

It is a safety system in automobiles. It prevents the wheels from locking while braking. The purpose of this is to allow the driver to maintain steering control under heavy braking and, in some situations, to shorten braking distances (by allowing the driver to hit the brake fully without skidding or loss of control). Continue reading Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Taking Care of Wheels of Your Maruti Alto

Tyres are critical parts of any vehicle. It is essential to take care of them periodically with inspection and replacements.

Tyre Pressure

The front and rear tyre pressure specifications for your vehicle are listed on the Tyre Inflation Pressure Label and in the "SPECIFICATIONS" section in owners manual of Alto. Both the front and rear tyres should have the specified tyre pressure. Continue reading Taking Care of Wheels of Your Maruti Alto