Flexi Fuel Vehicles – Can Ethanol Save Internal Combustion Engines?

Flexi fuel vehicles may be unfamiliar to many of us but are very popular in American countries. As the name suggests, Flexi fuel vehicles can run on different fuels. Ethanol is one such alternative fuel that is present in many starch-based crops. Since we get it from plants, we call it biofuels. Not just Ethanol, … Read more

Engine Knocking – How bad it is?

Engine Knocking is a nightmare to the vehicle owners as repairing such engine would eat up his/her pocket. Engine knocking is loud bang heard from the engine and it happens due to the pressure wave generated due to flames from two directions collide with each other. This damages the piston surface, spark plugs, valves, cracks … Read more

Diesel Particulate Filter-DPF

Particulate matter is one of the most common and harmful constituents of the engine`s exhaust. Diesel engines produce more particulate matter than any other fuel. Since pollution norms are becoming stringent decade after decade (Remember we are skipping BS-5 and preponing BS-6) manufacturers come up with new technologies for holding a position in the market. … Read more

Flash and Fire points – What is it?

Flash and fire points denote the temperatures at which a combustible substance gives sparks and fires respectively when ignited. They play a major role in the transportation of these fuels. Safety is the most important term in every industry. An unsafe product or service affects not only the society but also it’s a shame to … Read more

Engine Braking – Explained

Engine braking helps in slowing the vehicle due to pumping losses in diesel and due to pumping vacuum in gasoline engine. This mainly helps the drivers whilst driving in the hilly sections. There are several things in car which we make use of every time we sit behind the wheel but are unaware of them. … Read more