Automotive Addicts

Diesel engine principles are pretty straight forward for the experienced mechanic but what about regular everyday people who have never taken the time to find out more about a diesel engine and how it works?
I am going to explain in layman’s terms the basic principles of a diesel engine.

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A GASOLINE ENGINE AND A DIESEL ENGINE?…a quick overview. Continue reading ‘Diesel Engine Principles For Beginners’ »

The similarities between the 2 cycle engine’s name and operation are self evident. Unlike the more commonly known automobile engine, the 2 cycle engine has only 2 strokes in it’s process instead of 4. This means that the intake, compression, combustion, and exhaust processes happen in 2 strokes of the engine’s piston rather than 4. They also tend to be smaller and less complex engines and are used across many different applications. These vary from useful tools like lawnmovers and chainsaws to what many may call “adult toys” such as outboard boat motors and snowmobiles. One can imagine then the wide variety of conditions these products must endure when being used by consumers. Because of these differences in conditions, synthetic 2 cycle oil is more often the most important factor in the longevity and performance of these engines. Continue reading ‘Synthetic 2 Cycle Oil Advantage’ »

Caravans are a fantastic way to see the country and are far more cost effective than paying for accommodation. However, the great Australian tradition of caravanning over the summer holidays can be ruined if you don’t secure and insure your home on wheels properly.

Caravan insurance is an important element to owning a caravan. Not only can you insure the caravan for theft and fire and the personal items you have inside, but also any damage it may cause in the event of an accident. Comprehensive caravan insurance will allow you and your family to travel with peace of mind, knowing that all of your possessions and the caravan itself will be repaired or replaced without financial impact on you, should something happen. Continue reading ‘mahindra, scorpio, xylo, airbags, airbag, mechanism, life’ »

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) are riding high on the success of their utility vehicles and this is probably the inspiration that drives M&M to keep innovating and provide new accessories in its already existing models. The biggest success story for Mahindra came with Scorpio. In addition the Bolero and Xylo have accelerated Mahindra to new levels of success. As of October, in 2009, the combined sales of its three models — Scorpio, Bolero and Xylo — went up to 18,410. This gives M&M a whopping 65% share of the Indian utility vehicle market.

These three vehicles have come across as one of the safest vehicles to drive with built in safety features like collapsible steering, crumple zones and ABS. M&M continues on the path of innovation and safety with the introduction of airbags in Scorpio and Xylo. Let’s have a look at how the airbags in the Scorpio and Xylo can be crucial in saving your life in an accident. Continue reading ‘Airbags in Mahindra Scorpio and Xylo – How they work to save your life in an accident’ »