Archive for March 17th, 2008

Crude oil is currently $110 per barrel.  This is why electric and hybrid cars are in great need these days.  However, these cars also will come at a cost.  They will strain scarce resources for water, according to a new study. Every mile that is driven using electricity consumes approximately three times the water than […]

Vibrations of the brake pads resulting in a high-pitched sound are what causes brake squeal.  The vibration happens when the pads aren’t insulated properly from the caliper.  The factory equips brake pads with clips, insulator shims, and even a backing made out of silicone that keeps the pad glued to the caliper.  This prevents vibrating. […]

The Nissan Navara’s safety rating has been raised in adult protection from one to three stars by Euro NCAP. Nissan has changed the deployment of the airbag and the pre-tension systems of the seatbelt.  They have been retested since the original results were released last month. The recent software controlling the seatbelt pre-tension systems and […]