Ever since its invention in the mid-19th century, seat belts have significantly evolved and currently save over 15,000 lives each year. The piece of fabric found in every vehicle is, at times, a matter of life and death...
Author - Kendra Kuhar
Kendra Kuhar
Conventional Passenger Car Engine Oil
Before scientists engineered semi-synthetic and fully synthetic oil, people relied on conventional passenger engine oil to power their automobiles and machines. Mineral based oil can be considered the “original oil.”...
Why do some countries drive on the left side of the road?
If you’ve ever visited the United Kingdom, Australia, or the Bahamas, you may have noticed people drive on the left side of the road. They, along with around 70 other countries in the world, drive on the left side for...
Polish Your Fuel with Power Service Diesel Kleen +Cetane Boost
With the arrival of Spring, it’s time to clean your diesel fluid with Power Service Diesel Kleen +Cetane Boost! The diesel injector detergent provides maximum clean-up and prevents diesel deposits in modern direct...
The Incredible Potential of Graphene
Graphene is a material of many wonders. It offers an array of useful and diverse properties and can be used in various ways depending on its build. The material powered the pencil business since 1656, but scientists...
How the V-8 Engine Sound is Made
Everyone’s heard it—the sweet sound of a V-8 engine powering a beautiful and intricately designed car. The alluring engine is loved by nearly every car enthusiast and has a distinctive sound. Each car brand offering...
Sealing Oil Well Leaks with Artificial Magma
There are thousands of inactive oil wells across North America and throughout the world. Several wells were disabled in order to meet environmental standards or to focus on wells with more oil shifting a job to a new...
Could Desert Sand be Used to Make Concrete?
As the most widely used building material in the world, concrete relies on sand to make it strong and durable in its countless applications. Its versatility appears in many forms of construction such as building columns...
Petroleum Product of the Week: Artificial Leather
As a substitute material for genuine leather, artificial leather is a mixture of plastic and leather. Synthetic forms of leather are appearing in luxury cars like the BMW i3 (pictured above), the Lexus NX, and the...
Automotive Aerodynamics
In today’s world, automotive aerodynamics and efficiency are a priority. The gas mileage a car gets is also a key selling point for people who are car shopping. Automotive aerodynamics requires designers and engineers...