Ignition system testing

2Carpros.com has recently released an article showing a step by step guide on how to identify the type of ignition system to be tested and how to test the automotive engine's ignition coil and trigger, this article applies to most ignition coil systems.

Difficulty Scale: 4 of 10

To see this article go to: http://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Engine Misfire

Experiencing rough engine or misfiring?  2carpros.com has just published a new article regarding this problem. The article is easy to understand with step by step directions and pictures to guide you through the process of diagnosing and repairing the problem.  

To see the article go to: http://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough

The first car available in different colors was the 1909 Ford Model T

The first car available in different colors was the 1909 Ford Model T, red.  Model T Fords were available in 4 to 5 colors which were of darker shades, however black was not one of the colors available. Interestingly from 1914 to 1926, all Ford Model T’s were painted black to cut down the production cost. During that time black paint was cheaper and dried the fastest which allowed Ford to complete a car in about 90 minutes, keeping the price of the car relatively inexpensive.

Nissan Dropping Two Vehicles from the 2015 Lineup

Nissan is dropping the boxy Cube compact and the Murano Cross Cabriolet from the company’s 2015 lineup due to slow sales. Nissan plans to keep its quirky lineup by adding an “iconic” design that is sure to create just as much excitement. 

Volkswagen stops the sale of Golf and GTI

Today Volkswagen sent out notice to dealer to stop the sale of approximately 800 of its GTI hatchback and new Golf in the U.S. and Canada for a mistake in assembly that could cause problems with the steering. According to a stop sale order that was sent out to dealers today from Volkswagen the front stabilizer links were installed with too little torque.

According to notice over time the stabilizer links can come loose and make “considerable noise”. If the links were to detach completely the car would become more difficult to steer and could lead to a crash.

The total number of cars affected in the U.S. is 2,001 and 108 in Canada. No customers have reported any problems.

173 new inventions by women for cars were reported in 1923. Amongst the inventions were an electric starter and a carburetor 

Baker Motor Vehicle Company

In 1906 the largest maker of electric vehicles was Baker Motor Vehicle Company out of Cleveland Ohio they made 800 cars. They claimed in their advertisements that their factory was the largest in the world. In 1903 the King of Siam purchased a Baker Electric trimmed with ivory and gold.