For more then a decade now many universities, engineering associates and laboratories have done several test all of which proved that by adding tiny amounts of hydrogen to an internal combustion engine. It will put out fewer emissions, increase performance and increase gas mileage. If this only increased gas mileage by 1-2% it would reduce our yearly consumption of fuel by more the a billion gallons a year. However many are experiencing gains by as much as 116%. Of course this does not mean your vehicle will get that type of increase in gas mileage.
Experts believe that, owing to publicity already given to the Volt from Chevrolet, it will sell well, but other plug-in hybrids will start slow. The Volt has been strapped with a small gas engine to provide electricity to the motors, and the new car as a whole is a smart, intelligent and well-presented package from GM. But, how good are the car prices? The truth still remains that hybrid cars are more expensive than conventional cars and Indians always look for cheaper alternatives. Thanks to the innovative technology, these cars will gradually pick up sales.
Various antique auto parts are available in the market. They include; the ignition parts such as rotors, condensers, rebuilt starters, ignite gears, distributor drive gears, voltage regulators among many others. Spark plugs are also available but only by special order. The headlights, horn, transmission, fog lights, blower, and air conditioning are some of the very old relay items available in the market. They give ones car a very old feel and are available in classic or old style designs.
There are several ways you can do this. You can offer to buy old cast iron radiators directly from homeowners. Putting up an ad in the paper or on the internet can help you with this. You can go to boat hobbyists and offer to buy any old cast iron radiator they find. You can even approach buildings that are up for demolition. These old apartments are likely to have old radiators that you can use.
Cheaper doesn’t always mean inferior. Such is the case with aftermarket and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) car parts. While they are often up to 70% cheaper than genuine parts, they can be far superior in quality.
Now, if your car is older than 10 to 12 years, you may find it just a little bit difficult to find what you need in one place. In this case, you might want to try approaching those companies that specialize in auto parts. You may also want to try searching for the parts you need on eBay or JC Whitney. These sites are well known for having some of the best finds when it comes to spare parts. What is more important is that these sites can also offer you good bargains.
How does one find spare parts that are suitable for their cars? A lot of people would hesitate to buy parts from recyclers because they are not really sure if these parts are suitable for their cars. If you are one of those people who are afraid that you might get spare parts that are not really suitable for your car, you should bear in mind that your car is a mass produced model and there is bound to be thousands just like it lying around some junk yards waiting to be discovered. If you take some time to really find what you need, you can usually find it in a junkyard.