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The Legacy of Speed: A Look Back at Ford SVT

March 17, 2024March 17, 2024 VD

The Legacy of Speed: A Look Back at Ford SVT

For many car enthusiasts, the letters “SVT” hold a special place. Standing for Special Vehicle Team, SVT was a performance division within Ford responsible for creating some of the most iconic and exciting vehicles in the brand’s history.

Birth of a Legend (1991):

Founded in 1991, SVT aimed to inject a dose of performance into Ford’s mainstream offerings. Their philosophy revolved around four key principles: Performance, Substance, Exclusivity, and Value. The first two vehicles to wear the SVT badge were the 1993 SVT Mustang Cobra and the 1993 SVT F-150 Lightning. These models instantly captured the attention of performance enthusiasts, offering significant power upgrades, improved handling, and unique visual cues compared to their standard counterparts.

A Decade of Dominance (1990s):

Throughout the 90s, SVT continued to churn out iconic vehicles. The Mustang Cobra R became a track monster, revered for its raw performance and limited production numbers. The SVT Contour surprised many with its sporty handling and impressive acceleration, offering a unique performance sedan option. Other notable additions included the SVT F-150 Lightning with its supercharged V8 engine and the SVT Focus, a hot hatch that delivered a thrilling driving experience in a compact package.

Beyond the Mustang (2000s):

While the Mustang remained a staple in the SVT lineup, the 2000s saw the team explore new territories. The SVT Lightning returned in 2001 with even more power, while the SVT F-150 Raptor emerged as a dominant off-road performer. The SVT Focus ST continued its legacy of offering a practical yet thrilling driving experience.

The End of an Era (2008):

Sadly, due to various factors including the financial crisis of 2008, Ford decided to disband the SVT division in 2008. However, the legacy of SVT lives on in the hearts of enthusiasts and the numerous performance models they created.

The SVT Impact:

SVT’s impact on the automotive industry cannot be understated. They played a crucial role in reinvigorating Ford’s performance image and offering enthusiasts exciting alternatives to traditional muscle cars. Their vehicles continue to be sought after by collectors and enthusiasts, serving as a testament to the passion and dedication of the SVT team.

Even though the SVT chapter is closed, Ford Performance continues to carry the torch, delivering high-performance vehicles and pushing the boundaries of innovation. Stay tuned for future blog posts exploring the current Ford Performance lineup and exciting developments in the world of Ford performance!

Aerodynamics Components of A Sports Car

April 10, 2022April 10, 2022 VD

Over the years there, you might have seen many changes in the Car design due to space requirements, legal restriction, best fuel economy and Power. Aerodynamics is an integral part of the car design process of both regular road cars as well as high end performance and race car design.

A moving car faces Air Resistance, gradient resistance and rolling resistance. Air resistance is resistance offered by the air to the moving object. It depends on several factors like shape, Size and Speed. Air resistance can be divided into two separate forces: drag and lift. The design of the vehicle should help to overcome these resistances. Engineers find many ways to minimize drag and lift force. Surrounding air always interacts with the car whether you are driving at slow speed or at high speed on highway or race track. At high speed you can quickly feel air resistance and also how car design is closely connected to handling at high speed. Airflow around the car is channelled; by using a rear spoiler, front air splitter that decreases lift. Lower the drag coefficient means better car performance. Wind tunnels are used to test the aerodynamics of the car.

Aerodynamics is the study of interaction between air and solid bodies moving through it. It has a tremendous effect on the way solid body cuts through walls of air. It defines car handling, performance and fuel economy. Aerodynamics evolved out of a combination of Physics, math and fluid dynamics.

Let’s understand how the aerodynamics component of the car helps to limit the air resistance, supply high pressure air to the engine for maximum output as well as helps in faster cooling of car brakes, intercooler and radiator.

Front Splitters

Many sports cars are low and close to the ground. There is a reason for it. Aerodynamic drag gets reduced if the frontal area of the car is low. When a car moves at high speed; air generates a high pressure zone and pushes the car backwards. The front splitter is placed below air dams. Front splitters are flat plates at front of the car that ensure the wind chips up and therefore keep the front of the car pushing downwards. It captures high pressure air and fragments it. This helps to generate downforce on the car.

Spoiler

Spoiler is also known as wings. Spoilers are placed on the rear of the car. The primary purpose of a car spoiler is to spoil unfavourable air movement. It’s an aerodynamic device, most often fitted to performance cars or sports cars. Spoiler pushes the car downwards. Spoiler is positioned high enough so they free oncoming air that does not create the turbulent air that is generated due to the geometry of the car. Air streamlines travel above the car while some air streamlines travel below the car body. Streamlines above and beneath the car should form a laminar throughout the length of the car but in real life this doesn’t happen. In real life; the front Airflow has a laminar but the airflow turns into turbulence due to sudden decrease in rear of car shape where air pressure drops. A spoiler helps to maintain laminar airflow. Spoiler also reduces drag that helps in good mileage. Spoiler helps to reduce vehicle lift which results in better traction control as well as better handling.

Scoops

Scoop is placed above the bonnet. Scoop forces airflow into the engine bay of the car if the car has a top mounted intercooler or radiator. It helps in faster cooling and better efficiency. Scoop also creates aerodynamic drag as it forces more air in the engine bay hence it is not a good choice to reduce drag as airflow comes from both front air dams as well as scoops.

Hood Vents

Some cars feature hood vents. When air comes inside from front air dams; it hits the radiator and goes through the radiator and then flows out through hood vents. Hot air flows out from the top. This helps improve downforce as air turbulence is not created since some air particles stagnate on the front of the car.

Front wheels of the car rotates at high velocity. That creates a high pressure zone. If that high pressure air is ventilated then that air colloids with incoming air and create further downforce.

Ducts help to keep brakes and engine components cool.

Side Skirts

Normally air slips underneath the car as the car gains speed. This wind creates drag and immensely affects car handling. Side Skirts restrict airflow entering underneath the car from sides which disrupts low pressure front. Side Skirts also improve car aesthetics.

Air Curtain

Air curtains are small aerodynamic devices. Air flows through the air curtain then reaches the front wheel of the car and then flows out from vents at the back of the fender. It also releases turbulent air that exists between the back of the front wheel and fender walls. This turbulent air may create drag. Air curtains are drag resistance devices. You may find them in normal road cars like Hyundai i20 N. It helps to make the vehicle more aerodynamically efficient as it directs air flow across the wheel to reduce wind turbulence.

Diffuser

Diffuser is placed at the bottom of the car. Diffuser spreads airflow below the car and airflow releases beneath the car in a controlled way and this improves transition of airflow underneath the car. This can really accelerate air beneath the car and create a low pressure zone below the car. It influences the car’s handling for example; it influences understeer or oversteer of the car.

Canards

Canards are also known as dive planes. It’s very important to have downforce in mid-engine cars. They help in forward balance of the car. Canards are actually small and make a small amount of downforce but canards help to create low pressure air underneath the car as the front splitter creates a high pressure region near the bumper. Hence proximity of canards and splitter is very important. You might have seen canards in GT race cars.

Air Dam

Air dam is an important aerodynamic part of your vehicle. Air dam is usually found at the bottom of the front grill of the car nose. Air dam ensures high pressure air should reach the engine. It directs airflow around the car instead of under it. The car will be more stable with an air dam when you drive at high speed. Air dam keeps the car nose pointed at the ground and keep it steady. Air Dam helps improve airflow and decrease drag. It adds great aesthetic appeal to cars.

What Makes A Car Best Fun to drive car?

March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 VD

Every car enthusiast always dreams of owning a sports car as they are fast, they look awesome, they thrill but they are expensive. If you are a person who loves sports cars, who loves driving, or who watches popular car shows you might have heard the terms Driver’s car or fun to drive car or an enthusiast car. Let’s understand what the mean and what makes a car really fun to drive. These cars can bring a smile to your face while driving no matter how frustrated you are. Even a small cars can bring serious fun while driving. Fun to drive cars offer you speed, performance, control and excitement while driving.

Here are the characteristics of Enthusiast cars.

Steering Wheel Feedback

Good characteristics of a real Drivers car is good steering wheel feedback. Good steering feedback is basically the movement of a steering wheel in your hands when the car goes over bumps and when the car goes over an undulating surface of the road. Another good characteristic of the steering wheel is when you rotate the wheel the more weight it gains as the car speed increases. There is more pressure on the steering wheel. A good steering wheel allows drivers more information and when drivers have more information; drivers can drive more safely. If you are driving on rough terrain or irregular surfaces you can slow down your car and take necessary precautions.

High Performance Tires

Tires are like shoes, different types of shoes available for different purposes similarly car tires are available for Racing, Off-Roading and all season for daily driving. Driver’s cars have performance tires that can offer you top notch performance with maximum grip and traction. High performance tires have stiffer sidewalls that are reinforced with steel or Kevlar that reduces rolling of the tire when you make steering inputs and that transmit more motion through the steering wheel. They have directional asymmetrical tread pattern. Speed and sharp cornering is no problem with performance tires. They can withstand higher temperature and give you maximum ability on tracks. You can extract maximum potential of performance vehicles with these tires. If you want to accelerate the car quicker, the car should have high performance tires. High performance tire even reduces braking distance.

Suspension set up

Most people think suspensions are used for rider comfort which is not true but the role of suspension is to maintain constant contact with the road and ensure there is traction to move the car forward. Suspension is always tuned as per the road condition where the car will be driven. To get a better steering feel and handling characteristics, the car should have better suspension set up. Performance cars use stiff springs. Body roll and lean can be controlled with stiff suspension. Performance cars have low ground clearance for low center of gravity and hence low suspension travel. Maximum aerodynamic efficiency can be achieved with specific ride height. Stiffer suspension doesn’t change the height of the vehicle. Performance cars should ride at constant ride height and for that stiff suspension set up will help. Performance oriented vehicles like Hyundai N, Ford Fiesta RS are also being driven on tracks and tracks are smooth and don’t have any rough patches.

Brakes

Braking should be more powerful than car speed, time to stop the car should be much lesser than time to accelerate the car. This stands true in the case of fun to drive cars. Fun to drive cars are made for outstanding performance out of the car whether on daily driving condition or on tracks and hence Performance cars should have high performance braking systems. Braking system, especially rotors, tends to get hot during harsh braking. Braking pads are designed for maximum performance in severe driving conditions. Braking pad compound is different in performance vehicles. There are many manufacturers like Brembo, Stoptech who manufacture performance braking components. Most people also prefer to do occasional track days, they need additional performance from the car hence the car should have improved braking. With fun to drive vehicles you drive a little faster and hence cars require brake upgrades.

Weight Distribution

When a car has perfect balance it massively improves the vehicles stability when cornering and it consistency of performance. Perfect weight balance is achieved when all four wheels of the vehicles is press down the road with exact amount of force. When a car has 50:50 weight distribution that means car has perfect handling. Weight distribution includes front and rear ratio, side by side ratio and cross weight ratio. Car weight always moves around its center of gravity When car is braking, Turning or even accelerating. The weight moves its direction of the car due to the suspension. When you turn the car to the right then weight moves to opposite direction and increase weight on left tires. When you drive straight and brake hard then front suspension is compressed and weight moves to front of the car. During sudden acceleration the rear of suspension compressed and weight moves to rear of the car this results in understeer of the car. Enthusiast cars have perfect weight balance that greatly improves the car handling.

Power to Weight Ratio

Car reviewers always talk about horsepower per ton or power to weight ratio. Power to weight ratio is a vehicle’s ability to accelerate faster. Imagine a truck and a small car standing at a signal when the light turns green. Performance cars makes more power for its weight than regular cars. These cars have higher BHP per ton weight of the car. Most modern performance cars have small capacity turbo engines like Hyundai GDI Turbo or VW TSI turbo that makes more power per ton which reflect into solid performance on highways and tracks.

Let us know in the comment box below which is your favourite fun to drive car.

Everyday Sports Car: Hyundai N Performance

February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 VD

One of the things that sets the Hyundai N Cars apart is excitement and the thrill that drivers get when he/she is behind the steering wheel. N is the official name of Hyundai High performance vehicles division. Hyundai N brand is similar to BMW’s M, Mercedes AMG and Ford Performance.

Hyundai has an R & D Center at Namyang in South Korea and test center at Nurburgring in Germany hence the N stands for Namyang and Nurburgring. High performance N Models are being developed at these two locations. N logo symbolize chicane of a race track, a sharp bend created to form an obstacle on motor track or on a road where driving skills and the car balance are tried and tested which reflects N. Hyundai N series cars are agile, fun to drive and symbolize thrilling driving experience in any condition whether you drive on a race track or on public roads.

It all started when Hyundai showcased Sports looking car in 1989. In February 1990 Hyundai Launched Scoupe which was the milestone of its first performance based vehicle. Later in the year 1996 Hyundai Tiburon was launched which was a sports coupe powered with 2.0 Litre beta Engine. Due to its stability and reliability, Tiburon received good response which led to the launch of Hyundai Tuscani which was powered with the most advanced technology of that time the all-new 2.7 Litre V6 delta engine. The success of Scoupe, Tiburon and Tuscani gave birth to Hyundai’s first Rear Wheel Drive sports Coupe Hyundai Genesis with better weight distribution. Prior to that all vehicles were Front Wheel Drive (FWD).

Hyundai began participating in WRC in the year 2014 after unveiling the Hyundai i20 N World Rally Championship concept at Paris Motor show in the year 2012. The Hyundai World Rally Team won its first Podium at the Mexico Rally. Hyundai started participating in high level motorsports activity Nurburgring 24-Hours Endurance race in 2016 with Hyundai i30N. Data gathered during motosports activity was ultimately used in development of high performance vehicles. The Hyundai N brand was born out of the World Rally Championship. All learning from motorsports is used in the development of road cars. Hyundai i30N was the first mass production N model launched in the year 2017 which was powered by a turbocharged GDi engine. Second model under Series was Veloster N launched in the year 2018. Later in 2018 i30 Fastback launched.

Hyundai N’s ultimate goal is to deliver enjoyment while driving. N offers an uncompromised performance that matches the various needs of different lifestyles. Many brands focus only on the fastest cars but Hyundai N cars are fun to drive. Many manufacturers use RPM metric to test their vehicles but Hyundai N uses beats per minute that measure how the driver gets excited while driving a Hyundai N car. Daily driver’s sports car is developed by maintaining focus on corner rascal, race track capability and Everyday sports car. Hyundai bought everybody right from suspension experts, tuning experts, Tire & wheel experts, engineers, designers under one roof at Nurburgring test center. It takes lots of involvement, technologies and inspiration to make a real fun drive vehicle that Hyundai N has achieved.

The heart of the car, engine and gearbox is calibrated for top notch performance. Being a performance car there will be a challenge to make performance a little bit closer to the edge. If you are talking about sports car you should not forget the engine sound. Engine sound is a crucial part of a sports car character. Engine sound really influences the driver. Hyundai N makes sure that the engine sound is just right that excites drivers during acceleration, cornering and rev matching. Hyundai has also developed a new 8 speed DCT transmission and three drive modes Power Shift, Grind Shift and Track Sense Shift that adds high octane characteristics to the car. The driver also has flexibility to shift manually using the paddle shifters or the gear shift knob. N brand is developed for enthusiasts who want a slightly different car than normal road cars. Every car is tested right from the suspension system, Steering system, Braking system, engine system and Transmission. The N cars have the best power to weight ratio.

N vehicles deliver comfort and convenience with power, performance and handling. Vehicle stability and responsiveness is enhanced by a high performance braking system, rack mounted motor driven power steering system and stability control. Various motorsports inspired features like electronic controlled suspension which further improves driving experience. A sports car will never be called a sports car until its handling and maneuver excites the driver hence N cars have ESC control systems, high performance braking, traction control, launch control. Electronic Limited Slip Differential and Traction Mode Selector that ensures excellent performance while cornering. N Vehicles have features primarily designed for race track driving like launch control and N Grind shift that ensures vehicles race track capabilities. Front grill of N vehicles are inspired by the checkered flag. Car has less aerodynamic drag thanks to its 10 millimeter lower stance. 19-inch alloy wheels, high performance Pirelli Tyres, large air intakes, triangular brake lights, N Logo on upper grill and Sports Seats lifts aesthetic appeal and vehicle stance. N series cars feature Sports seats with integrated headrests also inspired from WRC. The Aesthetic appeal of Hyundai N Line is enhanced with cosmetic sports update.

These fun to drive machines are second to none in terms of safety features like Blind Spot-avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist. N Series cars interior also offers a sporty look and feel. Under N, Hyundai also sells performance parts like Carbon Fiber molding, Rear Diffuser, Rear spoiler, Gear Knob, Parking lever, Metal scuff plate, floor mat, steering wheel, alloy wheels, Air intake Kit, CRPF Strut bar, Brake Calliper to name a few.

N series cars are not only race capable but they are sporty, agile and fun to drive that will satisfy your daily driving needs.

4W Racing Events

November 27, 2021November 27, 2021 VD

Start Date

End Date

Event

Type

Venue

November 2021

11 NOV

14 NOV

MECO FMSCI National Karting Championship 2021 - Rotax Classes - Round 2 & 3

Karting

Meco Kartopia ,Bangalore

13 NOV

14 NOV

Deccan Time Attack

Autocross

Hyderabad

13 NOV

14 NOV

FMSCI Indian National Regularity Run Championship 2021 - Qualifying Round South

Regularity Run

Chikmagalur

18 NOV

21 NOV

24th JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship 2021 - Round 2 (LGB Formula 4)

Racing

KMS, Coimbatore

18 NOV

21 NOV

JK Tyre Novice Cup 2021 - Round 2 (LGB Formula 1300)

Racing

KMS, Coimbatore

20 NOV

21 NOV

V12 Autocross

Autocross

Coimbatore

20 NOV

21 NOV

Jangalmahal on the Move 3: JK Tyre FMSCI Indian National Regularity Run Championship 2021 - Qualifying Round East

Regularity Run

Durgapur / Bankura

20 NOV

21
NOV

Unite Autocross 2021

Autocross

Bangalore

25 NOV

28 NOV

MECO FMSCI National Karting Championship 2021 - Rotax Classes - Round 4 & 5

Karting

Meco Kartopia , Bangalore

27 NOV

28 NOV

Monsoon Drive-10 : R3 East Zone Qualifer of JK Tyre FMSCI Indian National Regularity Run Championship 2021

Regularity Run

Howrah - Haldia

27 NOV

28 NOV

Speedway Motorsports Tarmac Autocross 2021 - 3rd Edition

Autocross

Chicane Circuit, Hyderabad

28 NOV

Race Wars Autocross 2021: S3

Autocross

BIC, Greater Noida

28 NOV

Fist of Five 2021

Autocross

Thrissur

December 2021

2 DEC

5 DEC

24th JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship 2021 - Round 3 (LGB Formula 4)

Racing

KMS, Coimbatore

2 DEC

5 DEC

JK Tyre Novice Cup 2021 - Round 3 (LGB Formula 1300)

Racing

KMS, Coimbatore

3 DEC

5 DEC

The Valley Run 9th Edition 2021

Drag Race

Aamby Valley City

3 DEC

5 DEC

The Valley Run 9th Edition 2021

Drag Race

Aamby Valley City

4 DEC

5 DEC

WISA's TSD Run of Nasik 2021

Regularity Run

Nashik

4 DEC

5 DEC

21st Kaviguru Rally 2021: R4 East Zone of JK Tyre FMSCI Indian Natl Regularity Run Championship 2021

Regularity Run

Kolkata

10 DEC

12 DEC

MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship 2021 - Round 2

Racing

MMRT,Chennai

11 DEC

12 DEC

JK Tyre FMSCI Indian National Regularity Run Championship 2021 - Qualifying Round West

Regularity Run

Mumbai

12 DEC

13 DEC

Asia Auto Gymkhana Championship (AAGC) India Round

Slalom

Mumbai

17 DEC

19 DEC

Rally de Vizag : R1 of FMSCI Indian Natl Rally C'ship 2021

Stage Rally

Vizag

18 DEC

19 DEC

Chander Memorial Rally : FMSCI Indian National Regularity Run Championship 2021 - Qualifying Round South

Regularity Run

Coimbatore

25 DEC

28 DEC

Gumball 2021

Touring Assembly

Kanyakumari-Agra

January 2022

7 JAN

8 JAN

JK Tyre FMSCI Indian National Regularity Run Championship 2021 - Qualifying Round North East

Regularity Run

Guwahati, Assam

13 JAN

16 JAN

24th JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship 2021 - Round 4 (LGB Formula 4)

Racing

BIC, Greater Noida

13 JAN

16 JAN

JK Tyre Novice Cup 2021 - Round 4 (LGB Formula 1300)

Racing

BIC, Greater Noida

15 JAN

16 JAN

21st Kaviguru Rally 2021: R4 East Zone of JK Tyre FMSCI Indian Natl Regularity Run Championship 2021

Regularity Run

Shantiniketan

21 JAN

23 JAN

MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship 2021 - Round 3

Racing

Coimbatore

22 JAN

23 JAN

JK Tyre FMSCI Indian National Regularity Run Championship 2021 - Qualifying Round West

Regularity Run

Goa

28 JAN

30 JAN

K-1000 Rally 2021:R2 of FMSCI Indian Natl Rally C'ship 2021

Stage Rally

Bangalore

28 JAN

Vroom Drag Race - 5th Edition

Drag Race

Taneja Aerospace, Hosur

29 JAN

Vroom Drag Race - 6th Edition

Drag Race

Taneja Aerospace, Hosur

29JAN

30 JAN

JK Tyre FMSCI Indian National Regularity Run Championship 2021 - Qualifying Round West

Regularity Run

Pune

Fuel efficient Driving Techniques for Highway

October 24, 2021October 24, 2021 VD

The fuel-efficient car is good for both the environment and your pocket. However, you should know your driving style because the most fuel-efficient cars can consume more fuel if it is driven incorrectly. We will discuss driving techniques in order to drive efficiently and get the best mileage of a car on the highway to help you save money on fuels during long distance travelling. As a driver you can change your driving habits in order to achieve better fuel economy. When you drive in a very saddle manner. You can even achieve the top mileage claim of the car.

It is quite obvious that if load lots of stuff in the boot or rear seat of your car, it will become heavy and consume more fuel but this is not new. Also never follow tractor or trailers for great aerodynamics. It’s a dangerous and silly idea. Here are the tips that will focus on practical aspect to get better fuel economy on highways.

Maintain Average Speed

Maintaining average speed on Highway doesn’t mean you should drive below 55 KMPH which is dangerous for other vehicles and also none of us have time for that. There is a major difference in fuel consumption, when you drive at 80 KMPH and at 90 KMPH. Simply reducing 10 KMPH will significantly increase fuel economy. When you drive at 90 KMPH the amount of power that car produces increases exponentially to overcome resistance. There are two resistances that cars need to overcome first is aerodynamics and second is rolling resistance in the tires. Cars need to produce more power to overcome these two resistances and hence fuel consumption will increase. Now let’s discuss the time to reach our destination. If you are required to travel 200 Kms; it takes 2 Hours and 30 minutes to reach your destination when you drive at a speed of 80 KMPH where it takes 2 Hours and 15 Minutes when you drive at 90 KMPH so there will be 15 minutes difference but you may save a significant amount of fuel.

Engine Braking

In modern cars if you let your foot off the throttle and you leave transmission in gear the engine does not inject fuel. You can take advantage of this in different scenarios like approaching traffic signals, approaching a turn ahead.

Don’t keep on accelerating the car when you are driving on twist and turns. It’s better to look ahead of the road. If you can see turn ahead and after some time you anticipate that you need to apply brakes in that situation, always release the accelerator throttle much before the turn. Car will coast. Don’t press the clutch pedal and free the engine in this situation, clutch wear will be more. When you reach the turn and you apply brakes but you are not doing any harsh braking and also you are not using too much fuel while decelerating.

Smooth Gear Shifting

When you drive on the highway, upshift gears when the tachometer is close to the 2000 mark. When you cross the 2000 RPM band you are in a good torque band and you can upshift gear smoothly. In this torque band; car engine can easily shift to top gears and within a few 100 meters you can reach 6th gear. Always maintain speed at 80 KMPH that will not put much stress on the engine and you will get better fuel efficiency. When you change the gears at 2000 RPM mark there will be less engine noise in the cabin and you will feel comfortable during a long-distance journey.

Driving over an elevation change

When elevation changes, the rule is very clear and simple: maintain a constant speed of 40 or 50 KMPH. When elevation changes and you try to maintain constant speed at different elevations, cars will consume more fuel. In normal driving conditions, when you go up the hill you press the accelerator to maintain constant speed and when you come down you use brakes to maintain that speed. There is wastage of energy. In such a scenario, you can take advantage of gravity. The alternative during driving on difference in elevation is when driving up a hill release accelerator in this scenario, you are using engine braking. When you start downhill, press light acceleration and gravity helps you back up the speed. This is the more efficient way of driving over an elevation change. Second advantage of this technique is putting the heat from decelerating into your engine cooling system which is far more capable. It can take a ton of heat versus putting that heat into the brakes so brakes won’t overheat and need replacement of the brake pad.

Never mess with a car’s aerodynamics. People place oversize items on the car roof that will increase drag and ultimately lead to higher fuel consumption.

You should be conscious of the other drivers on the road while you are applying the above driving techniques. Don’t drive in the first lane at slower speed. First lane is meant for overtaking. Also don’t slow down too early on highways. It’s common sense to drive and apply these techniques where they make sense and where you can actually get the benefits from them without annoying other drivers on the road.

Thank you all for reading this article. If you have any questions or comments, please leave them in the comment box below.

आपकी टर्बोचार्ज्ड कार को लम्बे समय तक चलने के लिए भरोसेमंद कैसे रखे ?

October 10, 2021October 10, 2021 VD

टर्बोचार्ज डीजल इंजन हमारे लिए नए नहीं हैं; वे एक दशक से हमारे जीवन का हिस्सा रहे हैं। आजकल अधिकांश डीजल इंजन टर्बोचार्ज्ड होते हैं, इसका कारण सरल हैं और वो है बेहतर माइलेज के साथ जबरदस्त पावर।

साल २०२१ में एक नया चलन शुरू हुआ है; और वह है टर्बोचार्ज्ड पेट्रोल इंजन । टर्बोचार्ज्ड पेट्रोल इंजन रोमांचक हैं और उम्मीद करते है कि वे भारत में मोटरिंग कल्चर लेके आएं । इस आर्टिकल में आइए बात करते हैं कि अपनी टर्बो कार को कैसे भरोसेमंद रखा जाए। यहां कुछ टिप्स और ट्रिक्स दिए गए हैं, जिनका उपयोग करके आप अपनी टर्बोचार्ज्ड कार को लम्बे समय तक चला सकते हैं।

# 1 टर्बो कारों में शुरुआत में ज्यादा रेविंग न करें

जब टर्बोचार्ज्ड कार ठंडी हो और उसे आप स्टार्ट करतें है तो कार को शुरुआत से तेज़ रफ़्तार में न चलाएं। सबसे पहले इंजन को पांच से दस मिनट तक गर्म होने दें, जब तक कि आपकी कार ऑपरेटिंग तापमान तक नहीं पहुंच जाती है तो ऑपरेटिंग टेम्परेचर तक पहुंचने के बाद इंजन आयल टर्बो में प्रसारित होना शुरू हो जाता है । इंजन ऑयल को oil पैन के माध्यम से प्रसारित करना होता है और इसे गर्म करने की आवश्यकता होती है। यदि तेल ऑपरेटिंग तापमान तक नहीं पहुंचता है, तो यह उतनी तेजी से नहीं बहेगा जितना कि ऑपरेटिंग तापमान पर बहेगा। जब आप कोल्ड स्टार्ट करतें है उस वक़्त, तेल गाढ़ा होता है। यह इंजन और टर्बो में से ठीक से प्रसारित नहीं होगा। जब तेल गरम हो जाता है, तो इंजन आयल पतला हो जाता है और यह इंजन के माध्यम से तेजी से प्रसारित होने लगता है । पतला तेल टर्बो चार्जर्स को बेहतर सुरक्षा प्रदान करता है। टर्बोचार्जर अत्यधिक उच्च आरपीएम स्पिन करते हैं इसलिए आपको यह सुनिश्चित करने की आवश्यकता है कि इंजन और टर्बो चार्जर्स के माध्यम से उचित तेल प्रवाहित हो रहा है । जब टर्बोचार्जर और इंजन को आयल से चिकनी परत नहीं बनाई जाती और आप कार को तेज़ी से चलने की कोशिश करते है तो आपके इंजन और टर्बो को भारी नुकसान हो सकता है और भविष्य में आपके गाडी की परफॉरमेंस ख़राब हो सकती है । हमेशा पांच से दस मिनट तक गाडी धीमे चलाएं, इंजन को गर्म होने दें और फिर आप इसे तेज़ चला सकते हैं।

#2 इंजन तुरंत बंद न करें

लंबी ड्राइव के बाद या फिर यदि आप अपनी कार को उच्च आरपीएम पर चला रहे हैं तो तुरंत कार का इंजन बंद न करें। जब आप अपनी कार को उच्च आरपीएम पर चलाते हैं, तो टर्बो चार्जर वास्तव में गर्म हो जाता है और जब आप इंजन बंद करते हैं, तो इंजन आयल का प्रवाह तुरंत बंद हो जाता है। टर्बोचार्जर उच्च गति पर घूमते हैं और जब इंजन आयल का संचरण बंद हो जाता है; इंजन आयल संचरण के बिना टर्बो स्पिन हो रहा होता है जो टर्बोचार्जर को नुकसान पहुंचाएगा अंततः कार की परफॉरमेंस को प्रभावित करेगा । दूसरा नुकसान यह है कि इंजन आयल पूरी तरह से स्थिर नहीं है होता और यह टर्बोचार्जर के गर्म क्षेत्रों पर बैठता है और यह ब्रेक होने लगता है जिससे एक गाढ़ा आयल रह जाता है। गाढ़े आयल में अच्छा प्रवाह नहीं हो पता जो फिर से टर्बो चार्जर्स को नुकसान पहुँचा सकता है । इसलिए आपको बार-बार आयल बदलने की जरूरत पड़ेगी । अपने इंजन को हमेशा ३० से ६० सेकंड के लिए ठंडा होने दें, इंजन आयल को स्थिर होने दे ताकि उसका तापमान घट जाएँ । इंजन बंद करने से पहले अपनी कार को ३० सेकंड से एक मिनट तक आयडलिंग पर रखने की अनुशंसा की जाती है।

#3 इंजन लग न करें और एलएसपीआई (लो स्पीड प्री-इग्निशन) से बचे

इंजन को कभी भी लग न करें। मान लीजिए कि आप १००० से १५०० आरपीएम पर पांचवें गियर में हैं और आप तत्काल बूस्ट के लिए थ्रॉटल दबाते हैं। यह बहुत ही खतरनाक साबित हो सकता है। कई इसके कई कारन है; आपको इंजन लगिंग से क्यों बचना चाहिए? जब आप कम गति पर जब जोर से एक्सेलरेटर दबाते हैं, तो इंजन, सिलेंडर में अधिक ईंधन इंजेक्ट करेगा लेकिन इंजन उतनी अधिक हवा नहीं ले सकता है, परिणामस्वरूप आप अधिक ईंधन इंजेक्ट करते हैं लेकिन वह पूरी तरह से नहीं जलेगा और यह आधा जला हुआ ईंधन आपके एग्जॉस्ट सिस्टम से होकर जाता है और यह कैटेलिटिक कनवर्टर को नुकसान पहुंचाता है और कार के एग्जॉस्ट सिस्टम को भी नुकसान पहुंचाता है। आपने कई बार काला धुंआ देखा होगा; वह काला धुआं इसी स्थिति का परिणाम है जहां आप कम आरपीएम पर हैं और एक इंजन पर ज्यादा भार डालते हैं। दूसरा सबसे महत्वपूर्ण कारण है लो स्पीड प्री-इग्निशन; जो वास्तव में कार के इंजन को नुकसान पहुंचाता है। यह इंजन को सीज़ भी कर सकता है। छोटी क्षमता वाले टर्बोचार्ज्ड इंजनों में उच्च भार और कम आरपीएम की स्थिति में वास्तव में स्पार्क प्लग के प्रज्वलित (इग्निशन) होने से बहुत पहले प्रज्वलन (इग्निशन) होता है। इग्निशन नियंत्रित तरीके से नहीं होता । यह स्थिति आपकी कार के इंजन को काफी नुकसान पहुंचा सकती है। यह पिस्टन के छल्ले, स्पार्क प्लग आदि को नुकसान पहुंचा सकता है। इसलिए तेज़ अक्सेलरेशन से पहले हमेशा निचले गियर में शिफ्ट करें।

#4 हमेशा सबसे अच्छा ईंधन खरीदें

अगर आपके पास छोटी क्षमता वाली टर्बोचार्ज्ड कार है, तो हमेशा अपनी कार के लिए सबसे अच्छा ईंधन खरीदें। यह लो-स्पीड प्री-इग्निशन जैसे परिस्थिति में इंजन को भारी नुकसान से बचाएगा । जब आप उच्च ऑक्टेन ईंधन का उपयोग करते हैं, तो प्रज्वलन(इग्निशन) अधिक नियंत्रित तरीके से होता है, जो खटखटाहट को कम करता है।

#5 न्यूट्रल स्लिप एंगल

आइए पहले स्लिप एंगल को समझें, स्लिप एंगल उस दिशा के बीच का एंगल है जिस दिशा में वाहन वास्तव में यात्रा कर रहा है और पहिया जिस दिशा में घूम रहा है। स्थिर वाहन का मतलब है कि आगे के पहियें और पिछले पहियें में एक ही स्लिप एंगल है। समझों उनमें से एक दूसरे से बड़ा है; मान लीजिए कि आगे के पहियों का स्लिप एंगल पीछे के पहियों की तुलना में बड़ा है तो कार अंडरस्टीयर करेगी और यदि pपिछले पहियों का स्लिप एंगल आगे के पहियों से बड़ा है तो कार ओवरस्टीर करेगी । तो टर्बोचार्ज्ड वाहनों के लिए स्लिप एंगल को समझना क्यों महत्वपूर्ण है? टर्बोचार्ज्ड वाहन में जब आप टेक्स गति से कॉर्नरिंग करते हैं या यदि आप जोर से ब्रेक लगाते हैं तो आप टायर के स्लिप एंगल को बढ़ा रहे होतें हैं। टर्बोचार्ज्ड वाहन में जब आप रोड के कार्नर से बाहर आ रहे होते हैं और आप एक्सीलरेटर को जोर से दबाते हैं, तो टर्बो लैग होता है और फिर अचानक टर्बो लैग दूर हो जाता है और सारी शक्ति आगे के या पिछले पहियों को भेज दी जाती है। यह स्थिति टायरों पर बहोत ज्यादा भार डालती है। अगर आपके पास रियर व्हील ड्राइव व्हीकल है तो आप पिछले पहियों पर लोड डाल रहे होतें हैं जिससे रियर व्हील का स्लिप एंगल बहुत बढ़ जाता है जिसका मतलब है कि पिछले पहियों का स्लिप एंगल आगे के टायरों से अधिक है। अंतत: कार ओवरस्टीयर करेगी। इसी तरह, यदि आपके पास फ्रंट व्हील ड्राइव वाहन है, तो आगे का पहिया फिसल जाएगा और कार कॉर्नरिंग के दौरान अंडरस्टीयर हो जाएगी। टर्बोचार्ज्ड वाहनों के साथ ये खतरनाक स्थिति उत्पन्न हो सकती हैं। इसलिए आपको टर्बो कारों के साथ कॉर्नरिंग करते समय सावधान रहने की जरूरत है अन्यथा कार अनियंत्रित तरीके से स्लाइड करेगी।

#6 इंजन ऑयल

अपने टर्बोचार्ज्ड वाहन के लिए उच्च गुणवत्ता वाले इंजन ऑयल का उपयोग करें। आमतौर पर कार निर्माता टर्बोचार्ज्ड वाहनों के लिए सिंथेटिक तेल की सलाह देते हैं; चूंकि टर्बोचार्जर स्पिन करने के लिए उष्ण गैसों का उपयोग होता है, टर्बो चार्जर बहोत ज्यादा गरम हो जाता है और इसलिए सिंथेटिक आयल टर्बोचार्ज्ड वाहनों में बेहतर काम करता है। हम अभी भी ओनर मैन्युअल को पढ़ने और कार निर्माता द्वारा सिफारिश किये गएँ इंजन ऑयल का उपयोग करने की सलाह देते हैं।

#7 बेहतर माइलेज

यदि आप टर्बोचार्ज्ड वाहन के साथ बेहतर माइलेज चाहते हैं तो कभी भी तेज गति से वाहन न चलाएं । टर्बोचार्ज्ड वाहन आपको नॉन-टर्बो चार्ज वाहनों की तुलना में बेहतर माइलेज देंगे लेकिन यदि आप हमेशा हाई आरपीएम पर गाडी चलते है तो इस लाभ से आप पूरी तरह से उपेक्षित रह जायेंगे है। इसलिए यदि आप बेहतर ईंधन बचत चाहते हैं तो टर्बोचार्ज वाहन चलाते समय धीरज रखें।

आपके किमती समय के लिए धन्यवाद यदि आपका कोई प्रश्न या टिप्पणी है; तो बेझिझक उन्हें नीचे दिए गए कमेंट बॉक्स में छोड़ दें।

How To Keep Your Turbocharged Car Reliable

October 10, 2021October 10, 2021 VD

Turbo charged diesel engines are not new; they have been part of our life for a decade. Most diesel engines nowadays are turbocharged, the reason is simple for efficiency and Power.

In the year 2021, A new trend has started that is turbocharged petrol engines. Turbo charged petrol engines are exciting and hopefully they may bring motor culture in India. In this article let’s talk about how to keep your turbo car reliable. Here are a few tips and tricks which you can use to protect your turbocharged car.

#1 Avoid initial revving in turbo Cars

When you start a turbocharged car cold, do not race the engine hard. First allow the engine to warm up for five to ten seconds until your car gets up to operating temperature so that the oil starts flowing through the turbos. Engine oil has to circulate through the oil pan and need to heat up. If oil doesn’t reach operating temperatures, it will not flow as fast as it will at operating temperature. Oil is thick, when you cold start the car. It won’t circulate through engine and turbo properly. When oil is heated up, engine oil becomes thin and it will circulate through engine faster. Thinner oil provides better protection to turbo chargers. Turbochargers spin insanely high RPMs hence you need to make sure proper oil flows through engine and turbo chargers. When turbocharger and engine is not lubricated with oil then revving hard after cold start may damage your engine and turbo faster. Always wait for five to ten minutes, allow engine to warm up and then you can rev it to full power.

#2 Engine shut

Never immediately turn your engine off after a long drive or if you have been driving your car at high RPM. When you drive your car at higher RPMs, the turbo charger gets really hot and when you turn off the engine, oil flow stops immediately. Turbochargers spin at higher speeds and when oil circulation stops; turbo spins without oil circulation which will harm turbocharger ultimately affects the car performance. Second drawback is oil doesn’t settle and it sits on the hot areas of turbochargers and it starts breaking down those leaves behind a thicker oil. Thicker oil does not have good flow characteristics which will again harm turbo chargers. Hence you need to change oil more frequently. Always let your engine cool down for 30 to 60 seconds, let engine oil drop down temperature and cool off hot areas of turbocharger. It is strongly recommended to keep your car on idle for 30 seconds to a minute before turning off the engine.

#3 Engine Lugging and LSPI (Low Speed Pre-ignition)

Never lug the engine. Let’s say you are in fifth gear at 1000 to 1500 rpm and you press the throttle for immediate boost. This is a very dangerous situation. There are several reasons; why you should avoid engine lugging. When you press the accelerator at low speed, engine will inject more fuel to cylinders but it can’t ingest more air so as a result you inject more fuel but it will not burn completely and this partial burn fuel goes through your exhaust system and it harms catalytic converter and damage exhaust system of car. Many times you see black smoke; that black smoke is a result of this condition where you are at low engine and put a high engine load. Another most important reason is Low speed Pre-Ignition which actually damages car engines. It may even seize the engine. In small capacity turbocharged engines high load and low rpm conditions actually have ignition far earlier than spark plug ignites. Ignition is not happening in a controlled manner. This situation can damage your car engine significantly. It may damage piston rings, spark plugs etc. Hence always shift to lower gear before harsh acceleration.

#4 Always buy best fuel

If you have a small capacity turbo charge car, always buy the best fuel for your car. This will avoid scenarios like low-speed pre-ignition that significantly damages the engine. When you use high octane fuel, ignition happens in more controlled manner which minimizes knock.

#5 Neutral Slip Angle

Let’s understand slip angle first, slip angle is the angle between the direction in which the vehicle is actually travelling and the direction in which the wheel is pointing. Stable vehicle means the front tire and rear tire have the same slip angle. In case one of them is greater than the other; let’s say the front is greater than the rear then the car will understeer and if the rear is greater than the front then the car will oversteer. So why is it important to understand slip angle for turbocharged vehicles? In a turbocharged vehicle if you are coming out of a corner and if you accelerate hard or if you brake hard where you are increasing the slip angle of a tire. In a turbocharged vehicle when you are coming out of a corner and you press accelerator hard, there is turbo lag and then all of a sudden turbo lag is overcome and all power sent to the rear or front wheel. This scenario puts a significant load on the tires. If you have a rear wheel drive vehicle then you are putting load on the rear wheel which greatly increases the rear wheel slip angle which means rear tires slip angle is greater than the front tires. Ultimately the car will oversteer. Similarly, if you have a front wheel drive vehicle, the front wheel will slip and the car will understeer during cornering. These are dangerous conditions with turbo charged vehicles. Hence you need to be careful while cornering with turbo cars otherwise car will slide in uncontrolled manner.

#6 Engine Oil

Use high quality engine oil for your turbo charged vehicle. Generally, car manufacturers recommend synthetic oil for turbocharged vehicles. Since turbocharger uses hot exhaust gases to spin, it gets super-hot and hence synthetic oil works better in turbocharged vehicles. We still recommend reading the owner’s manual and use engine oil that is recommended by the car manufacturer.

#7 Better Fuel Economy

If you want better fuel economy with turbocharged vehicle then never accelerate harshly. Turbocharged vehicles will give you better fuel economy than non-turbo charge vehicles but this advantage is totally neglected if you are always accelerating hard. So be conservative while driving turbocharge vehicle if you want better fuel economy.

Thank you for time if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave them in the comment box below.

रोड ट्रिप के लिए अपनी कार कैसे तैयार करें ?

September 5, 2021September 5, 2021 VD

होम टाउन और पर्यटन स्थलों के लिए रोड ट्रिप की योजना बनाना हमेशा रोमांचक होता है, लेकिन इससे पहले कि आप रोड ट्रिप पर निकल पड़ें इस अनुच्छेद में वह चीजें बताई गयी हैं; जिन्हें आपको अपनी छुट्टियों की यात्रासे पहले जांच करना चाहियें।

ऑन बोर्ड डायग्नोस्टिक डिवाइस

पिछले १० वर्षों में बनी कारों में ओबीडी पोर्ट होते हैं। आपको इनमें से कोई एक डायग्नोस्टिक डोंगल जरूर खरीदना चाहिए। आप ओबीडी उपकरणों के माध्यम से अपनी कार के बारे में काफी महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी प्राप्त कर सकते हैं। अगर आपकी कार में कोई समस्या आएं तो वाहन की जांच तुरंत कर सकते है।

वाइपर ब्लेड की जाँच करें

बारिश होने पर ही वाइपर ब्लेड हमेशा याद आते हैं। यात्रा पर निकलने से पहले; अपने वाइपर ब्लेड की स्थिति की जांच करना महत्वपूर्ण है; यह सुनिश्चित करें कि यह वाइपर ब्लेड अच्छी अवस्था में है और रबर खराब होना शुरू नहीं हो रहा है। जांचें कि क्या यह अच्छे आकार में है और क्या यह विंडशील्ड के साथ अच्छा संपर्क बनाए रखने के लिए पर्याप्त लचीला है। यदि ब्लेड फट जाता है तो वह कांच को खरोंच सकता है। साल में एक बार वाइपर ब्लेड बदलें। वाइपर ब्लेड में भी गंदगी होती है इसलिए अपनी अगली यात्रा से पहले उन्हें साफ कर लें। रियर वाइपर ब्लेड की जांच करना मत भूलियें । इसके अलावा, सुनिश्चित करें कि रोड ट्रिप से पहले विंडशील्ड वॉशर फ्लुइड भरा हुआ है।

सभी लाइट्स चेक करें

आपको यह सुनिश्चित करने की आवश्यकता है कि आपके वाहन पर सभी लाइटें सही काम कर रही हैं, और आप सड़क पर बिना हेडलाइट या टेललाइट के गाड़ी नहीं चला रहे हैं। यह आपकी सुरक्षा के लिए बहुत जरूरी है। सुनिश्चित करें कि वे सभी लाइटें यानी हेडलाइट्स, टेल लाइट और ब्रेक लाइट काम करने की स्थिति में हैं। साथ ही, आपको यह सुनिश्चित करने की ज़रूरत है कि आपके सभी सिग्नल/संकेतक काम कर रहे हैं, यह आपकी सुरक्षा के लिए जरूरी है। आपको उनके ऑपरेशन की जांच करनी चाहिए और देखना चाहिए कि लो बीम और हाई बीम ठीक से काम कर रहे हैं। आपको यह सुनिश्चित करना चाहिए कि फ्लैशर और फॉग लाइट ठीक से काम कर रहे हैं। नंबर प्लेट लाइट बल्ब चेक करना न भूलें। ब्रेक लाइट की जांच करने के लिए जब आप ब्रेक पेडल दबाते हैं; आप अपने दोस्त को पीछे से चेक करने के लिए कह सकते हैं या आप मोबाइल फोन या मिरर सेट कर सकते हैं ताकि आप सुनिश्चित कर सके के सभी ब्रेक लाइट ठीक से काम कर रही हैं। ब्रेक लाइट चेक करने के बाद कार को रिवर्स में शिफ्ट करें और रिवर्स लाइट चेक करें। यदि आपने स्व-चालित कार किराए पर ली है तो सभी हेडलाइट स्विच से परिचित हों जाएँ ।

वाहन को ओवरलोड न करें

जब आप लंबी यात्राओं पर जाते हैं तो आप सभी चीजों को लेने के लिए ललचाते हैं लेकिन अपने वाहन को जरूरत से ज्यादा ओवरलोड करने से बचें। यह सस्पेंशन, स्टीयरिंग, ट्रांसमिशन, टायर और इंजन को नुकसान पहुंचा सकता है। ओवरलोडिंग से ईंधन की खपत बढ़ जाती है और अधिक वजन वाली कारों को नियंत्रित करना आसान नहीं होता है। इसलिए, ऐसी समस्याओं से बचने के लिए, कार के मैनुअल में अधिकतम भार क्षमता की जाँच करें। अपनी कार का सारा कचरा हटा दें। आम तौर पर, पिछली सीट और कार के ट्रंक में कबाड़ होता है, केवल वही चीजें ले जाएँ जो आपको रोड ट्रिप के लिए वास्तव में चाहिए होती हैं। कार के ट्रंक और पिछली सीटों में कोई अवांछित भारी सामान न रखें। पिछली पार्सल ट्रे पर रखे अवांछित सामान से सावधान रहें, यह आपके पीछे के दृश्य को अवरुद्ध कर सकता है।

इंजन बेल्ट की जाँच करें

कई कारों में सिंगल बेल्ट होता है जो आपके अल्टरनेटर को चलाता है जो आपकी बैटरी को चार्ज करता है, एयर कंडीशनिंग कंप्रेसर और पानी के पंप को चार्ज करता है जो आपके इंजन को ठंडा रखने के लिए मदद करता है । बेल्ट खराब होने पर आप फंस सकते हैं। यदि आप किसी भी दरार या लापता पसलियों के किसी भी टुकड़े को देखते हैं, तो बेल्ट को तुरंत बदल दें। इंजन बेल्ट को अच्छी स्थिति में होना चाहिए और इसे कार मैनुअल में दी गई सिफारिश के अनुसार बदलना चाहिए।

कार बैटरी की जाँच करें

ख़राब बैटरी आपकी रोड ट्रिप बिगाड़ सकती है. कई बार ये देखा गया है की आप अपने घर से सही बैटरी के साथ निकल गएँ लेकिन ड्राइव के दौरान अचानक, आप देख सकते हैं कि बैटरी की चार्जिंग खत्म हो रही है क्योंकि वह चार्ज नहीं हो रही थी। ऐसी स्थिति से बचने के लिए आपको बैटरी टर्मिनल का निरीक्षण करना चाहिए। यदि आप बैटरी टर्मिनलों पर कोई जंग देखते हैं जो चार्ज की क्षमता को कम कर देता है। आप बेकिंग सोडा और पानी और टूथपेस्ट के मिश्रण का उपयोग कर सकते हैं और सभी अम्लीय निर्माण को बेअसर कर सकते हैं और फिर उसे कागज़ के तौलिये और थोड़े से पानी से साफ कर सकते हैं। नज़दीकी बैटरी की दुकान पर जाएँ और बैटरी टेस्टर से अपनी कार की बैटरी के स्वास्थ्य की जाँच करें और फिर आप अपनी बैटरी के वर्तमान चार्ज प्रतिशत की जाँच कर सकते हैं। सभी जांचों के बाद, आप अपनी कार शुरू कर सकते हैं और यह भी जांच सकते हैं कि अल्टरनेटर कैसे चार्ज कर रहा है।

कार जैक, टूल किट और स्पेयर व्हील

कई बार आप अपनी यात्रा पर निकलने के लिए कार के ट्रंक में सभी सामान लोड करते हैं लेकिन यह सुनिश्चित करें कि सामान के नीचे जैक और टूल किट रखा गया है। एक और बहुत महत्वपूर्ण चीज जिसे आपको जांचना है वह है स्पेयर टायर। स्पेयर व्हील को खोलना और टायर के दबाव की जांच करनी चाहियें । स्पेयर व्हील के एयर प्रेशर की जांच करना महत्वपूर्ण है। यदि आप टायर पंचर का सामना करते हैं तो आपको एक स्पेयर व्हील का उपयोग करना होगा। यदि आपके पास एक फ्लैट स्पेयर टायर और आपकी गाडी पंक्चर हो गयी है तो आप सड़क के बीच में फंस सकते हैं।

व्हील एलाइनमेंट

कार के टायर, स्टीयरिंग व्हील, सस्पेंशन सिस्टम और ब्रेक के अनावश्यक घिसाव से बचने के लिए व्हील एलाइनमेंट जरुरी है। उचित व्हील एलाइनमेंट वाहनों को स्थिरता दिलाता है और ड्राइविंग कम्फर्ट में सुधार करता है और टायर की आयु भी बढ़ता है।

कार वाश

हमारा सुझाव है कि लॉन्ग ड्राइव से पहले कार की डिटेलिंग करें। धोने के बाद कार की माइलेज बढ़ जाएगी । साफ़ कार में हवा अक प्रतिरोध काम होता है इसीलिए; हवा बिना रुके चल सकती है और इसलिए कार कम ड्रैग पैदा करती है जो तकनीकी रूप से माइलेज में सुधार करती है। अपनी कार से सारा कचरा हटा दें और आप यात्राओं के दौरान एक स्वच्छ और आरामदायक ड्राइव का आनंद लेंगे।

सभी फ्लूइड लेवल जैसे इंजन आयल, पावर स्टीयरिंग आयल, ब्रेक आयल और कूलैंट की जाँच करें। सभी फ्लूइड रिजर्वायर में न्यूनतम और अधिकतम संकेतक रेखाएं होती हैं, सुनिश्चित करें कि फ्लूइड का स्तर उन पंक्तियों के बीच में है, डिपस्टिक की मदद से इंजन आयल के स्तर की जांच की जा सकती है।

सुनिश्चित करें कि कार इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स हॉर्न और म्यूजिक सिस्टम ठीक से काम कर रहा है।

रोड ट्रिप पर निकलने से पहले फ्यूल टैंक भरें, आपको हाईवे के मुकाबले शहर में बेहतर क्वालिटी का फ्यूल मिलेगा।

यह बिल्कुल स्पष्ट है कि; किसी भी सड़क यात्रा और सामान्य रूप से दैनिक ड्राइविंग से पहले सुनिश्चित करें कि कार के ग्लो बॉक्स में कार के उचित कागज़ाद रखे हो।

Prepare Your Car for Road Trips

September 2, 2021September 5, 2021 VD

Planning road trips to native places and tourist places is always exciting but before you hit highways and drive through cities here are the things that you can check in your vehicle before your holiday trips.

On Board Diagnostic Device

Cars made in the last 10 years have OBD ports. You should definitely buy one of these diagnostic dongles. You get access to a wealth of information about your car through OBD devices. Vehicle check can be done immediately for trouble code in your car in real time.

Check Wiper Blades

Wiper Blades always come to mind until it’s raining. It’s important to check the condition of your wiper blades before a road trip; make sure it’s nice, smooth and the rubber is not starting to deteriorate. Check if it’s in good shape. You will also come to know; whether it is flexible enough to maintain good contact with the windshield. If the blade gets ripped off then it can scratch the glass. Replace wiper blades once in a year. Wiper blades also get dirt hence clean them before your next road trip. Don’t forget rear wiper blades, sometimes they get forgotten. Also, ensure windshield washer fluid is top-Up before a road trip.

Check all Lights

You need to make sure that all lights are working on your vehicle so you are not driving down the road with a headlight out or a taillight out. This is very important for your safety. Make sure that all of those lights i.e. Headlights, tail light and brake lights are in working condition. Also, you need to make sure all your signals/indicators are working, it is a must for your safety. You should check their operation and see the low beams and high beams are working properly. You should ensure flashers and fog lights are working properly. Do not forget to check number plate light bulbs. While you depress the brake pedal; you can ask your friend to check from behind or you can set a mobile phone or mirror to make sure that all of your brake lights are working. After checking brake lights, shift the car in reverse and check reverse lights. Get familiar with all headlight switches if you have rented the self-driven car.

Don’t Overload the vehicle

When you go on long trips; you are tempted to take all cool things but avoid overloading your vehicle excessively. It may damage suspension, steering, transmission, tires and engine. Overloading increases fuel consumption and also handling overweight cars is not easy. Hence, to avoid such problems, check maximum load capacity in the car owner’s manual. Remove all junk in your car. Generally, the rear seat and boot have junk in it, carrying only the things you really need for a road trip. Don’t keep any unwanted heavy stuff in the car boot and rear seats. Beware of unwanted stuff kept on the rear parcel tray it may block your rear view.

Check Engine Belts

Many cars have a single belt. It connects everything; it drives your alternator, charges your battery, air conditioning compressor and water pump to keep your engine cooled. You may get stranded, if belts get damaged. If you notice any cracks or any pieces of missing ribs, replace the belt immediately. Engine belt has to be in good shape and replace it as per the recommendation given in the owner’s manual.

Check Car Battery

Batter can screw your road trip. You may leave your home with a working battery but all of sudden during the drive, you may notice the battery is getting drained because it was not getting charged. To avoid such a situation, you should inspect the battery terminal. If you notice any corrosion on battery terminals that reduces the ability of a charge. You can use a mixture of baking soda and water and toothpaste to scrub away and neutralize all acidic build up and then clean it up with paper towels and some water. Visit a nearby battery shop and check the health of your car battery with a battery tester and then you can check your battery’s current charge percent. After all checks, you can start your car and also run a test on how the alternator is charging.

Car Jack, Tool Kit and Spare Wheel

Many times you load all luggage in the cargo area to head out on your trip but make sure the jack and tool kit is kept underneath the luggage. Another very important thing you need to check is the spare tire. Unscrew spare wheel and check tire pressure. It’s important to check the pressure on the spare wheel. If you face tire puncture; you will have to use a spare wheel. If you have a flat spare tire as well as a flat normal tire then you may get stranded in the middle of the road.

Tire Alignment

Proper wheel alignment is important to avoid unnecessary wear of car tires, Steering wheel, Suspension system and brakes too. Proper Wheel alignment improves vehicles overall driving comfort, optimise driving stability and maximise tire life.

Wash Your Car

We suggest car detailing before a long drive. Cars will become more fuel efficient after washing. Air can move freely without getting stuck and hence the car produces less drag which technically improves fuel efficiency. Remove all Junk from your car and you will enjoy a clean and comfortable drive during road trips.

Check Fluids all fluid levels engine oil, power steering oil, brake oil and coolant. All fluid reservoirs have minimum and maximus indicator lines, make sure fluid levels are in between those lines, engine level can be checked with the help of a dipstick.

Ensure Car Electronics Horn and music system is working properly.

Fill Fuel tank in the city before heading, you will get better quality fuel in the city compared to the highway.

It is quite obvious that before any road trip and daily driving in general make sure you have all your proper paperwork in your glove box.