Recent Entries

• 4 Types of Car Filters and What They Do for You

  by Dick Wei September 22
  Have you ever seen pictures of what tobacco smoking does to the lungs? Mechanics can show you pictures of dirty car filters that are just as scary. Behind-the-wheel driving lessons teach you about what's inside the car, but you have to also know what's under the hood. A car engine can't w...

• Why You Can Never Go Wrong with Non-Woven Wallpaper

  by Dick Wei August 26
    Back in the day, no one bothered to redo the walls unless the paper was totally worn out or mushrooms got to it. And you couldn’t blame them, really. Wallpaper took ages to apply (and remove), not to mention a great deal of skill. Now enter the age of non-woven wallpaper an...

• What Happens to A Car Engine When The Air Filter Does Not Work

  by Dick Wei August 2
  What happens to the engine when the air filter allows unfiltered air to enter the engine?   The air filter keeps dirt and debris out of the engine. Most air filters are made of a combination of paper and synthetic fibers that trap harmful particles. Without a functional air filter, dirt ...

• How Does the Air Filter Affect the Performance of the Car?

  by Dick Wei August 2
  Can an air filter improve the performance of my car?   In order for an engine to run at maximum performance and efficiency, it needs as much oxygen to enter the engine as possible. Automotive air filters are designed to ensure that there is a steady and clean flow of air into the en...

• Is Paper A Good Car Air Filter?

  by Dick Wei July 8
    If you have been shopping for an air filter replacement for your vehicle, you may have run across some that offer improved performance and others that offer more affordable price tags. What is the real difference between the different types of air filters? Is one better than anot...