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General Automotive Tech Articles
The following list of articles apply to any type of automobile, and as such, any do-it-yourself car enthusiast may benefit from reading them. As with the other auto-related articles here at The Peritrochoid, most were penned by members
of the Rx-7net, the Internet mailing list for Mazda Rx-7 owners. Enjoy!
Maintenance and Repairs
Car-Care Advice
A handful of suggestions regarding various vehicle cleaning treatments.
Car-Care Advice #2
Rx-7net veteran Tuck gives the rundown on his car-care routine.
How To Change Your Oil
It may sound silly if you've been doing it so long you could perform the procedure in the dark, but those just starting out need adequate instruction.
Restoring Old & Weathered Paint Jobs
How to bring that weathered, abused, aging paint right back to life.
Thoughts on Radiator Caps
David Lane writes about the importance of regular radiator cap replacement.
Turbo Care Tips
A few good pointers on caring for your turbocharged engine.
Modifications & Upgrades
Thoughts on Converting an R12 A/C to R134a
A few things to consider if you're planning on upgrading your aging OE air conditioning system.
What Your Air/Fuel Ratio Meter & Exhaust Gas Temperature Gauge Won't Tell You
David Lane discusses what sort of information you can and cannot expect your A/F meter & EGT gauge to provide you with.
Progressive vs. Track Springs: The Numbers
This time, David Lane analyzes test data provided by The Tire Rack to determine which spring types perform best in different situations.
Tire Sizes & Speedo Calibration
How to determine what amount of error you'd introduce into your speedometer's readings by deviating from an OE wheel & tire setup.
Miscellaneous
Uniden Beartracker Scanner Review
On the pros & cons of adding a Beartracker to your "trooper-evasion arsenal."
Book Review: Maximum Boost
David Lane reviews a recent text by Corky Bell, propietor of Bell Engineering (formerly CarTech), a significant manufacturer of aftermarket forced-induction systems.
Sports Cars, GT Cars, and SUVs
David Lane expounds at length on how one determines just what does qualify as a "sports car."
Determining Proper Tire Pressure
A very clever way to determine your ideal tire pressure without the aid of a pyrometer.
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