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How does Volvo Intend to Build a Crash Proof Car?

March 1, 2013 By

The archives of YouTube have so many car crash compilations that it seems that no driver can be entirely safe on the road, no matter how cautious he may be. To say that car accidents are a bummer is a cruel understatement, and in the world of safe driving, Volvo is taking the lead. The 85-year-old company currently has around 50 engineers working with automotive partners, such as Ricardo UK, on the new crash proof car technology. Volvo hopes to launch the first accident-free vehicles by 2014. These cars can only run up to 31mph, but faster versions will be available by 2020.

How does it work?

Volvo is coming up with a computerized, self-driving vehicle, which will be installed with high-tech sensors that will take over the car’s steering at times of imminent accidents. It also has the capability of “communicating” with other cars over the airwaves about accidents or congestions ahead, automatically taking avoidance actions along the way. Along with its collision-avoidance features, Volvo’s crash-proof car will also come with a pedestrian and animal detection, which causes the car to involuntarily slow down whenever something is blocking its way.

Here are other significant qualities of Volvo’s very own crash proof car:

Auto-pilot convoy driving-cars link together automatically to drive themselves in special motorway ‘road trains’.
External airbags that deploy in the event of collision.
Automatic braking at junctions.
Camera on front grille, which helps the driver see ‘round corners’ better.
Park alignment that automatically controls steering.
Lane departure warning which steers the car to keep it in the lane if it drifts.
Blind Spot Radar Alert: motion sensors that warns driver of a vehicle hidden from the driver’s sight.
Dazzle-free Driving: headlights are automatically to avoid blinding other drivers.
Adaptive Cruise Control – includes radar that scans distance to the car in front and automatically adjusts speed to maintain the pre-set distance.
Speed Limit Sign Recognition.
Automatic alert to emergency services once airbags go off in crash.

Excited for the new technology?

By 2020, this is going to be a full-blown technology that will prevent us all from encountering accidents that may lead to death. Even the most careful drivers may get involved in car accidents, but with this crash proof car, there would be nothing to worry about! This is wonderful news both for car owners and automotive industries alike. Let’s all look forward to this exciting technology that Volvo will bring us!

Top 5 Signs to Know that Your Radiator is Due for Replacement

June 4, 2012 By

If you’ve been a driver for quite some time now, you’ll notice that, of all the essential car parts, the radiator is often the one that is always in need of repair. While some damages can be resolved through a basic, auto-repair regimen, some of the more serious problems will compel us to replace our radiator with a new model. There are the top 5 radiator conditions that could tell us if we already need to replace our radiator.

1. RUSTING RADIATOR

Rusting can start spreading outside or inside your ever-important radiator. When metal flakes start appearing on the radiator’s body, there is already extreme rusting in your radiator. Minimal rusting outside the radiator doesn’t really need to be replaced immediately. But! If some spots of external rusting have spread to the core of the radiator, then it must be replaced.

Also, please be mindful of the rusting inside of your radiator, for it will cause the most damage. If there is an excessive internal rusting, there will be a change in the color of the radiator’s coolant. Rusting is indicated if the coolant appears too watery and if it contains floating debris. Rusting inside the radiator may also cause the coolant to develop a distinct, sludge-like appearance.

2. LEAKING RADIATOR

To check for leakage, turn off the engine of your car and flush out the coolant. Take note that the engine hasn’t been used for at least 3 to 4 hours as you approach the coolant section. After emptying the coolant, flush the radiator with cold water. It’s best to use a garden hose for pressurized water, for it helps weather away coolant debris. It is ideal if you insert the hose in the radiator cap for at least 15 minutes to allow thorough cleaning. After that, withdraw the hose and let all the water drip away. If there is water leaking, then you have to replace your radiator.

3. ADDING WATER OR COOLANT REGULARLY

Not all signs of leakage are visible; fluid may still be escaping by turning into steam. This indicates that your cooling system is malfunctioning, which may ultimately result in the overheating of your engine.

4. UNDER-PERFORMING RADIATOR

If your car heats up repeatedly, then your radiator is underperforming. Try to replace your coolant and water, but your engine continues to overheat, then there’s really something wrong with your radiator. Overheating would also lead to quick depletion of the coolant, so if this happens consistently, you would be forced to replace your radiator.

5. GROANING OR GRINDING SOUNDS

When a coolant leaks, it flows through the bearing and washes out its grease. If this happens, the bearing will overheat and cause a groaning or grinding sound to be emitted from the water pump. This noise can be heard from the outside of the engine compartment, and it will get louder as the engine speed increases. This problem can break the bearing apart so in order to avoid this, it’s good to replace your radiator.

Truth or Myth: The Noisier the Muffler, the Faster the Car

October 14, 2011 By

“Vrooom! Vrooom!” – It would be so nice if the muffler of your car sounded like this, right? I bet you would also want your car to be as fast as the car in the video; Well, I do too! An incredibly fast car, when put into full use, is usually punctuated by a resounding muffler noise. But, have you ever wondered if the loudness of a car’s muffler is related to its speed? Is the speed of a car identified by the noise of its muffler?

Truth or Myth?

It’s a myth! The noise on your muffler could add a couple of horsepower, but it does not ensure a faster speed on your car. Also, cars in general don’t get noisier as they gain speed. It was suggested in findings that when your car reaches its maximum power in top gear, the noise input has also achieves its maximum, even if the car may continue gaining speed. It just seems that most of the good pipes are loud, and that’s because of the added noise, which is due to the less restriction of the exhaust gases. As it was also stated, most of the power-boosting pipes out there are louder than regular pipes. However, it must also be stated that not all loud pipes boost power. Just keep in mind that the faster cars are not always the noisiest.

So what can you do then?

Do you want a faster car? Well, making your muffler noisier is not the solution. There are several ways on how you can increase the speed of your car, and these are the following:

Change your mechanical fan to an aftermarket fan to free up some extra horsepower to reach the ground.

Change your fuel pump from a mechanical to an electrical one; this should draw extra power from your battery and alternator.

Increase the amount of cool dense air in your car to produce more power.

Purchase a pre-programmed chip (or a chip and a programmer) to allow you to modify the performance chips. This alteration will allow your car to achieve better fuel mileage, better towing capabilities, better horsepower, and better speed either off the starting line or in the top end.

Purchase a supercharger to add a huge amount of power to your engine.

The Top 10 Car Accidents

September 27, 2011 By

As drivers, we at times cannot avoid accidents on the road. This happens, especially, when we are not careful enough of our driving or the reckless driving of others. In 2006 alone, there have been 15,000 car accidents reported by the Philippine National Police. On average, there are 41 traffic accidents per day. It has also been reported that some of the causes of those car accidents are vehicle mechanical defects, speeding, cell phone use while driving, and drunkenness of drivers. These types of incidents often result to fatal damages, physical injuries, and even death.

Do you want to see how dangerous car accidents can be? Here are the top 10 car accidents that have happened in the different parts of the world.

#10: Drunkenness at Hwy 39

This accident was experienced by a girl last April 5, 2008 during a dark and rainy night in eastern Hillsborough County, Florida at the Hwy 39 and Sam Allen Road intersection. The girl, together with her friends inside the car was hit by a car driven by a drunk, who was unlicensed, uninsured, and undocumented. The impact of the collision pushed the girl’s car 170 feet away from its previous state. The good thing is everyone inside the car was buckled up, sparing them from major injuries.

#9: Sleep-driving

The driver of this car accidentally bumped into a post near Shell Telebastagan due to a significant lack of sleep. He was on his way home after dropping off his friends to their houses at past 3 in the morning, on a Saturday. While driving on the road at Sindalan, the driver fell asleep. This caused him to bump into a post. Extreme physical pain woke him up and it surprised at the sight of a shattered passenger’s seat, along with a dashboard located where it isn’t supposed to be.

#8: Highway Patrol Crash

Even the police could not get away from car accidents such as this. The highway patrol car got into an accident at Bell, Florida.

#7: A Rollercoaster Ride

This Red Jeep Wrangler crashed in Hillsboro, Oregon last July 21, 2007 at 4 in the afternoon. It hit the ditch at a speed of 80 mph, which caused it to flip several times, going between a fence and a telephone pole. After that, the Jeep hit the ground, and went back up in to the air flipping several more times. The driver of this car was admitted in ICU for 4 days due to neck and head injury.

#6: A Different Side of Parking

This accident happened on October 2008, in a village outside Exeter, U.K. The driver of this car tried to move down the hill, and lost control of the car; hence, making a different kind of parking.

#5: Driving Upside Down

A sharp, unmarked curve caused this car to crash down into the ditch, hit a driveway, and roll down the hill for 6 to 9 times. This happened outside Platteville, WI last September 2009. The different parts of the car were scattered on the road. Thank God for seat belts, because it saved the passengers from also being scattered on the road.

#4: How to Mash a Car

An unknown, drunk man accidentally bumped into a Toyota Corolla causing a 20-year old female passenger to experience unconsciousness and major physical injuries, while the husband/driver of this lady was dead on the spot. The rescuers tried to save the life of the lady but they weren’t successful. It happened on Highway 87 in Caplen, TX on July 04, 2004 at 1:30 a.m.

#3: Smoked Lamborghini

The 22-year-old driver of this Lamboghini lost control due to over speeding. 50% of the car was crushed after hitting the VW Golf at Johannesburg, South Africa on July 13, 2008. Everyone inside the 2 cars died in the accident.

#2: Sliced Golf 6 GT

Four young men inside this car died due to the accident on a Wednesday night. Results of the investigation show that these men have been traced to have alcohol and drug intake.

#1: FIRE ALERT!

More than 200 cars crashed in UAE (between Dubai and Abudhabi) on March 11, 2008 7 a.m. This accident happened due to a fog. Three people died from the accident while 286 people were injured.

Clips of accidents occurring in one of the most accident prone intersections in the world:

10 Things I Discovered about Flat Fin Radiators

April 17, 2011 By

When it comes to cooling down your engine, the radiator is of great importance. This is especially true during these hot summer months. Here are some of the interesting tidbits I’ve discovered about flat fin radiators:

Flat fin radiator cores have 3 types of materials – Brass, Copper, and Steel fin. These can also come in a non-louvered or louvered fin construction by which these are specifically designed in ensuring a maximum airflow. These types can also be structured with both high-flow and low-flow tubing.
Having been produced in copper or brass, flat fin radiators are well-resistant to salty and acid conditions.
Different types of flat fin radiators come in different sizes - the Copper is usually 2 rows up to 8 tube rows with a core thickness of 37 to 150 mm and its fin pitch is also 2.2 mm, 2.5 mm, and 3 mm. As for the Steel, it is normally 3 rows up to 8 rows with a core thickness of 57 to 150 mm and its fin pitch are also 2.2 mm, 2.5 mm, and 3mm (just the same as the Copper’s).
The core of a flat fin radiator looks like the picture below:

Flat fin radiators are designed for heavy equipments and large generators. Heavy equipments are large fuel-run and driver-operated machineries that are utilized in performing “heavy” tasks namely, earth moving, heavy lifting, demolition, digging, and light equipment or material transport.
The flatness of a fin in a flat fin radiator can also be measured by its thickness, and the unit of measurement used is millimeters.
Flat fin radiators offer OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)- quality, durability, and high-cooling efficiency to its users.
A fin in a radiator works by cooling a fluid and it is made from a thin sheet of heat-conductive metal.
Flat fin radiators are very useful especially in our polluted environment because its straight-through fin makes the cooling system insensitive to contamination. Aside from that, it is also easy to clean.
Flat fin radiators are available at Roberts Automotive and Industrial Parts Manufacturing Corporation!

The Best Automotive Parts Supplier for Your Car

February 13, 2011 By

When you need to leave our valuables behind, you ask our friends to watch over them and not a stranger. When you get sick, you go to your family doctor and not just any other doctor. Why? Because you trust them to care of your valuable possessions and of your health. The same goes for your car – you won’t entrust your automobile to just any auto parts supplier.

When you need someone to fix or enhance the performance of your car, you want a supplier that would best provide your needs and even your wants. So, what do you usually look for in an automotive parts supplier?

Quality products and services,
Best rates,
Perks, like discounts and special deliveries, and
Safety for your car

Almost any supplier out there would advertise themselves as having these characteristics. But you don’t have to go through all of them just to find the one that truly offers what you’re looking for. Here at Automotive Parts Suppliers, we understand that you want your car to receive world-class automotive parts, and at the same time, be safe from having its parts stolen and damaged.

Roberts AIPMC offers high-quality products and services that's truly the best for your car.

This is why it would be better to look for a well-known and trusted automotive parts supplier to ensure the safety and efficiency of your car. Just like with other products, you should opt for the branded ones because the quality of their products and services are ensured through legitimate licenses, rigorous quality tests, and numerous customer testimonials. Bring out the best in your car – go for mufflers, radiators, leafsprings, and metal stamping products and services at Roberts Automotive and Industrial Parts Manufacturing Corporation.