General Auto Upgrades

Towing a vehicle or trailer behind your vehicle involves more than just successfully connecting the tow hitch. You must have adequate lights and signals wired to your tow hitch so other drivers...

Battery cables are used to transmit power from the battery to the various electrical components in the vehicle. Technically speaking, the alternator is connected to the battery, which in turn...

Driving lights greatly enhance driving safety, especially on unlit rural roads. Check state and local laws before installing these lights on your truck or car, as it may be illegal to operate...

On a turbocharged car, it is a good idea to let the engine run at idle for a short time before the motor is turned off, particularly if the car has just been driven aggressively. Turbos produce a...

If you own a turbocharged car, installing and learning how to use a turbo timer will help your turbo last for many years to come, with less chance of it failing. A turbo timer is a device that is...

Installing a boost gauge on a turbocharged car is an ideal way to monitor the behavior of the turbo and its affect on the motor. A boost gauge is in essence a pressure gauge connected to a vacuum...

The ability to monitor the amperage of an automobile alternator is essential for those who have installed high-power usage equipment, whether the equipment consists of appliances in an RV or...

We use it to say "Hi," to say "Bye" and to say "Watch it, buddy!" It's the horn on your vehicle---ready to give a "Beep-beep!" at the press of the button. Eventually, if you have your vehicle...

Swapping an amp gauge (or ammeter) for a volt meter is an easy task. As long as the new gauge is the same size as the old gauge, the replacement requires little more than the addition of a ground...

A kill switch is an effective and economical way to dissuade a thief from taking your car. While it may not prevent a professional thief from stealing it, it will likely deter the average amateur....

With the numerous electronic devices installed in vehicles, the one starter battery may not be enough to handle the load. You can prolong the life of your vehicle's starter battery by adding a...

Installing a Citizen's Band radio into a Ford pickup truck is a straightforward process that has numerous rewards. Having a CB radio installed in your vehicle will allow you to contact friends and...

Decide where you will put the extra battery. It could be in the engine bay, but there is not usually enough space there. It could also be in the cab of the vehicle itself, which also poses the...