Car Running Using Water

Author: XxX  |  Category: Car Modification

If you’re wondering if a car can run using water is possible, then the answer is yes, it is. There is, however, a problem with this. It will need an additive – a petroleum-based additive such as diesel or petrol/gasoline – so that it can run properly.

You are probably better off when you are using water as an additive for the petrol/gasoline or diesel vehicle you drive now. Since you have a petrol/gasoline or diesel vehicle which is running fine now, why don’t you improve what you are already using instead of spending a lot more money to get something which may not work as well as your car works right now?

Water is a good additive and many people recommend water because it enhances the existing efficiency of the vehicle, but with a car running using water as an additive, there could be a fuel consumption improvement of double or even triple your mileage on one tank of fuel. There have been reports of an enhancement in the engine performance and a decrease in the exhaust pollution. The engine of a car running using water also runs more smoothly, cleanly and there is a reduction in the wear and tear of the car, thus, increasing the engine life.

How does a car running using water work?

There is a lot of energy present in water. A very small amount of your car’s electrical supply will break down the components of water into a gas called Brown’s Gas or Hydroxy.

This gas is then mixed in the carburetor with the regular fuel mixture, thus, increasing the engine power, which then decreases the fuel consumption. When Hydroxy or Brown’s Gas is burned as an additive to fuel, it turns back into water and thus, there are no additional exhaust problems when water is used as an additive.

At this time, the internal combustion engine utilizes only about 20% of the energy which is stored in your petrol/gasoline or diesel car, and the other 80% of the energy you buy at the pump is wasted.

The price of the additive?

The price of petrol/gasoline or diesel is increasing every day and can you afford all tis water now? On the whole, the amount of water which is consumed is about 1 quart for approximately 900 miles (1 litre for 1450 km). this depends on the size of the vehicle because this system can be used in the smallest cars, given that there is sufficient room to fit the water container which is usually about 4 inches (10 cm) wide by 8 inches (20 cm) tall), through to heavy truck, which are going to need a lot more water. There will be no engine modifications necessary as the system is ass-on only.

Help the Environment by not Using Gas in Your Car – Use Water Instead!

Author: XxX  |  Category: Car Modification


What if you could decrease your emissions to zero and at the same time save money on gasoline. Sounds too good to be true, right? The fact of the matter is that with proper modification, almost any engine can become more efficient at extracting the most work out of a given amount of fuel. The key to great fuel efficiency and decreased emissions is by augmenting a more complete burn of the gasoline when it enters your engine. How can you do this? Simple, with a modification that derives oxygen and hydrogen from water that is then fed into your engine via the air intake. This is precisely how you can help power your car on water constituents and at the same time help save the environment.

So, how can you use water to increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions on your vehicle? First you must understand that water is built of hydrogen and oxygen, two highly flammable gases that are stuck together in stable harmony. When you pass an electrical current through water, water disassociates into hydrogen and oxygen gas. What is the benefit of this in terms of an internal combustion engine? If you know anything about a typical vehicle engine, you will realize that it is powered by a mixture of gasoline and compressed air. If you increased the oxygen content of that air, what do you think would happen? If you guessed the burn rate of the fuel would increase, you would be correct. Interestingly, when you feed oxygen and hydrogen into a gasoline engine, more of the gasoline injected into the chamber is burned, and therefore less gasoline is required to power the vehicle. This translates into fuel savings.

Even better than the increased efficiency is the fact that your car will no longer dump environment destroying pollutants into the atmosphere. This is true simply because usually when gasoline is utilized by an internal combustion engine, much of the gas leaves the combustion chamber unburned simply because there was not enough oxygen to complete the reaction. This residual gasoline is then pumped out of the engine into a catalytic converter and then into the atmosphere. When you have a more efficient burn of the fuel, less fuel is left unburnt leading to increased power per unit fuel and less emissions. A win-win situation!

If you are interested in helping protect the environment, it is important you become well informed about what your vehicle does to the world around you simply because of its inefficiency. This can all change by learning to run your vehicle with the help of water.

Using a Car to Tour Spain

Author: XxX  |  Category: Car Spare parts

The advantage of using a car in touring is that it guarantees individual freedom so that the users can drive where and when they feel like. Driving through new places is thrilling as people become part of the scenery than just viewers. To make touring Spain memorable and easy, travelers need to make a list of locations and landmarks they desire to visit, and then map them out. Investing in a GPS system is useful as it makes driving through Spain a fantastic experience. To drive through Spain visitors are allowed to come with their personal cars or rent cars in Spain. To use personal cars requires that the travelers have legal papers for the car and a valid driver’s license from their country of origin. Additionally, up-to-date insurance and registration papers must be provided. Passengers in the car need to have proper identification documents.

Some of the most important sites that should not go unvisited in Spain include the Alhambra in Granada, the Cave Home in Guadix, the walled city of Lagguardia, the Roman Ruins in Merida, the place of Lebrija in Seville and the Mezquita in Cordoba. The route to Santiago offers adventurous touring. This is a historical road that has been followed by European pilgrims as a demonstration of their faith. This route crosses through the Iberian Peninsula and terminates at the tomb of Saint James.

Another important route is the Andalusian white village’s route. The village’s offer a spectacular image of sun-drenched villages perched against steep hillsides that glister under the Andalusian sky. The villages are made up of narrow cobblestone streets that reverberate with the mellow music from Spanish guitars played outdoor, on terraces with tapas, with joyous villagers sipping wine placed on small tables. This is a memorable cultural experience.

Renting a car in Spain that picks up and drops off in Madrid and other major airport cities attracts rates like local VAT, unlimited mileage, unlimited public liability and fire insurance, car delivery at the airports, personal accident insurance and full CDW ( collision damage waiver). When touring Spain by car travelers need to be conversant with Spain’s traffic law that demands the car to carry certain items like extra light bulbs, spare tire and light bulb change. Visitors to Spain can only stay for a maximum of six months and staying longer demands one to become a citizen.

The silver route is popular with those touring Spain by car, a route that was followed 300 years ago by the Romans who extracted gold and silver from the northern peninsular. Driving along this route is refreshing as it is full of ruined civilizations and old cultures of the Iberian Peninsula. People touring Spain by car can opt for the Pyrenees to the Atlantic route. The sceneries are marvelous, mountains and valleys covered with forests and canyons flowing with torrential rivers. The route meanders from the cosmopolitan beaches on the Mediterranean Sea to the mysterious cities of Basque country. The northern part of Spain has one of the most awesome landscapes in Europe. The region is full of history, a counterbalance to the beaches, bullfighting and flamenco dances. With the magnificent sights the wonderful city of Spain has to offer, users should get a comfortable and well maintained car to have a tour of a lifetime.

Travel Tips For Those Using Car Hire Services

Author: XxX  |  Category: Car Spare parts

Car hire can be expensive when you are travelling, hence getting the best deal possible is always advisable. To achieve a bargain when you are utilising car hire services there are certain strategies that you can employ that will result in more affordable pricing. It is hoped that this article will be able to highlight some of these strategies that will enable you to hire a car at the cheapest price.


One piece of advice to is to hire the least expensive model in the range. This is advisable for a number of reasons; naturally, it will be cheaper than the other cars in the range so the benefits are immediate. Also, by hiring the least expensive model you leave yourself open to upgrades. If you arrive at the car hire desk and find that the car you have reserved is not actually available, the majority of companies will be happy to give you a car further up the range free of charge. Even if your car is available, it is normally possible to get an upgrade at the desk for a much cheaper price than when initially booking, just remember to negotiate.


Most car hire companies allow customers to add other drivers to the rental package; unfortunately this usually means an added premium. It is worth checking local laws and regulations however as in some locations married couples can gain an additional driver at no extra cost. Do not wait for the representative to enquire about your personal situation, tell them you are married on arrival to ensure they are fully aware.


Another way to avoid additional driver fees and gain better deals more generally is to join the company’s frequent user programme. The benefits of these schemes are immense, even for those who rarely use car hire services. often it can be cheaper to pay the joining fee in addition to the rental package rather than adding extras that all come at a premium. This is a great way to reduce the cost, and if you do use the company’s services regularly, it should be a prerequisite of your hire process. With great savings, you would be mad not to.


Another benefit of joining the loyalty club is that your transition from desk to car should be greatly improved. Many frequent user packages mean you can skip the cues and pick up the keys in no time. Added to this, the paperwork is reduced as the company already has your details, so going through the rigours of filling in forms is completely removed from the hire equation. It also means that you are spared the usual marketing spiel from representatives as the company know what car you will need and will be able to supply it without the upselling that is usually endured.


If you are using large companies it is worth remembering at the time of booking that they are normally constructed along a franchise basis. Hence it is sometimes possible to get better deals by going direct to the franchise, rather than the headquarters. It is often possible to gain a discount or added features for less if you deal directly with the franchise manager, as they have the power to strike a deal with customers.


A lot of car hire companies offer added insurance policies to customers, whether you need this insurance is worth considering. While some insurance policies offered can be extremely useful it is usually worth studying your own insurance details to see if you will be covered when using the hire car. In addition if you pay with your credit card, it is also worth checking with the card company if any insurance is applicable when using a hire car.


Hopefully this article has given the traveller and hire car user ways to make their rental package cheaper. As evermore people hunt for great deals, be sure to use these tips to make you trip that much more affordable.

Independantly controlled footwell lighting in 1994 Magna using Arduino, TLC5940 and Ikea Dioders

Author: XxX  |  Category: Car Modification


Hello All, Second video of the “geeky” modifications I am making to my 1994 Magna. For more information see here: www.geekmyride.org I am using some Ikea Dioders, plugged into a custom etched board with a TI TLC5940 LED-controller. The program is run by an Arduino. Check out my other video, featuring my ECU diagnostic prototype. Sorry about the lack of vacuuming.. my vacuum is at my girlfriend’s house after I moved house last few weeks ;) .. Fortunately it’s not *that* noticable :P Thanks, Trent “lathiat”

Why you Should be Using High Quality Automotive Light Bulbs in your Automobile

Author: XxX  |  Category: Automotive

Automotive Light Bulbs are needed by everyone. The automotive light bulbs are special type of bulbs that are generally used in automobiles. The light produced by these bulbs is a small light that can be seen at the time of turning the signal in your car on.

Automotive light bulbs are very useful to be placed in your automobile. They light up the dashboard in your automobile. This helps you to keep a track of the amount of gas you have, your speed as well as the RPM levels. The automotive lighting bulb was developed a long time back in the 1960’s. These bulbs immediately also became a part of the digital watches, calculators and many such types of equipment that are used for testing. The new inventions in technology added many new colors to these bulbs and thus its use extended to pedestrian signs, auto industries and traffic lighting.

Generally, the automotive light bulbs are avoided in use the headlights for the automobiles. Xenon bulbs are the standard light bulbs that are used worldwide in headlights of an automobile. The xenon bulb uses the xenon gas and an unfluctuating arc of electricity for the production of a bright light.

The automotive light bulbs are always superior to the halogen lights. This is because:

* The production of light by an automotive light bulb is always double than the regular halogen bulb.

* Better visibility is provided especially at night and when the weather conditions are not good.

* The level of concentration that has to be used by the driver for focusing on the road ahead is decreased by using these light bulbs. Thus, it also lays a major role to decrease the feelings of tiredness and stress that arises because of increased concentration.

* Only about 60% of the energy is burnt as halogens.

The automotive light bulbs are very easy to find out. The newly available automobile in the market consist of bulbs that can be replaced easily and can be purchased either in replacement kits or separately. These replacement bulbs have 2 filaments for preventing the escape of light in the wrong direction. For high beam lights, the cars light is directed straight ahead by the filament; whereas for the low beam lights the filament is placed in such a way that headlight of the automobile face downwards towards the road.

Now, onwards whenever you drive your vehicle at night, just have a look at the lighting system of your automobile. You will get a first hand experience of viewing how these automotive light bulbs function to help you.

Everyone wants an automotive light bulb for their vehicle headlights that will last for a long time. These bulbs are available in different size and style to fit in your motorcycles, cars, trucks and SUV’s. It is advisable to carry replacement bulbs always in your vehicles that may be useful during an emergency. Driving with a burned out automotive light bulbs is very risky and dangerous especially at night. It is always better to use high quality automotive light bulbs in your automobile. This is so because your safety to some extent depends on it.

Automotive Light Bulbs- did you check yours today?

Refurbishment Using Garage Door Spares

Author: XxX  |  Category: Car Spare parts

Most improvements or refurbishments on houses and gardens end up costing far more than was originally expected. By trying to do as much of the yourself within your capabilities is going to help at times like these. Garage doors for example are items that if working properly are marvellous and add to a property’s aesthetics and value. When not working properly, for example, when they are not opening or closing properly, a car is not safe when inside or imagine the horror if the door won’t open and the car is locked inside!

An old garage door can look shabby and make the whole property look less desirable especially when it comes to selling a property. A nice, well looked after and in good decorative order garage door is part of the external appeal of a house. With car parking at such a premium these days, having a garage next to the house or integrally can add a lot of value and provide that extra decision making draw for a property.

The cables are components on garage doors that do tend to stop working properly over a period of time. These can be quickly and easily repaired by visiting a garage door spares supplier. Cables can be repaired following careful instructions.

If changing garage door cables yourself, there are some important points to follow:

1. Read carefully any Instructions that are available for your door

2. Always replace both cables/wires at the same time

3. Make sure that you have the correct tools available to enable you to complete the job

4. Make sure that you have the correct garage door parts for the repair.
(If you are replacing the cables, please also check the roller spindles for wear, as this is a good time to also replace them)

5. Always oil all moving parts.

Finding the model of your garage door is important in order to obtain the correct parts. This information if not known straight away can be found using the points below:
1. Firstly look on the garage door handle, this usually gives you the manufacturers name, ie, Henderson, Cardale, Garador etc.

2. If there is no name on the lock, then look inside the garage, usually on the inside of the garage door there is a manufacturers label, ie, Henderson, Cardale, Garador etc
Safety is always important when carrying out maintenance work yourself. Before attempting to carry out any maintenance or repairs to a garage door it is important to read carefully any Instructions provided for that particular make of door and also to make sure you have all the correct parts and tools necessary. Whilst starting out, remember the springs on garage doors are usually held under a good deal of tension. Finally, before any work is attempted on the garage door, the tension on the spring or springs must be isolated or released, only after this has been done can any work be completed in safety.