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An automobile or motor car is a wheeled motor vehicle for transporting passengers, which also carries its own engine or motor. Most definitions of the term specify that automobiles are designed to run primarily on roads, to have seating for one to eight people, to typically have four wheels, and to be constructed principally for the transport of people rather than goods. However, the term is far from precise because there are many types of vehicles that do similar tasks.
Automobile comes via the French language, from the Greek language by combining auto with mobilis ; meaning a vehicle that moves itself, rather than being pulled or pushed by a separate animal or another vehicle. The alternative name car is believed to originate from the Latin word carrus or carrum , or the Middle English word carre (from Old North French), and karros ; a Gallic wagon.
As of 2002, there were 590 million passenger cars worldwide (roughly one car per eleven people).
buyacarnow_2000
asked:
"I have extensive experience in automotive sales, sales management, and automotive finance. I have trained sales personal in internet skills and phone skills that allow them to set more appointments, which in turn will allow them to sell more cars. In addition, I have trained sales forces in the “Road to the Sale” for many years. If a person wanted to get into the car business, I have the ability to take a raw recruit and give them the skills to make a very lucrative living in the automotive business. I see other people without the abilities that I have, starting and making good lives for both themselves as well as their family. How is this accomplished?"
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Theworldismaddening replied:
"If you are a salesman then get out and start selling your service."
shboisr
asked:
"most automotive distributors , or at least the older ones had a coil and a condenser. What does the condenser actually do?"
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bobweb replied:
"Also known as a "capacitor", it minimizes the sparking across the points contacts to make them last longer and makes the current flow more efficiently through the points as they continuously open and close as the distributor rotates."
Gary D replied:
"The condenser acts like a capacitor and stores and boosts the spark until it is sent to the spark plug."
honda guy replied:
"the condensor is a coil of wire inside a metal canister that has the function of capturing voltage spikes or surges that occur when the breaker points open and close. When the breaker points are opened by the cam inside the distributor the open the primary circuit of the coil that allows the electromagnetic field that has transformed the battery voltage to over 15,000 volts to collapse and be transferred to the spark plugs through the rotor. After teh spark plugs fire and while the breaker points are open there is still a residual voltage in the circuit as the primary circuit begins to recharge. That could result in a spike in voltage through the primary circuit of the coil when the points close so the condensor is used to absorb that spike and channel it back to the primary windings after the points close.the primary reason the condensor is used is because those voltage spikes occur in a frequency that can be picked up by the radio, particularly the AM radio band. The result of a bad condensor is a clicking noise that is heard through the radio when the engine is revved up.hope that helps"
Don W replied:
"Stores a small charge that is released when the points close, this results in a faster discharge of the coil resulting in a hotter/longer spark."
tomcotexas replied:
"Sorry Bobweb, you got it wrong. The condensor, or capicator, stores the EMF discharged by the coil when the points open, and the collapsing force field generates a current in the secondary winding of the coil. Without the condenser, there is no spark when the points open. When the points open, the condenser is charged by the collapsing field i the coil, then the capicator discharges back through the coil, and this is what creates the voltage in the coil, which fires the plug. A secondary benefit is keeping the points fro arcing, but since the engine will not run without the capicator, it does not really matter if the points arc while tryit to start the engine, the battery will be gone before the points are.Granted, this is a rather simplistic description of how a battery/points/coil system works, but should give you an idea as to its operation.Tomcotexas."
K-OK replied:
"A Condenser ( AKA Capacitor) is an electrical storage device.When used with the old points type ignition it stores a charge opposite of the discharge across the points. this action reduces the removal of material from one side of the points and prevents it from being deposited on the other side. (ie.) makes the points last longer.A condenser may also be incorporated at the distributor to prevent radio noise form being generated in the distributor due to the gaps that must be bridged by high voltage inside the distributor."
e e in california
asked:
"I want to buy an automotive battery charger but I am confused the the amount volts and amps it should have. I would like to know what would be the recommended specs for a charger used to charge automotive batteries. Thanks!!!"
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Melanie replied:
"Usually any size battery charger will work. Hope this helps."
Firebird Farmboy replied:
"Well You need a 12 volt charger.. That will be what your car or pick-up is.. Some larger trucks are 24 volt (2, 12 volt batteries). If you want to use it to boost your car from a dead battery you should buy one with a "boost" setting. Don't try to charge a battery with this setting, you will ruin the battery. I have a 12 volt, 10 amp charger i bought for under $50 and it charges the battery at about the same rate as running the car would. It is safe to charge a battery without even disconnecting it from the cables with a 10 amp. 4-5 hours to charge a good dead battery is enough to put about a 75% charge in it.. Enough to get you going."
renderman50 replied:
"A lot of battery chargers have the option of charging a 6 volt battery and a 12 volt battery. The options on the 12 volt are 2 amps for a slow trickle charge, 30-40 amps for a rapid charge, and about 200 amps for an engine start boost. The engine start will be nice for starting engines with a dead battery.You should monitor the battery on a rapid charge and never leave it on an engine start charge for longer than needed to start the engine. Also, pop the battery caps when charging.I kind of like Sear's Die Hard battery chargers as well."
Nomadd replied:
"10 to 15 amps and fully automatic so you don't have to worry about it cooking the battery if you leave it hooked up too long."
the Figurer replied:
"It is a matter of speed. The charger should have 6Volt and 12Volt on it. Amperage is the rate of flow. I have just a 10A but I can wait overnight in the majority of cases on a dead battery. 2A charger doesn't do anything really. 6A is very slow Deep cycle is for RV and electric boat motor batteries. A quick charger sends a high amperage thru the battery so that you can start the car almost immediately (however it is hard on the battery as that jolt tends to warp battery plates and warped plates can touch each other, killing that cell) I have used mine so many times over jumper cables, it has paid for itself 20 times over."
dodge man replied:
"i own a shop and if you want a really good one i suggest you go to sears and get real good one,they have the ones that offer the boost feature also that allows you to start a car with a dead battery,and there not to expensive either,i think i payed around 100 bucks for this one i have and i have used it for over ten years without any problems,it also has the slow charge feature on it which i like because fast charging a good battery will ruin the cells in it,advance auto parts also has one for about the same price that works as well and i think its a few bucks cheaper also,if i was going to use one a lot,id get a good craftsman,from sears,good luck with it,i hope this helps."
joshnya68 replied:
"Just make sure the charger can reliably charge the Ah rating of your battery. Automotive chargers are 12V chargers, but the battery will come off the charger around 13.5V"
TomKat
asked:
"Hi! I am trying to top off my home air conditioner that uses Freon. Can I use AC recharge kits that I can purchase from automotive store? If so, which refrigerant should I look for? My home air conditioner is atleast 20 years old."
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Jessi replied:
"nope, not the same stuff."
jedidoughboy replied:
"no, it's two totally different type of freon. but an a/c unit that old needs to be replaced."
eddie replied:
"it is possible but don't do it your self it uses F22 or F12 DONT DO IT"
Eddie C replied:
"No way. Dont even try it. Do you know there is over 100 psi in your system, which that kit doesnt have. You will lose more. You need a professional to do it. Im sure you have a leak some where too since you lost refrigerant. I can only assume that your system is R12 since its 20yrs old. You wont find that any where as a consumer and if you do its really pricey. You need to know how much to charge and use the gauges. I recommend have a professional out look for the leak repair and recharge. In order to purchase that kit or any refrigerant you need to be EPA certified. If you buy from a supply house you need to have a HVAC contracting lisence or work for the company."
slick1321 replied:
"Not sure but if you live in the U.S. you need to be licensed to purchase and use freon or most other kinds of refrigerant these days. Gone are the days of the avg. Joe buying that stuff.Sorry"
Heather D replied:
"My best answer for you is to goto a home depot or call a heating/air conditioning place in the phone book..I don't think u can just goto a automotive store and by a kit and use that freon..try finding out what your home air conditioning units model and seriel number and maybe looking up your freon info there..but if they made kit for automobiles universal for homes too then it would say it was universal for home.be very careful when messing with freon because if you have a leak it can be very dangerous.sickness/death.. just make sure you gather as much info as you can."
argus3127 replied:
"I'm a certified hvac tech, older autos use R12...ALL home units use R22.is unit a window or central air?"
plunger replied:
"Yes- you absolutely can. If you have an older system, you may need to change the service fittings. Always add to LOW PRESSURE side of the compressor- it will suck out of the can. (the high side is about 200 PSI and will blow the can up, splattering with burning cold aerosol)."
ssob1
asked:
"I am a junior in HS and i am going to take a auto tech class.I plan on going to UTI in Houston.What I was wondering is what would be a good field to study in automotive.I want to make a lot of money and be able to retire around 65 or 70.Thansk for any tips or advice given. Also could u give a few pluses and minuses in the automotive world and starting pay and maximum earning. Sorry if this is asking to much, I really want a good future.what is an automotive engineer and what do they do?"
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Sloan R replied:
"Sales! By the way I am THE ALL AMERICAN!!!!"
david z replied:
"if you want to work into your 60's.... sales, and nothing else, and you don't need school to sell cars.any real work will grind you to dust before 60.there is good money in diesel... and you can specialize in heavy duty trucks where the customers cant afford to bitch about how much they pay."
unaturalyaspirated replied:
"run while you still can this is the only job where people assume your screwing them and know nothing, but you need to know more then a doctor.human body is the same design since the begining take the easy road become a doctor."
Sarah replied:
"You could be a auto technician (mechanic) or maybe a machinist (build engines). My husband is a mechanic. He went to about 3 years of college for it (DADC in Denver). It is a very physical job-hard on the back. The pay really depends on where you live. A lot of shops pay what is called flat rate, which means you get paid by the job, not the hour. This could be good or bad. If it is a busy shop, year-round, you will probably do OK. A machinist is a true engine builder. This is where you may make more money. Good luck!"
k.t. W replied:
"Automotive engineering.If I had to do it all over again, I would go further than my automotive technology degree. In the grand scheme of things the automobile is rapidly changing and the engineers that are designing the new breed of automobiles (hybrids, bio-fueled and full electrical) are going to need to be of the "younger" and more trained arena.Just my opinion....besides, you have to lie too much to sell a car."
Mike T replied:
"If you want to retire comfortably and at a decent age save a portion of your income for long term growth. Whether 401k or mutual funds, start young. check out this calculator:i.e. $220/month for 40 years at 9% interest = $1,037,615Have it come out of your check automatically if possible. You're thinking ahead-- mad props!"
69Stang replied:
"I would have to say to get into the electrical part of it. That is the ever changing and with electrical part of would come with the hybrids and knowing how to trouble shoot and repairs these and getting really good at it can easily get you $80k then from there its endless. Once you get the electrical part down you can keep moving up.***Automotive Engineer is someone who helps design a section of the vehicle, one can have a say on the outside body sturcture, or a part that is going to be inside the car, its a bit more complex than that..but gives you an idea...I work with alot of them and there is many wide ranges to an engineer when it comes to automotive.***"
audi_nate replied:
"I went to UTI in Glendale Heights, IL. If you want to make good money go to a high end car manufacturer. I got accepted into the Audi MSAT through UTI and now currently work for Audi. As far as maximum earning, well there is no "maximum." It depends on how hard and fast you work. I met an Audi technician in NJ that makes $140 grand a year. There are plenty of techs at my shop who book 70+ hours a week, they are actually only there for less than 40 hours. At $30+ per hour, you are talking six figures. Also some shops offer bonus incentives for making a certain amount of hours in a week.The automotive field is a great thing to get into if you have the passion. You also need to be concerned with quality, not just speed. In todays world, people have too many choices to stick with a car company that causes them too many problems, comebacks, etc.I was the Valedictorian of my class at UTI. I graduated top honors from the Audi Academy. I had no problem finding a job. If you apply yourself, you could be getting a very good start in a great career. If you choose a good car company (Audi) and get specialized training with them you will be more valuable to them, AKA job security.By the way, as far as starting salary, I bought a 2004 Audi S4 and am living comfortably too. Plan on spending thousands on tools.I hope this was helpful."
chevy_z71_offroad98 replied:
"I went thru the same thing in high school. Instead I ended up being a welder which has been great to me. If you really want to be in the Auto tech jobs, definetly go into diesel. A lot better money. Plus you can get into the unions and get a retirement and good treatment. I hope this helps."
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