Directional tires (Directional tyres)

Sunday November 6th, 2022Friday March 1st, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 15393 Views tire tread, tire, directional tire, type of tread

Directional tires have a characteristic “V” tread pattern. While this specific tread shape slightly limits the way they can be used, on the other hand it brings a number of advantages.

=== Vše === Car parts Car body Označení Terms

Sedan (Saloon)

Monday April 25th, 2022Thursday May 5th, 2022 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 15643 Views sedan, typ karoserie

Sedan is the designation of a passenger car body type with a stepped rear and a three-door, usually four-door body.

=== Vše === Car parts Palivo a provozní náplně

Fuel filter

Sunday January 30th, 2022Friday May 6th, 2022 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 10571 Views filter, fuel, fuel filter

The fuel filter protects the internal combustion engine against the ingress of dirt, particulate matter and water. Filtration is usually multi-stage. The first filtration occurs before the fuel pump inlet, followed by the main fuel filter and the filter screen before the high-pressure fuel pump or injector.

=== Vše === Car parts Motor Palivo a provozní náplně

Oil filter

Sunday January 30th, 2022Saturday December 10th, 2022 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 19137 Views filter, oil filter wrench, oil, oil filter

An efficient oil filter is an integral part of almost every engine. A properly functioning oil filter cleans the oil of microscopic contaminants, thus extending the life of the engine.

=== Vše === Car parts Tires and rims Podvozek

Symmetrical tires (Symmetrical tyres)

Saturday January 15th, 2022Wednesday February 8th, 2023 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 12408 Views tire tread, tire, symmetrical tyre, type of tread

Symmetric tires are the most common type of tire used on passenger and commercial vehicles. They are characterized by the best price/performance ratio. It also has the advantage of fitting regardless of the direction of wheel rotation.

=== Vše === Car parts Hnací ústrojí Označení Terms

Automatic gearbox modes

Sunday March 21st, 2021Thursday October 12th, 2023 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 29892 Views automatic gearbox, gearbox, PRND, shift lever, gearstick

Most automatic transmission selector positions are no mystery. The letter PRND is familiar even to drivers who may not drive an automatic transmission themselves. But what about the letters “L” or “B”, are you familiar with these shifter positions as well?

=== Vše === Car parts Hnací ústrojí Pojmy Terms

MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle)

Tuesday February 23rd, 2021Tuesday January 30th, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 26594 Views CO2, Hybrid, Hybridní pohon, MHEV, Mild Hybrid

A mild-hybrid is a car whose conventional powertrain is supplemented by an electric motor and an additional battery. This modification enables the mild-hybrid to make better use of the recuperated energy.

=== Vše === Car parts Tires and rims Terms

DOT (Department of Transportation)

Wednesday November 11th, 2020Monday February 5th, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 19864 Views tire marking, tire, tire age

The DOT code can be found on the tires and will help you discover the true age of the tire.

=== Vše === Car parts Interiér

Varioflex

Wednesday November 21st, 2018Tuesday March 26th, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 14254 Views vehicle interior, seats, Škoda

VarioFlex is the name given to the rear seat attachment system, which allows the rear seats to be easily manoeuvred and thus extends the variability of the rear interior space.

=== Vše === Active safety Safety Car parts Elektrotechnika Označení Terms

Lane Assist

Wednesday December 6th, 2017Monday April 8th, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 18119 Views active safety, driving assistant, Lane Assist

The Lane Assist system uses a camera in the front of the car to monitor and detect horizontal markings on the road. If the car starts to leave the selected lane, Lane Assist alerts the driver with a slight counter-steering movement.