Driving an automobile is a pretty simple function for most drivers licensed to be behind the wheel. As long as a vehicle is well maintained, all that’s needed is a simple turn of the key to be on the way. …
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Don’t Risk Boat and Off Road Vehicle Shutoff, Use Liquid Level Sensors
As warm weather makes its way to more parts of the country, there will be an increase in the use of boats and off-road vehicles. Whether you seek outdoor adventures for a weekend pastime or depend on boating and off-road …
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Ford Recall Highlights Need for Level Sensors in Automobiles
Car recalls are a common occurrence. Manufacturers are constantly having to revisit design flaws and other more serious issues that may crop up. Those recalls that include a more serious fix are never taken lightly. The most recent recall from …
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OEM Liquid Level Sensors for Brake Fluid Reservoirs
Have you ever thought about how your car’s brakes work? Most don’t until they find they have to press harder to stop their vehicle. But, a key component of its operation is a switch that monitors hydraulic brake fluid levels, which …
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How Fuel Gauges Work with Float Switches
The fuel gauge on your car is what allows you to see how much fuel you have left. It’s an important part of making sure that your car doesn’t suddenly run out of gas, leaving you stranded on the side …
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Pressure Switches Play a Major Role in Motorcycles
Motorcycles rely on pressure switches for their brakes and other functions. In other words, pressure switches are extremely important in these vehicles. Now, we’re taking a closer look at how this part can make a major difference when it comes …
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Where Might You Find a Fluid Switch? 3 Common Applications for Liquid Level Sensors
As a general concept, fluid switches and liquid level sensors measure the level of free-flowing substances within a tank, container, or similarly large storage facility. Used for water, oil, slurry, and even granular substances, these sensors detect the substance resting …
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Liquid Level Sensors for Specialty Vehicles
While much gets made of the technological advances being made in the consumer auto industry, and rightfully so, there’s a great deal less being said about similar advances in specialty and commercial vehicles. As advances like increased fuel efficiency, hybrid …
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Why Don’t Cars Have Oil Level Gauges?
Sometimes it seems like modern cars have more in common with a computer than the vehicles our grandparents drove. Each and every new car that takes to the roads is packed with computer chips, sophisticated sensors, and other diagnostic tools …
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