Factors that help cars run smoothly
Smooth operation is an important criterion to evaluate the quality of a car. Understanding the factors that make it so helps users choose the right car and maintain it in time.
Engine
With diesel engines, the working principle is that the fuel self-ignites under the influence of the temperature of the compressed air mass under high pressure, so the thrust on the chassis is very large. Meanwhile, gasoline engines have a low compression ratio and burn fuel by electric spark (forced combustion), thanks to which the vehicle operates more smoothly.
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Cars running on petrol engines are smoother than cars running on diesel engines. |
Number of cylinders
The smaller the number of cylinders, the worse the balance between inertia force and moment of inertia, the more vibration the engine has, the less smooth the car will be. That is why a 6-cylinder engine is smoother than a 4-cylinder engine; an 8-cylinder V-engine is smoother than an inline 6-cylinder engine…
Structure of the suspension system
This is the soft connection between the wheel and the car body. The suspension system performs two main functions: ensuring the relative movement of the wheel in the vertical direction; ensuring the ability to withstand loads and transmit force from the engine to the wheel, helping the car run at the correct speed and direction controlled by the steering source.
Currently, high-end passenger cars often use independent suspension systems using hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders and electronic control applications to keep the chassis balanced, creating a smooth ride for the car.
Tires
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BMW cars running on TURANZA GR-100 tires are smooth and safe. |
Tires are the most important part because they are the last point to receive the power produced by the engine and transmit it to the road surface. Whether the car operates stably, smoothly and safely or not is greatly affected by the 4 tires. Therefore, checking and choosing the right type of tire, and taking proper care of the tire should be the first concern.
First of all, the car owner needs to check the wear of all 4 tires. If one of them is worn beyond the specified level, the car is very likely to have an accident due to loss of traction or explosion when running over sharp objects. Normally, the maximum life of tires is 40,000-50,000 km, depending on the time of use and weather factors, depending on the manufacturer. Users should replace the right type of tire at the right time to ensure the highest safety when operating, especially before long trips.
During the BMW 2015 experience event held in Ho Chi Minh City, more than 250 luxury car customers had the opportunity to experience the BMW 2015 and were convinced by the Bridgestone TURANZA GR-100 tires equipped on 22 BMW and MINI cars. The car demonstrated remarkable smoothness even at high speeds, and gripped the road even in heavy rain. In exercises requiring sudden braking, the TURANZA GR-100 tires also provided a very short braking distance, even on low-friction surfaces. In the drift performance, the TURANZA GR-100 tires proved to be very durable and highly abrasion resistant despite being repeatedly "tested by fire" by international coaches.
According to Zing.vn