January, 2021

• 26 January

  Why Your Spare Key May Not Be Working

  

  Sometimes when buying a used car or in most occasion when buying a new car, a spare key is given. This key act as a backup key to the car in cases of emergency. But there are some cases this key may not work. What could be the cause? There …

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• 20 January

  Is It Right To Put A Red Tape Over A Broken Tail-Light?

  

  Tail-lights are vehicle rear lights often red in colour which are activate when the front headlights are turned on. These lights sometimes get broken or damaged. It may make reasonable sense to use a red tape to cover it. But there is one major safety issue to consider. Doing this …

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• 14 January

  What Happens If You Never Wash Your Car?

  

  A dirty car is an undesirable sight to see, but aside from the unpleasantness of its looks, does this have a damaging effect on the surface of the car? Certainly it does. Since most of the vehicle parts are made from metal based materials, they are susceptible to wind and …

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• 8 January

  What Do You Do If Your Engine Catches Fire?

  

  An engine is designed to contain combustion within it’s shells, after all that’s the way the engine generates power. But there are cases an engine can catch fire. This is often associated with bad electrical wiring and faulty fuel system. When a spark from a faulty wiring gets in contact …

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• 3 January

  What Does A Coolant Leak Smells Like?

  

  A coolant or antifreeze when diluted is essential in the cooling process of a running car engine. It helps to maintain a favourable temperature for good performance. Due to it’s liquid nature, wear and tear in the parts conveying the coolant could break down and begin to leak, resulting in …

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December, 2020

• 28 December

  Does Engine Tuning Reduce Engine Life?

  

  Sometimes for certain reasons your engine may get sloppy and reduce horsepower or you may want to give your car a kick. Then you may want to consider tuning up your engine. But first it’s important to know what engine tuning actually is. This is the adjustment or modification of the …

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• 20 December

  How Often Should A Car Rest On A Road Trip?

  

  This is an interesting question some drivers may have asked. Some would argue that the engine of a car is like it’s soul and is designed to operate at it’s optimal performance within a certain temperature. So far your engine is in good working condition, there’s no need to rest …

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• 18 December

  Try This Trick Before Taking Your Car To The Mechanic

  

  Many cars today very much like the one you are driving now runs on at least two computers known as modules. The primary ones are the Engine Control Unit (ECU) and the Transmission Control Unit (TCU), although some cars have more computers installed in them. These computers are responsible for …

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• 11 December

  What Is The Best Position To Be In A Car Crash?

  

  Any time when driving on the road, there is a one percent chance or more of getting involved in one form of road accident or the other. Driving comes with it’s own risks and staying safe is paramount. Seating positions can adversely affect the nature of injuries that may occur. …

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• 8 December

  What Is The Correct Tyre Pressure For My Car?

  

  Tyre pressure is measured in PSI meaning Pound Per Square Inch, which is a standard unit for pressure in all tyres. For a smooth, safe ride and long-lasting tyres, it’s important to find the right tyre pressure for your vehicle. Written somewhere on the side of your tyre, you may …

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