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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

How fast a road dries depends on a number of factors. The texture of the road, humidity, drainage and the steepness. This drying out process may last between an hour to days. Some roads can be quite dangerous to drive on under wet conditions and great care should be taken …

Remote keyless systems come as standard or as an option in 70% of cars made today. They consist of a key fob transmitter or a remote and a receiver in the vehicle. To work, they need a frequency, which is unique to them so they can communicate. Due to the security sensitivity …