Car Maintainance

Imagine starting your car or driving down the road and all of a sudden the brake warning light comes on. This is a strong indication that something is wrong with your braking system. Sometimes this could be a simple issue that requires simple fix but sometimes it could be a …

There are quite a number of issues that can cause your steering wheel to shake when driving. If it happens immediately after you begin to drive, wheel bearings or damaged suspension components are often the source. If it happens at higher speeds, it’s typically a tyre or wheel balance issue. …

A car Bonnet, also referred to as a Hood  in some countries, is the hinged cover that rests over the engine of a front-engine vehicle. Its main function is to direct access to the engine, battery and other crucial parts of the cars for repair and maintenance and to protect these parts from direct …

Painting a car to a desirable state is a process that involves step by step meticulous techniques. Leaving one step out could make the process faster and easier but will certainly leave a bad paint job. We’ll be going through these steps so as to know what is done by …

The primary work of the exhaust manifold is to gather engine exhaust gases mainly CO (Carbon Monoxide) from the engine cylinders and delivers it to the exhaust pipe. Made out of cast iron or stainless steel, it’s subject to intense heat which makes it expand and retract as it heats …

Like a Spoiler, Air Dam is an aerodynamic device that helps to streamline airflow while a car is in motion. This device is attached to the underside of the front of an automobile to improve stability, aerodynamic performance, and engine cooling by redirecting the flow of air to or through …

Some people maybe curious to ask, what is a spoiler? Aside from it’s aesthetic enhancement in some cars, spoilers perform roles much more than beautifying a car. But what are the functions of this exterior addition? We will take a closer look at this feature to understand and appreciate it’s …

One major way your engine can suffer a catastrophic failure is by lack of lubrication. Not only do you need to change your oil on time but you also need to switch to synthetic oil. Because more wear and tear occurs when a car is started due to initial lack …

Imagine you are in an emergency situation and you have run out of petrol but you have Kerosene. Can you power your car with it? The illustrated experiment below confirms if this is possible or not. Kerosene is a lighter blend of Diesel. But can it power an engine? This …

Eco-friendly tyres offer reduced fuel consumption, and therefore, less CO2 emissions are generated by your car. This is achieved by lowering the rolling resistance of the tyre through the materials the tyre is made from. More often than not, eco-friendly tyres are partly made from recycled materials, making them a …