Car Maintainance

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] You may have noticed this or simply ignored it. Many Honda cars have the term “VTEC” indicated on the surface of it’s engine. This means the engine is a Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control engine, VTEC for short. Developed by Honda, it’s an electronic and mechanical system in Honda …

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] The spark plug is a vital part of the car because it is connected to the wires that lead to the ignition system. Electricity is created by the alternator and sent to the plugs, which create arcs of electricity. This ignites the fuel in the engine’s cylinders, creating …

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]In order for a car to operate efficiently, it needs to regulate the correct flow of air, fuel and compression. Any compromise to this process could result in a significant loss of power. While there is a wide range of causes that could result to this, there are number …

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] This is a question many car owners probably would have asked at one point or another. Choosing to have your vehicle repainted requires an investment of money and time. Paint jobs don’t only make your car look like new, it enhances the exterior durability significantly. But how often …

Also known as power steering, this consists of a pump that when applied sends the correct amount of pressure to the wheels for smooth turning. A drive belt turns the power steering pump to create pressure. This pressure comes in the form of power steering fluid, which gets pumped from …

A quiet car makes a driver happy, but once a rattle or some other odd noise emerges, it kills the peace of mind. The good thing is that most car noise can easily be identified and often resolved. We will be looking at car rattling noises from both inside and …

There’s this almost common occurrence in Nigeria for car broken side mirrors to be replaced with plane mirrors. This is a potentially dangerous thing to do because plane mirrors which gives a standard reflection, does not allow a driver an areal view of the surroundings when on the road. The …

The radiator is an essential part of a car’s cooling system. Pumped water or coolant passes from the radiator through connected channels which runs through the engine and cylinder head and returns back to be cooled by air blown in through the radiator core. This cycle repeats over and over again while the …

Getting stuck behind a truck is unavoidable. But as the driver of your vehicle, applying safety driving means how close you are suppose to be behind the truck. Not only is it safer to leave a greater distance, you will be saving your car from flying rocks and other debris …

Nigerian roads are riddled with potholes and avoiding them is very crucial for maintaining a healthy car. Constant falling into these potholes affects certain parts of the car and can bring about frequent replacement of these affected parts. We will be looking at the parts mostly affected by potholes and …