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How to jack up a car and change a tyre safely

Knowing how to jack up a car and safely change tyres is a vital skill for every driver. No one ever wants to be stuck in the middle of nowhere with a flat tyre and expert help is nowhere to be found.

Jun 05th, 2019

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Which car to buy... petrol or diesel ?

Finding the perfect car entails due diligence and major decision-making on your part. One of the first questions to ask is this: Which engine type do I want my car to run on? Will it be an engine fueled by petrol or diesel?

Jun 03rd, 2019

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Car Detailing and How to Do It Yourself (DIY)

Car detailing, also called auto detailing, refers to the thorough (or detailed) cleaning, refurbishing, and restoration of a car to near-showroom sheen. It’s like a car’s facelift, if we may call it that. Detailing can be carried out on a car’s interior or exterior, or both.

May 31st, 2019

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Which car should I buy - Auto or Manual ?

Buying a car comes with many different choices and factors. Some of the factors include your weather condition, your driving style, and your budget, among-st other factors. Some of the choices to make are between brands, color, size, and more importantly, for this buyer’s guide, we will be talking about the choice to make between automatic and manual vehicles. If you only hear the word manual and automatic but don’t know what exactly both of them entails, then you are at the right place.

May 27th, 2019

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What is a radiator ?

A radiator is a container filled with water, serving as a cooling mechanism to a heat generating engine. Basically, a radiator is a form of heat exchanging mechanism that is majorly used for cooling the interior heat combustion of an engine, and transferring thermal energy from one energy phase to another to ensure that the heat gets cool. Radiators are usually created to function as an aspect of the cooling system in electronics, buildings, and automobiles.

May 21st, 2019

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Your Ultimate Motor Oil Guide

Motor oil plays a vital role in keeping the motor working efficiently. Never make it a habit for the motor oil in your car to finish off before you replace it.

May 17th, 2019

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How to keep your car running better for longer

Because cars are make and model specific, there is a ton of specific information you can miss out on if you don’t read the manual. Little things like the kind of fuel and oil to use can be found within the pages of that lousy manual. The more familiar you are with it, the better you can maintain your car.

May 13th, 2019

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How does a cylinder head work and what does it do ?

The head receives air from the intake manifold via its intake ports, down to the intake valves and all the way into its combustion chamber. As soon as fuel and air combustion have taken place, the exhaust gases in the combustion chamber leave through the exhaust valves and go right through the exhaust port all the way down to the exhaust manifold. In the cylinder head, you will find intake, as well as, exhaust valves.

Apr 11th, 2019

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How does a car rear differential work ?

Have you ever looked at that thing which is located on your car’s rear axle? Yes, we are referring to those ball of gears which give you the ability to round the corner? Has it ever come up in your mind to try to figure out how it works? Well, this article is here to explain everything to you about how a rear differential works.

Mar 21st, 2019

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How a four wheel drive works explained

In the world today, you will find quite as many four-wheel drive systems just as there are four-wheel drive cars. It is almost as though car makers have various schemes which they use to provide power to the wheels of their cars. These car manufacturers usually make use of terms that can get you confused. So, before delving into the intricacies of a four-wheel drive, let's get to understand what some terminologies mean

Mar 20th, 2019

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How does a auto transmission work ? In depth explanation.

It is important to know that auto gearbox's, as well as, manual transmissions are basically built for the same purpose. However, if you have had the opportunity to drive in these different transmissions, you will come to realize that their mode of operation totally differs. As a driver, you will notice that an automatic transmission makes your driving experience much seamless and smooth. For one, you do not have to battle with a clutch pedal which is found in a manual transmission vehicle. Then again, you do not have to operate any gear shift. The only thing that is needed is to take your vehicle from park to drive. Once done, the auto transmission takes care of the rest.

Mar 18th, 2019

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What are after market (non genuine) car parts ?

Even though Aftermarket parts are manufactured by third-party companies, they are usually designed to offer similar or better Performance as OEM parts. Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts are the parts that come factory fitted on autos. Despite the fact that some people believe that OEM parts are much better than aftermarkets parts, as they come factory fitted on autos. That is not always the case.

Mar 09th, 2019

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Engine size or engine capacity explained

A 1.2 liter tells the capacity of the car engine. When your car engine is 1.2 Litre, the engine size cannot be filled with more than its engine capacity. 1 litre equals 1000 cubic centimetre(cc) therefore 1.2 litre equals 1200 cubic centimetres(cc).

Jan 15th, 2019

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What is a PCM, ECU, Immobiliser or an Engine Computer ?

The PCM, otherwise known as the Power Control Module of your car, is a critical automotive component or a combined control unit. Just like the human brain, which controls and also coordinates the different functions as well as activities of the entire body, PCM acts as the brain of your automobile system, it controls and also coordinates the functions of the various sub-systems of your car.

Jan 14th, 2019

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Checklist of things to do before you hit the road for the holidays

When I'm in the workshop near the end of the year, I’m often asked if people can book their car in to get checked before they go on holidays. Everyone is usually in a rush at that time of year, so it is really hard for me to find time to book in all my customers. So here is a check list of things to do to your car before you take off on those long road trips with your loved ones.

Jan 14th, 2019