1 Dec 2021 – It’s easy to put off getting your car serviced, but doing so could be a costly mistake. Knowing the required service intervals and what happens if these are not adhered to is important information for all vehicle owners.
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23 Apr 2020 – Using the right high-quality oil, in the right amount, and replacing it with a fresh oil from time to time is a vital maintenance task for every vehicle owner.
22 Apr 2020 – Instead of spark plugs, diesel engines rely on air being quickly compressed within an engine cylinder to ignite fuel.
20 Apr 2020 – Engine oil is used to ensure components inside the engine move smoothly next to each other, so friction and wear on the components is reduced to a minimum.
17 Apr 2020 – A timing belt is a very tough, rubbery strap that works to synchronise the motion of an engine’s camshaft and crankshaft.
16 Apr 2020 – The DPF is designed to capture and trap exhaust soot and other nasty particles created by the diesel fuel combustion process and prevent them from being pumped out while driving.
15 Apr 2020 – If a car sensor detect a fault which the computers can’t correct, the vehicle’s on-board diagnostic system creates and stores a ‘trouble code’ and the driver is notified that there is an issue via a warning light on the dashboard.
14 Apr 2020 – The car battery is a rechargeable, electrical storage unit that is designed to deliver a burst of electric current that enables a vehicle to start.
9 Apr 2020 – If you car is overheating very badly, the only real option is to pull over, call roadside assistance and get a tow to your local mechanic.
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