Month: July 2017

The BMW logo isn’t derived from a spinning propeller as many people think MILTA Technology
Jul 31, 2017
The BMW logo isn’t derived from a spinning propeller as many people think

It’s actually blue and white as it represents the national colours of Bavaria. Many thought it represented a propeller due to the history of the company making war planes and aeroplane engines.

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Lamborghini’s iconic bull logo was chosen by Ferruccio Lamborghini, the company’s founder, due to his star sign being Taurus MILTA Technology
Jul 30, 2017
Lamborghini’s iconic bull logo was chosen by Ferruccio Lamborghini, the company’s founder, due to his star sign being Taurus

In fact, the cars are also named after fighting bulls – the Murcielago, the Gallardo, the Miura and the Diablo for example.

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An option when buying a Bugatti Veyron is to have a diamond encrusted speedometer MILTA Technology
Jul 29, 2017
An option when buying a Bugatti Veyron is to have a diamond encrusted speedometer

You could opt to have a one-carat diamond in the speedometer along with diamonds on the power needles. It wasn’t an idea that many people have parted their cash for though!

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When you’re changing headlight bulbs, remember not to touch the glass MILTA Technology
Jul 28, 2017
When you’re changing headlight bulbs, remember not to touch the glass

By handling the glass, you will leave traces of oil and grease. When the bulb is in use, this area will get hotter than the rest causing cracking. Handle the bulb by the metal holder at the base.

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How To Check For Rust and Should You Buy A Car With Rust? MILTA Technology
Jul 27, 2017
How To Check For Rust and Should You Buy A Car With Rust?

When it comes to buying a car, one of the first things you should check for is rust. Rust can and will cause major issues for cars new and old so it’s important that as a prospective buyer that you check for any before you purchase the vehicle, or you may face problems in the […]

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When disconnecting your battery, always disconnect the negative side first MILTA Technology
Jul 27, 2017
When disconnecting your battery, always disconnect the negative side first

By disconnecting the positive side initially, the negative side will still be connected to the whole car. This means you could have an electrical short if you drop a tool on the positive terminal. The return path for the current is cut off when you disconnect the negative first.

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If your engine oil level is too high or too low, it can cause problems MILTA Technology
Jul 26, 2017
If your engine oil level is too high or too low, it can cause problems

Checking your oil level is pretty easy to do though. Park on a surface that is flat and allow the engine to cool down. Locate the dipstick, pull it out and wipe it clean. Dip it in again, and if the level is between high and low, you’re fine. If the level is too low, […]

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Your car engine cannot go without coolant MILTA Technology
Jul 25, 2017
Your car engine cannot go without coolant

By referring to your handbook, you’ll be able to find where the coolant reservoir is located. The level should be between the low and high markings. Remember only to check when your engine is cool or you could get a nasty burn.

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Only the best of the best workers at Audi get to work on building the Audi R8 MILTA Technology
Jul 24, 2017
Only the best of the best workers at Audi get to work on building the Audi R8

It takes 5000 parts and 70 hours to make a single R8, with roughly 20 rolling out of the factory per day. Most of those involved in production have been with Audi decades, and they’re nicknamed “silverliners” as most of them have grey hair.

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In a standard car, there is just one radiator MILTA Technology
Jul 24, 2017
In a standard car, there is just one radiator

In the Bugatti Veyron though there are ten. It needs this many to keep all 1,200 of its horses nice and cool. With one radiator taking 15 hours to build, the entire system requires 150 hours of work for only one Bugatti Veyron.

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