Mechanical gauges of the past have transformed to powerful electronic ones. Nowadays, they help to detect the health of your vehicle and its operating power. The most common dashboard gauges are the speedometer, fuel gauge, tachometer, temperature gauge or lamp, and oil pressure gauge or light. Most of them measure self-exploring diagnostics, but others quantify […]
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Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) have slowly come into the UK market. Soon, Hyundai and Toyota models will be joined by a third company, Honda. FCEVs produce almost the same amount of water as gas-powered cars. The most common form is water vapour. In the future, both will be more efficient because the amount of […]
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Has your air conditioning system started to play tricks and blow only warm air? One of the most common causes of your car’s problematic A/C performance is a refrigerant leak. A low coolant level means a hole that needs to be secured. Your compressor could have worn out. However, even one electrical component can cause […]
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Every myth has a little truth in it. Chevrolet’s new Volt model went viral on social media in 2012. It happened because one of the cars caught on fire. However, an NHTSA investigation didn’t find this car to be riskier than any other gasoline-powered car. There is still a slight risk of the battery being […]
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Mechanics have a lot of tools in their fully equipped workshop. Sometimes it’s enough to have a small kit of instruments at hand. A trolley jack and axle stands will be very useful in the preparation stage. A comprehensive socket set and extension bars will come in handy while working on a motor. A torque […]
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Nowadays, car batteries will not discharge on a concrete floor. They have a special hard plastic shell that prevents any leakage. Science has improved the case materials from wood to polypropylene. The newest one is a brilliant electrical insulator. Additional improvements have also eliminated electrolyte seepage and migration.
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There are about 900 polar bears in Churchill area in Canada. That’s why people have to leave their cars and homes unlocked, to make sure they or some passerby can escape in case of meeting one of these big animals. It is also advised not to walk in certain areas to increase safety.
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Even if you are living in a country where you are not obliged to use your headlights at all times, it is a wise thing to do so. A car with its lights on is much easier to spot on the road and thus increases your safety, especially when the daylight is weak due to […]
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The first ever winner in the famous Indianapolis 500 race also implemented first rear view mirror. Ray Harroun’s car was made for one person without space for riding mechanic. He came up with an idea to install rear-facing mirror inside the car. He kept an eye on other drivers and won the race.
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There’s a popular opinion that when driving, you should have your hands at the position of the 10 and 2, as referring to the hours’ positions on the clock. But it is now better to place your hands at 9 and 3. It gives you similar control possibilities while increasing your safety in case of […]
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