Engine failure is a costly damage that no vehicle owner wants to experience. Before a vehicle engine packs-up, there are signs that points out that things aren’t just fine. Carelessness and negligence by owners are often factors that leads to this problem. According to Pepboys.com one of American leading online car repair …
Read More »CNG Conversion Problems in Nigeria: 7 Dangerous Things That Go Wrong
CNG conversion problems in Nigeria are something a lot of car owners only discover after they have a…
Electronic Parking Brakes vs Traditional Handbrakes: 6 Safety Truths Every Nigerian Driver Must Know
Electronic parking brakes vs traditional handbrakes is a debate that most Nigerian drivers have neve…
Downside to CVT Transmissions: 7 Ugly Truths Every Nigerian Driver Must Know
The downside to CVT transmissions is something most Nigerian car buyers never think about until it i…
Fixing a Blown Head Gasket Isn’t Worth It: 6 Brutal Reasons Every Nigerian Driver Must Hear
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Does Long Distance Driving Clean Your Car Engine? 5 Powerful Truths Every Nigerian Driver Must Know
Does long distance driving clean your car engine? You’ve probably heard someone say it. Maybe …
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How To Detect A Fraudulent Fuel Pump Metre
Fraudulent fuelling stations engage in all manner of vices to extort money from unsuspecting motorists but the most popular and common practice is the tampering of fuel dispensing machines. To understand how fuel dispensing machines are tampered, it’s important to know how the machine works. During the process of transferring fuel from …
Read More »Ajah-Epe Expressway: Are There Economic Benefits?
Lagosians living around Sangotedo, Awoyaya, Lakowe and beyond has been struggling with long slow traffics for some months as a result of heavy construction work going on along the Ajah-Epe expressway. This development is welcomed by some but not to all. We will look at both sides and see it’s …
Read More »Understanding Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV)
In an effort to produce cars with less toxic emission, automakers and fuel companies are continually working on developing alternative fuels and vehicles that can run on them. The most popular alternative fuel today is the E85, a mix of 15 percent petrol (fossil based fuel) and up to 85 percent ethanol …
Read More »Things To Consider When Buying A Car Air Freshener
There’s no better feeling like the smell of sweet scented car interior. Because your car is often close, there is not enough air circulation, making a freshener necessary to help get rid of foul smell in the car . With the abundance of options, however, you cannot just choose any …
Read More »How To Properly Check Your Car Oil Level
You should check your car’s oil at least once a month to make sure that there’s enough oil and that it isn’t contaminated, there’s no excuse not to learn this(even if you are female) so far you drive a car. Oil reduces the friction in your engine and keeps it …
Read More »What Are Fuel Additives And It’s Advantages?
Fuel additives are compounds that are formulated to enhance the quality and efficiency of fuel used in the motor vehicle. In some cases, additives are already added to the petrol, but on other occasions it sold as a separate product. The use of these additives in fuel not only enhances …
Read More »What Is Vehicle Diagnostic Test And Why Is It So Important?
Annual checkups from your physician keeps you in good health, right? Well, the same goes for your car—regular diagnostic tests can detect problems with your vehicle before they require expensive repairs, or worse, leaving you stranded on the side of the road after a breakdown. And while many people think …
Read More »What You Need To Know About Cotonou Vehicle Market
According to Wikipedia Cotonou is considered a “Market Town” enabling trade with the countries of the African interior, such as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. In addition to the port, there is a free trade zone in the interior of the city for use by the landlocked Saharan states. However, the city is rife with corruption …
Read More »Does Car Air Conditioner Consume Fuel?
This is a topic of much debate. The fact is that running the Air Conditioner (A/C) really does increase fuel consumption, this is because most vehicle air conditioners require engine power to operate. But there are tricks to improve fuel economy while running your car A/C. Consider using the “re-circulating” function of …
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