October, 2021

• 31 October

  What To Do If High Voltage Power Line Falls On Your Car

  

  In some regions, power lines transmit very high levels of electric current, up to 200 KV or more. Your car will become electrically charged if an active power line falls on it. It is critical to maintain calm and extreme caution in such a situation. The first thing you should …

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• 24 October

  Steps To Fix Your Car Like A Pro

  

  It’s sad to say the least of how unreliable many car mechanics and technicians are today. It’s a common thing to see return jobs at mechanic workshops these days. Incompetence, greed and carelessness are few of the major causes of bad jobs at the mechanic’s. At the end of the …

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• 19 October

  What You Must Do Before Starting A Car Sitting For Years

  

  Starting cars that have been sitting for minimum of three years or more takes more precautions before starting. Unless it has been running when parked, it shouldn’t take much to get it up and going again. There are necessary things to put into consideration before starting a car that has …

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• 15 October

  Differentiating Between A Hawker And A Peddler

  

  It’s common to see in certain urban areas, especially on the roads, sales people carrying merchandises about, selling to pedestrians and motorists. Sometimes they go by various local names, but commonly they are defined as hawkers and peddlers. Most times these sales people are confused as the same but in …

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• 13 October

  Sleeping In A Car: Things You Should Know

  

  A situation may arise that will warrant the need to sleep in a car. Long road trips, limited funds or scarcity of hotel rooms are few of the reasons that may bring about this. Some cars are designed to accommodate relatively comfortable rest sessions while some are not so conducive. …

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• 11 October

  How To Check For Bad ECU

  

  Engine Control Unit also popularly called a Brainbox is a small computer installed in modern cars that serves as a central control unit which monitors and regulates the functions of the engine, transmission and other crucial parts of the car. That is why it can be frustrating when issues arises …

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• 8 October

  Reasons Why Heavy Duty Trucks Are Always Diesel Engines

  

  Like every other machines, vehicles need fuel to move. In this case, the type of fuel is very important as regards to the type of engine. Heavier vehicles tend to use diesel engines as opposed to lighter vehicles that use petrol or gasoline engines. But why is this? This is …

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• 6 October

  How To Know If Your Power Steering Pump Or Rack Is Bad

  

  The power steering pump and rack are critical components that ensure the steering wheel is handled smoothly and efficiently. As a result, when these components fail, it has a substantial impact on the car’s operation. The power steering pump pumps fluid from the reservoir into the steering gear, which then …

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• 3 October

  5 Main Causes Of Road Accidents

  

  The reasons of traffic accidents are not as complex as we may believe. While some car accidents are unavoidable, the majority can be avoided. There are some causes that are more common than others when it comes to accidents. Knowing what causes a collision could help you avoid having one …

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• 2 October

  Is A V6 Engine Better Than V8?

  

  If you’re in the market for a car and are debating between a V-6 and a V-8, understanding the differences and benefits of each engine type might help you make an informed selection. By varying the number and size of cylinders, as well as their relationship to one another, automakers …

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