Falling out of order remains the most universal of motorists’ phobias. While some breakdowns can occur and immobilize your vehicle without warning, there are nevertheless warning signs indicating a mechanical weakness. There are three reflexes to prevent breakdowns: visual inspection…
Shopping for a new vehicle can be a confusing exercise. From advanced driver assistance systems to integrated hands-free technologies, there are many things to consider, especially if you’re leaving your comfort zone and testing vehicles in a different class than…
Summary – Step 1: Test the battery charge – Step 2: Test battery voltage – Step 3: Check the colour of the caps It can be useful to know how to test a battery. This test gives you information about…
Summary – Starter function – Starter malfunctions – Starter: what about its maintenance? The starter allows the magic ignition key or the engine’s card and remote control to start. Think that cranking was the predominant method of starting the engine…
Summary – How a starter works – Step 1: Identify symptoms of starter failure – Step 2: Check the battery – Step 3: Check the solenoid power supply – Step 4: Check the main power supply to the starter motor.…
Summary – Origins of the turbo whistle – Whistling turbo: useful recommendations – Whistling turbo: low mileage breakdowns Turbocharger hissing can be a warning sign that the turbocharger may break; however, a turbo always makes a hissing sound, more or…
Summary – Abnormal engine oil consumption: in what cases? – Abnormal engine oil consumption: causes, diagnoses, symptoms – Maintenance and repairs in case of abnormal engine oil consumption – How to reduce abnormal engine oil consumption? Most engines consume oil…
Summary – What is the catalytic converter – Step 1: Add the cleaning product – Step 2: Perform a long term trial of the additive – Step 3: Evaluate the effect of the treatment The catalytic converter is an expensive…
Summary – Direct injection: what is it? – Gasoline or diesel direct injection: history and comparison – Direct injection: advantages and disadvantages When you order a new vehicle, whether gasoline or diesel, its engine is now necessarily equipped with…
It is advisable to have your tires replaced as soon as you start to notice wear. Always mount tires on the same axle at the same time to maintain proper balance. In this post, we will look at the ways (some more economical than others) to fit new tires to your vehicle and when you should change them.