Summary How a car battery works Car battery: essential but simple check When to have the battery serviced? Price of a service Changing your car battery yourself The car battery is used to start the engine. Like the alternator, the…
Category: Servicing and Maintenance
How Often Should I Change Engine Oil
If you are a new driver who has bought his car last year, this post is for you! What is an engine oil change? The engine oil change allows good lubrication of your engine, and its maintenance is essential…
Best Tips on Troubleshooting an Idle Speed Control Valve
Here you will find helpful information and valuable tips on idle speed control/idle speed actuator in a vehicle. The idle speed control ensures that the engine’s idle speed remains constant at all load conditions. This post tells you how the…
Why Resurface Your Car’s Cylinder Head
Contents – What is cylinder head resurfacing? – Why perform a cylinder head resurfacing? – Cylinder head resurfacing: contraindications – Cost of cylinder head resurfacing The repair of a car engine can incur significant costs: pistons,…
How to Clean an EGR Valve
Contents – EGR valve: a little technology – EGR valve cleaning techniques Ouch!… My EGR valve is clogged… Which EGR circuit cleaner should I use? What is the purpose of the EGR valve anyway? How does it work? How do…
How to Repair a Locked Clutch Pedal
Contents – Locked clutch pedal: principle of the clutch – Locked clutch pedal: symptoms – Locked clutch pedal: causes – Locked clutch pedal: maintenance and repair The clutch is an essential part of a car’s mechanical…
Having problems starting your car: here’s what to do?
Most of us depend on our cars to get from one point to the other, be it to get your kids to school or get to your job; having a car is a luxury that not all of us can…
Everything You Need to Know Before Buying Tires
Your car is like your second home and is usually the second most significant investment after your home, so you need to take as much care of it as your house. Car tires are elemental for your car life and…
Car Detailing 101 – Part 1
If you have never had your car detailed before, our 2-part all-inclusive guide will take you through all the basics of the process to show how experts like Drexler Ceramic Miami Detailing Center ensure fantastic results. What is car detailing?…
Exhaust Manifold Gasket: Maintenance and Replacement
800°C: that’s the temperature at the engine outlet that the exhaust manifold is subjected to, so its seal must be perfect for withstanding these extreme combustion temperatures. So let’s take a look at the purpose of the exhaust manifold gasket.…