Most cars these days come fitted with aluminum rims. The option to fit steel rims is expensive. In addition, steel rims are heavier than aluminum ones. Therefore, people prefer the weight and cost-saving alternative: aluminum rims. However, aluminum rims aren’t as strong as steel ones. In most instances of your wheels leaking air, these rims …
Unless you have the experience, gauging the right amount to put in your car can be tricky. In most instances, when the engine oil light turns on, your next stop is the nearest auto shop. You then buy some oil, pop the hood and fill up the engine. You only realize you’re in trouble when …
Gasoline has a finite storage life. Untreated gas loses its effectiveness after a few months and can clog the fuel system’s internals. After six months, stored gasoline might coat the carburetor, necessitating cleaning to restart the engine. Applying a gasoline stabilizer to keep your engine for an extended period is critical. One of the best …
The car antifreeze systems depend on a close-up network of pipes to circulate antifreeze or coolant around the car’s engine. These pipes are placed in a conserved ring, allowing a consistent and seamless passage of the liquid to reach components such as the cylinder heads, engine block, and head gasket – ensuring the engine is …
Car manufacturers develop their coolant or have strict specifications on the type of coolant for their car engines. As one of the biggest car makers worldwide, Toyota is no different in Europe and Asia. Toyota uses an Organic Acid Technology(OAT) type of coolant/antifreeze. This antifreeze provides an unbeatable lifespan of up to 10 years of …
Driving during the snowy months of winter, on rainy days, or bad roads, in general, can be a nightmare. In times like these, your vehicle is vulnerable to the corrosive damage of snow and water. And what better way to protect your undercarriage from all the damage than splash guards? But the question at hand …
It’s one of those days – you’re already late to an important meeting, and to make matters worse, as soon as you get in the car you realize there’s a very distinct and unpleasant smell. Have you ever managed to track down the source of this mysterious aroma? It can be embarrassing, but it turns …
You pull into the car park and hear the clunk that sets your teeth on edge. The engine’s a bit rough when you turn it off and see smoke coming out of the exhaust. When this happens, the first thing to do is check if it will cost a fortune or take forever to fix. …
Changing spark plugs in a car is common during services and tune-ups. If you are doing it yourself, you also don’t want to cause any further damage that will set you back hundreds of dollars. Luckily, mechanics have a few tricks that help them remove stuck spark plugs without much hassle. This article provides a …
Each engine has a specific grade and functioning requirements. When looking for the correct oil, you need to consider your car’s operating temperature and mileage conditions, among other details. Each type of oil has a different set of specs. Therefore, the performance might be better than the other in some conditions. This doesn’t mean the …
