Understanding Engine Oil
So you want to top your car’s oil level up and you want to do it yourself -maybe you’ve seen our DIY videos! You know where the dipstick is, you know the procedure and all you need now is some oil. Oil...
View ArticleCar Parts For Beginners – Part 1: Understanding Batteries, Alternators and...
As a car owner, you will (all too frequently) have to put your hand in your pocket and shell out considerable amounts of your hard earned cash to keep the thing running. Cars need routine servicing,...
View ArticleCommon fuel system/fuel related problems and how to fix them
One of the key ingredients your engine needs to run correctly is fuel. Anything that might affect the flow of fuel to the engine is going to result in poorer performance or, at worst, cause your engine...
View ArticleHow a Differential Works
Every day is a school day ladies and gentlemen so it’s time to get your thinking caps on, because today we are going to learn how a vehicle differential works. If you’re reading this and are lost...
View ArticleHow Turbochargers and Superchargers work and why modern cars are using them...
How Turbochargers and Superchargers work and why modern cars are using them again. Forcing life back into smaller engines Ever-tightening vehicle emissions regulations have led to manufacturers having...
View ArticleDashboard Warning Lights and What They Mean
In recent years automotive technology has developed at an incredible pace. With the onset of autonomous driving, safety and emissions advancements, a modern car is now fitted with a mind-boggling array...
View ArticleCatalytic Converters: What They Do, What Goes Wrong And Much More…
Catalytic Converters: What They Do, What Goes Wrong And Much More… Everyone has heard of a ‘cat’ or catalytic converter, but if you think about it, could you explain to someone what a catalytic...
View ArticleD’ya Know What Really Grinds my Gears… A Rant About Engine Oil
Right, I’m going to get my apology in good and early because the following rant is probably going to sound like I’m having a pop at car forums, but that’s not the case at all, I’m a member of quite a...
View ArticleEverything you need to know about car ramps
Everything you need to know about ramps: When it comes to working on your vehicle, lifting the bonnet can only allow you to do a certain amount. At some point, you’re going to have to raise the car up...
View ArticleHow to make your own DIY car ramps:
If you drive a lowered car, sports car or own a race car it can be a bit of a pain anytime you want to jack it up to work underneath it as standard jacks are often too high to slide under the jacking...
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