How to choose the right car seat for your child
Consider your child’s age and weight. These factors determine which group you need. There are 5 main groups of child safety seats: Group 0 Age: up to 6 months. Weight: …
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How to prevent your automatic transmission overheating
What happens if your transmission overheats? Fluid oxidation. Oxidised transmission fluid can no longer provide the proper level of lubrication, anti-wear, anti-seize and antioxidant properties, and so can’t protect …
How to check your car’s heating system
The heater is not blowing hot after the engine has warmed up. There is an odd smell in the car when you turn on the heater. The fan doesn’t …
What is MT? Definition, types, characteristics, and how it functions
MT is manual transmission. It provides interconnection between the engine and driving wheels, transmitting and transforming mechanical power. Operation principle The main functional elements of the manual gearbox are …
How to extend the life of your turbocharger
Start the engine and let it idle for a while. A few minutes is enough for oil to lubricate the parts of the turbocharger, preventing dry friction and its …
Airbags: what is important to know
For about a few decades car manufacturers have been actively working on reducing the probability of serious injuries in car crashes. One of the best solutions in this sphere …
What is AT? Definition, types, characteristics, and how it functions
AT is an automatic transmission. It is a system which changes gears on its own, due to different parameters, the main of which is the car driving speed. One …
What is CVT? Definition, types, characteristics, and how it functions
CVT is continuously variable transmission. It is a type of automatic transmission. It provides smooth adjustment of gear ratio. It has no fixed position. It automatically coordinates crankshaft rpm …
How to check a turbocharger
https://youtu.be/hC_LjT4WVn8 [highlight background="#EB6320" color="#fff"]Turbo check: 8 easy steps[/highlight] Listen to the engine while cold. If you hear humming from the turbine when it’s working, the bearings are probably worn …
How to choose a dashboard camera
Disputes often arise after car accidents. In order to solve them you need to recover full details of the event. Dashboard cameras are becoming more common nowadays. The information …
What is AMT? Definition, types, characteristics, and how it functions
AMT is an automated manual transmission. Structurally it is based on a manual transmission, however, differs from the latter by presence of the automatic gears and clutch control system. …
How to top up engine oil yourself — What happens if you underfill or overfill the oil?
DIY engine oil top-up Make sure the oil is always topped up to the recommended level! If there isn’t enough oil to lubricate the moving parts of the engine, …
How to check your car’s engine oil level
Park your car on an even surface. Turn off the engine and wait 10–15 minutes. This is the time required for the oil to settle into the oil pan. …
SRS in car: functions, supplementary restraint system types and how it works
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) is a system of passive safety which aim is protecting the driver and passengers in case of emergency situation. SRS components can be located in …
Seized brake caliper: what causes to seize and how to fix them
Have you noticed your car pulling to one side when braking, or taking longer than usual to come to a stop? Does it feel like you have to press …
How to extend the lifespan of your engine
Regularly check your engine oil level.A lack of oil in the system causes abrasive wear of engine parts. Change your engine oil and filter according to the prescribed schedule. …
Brake discs overheating: why it happens and how to fix it
One of the most common brake disc defects is overheating. In case of overheating, the disc temperature reaches critical values, causing the brake pad to slip on the disc …
Testing wheel rim cleaners: K2, SONAX, SHELL, MOTUL
Which product is the best? We took a car where all 4 of its wheels had been operated under the same conditions, had rims of the same type and …
How do I store summer and winter tyres?
Tip 1. Find a suitable spot The tyres should be stored in a dry, clean, and well-ventilated place. The temperature should be between 10°C and 25°C. Make sure the …
Signs of a faulty ignition system — How to inspect the ignition system
Engine fails to start.After several unsuccessful attempts to start a car with a discharged battery, spark plugs can be flooded with petrol. If this happens, they’ll need to be …
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