Your vehicle is equipped with a variable torque management 4-wheel-drive system (VTM–4) that distributes engine torque to the appropriate drive axle depending on the available traction conditions. The system is completely automatic, always active, and does not require any driver interaction. What does the VTM 4 light mean on a Honda …

The engine control unit (ECU), also commonly referred to as the engine control module (ECM) or powertrain control module (PCM), is one of the most important components found on virtually all modern vehicles. It essentially functions as the main computer for many of the vehicle’s engine performance and drivability functions. The ECM …

6 Reasons the Transmission in Your Vehicle Might Not Shift Into Gear   Pretty much everybody knows how important the engine is in making vehicles move, but the transmission is just as vital. So, a transmission that won’t shift into gear is a real problem. This can happen on vehicles …

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has directed petroleum tanker drivers in Lagos State to withdraw services indefinitely from Monday, August 10 over failure of state government to fix deplorable roads, address constant harassment by hoodlums and extortion by security agents. The oil workers said the …

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), South-West Chapter, yesterday, directed all its members in the zone to henceforth increase the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as fuel, to N150 per litre. The South-West IPMAN, which stated that the directive was given after careful deliberations …

Car Sensors — What Are Car Sensors and how do they work?   WHAT ARE CAR SENSORS? Starting back in the late 80s and early 90s, almost every function of vehicle engines and drive trains has been controlled by a central processor and a chain of sensors. That includes things …

The oxygen sensor, also known as a lambda sensor, is located in the exhaust manifold of the car. It measures the amount of oxygen in the gases leaving your car through the exhaust. Dr. Gunter Bauman created this sensor in the 1960s when he worked for the Robert Bosch GmbH …

When shopping for tires, there are several items you can compare other than price. Even if you are not in the market for tires right now, the tires on your vehicle are graded based on treadwear, traction and temperature. It might be interesting for you to see what the ratings …

As an engine runs, it produces heat. The purpose of the radiator is to cool the engine and prevent it from overheating. A car’s engine uses coolant to absorb the heat and transfers it to the radiator where it cools down. Once it cools, the coolant is sent back into …

Rain has become more frequent these days, while farmers and agricultural enthusiasts are grateful for the blessing of the rain, those who drive are concerned about their vehicle’s condition. The weather is unpredictable so its best to prepare your vehicle for the cold temperatures and freezing rain so you don’t …