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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 …

There are lots of reasons as to why a car would misfire in the first place. To help you understand what might have been the cause of your car misfire, below are five of the most common causes that someone could experience in this situation. 1) Air to Fuel Ratio …

As a commuter, you’re exposed to danger every time you walk the streets, or get on and off public transport. We’ve listed down ways for you to keep safe as you make your way to and from your target destination during the rainy season and beyond. Commuting can be difficult, …

Do you really know old cars? It’s cars throwback time on Autoxpat. Let’s see how many of these cars you will remember from back in the ’80s and ’90s. Oh, if you weren’t born yet as at those times, you might have never actually seen these cars before. Although we …

One person has been confirmed dead, while men of the Kwara State Fire Service are still searching for two others, who were in a Toyota Avensis car that plunged into the Oko-Erin River in the Ilorin West Local Government Area of the state.  Our correspondent gathered that five passengers, believed …

Causes: If the engine starts, but does not run smoothly, it means that the spark plug and ignition system are in order and you need to look elsewhere for the source of the problem. The usual culprit is air intake or fuel system related. What causes a car to sputter and idle rough? Bad …

Do not be subjective about too much oil in car or overfilling engine oil in car. Sometimes the user will not pay attention to this small detail (or maybe ignore it). If this condition occurs for a long time, the gap of the gasket will be larger, causing oil to flow out more. …

  If you’ve ever tried to drive a car without power steering, it doesn’t take long to see why this feature is so important to your vehicle. Power steering makes driving easier, safer, and less stressful, and removes the need to use an abundance of muscle just to get your …