When to change spark plugs: 1. Engine has a rough idle Your engine idles when it is a stationary and in this position the engine normally produces around 1000rpm. The sound the engine gives off is constant and smooth but if your spark plugs aren’t performing as they should, your …
Read More »LASTMA – WE DON’T CHARGE ERRANDS MOTORIST FINES
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has denied allegations of arbitrarily imposing fines on traffic offenders for violating the state traffic law. A statement by the agency on Wednesday said traffic offenders were usually taken to court, where a magistrate would rule on appropriate sanctions. LASTMA issued the statement after …
Read More »CAR RIMS
Tire rims hold the rubber tire in place so that the vehicle can function. With so many sizes and styles available, you may wonder what the difference is, how rims work, and if the differences matter. Rims are also known as wheels and are necessary for all automobiles, from passenger …
Read More »SYMPTOMS OF A BAD OR FAILING FUEL FILTER
If your car is hard to start, experiencing engine performance issues, or has the Check Engine Light on, you may need to replace the fuel filter. Fuel filters are a common service component found on virtually all vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines. Their purpose is to filter out any …
Read More »CAR FUSE
Automotive fuses are a class of fuses used to protect the wiring and electrical equipment for vehicles. They are generally rated for circuits no higher than 32 volts direct current, but some types are rated for 42-volt electrical systems. They are occasionally used in non-automotive electrical products. Blade type Blade type fuses come in six …
Read More »How Peugeot Aims to Claw Its Way Back to America
It took the Italians seemingly countless attempts to bring Alfa Romeo back to the United States, and now that we’ve lived with one for nearly 40,000 miles, we have to wonder if maybe they should have taken more time. Like Alfa Romeo, French automaker Peugeot pulled out of the U.S. in …
Read More »Toyota 4Runner Gets A Lot More Expensive For 2020
Originating from the Toyota Trekker from the early 1980s, the 4Runner is more or less the same vehicle since the N280 entered the scene in 2009 at the State Fair of Texas. Related to some extent to the Land Cruiser Prado and FJ Cruiser, the mid-size utility vehicle with a …
Read More »Ford Shows Most Powerful Street-Legal Mustang With 760 HP
Ford shows off Shelby GT500, the most powerful street-legal Mustang ever with 760 horsepower. On Tuesday, July 31, 2019, photo the the 2020 Shelby GT500 is displayed during a Ford press conference in the Detroit suburb of Clawson, Mich. The Mustang will be the most powerful street-legal Ford Mustang ever …
Read More »REASONS WHY YOU SHOULDN’T RUN ON A LOW FUEL IN YOUR CAR
Driving around with the low fuel light on is one of those things that we know we shouldn’t do but still let happen from time to time. Whatever the price of gas, it can be tough for some drivers to simply fill up the tank. But waiting until your gas …
Read More »ENGINE MISFIRING
The most common causes of engine misfires are: worn spark plugs, weak fuel injector, vacuum leak, worn valve seals, carbon tracking, and no voltage at the coil. Misfiring engines should be looked at as soon as possible, as the problem can worsen over time and damage internal components of the vehicle. Engine Misfire Symptoms …
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