Whenever you jump into your car, you may be used to a certain level of performance and a vehicle that essentially responds to your every command. However, sometimes the unexpected may happen and your engine will begin to misbehave. For example, you may find that you arrive at a stop sign and prepare to turn in one direction or the other, only to find that the engine shuts itself off. What is happening here and what can you do?…
When clean, the oil flowing in your car engine optimises your car performance by lubricating moving engine components and also by cooling the engine during internal combustion. Over time, however, the oil becomes dirty due to normal engine operations and will become less effective at its job. When this happens, the old oil will need to be removed and replaced with fresh oil. If you continue driving a car when engine oil change is overdue, the engine may act up and require costly repair work or it may suffer irreversible damage.…
Your vehicle’s transmission is the system that connects to the back of the engine, and its primary role is to provide power to the wheels so that they can turn at a given speed. It also ensures that the wheels and engine are in proper sync. The transmission is made up of various components such as the planetary gear set, torque converter, and computer sensors. Whether your vehicle runs on a manual or automatic transmission, you need to maintain it to ensure that the car runs optimally.…