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Car owners have always been desirous of better mileage form their cars. However, better fuel efficiency has never been more important than it is today considering the manner in which fuel prices have shot up in the last few years. Making your car run a few extra miles on a liter of gas is not…

All car engines need oil for not only lubrication but also to prevent the internal temperature from going up drastically due to all the friction and heat. Normally the oil keeps lying below in a pan but as soon as the car starts to run (when the engine is running), the oil is drawn from…

What is a fuse A car has many electrical equipments being operated from the battery connected to each other by different kinds of wires to make complex circuits. All these circuits consist of a small component called the fuse, which protects the circuit from overloads. The fuse is basically a wire housed in a connector….

Leakage of coolant from the A/C system of cars is a very common problem. Most of us ignore the cause and get the refrigerant refilled but we are not aware of its consequences. Leakage in the A/C permits the entry of moisture and air into the system. Moisture reacts with the coolant to form acids,…

You may have been driving a car for the last several years but chances are that you draw a blank when asked about the timing belt of your car. It is a very important part of the engine of your car that keeps the camshaft and crank shaft in sync with each other to keep…

  What is an Alternator An alternator is a device which uses a rotor and a stator along with diodes to convert mechanical energy to electrical energy and gives output in form of alternating current .This current is converted to direct current and is used to charge the battery of your car. The battery starts…

 As an owner of a new car, you can enjoy the fruits of this beautiful machine for a much longer time if you carry out its maintenances from time to time. Maintenance not only involves washing, changing motor oil, changing faulty parts and overhauling the engine but it also includes maintaining the external as well…

What does the thermostat do and what typically happens if it fails? What is a thermostat A Thermostat Is a device which senses the temperature of a control system and maintains the temperature within a fixed limit by using cooling and heating systems. It also controls the drift of heating fluid to limit the level…

  Fuel Pumps & Fuel Injection Repairs If the battery of your car is in good condition and also the ignition is working well but the engine of the car is not starting, the problem may be related to the fuel system of your car. Two important components of the fuel system in your car…

Cooling system in your car is in place to prevent heating of the engine. Heat is the number one enemy of your car’s engine. Most people overlook the requirement of maintaining the cooling system in good condition with the result that they are seen on the side of the road with the hood of their…