What is a hybrid car and how do they work? There has been quite a lot of discussion online and in the media about electric vehicles (EVs) vs traditional ICE (internal combustion engine) cars. How much do you really know about different types of vehicles and the various options available to you if you’re thinking […]
Category Archives: Engine
The engine is one of the most important parts of your vehicle. Keeping it running efficiently and preventing engine damage is the best way to keep your vehicle running longer.
It’s always better (and cheaper) to prevent any damage from happening to your vehicle – and in particular, its engine. Here are the top 5 things that will damage a car engine, and what you can do to prevent them.
As the engine is the main source of power for your vehicle, it’s normal for it to get quite hot. One of the ways we prevent the engine from overheating is by using engine coolant. Coolant also lubricates the moving parts and protects other parts, such as the water pump, head gasket, cylinder and pistons.
We spend a lot of time and effort making sure that our vehicle’s engine is running properly and efficiently. One of the ways to ensure this is to make sure that the engine mounts are also in good condition.
There are an abundance of safety measures, maintenance tips and general guidelines to maintaining your car, but having the right engine oil is definitely up there in terms of importance.
Cars require oil to function properly, and choosing the right type of oil for your engine is crucial to ensuring your vehicle’s longevity and performance.
Most newer cars have built-in systems that stop them from overheating, but it occasionally does happen.
We don’t expect you to do any repairs or maintenance on your car engine, however it is important to have a general understanding of how your car engine works.
Learning a bit about an engine makes it much easier to have a discussion with your technician or panel beater, enabling you to understand more about how your vehicle is maintained and serviced.