You’ll see big bright ads on gasoline stations, sometimes even on the television or over the radio. The newest high octane fuel is now available. It’s a priced a bit higher than regular gasoline. It’s got that fancy branding, making it look way better than the regular version. It must make your car perform better, right?
According to experts there is no real value to replacing your regular octane fuel with high octane. In fact, most recommended gasoline for most cars is just the regular octan... Read Full Story
There are several ways to buy a car in Australia. Like in any other country, you can buy one from a dealer. Direct dealers can sell you brand new car models, while used car dealers can get you older models. Auctions are another way to buy a car in Australia. You can also get it from a private seller. Whether you will be going through a dealer or a direct individual seller, you can look for them in online car classifieds.
Buying a car from a licensed dealer guarantees title/ownership and you w... Read Full Story
A car’s internal combustion engine runs on fuel. Two of the most popular types of propellers are gasoline (known as petrol) and diesel. With the increasing cost of oil-based fuels, the use of cars is becoming prohibitive in some countries. Environmental laws also contribute to the development of new propulsion technologies. Today, other ways to run a car, there are biofuels, electric engines and more.
Diesel cars are popular for its 50% fuel burn efficiency. The downside to diesel engines is ... Read Full Story
Tires are an essential part of your vehicle. They carry the entire weight of the car, as such you must take care of them regularly. Aside from your maintenance habits, your driving habits also affect the life of your tires.
Rotate your tires regularly – Each tire and wheel is removed from your car and set [...] Read Full Story
With the fluctuation of oil prices around the globe, one thing you could do to save up on your fuel costs is ensure that you following good car care and motoring habits. Not everyone can afford a hybrid car, and add-ons to help you increase fuel efficiency can get expensive.
Here are some simple tips to [...] Read Full Story
The heart of any car’s ignition system is the spark plug. This little device may seem insignificant, but it is quite an important player in your car. It’s an electrical device that goes into the cylinder head of your combustion engine.
Its main purpose is to ignite compressed fuels (gasoline, ethanol or liquefied petroleum gas) with [...] Read Full Story
Ever wondered why you need an oil change? Motor oil is an important component of car maintenance. It provides lubrication and protection to your car parts. If oil is not properly changed, it may start to gel or form engine-damaging varnish and sludge deposits which can cause engine failure. Motor oil and oil filter are often changed every three months or every 5,000 kms, which ever comes first.
What it can do for your car:
Motor oil can keep engine parts clean. It prevents unwanted contamina... Read Full Story
Mercedes Benz S-Class is definitely a luxury car worth buying. Striking a perfect balance between performance and price, the saloon has a 272 V6 engine that offers more than enough power to go from zero to 100 in around eight seconds. Its lightweight chassis construction also contributes to its acceleration speed. The chassis is a mix of high-strength steel and aluminum. In addition, the optimisation of the combustion process also reduced the fuel consumption average, placing it at 10.2 litre... Read Full Story
The valves in a car’s engine let the air/fuel mixture into the engine and the exhaust out of it. This is a necessary component of internal combustion. One of the most important parts of a valve is the camshaft. This is composed of a cylindrical rod running the length of the cylindrical bank with a number of lobes, called cams. The cams push against the valves to force them open as the camshaft rotates. During this process the cams open and close the intake and exhaust valves in time with the ... Read Full Story
