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How do insurance companies calculate their prices?
How insurance calculate risk. “Insuring you get the best deal” How do insurance companies work out their premiums and why […]
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Changing brake pads and discs a DIY guide
This is an article is primarily based on a 2002 VW Bora, but I’ve changed discs and pads on many a car down the years and the basics are pretty much the same for standard systems. Because car makes and models do vary we suggest you consult with a good workshop manual to get an overview of the specifics for your car. As always if you are not reasonably competent at car mechanics please leave work to a professional.
How car catalysts work and what they do.
What is a cat and what does it do?
In an ideal world a car engine would efficiently burn all the petrol supplied to the engine and emit nothing but carbon dioxide and water vapour.
Sadly, the internal combustion engine is not a very efficient beast, as a result several different pollutants are emitted in the exhaust gases.
Catalytic converters were made mandatory in the UK for all new cars from 1st January 1993 in order to reduce pollution.
Which and how much Engine oil – importance of oil.
When starting a cold engine let it tick over for a few moments to circulate the oil – most engine wear occurs within the first minutes of switching it on
Oil is an often overlooked part of the engine but more internal friction = lower power and more heat produced.
So the aim is to reduce the internal friction and cool the engine with a good oil and changing the oil frequently is vital to add longevity to your engine – certainly for the paranoid before and after a track day session and every 3-6 months.
Fuel Octane Ratings
Fuel octane ratings RON, MON, AKI RdON and PON explanation and compared. More...
