Tag: Engine
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What a turbo does and how to look after one
How a turbocharger gives a small engine extra power, and the habits that help it last.
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Timing belt vs timing chain
What the timing drive does, how belts and chains differ, and why the replacement history matters when you buy.
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Test drive checklist: what to check on the road
What to do before, during and after a test drive so you notice problems that a quick look will not show.
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Selling a damaged or non-running car
Your options when a car is crashed, broken or not worth fixing, and how to sell it honestly and safely.
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How often should you service your car?
A plain guide to service intervals, what a basic and a bigger service usually include, and how to keep track of them.
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How a car engine works, in plain language
A simple tour of what happens inside a petrol or diesel engine and why oil, coolant and air matter.
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Engine oil explained: what it does and how to check it
What engine oil does, how to read the grade on the bottle, and how to check the level safely.
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Dashboard warning lights: what the colours mean
A plain guide to reading the symbols on your dashboard and deciding whether to keep driving, slow down or stop.
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Coolant and other fluids: a simple check
A beginner's guide to the fluids under the bonnet, how to check the levels safely, and what a leak can mean.
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Air filter and cabin filter: what they do
The difference between the engine air filter and the cabin filter, when to replace them and what is safe to do yourself.