The cooling system in a car performs a very important function - it helps maintain the optimal engine temperature regardless of the circumstances, ensuring excellent operating conditions for it. Damage to the radiator or a lack of coolant can therefore have enormous consequences, which we would definitely like to avoid. Today I will present the […]
Rough Engine Running
If you feel that your car is not running the way it should and the engine is not running smoothly, you are probably wondering what the cause might be. The answer is not always obvious, because a great many different factors affect the proper operation of the powertrain. Today I would like to present some […]
Car Struggles to Start When the Engine Is Warm - A Sign of Failure?
Trouble starting a car when the engine is warm affects not only older, high-mileage vehicles but also relatively modern designs. What causes it? Does it necessarily indicate a serious fault right away? Below we discuss the possible causes of starting problems in diesel powertrains and petrol engines. Car struggles to start when the engine is […]
Car Struggles to Start - What Could Be the Cause?
You get up in the morning, rushing to work, hurriedly get into your car, and an unpleasant surprise awaits you - a problem starting it. This is one of the most frustrating problems for car owners, and it can be caused by many factors. The causes can be traced to many components - the starter, […]
Is It Worth Flushing the Engine Before an Oil Change?
While the engine is running, various kinds of contaminants make their way into its interior, and this is completely normal. It results from normal operation, which leads to the formation of carbon deposits, a by-product of fuel combustion, as well as from the wear of the oil itself and a decline in the efficiency of […]
I Tested Engine Flushes - Market Ranking - Liqui Moly or Another?
More drivers reach for an engine flush these days, and it’s easy to see why: a clean engine runs longer and behaves better. The trouble starts at the shop shelf. There are dozens of these bottles and they all promise the same thing. So what do you go by, the price or a handful of […]
Engine Flush - an Effective and Simple Way to Clean Your Power Unit
The engine is not called the heart of every car without reason. Without it, the car will not go anywhere, so it is worth paying attention to how it is used and properly serviced. Since we are already using such a comparison, just as with a human organ, it needs to be especially well cared […]
Propped-Open Valves and the Problem of Oil Burning
A propped-open valve is a valve that never fully closes. That is not the same fault as worn valve stem seals, even though both end with smoke at the tailpipe. Propping costs you compression and burns the valve face. Stem seals let oil into the chamber. Telling them apart matters, because the repairs are nothing […]
Air Conditioning and Fuel Consumption - How Does Air Conditioning Affect Fuel Usage?
Air conditioning is now standard equipment in most cars, allowing you to achieve an optimal temperature inside the vehicle and to travel in comfortable conditions. In addition, it prevents the annoying fogging of windows, which, by reducing visibility, can pose a potential danger. We have grown accustomed to the comfort that cooling gives us, but […]
High Petrol Consumption - Causes
Almost every driver wonders how to reduce petrol consumption and, at the same time, save money at the pump. In the current situation, optimising fuel expenses is even more desirable. But what should you do when your car burns too much fuel? What could be the reason for this state of affairs? You will learn […]