A negative injector quantity correction is when the engine control unit (ECU) subtracts fuel from one common-rail injector because it is delivering too much compared with the others. A positive correction is the reverse - the ECU adds fuel to an injector that is delivering too little. It is a per-cylinder balancing value, measured in […]
Air conditioning in your car in winter? It makes sense!
For most drivers, car air conditioning is associated with the summer months, when temperatures outside the windows exceed 20°C and more. This system significantly improves driving comfort - especially when the interior has become very hot. It is worth knowing, however, that switching on the popular “AC” makes sense not only in summer. In today’s […]
Clogged fuel pump pre-filter - what are the consequences?
Modern cars have technologically advanced engines that are highly susceptible to various kinds of contamination. Even the smallest particles of dirt can affect the engine’s operation and lead to faults or the complete destruction of the fuel system. Its protection is provided, among other things, by the fuel pump pre-filter, but for many reasons it […]
Unpleasant Smell from the Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is now standard in new cars - it makes our journeys more pleasant by providing the optimal temperature. However, it is worth remembering that it requires considerable attention from us, because when neglected it can have the opposite effect. It happens that an unpleasant smell starts coming from the air conditioning. This is […]
Black Smoke from the Exhaust Pipe
The exhaust fumes coming out of a car should be transparent, and this indicates that everything is working as it should. Black smoke from the exhaust pipe, on the other hand, may be a harbinger of serious problems and a fault occurring in the power unit. Do not ignore such a sign - react as […]
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, […]
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 […]
Is Your Car Smoking? The Problem Could Be a Scored Cylinder
Smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe can be a warning sign of a serious fault. In this article we will discuss what a given colour of smoke means in the context of your car’s condition. Thanks to this you won’t be caught off guard and you will take the right steps faster to eliminate […]
My Car Is Smoking - What Could Be the Cause?
Cars with combustion engines emit pollutants, and that is a fact there is no point in disputing. Sometimes you can spot a somewhat older car on the street trailing smoke that is white, black, grey, or even blue. What does it mean when a car is smoking? Can anything be done about it? Read on. […]