What does engine oil even do, anyway? Right, so picture this: you’re cruising down Te Rapa Road in your Toyota Aqua, or maybe crawling through school traffic on Boundary Rd in your Mazda Axela. Under the bonnet, there’s all sorts of metal bits flying about, smashing...
What’s RPM All About? Right, so you’ve probably looked down at your dash and seen those numbers ticking up and down on your rev counter. That’s RPM – it stands for revolutions per minute. Basically, it’s how many times your engine’s crankshaft spins around in a...
What makes your car lose power? Ever had your Corolla, Mazda Demio, or even the odd SsangYong just not want to get moving up State Highway 3, or it’s struggling up hills around Te Awamutu or Tamahere? Maybe the family Outlander barely makes it over the Dinsdale speed...
High Idle Levels: What’s Up With That? Ever noticed your engine racing when you’re just sitting at the lights on Te Rapa Road, or waiting outside the Base during Christmas madness? Maybe your car’s idling feels rough, noisy, or you just know it’s pulling more fuel...
What’s that clutch plate/disc actually doing in your car? If you drive a manual, the clutch plate (often called the clutch disc) is one of those parts you never really see, but you’ll definitely notice when it’s playing up. It’s sandwiched in between your flywheel and...
