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About high fuel pressure: The fuel pump draws petrol from the fuel tank and sends it to the fuel injectors. Having the correct amount of fuel pump pressure is vital to proper engine operation and performance. This is because your engine requires a certain amount of...
About the air filter: Inside your car’s petrol or diesel engine, a mixture of air and fuel is burnt. This combustion process gives your car’s engine the power to run. The air is introduced to the petrol or diesel engine through the engine air filter,...
What do trailer mudflaps do? The mudflaps (also known as splash guards or mudguards) are used to protect your trailer, other cars, and pedestrians from mud, stones, and other debris that are sent upwards via your trailer’s moving tyres. The mudflap go behind...
Warrant of Fitness (WOF) for diesel vehicles: Just like petrol vehicles, diesel-powered cars also need a Warrant of Fitness once every year or six months (depending on their age). Along with a valid road users licence, a Warrant of Fitness is required in order to...
What does the diesel particulate filter warning light mean? In diesel-powered cars, the diesel particulate filter (or DPF) is an important exhaust component which helps to reduce emissions and prevent blockages in the exhaust system. The DPF light will turn on if...
About the diesel fuel pump: In diesel-powered cars, the diesel fuel pump (or diesel injection pump) is responsible for pressurising diesel fuel, then pumping it directly into the diesel fuel injectors, where it enters the cylinders of the diesel engine. Once the...
