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Why is your power steering not working? If you’ve ever had to steer your car with the ignition turned off, you will know how difficult it is to turn without power steering. Your car’s power steering system uses hydraulic force to multiply the energy...
What Does Engine Cleaning Do? If you have recently bought a second-hand car or are just wondering what an Engine Clean does to your car here are some of the benefits of an engine clean. Dirt and grime build-up – Over time dirt and grime build-up throughout the...
What is the Cigarette Lighter The cigarette lighter (now known as a Power Socket) is a very simple device that has two basic components. There is a socket that is connected to power and ground and an outer shell made of either plastic or metal that contains a flexible...
Can I Tow My Car? Which cars are better suited to tow with a tow rope than others? The cars that are the easiest to tow are “manuals” which most of the time can just be put in neutral and towed (ideally with the engine running as below). However, when you...
Risks and Dangers of Towing Towing cars with a tow rope are dangerous and potentially damaging to the car being towed, and we always recommend avoiding using a tow rope and instead use a flatbed tow truck. If you’re in a real emergency and you have a car that...
What is a rich air/fuel ratio? Inside your car’s engine, air and fuel are mixed together. The mixture is then ignited via the spark plugs to provide your car with the energy needed to drive. In order for your car’s engine to run optimally, it must be...
