Last month we discussed a few driving emergencies you might come across at one point or another during your life and how to survive them. Emergencies like brake failure, steering failure, your bonnet flying open, and headlight failure can occur, perhaps more commonly than anyone would like. There are ways to survive these emergencies, though, and being prepared can help you avoid damage to your car and injuries.
The radiator is an essential part of your Land Rover's engine cooling system. This car part works by passing heated coolant through fins made of metal. The fins conduct the heat away from the coolant and release it into the air, reducing the temperature of the coolant greatly. The coolant can then be pumped into the engine block without causing any damage to the engine.
Let's face it, the MOT can be a scary thing for many car owners, even for those who own newer models. Many think of the MOT as a test they can't hope to pass. Even if they've taken their car to the mechanic and attempted to make an effort to ensure regular maintenance has been kept up on, they believe the MOT is designed for them to fail.
Every wonder how your Renault Kangoo's engine runs? It's a more common question than you think. Even if you don't know a lot about car parts and can't do any more for your car than change its oil, it's normal to wonder exactly what makes your car tick. While there are a number of Peugeot parts that contribute to the operation of your vehicle beneath the bonnet, two important parts that often get confused are the crankshaft and camshaft. While these two parts have similar names, they offer two different functions.
Car sensors are essential car parts that act as your Peugeot engine's eyes and ears. These sensors transmit information to the engine control computer and monitor all of the key function essential for fuel delivery, ignition timing, transmission shifting, engine torque reduction, alternator output changes, and emission controls. They may even be responsible for managing cruise control and throttle control.
For your Renault Megane to operate smoothly, it has to have the right mixture of fuel and air. The car's air intake system controls the amount of air allowed into the engine. While this system is made up of several parts, the throttle body is one of the car parts responsible for helping make sure that the right amount of air enters the engine. If this part fails, the result is that the engine can't get the proper mixture of fuel and air. Because of this, the engine will likely lose power.
For your Renault Megane to operate smoothly, it has to have the right mixture of fuel and air. The car's air intake system controls the amount of air allowed into the engine. While this system is made up of several parts, the throttle body is one of the car parts responsible for helping make sure that the right amount of air enters the engine. If this part fails, the result is that the engine can't get the proper mixture of fuel and air. Because of this, the engine will likely lose power.
Would you know what to do in a driving emergency?
Many of us like to think emergencies are things that happen to other people, not to us. They can happen, though, and it's important for drivers to know what to do when the worst occurs.
Fortunately, many driving emergencies can be avoided altogether, simply by making sure your car is maintained properly. If you do happen to have a problem while on the road, though, here are a few tips on how handle them.
The check engine light. These words strike fear into the hearts of many car owners. After all, a check engine light means something is wrong with car. But what?
Unfortunately, your car isn't exactly specific about those details when this light comes on. It could indicate anything from a major repair to a loose fuel cap. It would be nice if your car would send you a tweet or a text telling you exactly what the problem was so you could fix it quickly, wouldn't it?
You've had your Peugeot for ten years, and you are still happy with your decision to buy it. Sure, there have been occasional issues that have occurred. You had to replace a few Peugeot parts when your newly-licenced teenager failed to judge correctly the distance between himself and another driver stopped at a red light, but other than that, it's been a faithful car.
Lately though, something's been happening with it. It seems out of alignment and the tyre tread is wearing down much faster than it should be.
