Engine overheating: reasons of this terrible disaster for the car

Engine overheating is a serious and widespread problem. Every experienced driver faced with it. However, timely response and prevention of the problem can help to avoid serious consequences of overheating of the motor.

Overdrive and Kickdown modes what is their function and are they really necessary?

“Overdrive” and “Kickdown” appeared on automatic transmissions to simulate certain maneuvers and driving style as at manual gearbox. Adaptive automatic transmissions can be deprived of the ability to switch to such modes, as they are programmed to remember the style and driving conditions. However, even with adaptive automatic transmission, many manufacturers set the Overdrive and kickdown modes.

Fuel consumption. What are the reasons and how to control it?

The question of fuel consumption is important, as it allows you to identify problems with the car and also directly relates to your finances.

So, increased fuel consumption often indicates a technical malfunction of the car.  Finding these causes can be very long and time-consuming, but there are a number of breakdowns that often cause high fuel consumption by the car.

Why is it important to carry out computer diagnostics of the car?

Modern cars are high-tech and almost completely computerized. If the search for problems in old cars took time, special knowledge and numerous tools, today everything is a little easier. Thanks to computer diagnostics, the problem can be detected at the earliest stages, and moreover, it can be solved on the spot.

Areas of Car Tuning

Basic info about the the clutch system

The clutch system is a part of the manual transmission, and automatic transmission this unit has a slightly different specialization and design. However, the topic is still relevant. Manual cars are also in favor and continue to enter the market. It is noteworthy that Lamborghini was ready to offer a supercar with the manual transmission in the near future. However, in March of this year, the company's management discontinued the production due to the high costs and the lack of the necessary transmission by Volkswagen Group (VW is the owner of the brand Lamborghini, which belongs to Audi division).

Classification Of Car Alarms

Car thieves appeared as soon as the cars were commercialized. The first recorded car stolen was mentioned in 8.06.1896, and considered theft of the car brand Peugeot, from the private garage of a Parisian and Baron Julien. The thief was his mechanic, ironically enough. At that time, the owning of the car was a luxury & too conspicuous attribute. However, this story ends here. The precedent was not considered by the media and didn’t receive publicity, and therefore, there is no reliable information about the capture of the offender, and whether the car was returned to the owner is unknown.

The injector fuel supply system and its errors P0172 and P0171

The injector fuel supply system began to be used in cars in the 80s of the last century. Before that, the down-draft carburetor was responsible for the fuel supply to the cylinders. For today, all modern cars are equipped with injectors, according to Euro5 standards.

Serious problems with thermostat can lead to engine brokenness

The thermostat in your car is a small technical unit of great importance. Completely independent, it ensures the operation of the engine in any temperature conditions, preventing overheating of the motor. 

The thermostat has a fairly simple structure, and it does not require any additional care or maintenance. However, failures of this unit can cause critical engine failures.

Do it yourself: car maintenance

We have repeatedly written about the importance of car maintenance. Examine and constant care of electronic and technical nodes of a car will provide you with reliable and durable transport for years. But, to carry out any work at the service stations is expensive, some things you can do yourself.