The recommended interval to change synthetic oil in your vehicle is between 5000 miles to 7500 miles. So, after driving 5000 to 7500 miles after your previous oil change, you should go for the next one. For the time parameter, six months after your previous oil change would be a good time to change the […]

Engine oil is of immense importance for smooth functioning of the vehicle. It doesn’t just act as a lubricant for various mechanical components of the vehicle, but also doubles up as a coolant in the engine and keeps serious car problems, including overheating and corrosion, at bay. Now that must have given you a rough […]

Suppose, you have given your car for a routine servicing and the mechanic does the needful. He has changed the oil in the process, and low and behold, as you take your car back home, you notice an oil leak. You keep on wondering where is it coming from. One of the reasons could be […]

An engine coolant leak can prove to be extremely detrimental to the functioning of a vehicle, as the engine coolant keeps the temperature low within the engine and allows it to operate efficiently. The heat generated can cause some unwanted reactions and even affect other parts in a negative manner. Detecting this issue is fairly […]

Each indicator on your car’s dials has a very specific, and rather important role to play. The flashing of the low oil indicator, is one such sign which you definitely don’t want to overlook. All cars tend to lose some oil pressure over time, depending on their mileage. However, ideally the oil pressure should never […]

The detection of oil leaks can be frustrating at times. One would be lucky to find oil leaks in the first go. Otherwise, it takes a lot of time to find out the exact location of the leak. Once you detect the engine leak, it becomes quite easy to take further steps for repair work. […]

Engine problems have their source in heat and friction caused between its moving parts. There are two main combating methods against their onslaught on engine performance―lubrication and cooling. Lubrication is achieved by a supply of oil that constantly lubricates the engine bearings and other moving parts. The oil pressure sending unit is a part of […]

Steam engine is considered one of the most important inventions of the era of industrial revolution. However, it is quite difficult to ascertain who was its actual inventor, because of so many names associated with it. Though, most of the sources give the credit to James Watt, others argue that Watt only compiled various inventions […]

A good engine oil acts as the liquid engineer for your vehicle. It acts primarily as a lubricant, and as a cleansing agent. It helps in filtering out all the byproducts of combustion, reduces friction, and cools down the tremendous heat generated during the combustion process. It is absolutely essential to keep changing the oil […]

If the engine is the heart of your vehicle, then the engine oil is the blood which is essential to keep the engine running and at optimum efficiency. If you don’t change your car’s oil after certain intervals, it will become ineffective. This will result in problems in its functioning like friction leading to a […]

The Usual SuspectsOverheating, coolant-adulterated engine oil, loss of engine power and white sweet-smelling smoke from tailpipes are some of the prime indicators of a broken head gasket.The head gasket plays a crucial role in the overall functioning of an internal combustion engine in cars. A blown gasket can cause some serious damage, costing substantially in […]

A head gasket is a crucial component that plays a vital role in the functioning of a car engine. If the gasket is blown, engine efficiency suffers. When it’s beyond salvage, its replacement is the only option that you have. Spending now on a quality gasket will save you from extensive expenses in the future. […]

Compression is squeezing something so that it occupies a smaller volume. Ratio is the proportion between two quantities or numerical values. The basic unit of an engine assembly is a combustion chamber and piston combination. This ratio is a proportion which denotes the degree of compression achieved, in an internal or external combustion engine, when […]

We drive cars everyday, but have we ever thought of how they work, and what makes the vehicle move? If you are a car lover, you would surely be excited to know more about car engines and the different parts of the engine. Basic Parts of a Car Engine Spark Plugs In simple words, spark […]