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Cars Dependability, Drivability and Consumables tips

Car maintenance schedule, dependability ratings, etc.

Recommended car maintenance intervals
Check our generic car maintenance schedule that works for all cars and makes...
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​How to drive a new car
​during the break-in period
How to drive a new car during the break-in period; that's no joke! Little precautions will increase your engine lifetime...
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Driving during break-in period
What are dependability surveys really worth?
Dependability surveys, are they really worth choosing a car based on the rankings they provide?
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Understanding motor oils

ACEA motor oil standards explained​
These are the European motor oil standards. They are not exactly equivalent to the API motor oil standards...
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How to select the right engine oil for your car
Learn how to accurately compare motor oils when selecting the right product for your engine...
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Driving with low oil level (symptoms)
Driving with low oil level can be unnoticed by the on-board vehicle diagnosis system yet endanger your life!
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Engine diagnostic

What smoke color tells about
​a petrol engine condition
Not driving a zero emission vehicle? You might be interested by this troubleshooting guide for engine condition out of the smoke color.
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zero emission vehicles
What spark plugs color tells about
​a petrol engine condition
You can learn a lot about your engine condition out of the color of the spark plug electrodes and insulators and eventual deposits.
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fuel additives deposits
How to do a compression test
An easy engine diagnostic tool to be used in conjunction with other observations. ​The engine compression test can lead to a quick determination of an engine defect cause.
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petrol engine compression test

Excessive oil consumption symptoms and diagnostic
How excess oil in the combustion chamber generates wet carbon deposits on the valves, pistons and even behind the valves. It also clogs the catalyst and destroys the spark plugs...
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oil deposits on valves
Engine knocking symptoms, effects and how to fix it
Found super knock OBDII codes in your scanner? See which effect this has on the pistons and the cylinder head. Not much to worry about however...
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engine knocking damage to pistons

Car electrical diagnostic

Testing the airbag coil spring of a steering column
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How to diagnose a driver's airbag warning signal and test the coil spring cable behind the steering wheel.
clock spring testing
Good practice tips for car electrical wires refitting
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How to observe a good practice when re-assembling wire harnesses and refitting wire connectors in a car.
car wire harness fixing
Using a battery desulfator on you car's battery for extending its lifetime or restoring its full power...More.
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battery pulse regenerator
Troubeshooting and fixing a defective car horn...More.
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car horn troubleshooting

Car fuse checking and replacement...More.
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car blade fuse change

Noises from car: how to identify, diagnose and fix

Differential whining noise investigation and diagnostic.
How to make sure of a high-pitched whining noise that increases when accelerating at low speed.
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Differential whining noise
Front of car noises - Identification and troubleshooting table
What causes creaking, squeaking, knocking, humming from the front of a car
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Car maintenance data

Tires (tyres) selection and maintenance
A complete guide to tires selection, rotation, etc.
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Tires selection and maintenance
Universal tightening torques schedule
Tightening torques given as a guidance only per bolt size
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torque wrench car tightening
How to visually check brake pads and decide if they should be replaced | minimum brake pads thickness
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car brake pads minimum thickness

Quick fixes - Car emergency repairs

Radiator leak temporary fix
How to fix a radiator top cover leak with epoxy adhesive until it can be replaced...
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radiator quick fix
Quick car battery terminals cleaning
How to clan the car battery leads without removing the terminals or using any tool!
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car battery terminal cleaning
Car battery replacement, how to change the battery on any car:
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changing the battery of a car

Focus

The Peugeot I-COCKPIT interior explained
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peugeot i-cockpit
Solving a black touch screen problem on
​Peugeot vehicles
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Peugeot screen not working

Car matching

How to choose a family car
7 rules for a car to be suitable for a family!
Make sure to check the vehicle's compliance
​with our 7 rules before making a choice.
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What's the difference between AWD and 4WD vehicles
Don't mix! AWD are for roads, 4WD for off-road driving.
​Check out our detailed chart listing all differences between both types of vehicles.
4WD and AWD vehicles

Cars and your health

How ginger can help with travel sickness
See how you can try avoiding travel sickness with nature's roots like ginger especially when sitting at the back seat on curved mountain roads...
avoid travel sickness
Avoiding discomfort and health issues from car A/C
All car air conditioners including the manual ones (non-automatic, no climate control) can have their temperature regulated for a better comfort.
car A/C comfort

See also all our car maintenance tips - How to fix and repair you car

Filters, Cooling and Turbos
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Suspension, links and steering rack
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Engine rebuild​
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Timing chains, timing belts, top of engine
EB2 timing belt replacement
Car electrical and engine ignition
Ignition wires replacement
Brakes and clutches
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    • Electrical
    • Car Maintenance & Repair
    • Small Generator Fixing
    • Bicycle fixing
  • Small DIY Projects
    • KITCHEN AND BATHROOM >
      • Kitchen: build a trolley | Not a robot
      • Adding shelves between cabinet and wall
      • Kitchen: adding small shelves for spices
      • Bathroom: free space | remove the bidet
      • Bathroom: Replace your embedded PEX outlets
      • Build a shower tray for elderly people
      • Installing an above counter basin
    • GARDEN >
      • A Low Cost and Easy to Fix Trellis Separation
      • Installing a water tank
      • Superb DIY garden pond with jar
      • Backyard workshop and storage
      • How to build a brick planter
      • Installing and programming a motorized gate opener
    • BEDROOM >
      • Adding a panel heater
      • Clothes drying racks
      • Diy cushion bedhead
    • LIVING ROOM >
      • Hanging the TV to the Wall
      • Adding lights to a green wall
      • Cabinet for AV equipment
      • Mini-pond for goldfish
    • CUPBOARDS AND BOOKSHELVES >
      • Cupboards & Bookshelves Basics
      • Build and Hang a Cupboard to the Wall
      • Build a Bookshelf
      • Building a bathroom cabinet
      • Wall to wall wardrobe
    • CAR >
      • Matra Rancho Renovation
      • How to buy and rebuild a used carburetor
  • DIY Cook
    • Spices and condiments
    • Utensils and non-food items
    • Fish & Sea Food
    • Soups, starters and side dishes
    • Lebanese and Mediterranean Mezze
    • Main courses
    • Coffees and breakfast
    • Desserts and pastries
  • Cars tips & tricks
    • Mechanical maintenance
    • Electrical and Ignition repairs
    • Dependability and drivability
    • Auto detailing
    • Abandoned and old vehicles
    • Car Insurance and Regulations