WHITE EXHAUST SMOKE

CAUSE: White exhaust smoke is generally steam caused by condensation. It is caused by Leakage of coolant or engine oil into the combustion chamber of your vehicle as a result of a faulty gas casket. It could also result from cracked engine block or cracked or warped cylinder head

SOLUTION: call the professionals and make sure you don't run your engine too much before they arrive

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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FOOT BRAKE AND HAND BRAKE

Motorists around the world know how to use foot brake and hand brake, even non-motorists are aware of their operation but how many are actually aware of the working mechanisms of braking using the pedal and the handbrake? very few, i guess. So without wasting much time let's break down the difference Foot Brake and Handbrake: The Real Difference If you have always been looking for the answer to- “when should I use handbrake and foot brake,” then delve deeper into their mechanisms and find the appropriate answer? 1. Overview Commencing with the foot brake system, it is a pedal connected to vacuum booster, which is used to stop or slow down the vehicle’s motor. This is also known as the system of hydraulic brakes that multiplies the foot-force applied in order to stop a car weighing several tons. Whereas, the handbrake, also known as the parking brake, or emergency brake; is a straight pull handle near the steering column. This can also be a hand-operated lever...

CABIN AIR FILTER

On newer vehicles you are likely to find the cabin air filter, it's job is to clean the air that enters the passenger compartments and HVAC( heating, ventilation and air conditioning) unit In some cars you will find it located under a panel at the base of the windshield while in other cars you will find it behind the glovebox There are two kinds of designs or construction of cabin air filters and it's maintenance depends on the construction your vehicle is using i. Dust only-- should be replaced every 20,000 miles or two years ii. Dust and odor-- should be replaced every 12,000 miles Note that replacements often depends on operating condition

TROUBLE SHOOT TIRE VIBRATIONS

Tire vibrations are usually the result of an imbalanced tires and this vibrations tend to increase as vehicle speeds up. Balanced tires provides smoother ride by minimizing tire bounce and also improves traction, steering control and prolongs the life of tires If your vehicle has this problem, take it to a tire store or repair facility that has a tire balancing machine. Have them check all four wheels and tires, and have any wheels that are out of balance re-balanced as needed Also note that mud or dirt packed in the back of the rim or debris embedded in the tread can lead to an imbalanced tire NOTE: Hard breaking and over acceleration can cause tires to rotate on the rim, this could also lead to imbalance

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