Category - Engine

What Does the Engine Management Light Mean?

By Eve McPherson - September 3rd, 2024 - 18 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

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A lit up engine management light (EML) on your vehicle's dashboard means that your car's on-board sensors have detected a problem. Ignoring a check engine light could result in a costly repair later down the line as a result of increased wear an...

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The 5 Most Common Car Engine Problems

By Eve McPherson - May 17th, 2024 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

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If your car is acting strangely, then several engine components could be causing problems. Read on and find out some of the most common car engine problems, and the warning signs to look out for.

Common Car Eng...

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How Far Can You Drive an Overheating Car?

By Donald Casey - May 8th, 2024 - 10 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

If your car is overheating, then you won't get far before you cause irrevocable engine damage. Read on and find out how long you can keeping driving an overheating car, what to do when your car overheats, and what could be causing the problem. ...

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What Do Car Dashboard Warning Lights Mean? (And How to Turn Them Off)

By Eve McPherson - May 1st, 2024 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

Do you know what the lights on your car dashboard mean? These warning lights are there to help you take good care of your vehicle and prevent unexpected breakdowns. If you've noticed an illuminated light on your dashboard, you can book a diagnos...

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What Is a Head Gasket? (And 9 Other Things To Know)

By Eve McPherson - February 2nd, 2024 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

Your car’s head gasket plays a vital role in the engine’s combustion process. Helping to maintain engine power and prevent it from overheating, it is essential that you act quickly if you suspect the head gasket is failing. Read on a...

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What Causes a Blown Head Gasket? (And What Does It Sound Like?)

By Eve McPherson - January 31st, 2024 - 28 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

A blown head gasket occurs when the seal between the engine block and cylinder head wears away, creating a distinctive noise. Learn what to look out for here.

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What Engine Oil Does My Car Need?

By Eve McPherson - January 5th, 2024 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

Choosing the right engine oil for your car is a vital aspect of vehicle maintenance that can enhance your vehicle’s lifespan and performance. Using the right oil will help your car last for as long as possible, but using the wrong oil coul...

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Will My Car Fail its MOT Test if the Engine Management Light is On?

By Eve McPherson - July 20th, 2023 - 2 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

Your car may fail its MOT test if there are issues with the suspension or brakes, but what about the engine management light? If your engine management light is on, then you may be concerned about passing an upcoming MOT test. Read on and fin...

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What is Engine Tuning? All You Need to Know About Remapping

By Drew Hickman - September 16th, 2022 - 3 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

Engine tuning is the process of fine-tuning your car's engine to provide greater performance, smoother power delivery and better fuel consumption. Manufacturers limit the output of their engines to sell their models in as many territories as pos...

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