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Explantion: Many vehicles are fitted with various warning lights and gauges. A warning light or a red zone on a temperature gauge means the engine is starting to overheat and the vehicle should not be driven until the problem is rectified.
Explantion: The purpose of engine oil is to lubricate and cool the moving parts of the engine.
Explantion: The rev counter measures the speed of the engine. in 'revolutions per minute' Generally, the higher the revs, the more fuel the engine is using, so you should keep an eye on the rev counter to help you drive in a more eco-friendly manner.
Explantion: The oil filter collects impurities and sediment from the oil and so helps to reduce damage and wear and tear on the engine. The oil filter must be changed regularly — this is usually done when the vehicle is being serviced.
Explantion: You should test your brakes before setting out on a journey. If when you are braking you notice that it takes longer than usual to bring the vehicle to a stop, you should have the brakes checked by a mechanic immediately.
Explantion: You should test your brakes before setting out on a journey. If when driving you a scraping noise when you press the brake, the most likely reason is that the brake linings or pads are worn. In this case, your brakes won't work as well as they should. Have worn brake linings or pads replaced immediately.
Explantion: Engine oil becomes dirty over time and must be changed. The oil change is usually done when the vehicle is being serviced.
Explantion: When driving an automatic vehicle and you release the acceleration, the vehicle will not slow at the same rate as a vehicle with a manual gearbox. You should be aware of this, as you may need to apply the brake earlier in order to stop where required.
Explantion: A worn shock absorber can make a vehicle difficulty to control especially on uneven surfaces and it can increase stopping distance.
Explantion: When a vehicle shows signs of overheating, you should stop in a safe place and investigate the problem. Do not drive a vehicle whose engine is overheating, as this could damage the engine.
Explantion: Low oil pressure is usually related to low oil level or to a faulty oil pump. You should check the oil level in your vehicle regularly, and if it is low, top it up. If you find you have to top up very often, you should have the vehicle checked by a mechanic to see if there is a problem.
Explantion: All motor vehicles have a battery to supply power. primarily to start the engine. If the battery is flat, you will not be able to start the engine in the normal way. When the engine is running, it produces its own electricity to recharge the battery and run the various electrical components, including lights, heating, the radio and so on.
Explantion: Many vehicles are fitted with various warning lights and gauges. A red zone or a warning light on a fuel gauge means the vehicle is low in fuel and should be re-fuelled as soon as possible.
Explantion: It might be difficult to start a car with a weak battery, but once the engine is running, it makes no difference. You should replace the battery before it runs out completely.
Explantion: Over time vehicles may become affected by rust to various degrees. You should inspect your vehicle's body periodically and if you find signs of rust you should have it assessed and repaired if necessary to prevent further deterioration.
Explantion: Oil circulation is essential for the safe running of your vehicle's engine. If the warning lights or gauges tell you that the oil is low or the pressure is low, you should stop as soon as you can in safe place, check the oil level, and top up if necessary Continuing to drive may damage the engine. If the problem is not just related to the oil level, you should have the vehicle checked by a mechanic.
Explantion: If when driving you notice that the vehicle seems underpowered, you should have the it checked by a competent mechanic as soon as possible. This could be a symptom of one of a number of problems.
Explantion: A strong smell of fuel is usually an indication that something is wrong. and you should stop and investigate as soon as possible. Leaking or spilling petrol can be dangerous because it is so combustible, and leaking diesel fuel can make the road very slippery.
Explantion: The primary purpose of the battery is to start the engine. When the engine is running, it produces its own electricity to charge the battery and run the various electrical components, including lights, heating, radio and so on.
Explantion: When you are driving an automatic vehicle and you release the accelerator, the vehicle will not slow at the same rate as a vehicle with a manual gearbox. You should be aware of this, as you may need to apply the brake earlier in order to stop where required.
Explantion: You should check the oil level in your vehicle regularly, and if it is low, top it up. If you find you have to top up very often, you should have the vehicle checked by a mechanic to see if there is a problem.
Explantion: The purpose of coolant is to keep the engine cool during operation. Coolant is usually a mixture of water and antifreeze —this ensures that the coolant does not freeze in very cold weather.
Explantion: The rev counter measures the speed of the engine. in 'revolutions per minute' Generally, the higher the revs, the more fuel the engine is using, so you should keep an eye on the rev counter to help you drive in a more eco-friendly manner.
Explantion: You should have a basic knowledge of the regular checks that should be carried out on your vehicle. Checking the engine oil level is important — do this with the engine switched off.
