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Know Your Car Basics 101: Bad Car Starter – Crucial Engine Component

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A car starter motor is a compact electric motor designed to crank an internal combustion engine to initiate its operation. When the ignition key is turned or the start button is pressed, the starter motor draws power from the car’s battery to rotate the engine’s crankshaft, creating the initial combustion needed for the engine to run independently. Typically, it engages the engine’s flywheel via a small gear called a pinion, which retracts once the engine starts to prevent damage. Image source: Samarins

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Know Your Car Basics 101: The Essential Guide to Car Dashboard Warning Lights

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While the exact number can vary slightly depending on your car’s make, model, and year, modern vehicles typically have dozens of warning lights on the dashboard. These lights serve various purposes, from alerting you to critical issues requiring immediate attention to indicating that a particular system is active. To get a precise understanding of all the lights in your specific vehicle, it’s always best to consult your car’s owner’s manual. It will provide a detailed explanation of each symbol and the appropriate actions to take when it illuminates. Image source: https://www.businessinsider.my)

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Car Maintenance 101: 8 Essential Tips to Keep Your Old Car Running Smoothly

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Owning an old car necessitates meticulous tracking and timely maintenance of various components to ensure its reliability, safety, and longevity. This extends beyond routine oil changes and encompasses a comprehensive understanding of the vehicle’s aging systems. It demands consistent monitoring and preventative actions. Image source: https://tech.co.

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Motoring 101: Police Vehicles – The Rich Evolution & The Future

Police Vehicle PDRM Alfa Romeo Alfetta

The Alfa Romeo Alfetta police vehicles holds a special place in the history of the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM), marking a period in the 1970s when this Italian vehicle was part of the law enforcement fleet. Known for its balanced weight distribution and impressive handling due to its rear de Dion transaxle, the Alfetta was a notable departure from the typical police cars of the time. It featured a 2.0-litre inline-four engine, capable of delivering 130 horsepower and 178 Nm of torque, which was quite formidable during that era. Image source: Auto Buzz

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History 101: Exploring the World’s Most Famous Old Car Museums

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Car museums serve as treasured sanctuaries for those who have a deep appreciation for vintage automobiles, offering a glimpse into the automotive past through vehicles meticulously preserved and restored to their former glory. Nestled within the Sepang Formula One circuit, Malaysia’s car museum, although modest in size compared to its American and European counterparts, stands as a testament to the nation’s growing automotive heritage. Photo by Jose Mueses

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Know Your Car Basics 101: Do You Listen to Your Car’s Cries?

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(The thing that you do not want to see sticking out from your car tires. Image source: https://mynissanleaf.com)

Before I start, I was not meaning “listen” in this sense

Couple weeks ago, we suppose to make a trip to Kuantan to visit an elderly aunty who was not feeling well. And to ensure we don’t inconvenient the relatives (who I know don’t have much space in their house), I even booked hotel rooms for the family.

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Know Your Car Basics 101: Dumbass Mechanic 2

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Read the first instance here

(The last thing I expected to see on any car is the check engine warning light and that too on a well maintained new car. But I understand that over time all things will deteriorate and breaks down. The important thing is to get it fixed on time and without much hassle. The last thing we need is a dumbass mechanic in the equation. Image source: https://www.businessinsider.my)

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Know Your Car Basics 101: Brake Failed, Scariest Thing in 2011

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(Having a faulty brake master pump so early in 2011 is considered the scariest thing of the year. Image source: https://procarreviews.com/)

The year 2011 is proving to be a very interesting year. Earlier this year, we did the craziest thing and last week, it proves to be the scariest.

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Special Projects 101: Sparing the Parts Part 1

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(One of those parts that were considered as ‘brand new’ came in a box that had nothing much descriptions on the manufacturer and quality of the part. It was silver and shiny at first. The rust came very quickly later)

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