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Know Your Car Basics 101: Car Transmissions: Pros and Cons, and Future Trends

Automatic Transmission Car Gearbox

A cutaway view of a 2007 Toyota AA80E hydraulic automatic transmission reveals the intricate internal components that enable its sophisticated operation within a vehicle’s powertrain. This eight-speed automatic transmission, designed for optimal performance and efficiency, showcases a complex arrangement of planetary gear sets, clutches, and bands that work in unison to deliver seamless gear shifts. Image source: Wikimedia / Silverxxx

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

Starter Motor Engine Ignition Car Vehicle Engineering

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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Health 101: Dr. Peter Attia: A Secret Journey into Health and Longevity

Peter Attia Health Medical

Discover the transformative journey of Dr. Peter Attia, a leader in health optimization and longevity. With a background in mechanical engineering and advanced medical training, he advocates for personalized medicine that emphasizes preventive care and lifestyle choices. Learn about his research on metabolic health, his insights shared through podcasts and publications, and how technology is enhancing health tracking. Dr. Attia’s holistic approach prioritizes not only living longer but living better, inspiring individuals to take charge of their health journey. Image source: Wikipedia

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Know Your Car Basics 101: Important Fuel Efficiency Secrets

Petrol Station Subsidy Malaysia Fuel Efficiency

Fuel efficiency refers to the ability of a vehicle or system to maximize the distance traveled or work performed per unit of fuel consumed, typically measured in miles per gallon (MPG) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km). It is influenced by factors such as engine design, vehicle weight, aerodynamics, driving habits, and road conditions. Efficient fuel use reduces costs, lowers greenhouse gas emissions, and conserves natural resources, making it a critical focus for sustainable transportation. Photo by Sergio Souza from Pexels

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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: The Yamaha RXZ: A 2-Stroke Legend That Still Rules

Yamaha RXZ Motorcycle 1990s Motorbike

The Yamaha RXZ 135cc holds a profound sentimental value for me. It was the first ‘big’ motorcycle my late father ever bought for me, a significant step up from the smaller bikes I’d ridden before. This two-stroke machine, with its manual clutch, became my daily companion, transporting me to work and my grandmother’s house. Image source: Wikipedia / lanxism

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Personal Trip 101: Ipoh Family Day – Day 1 Concubine Lane & Quick Shopping

Ipoh Housing Bungalow

The view from the hotel room simply shows how serene & calm Ipoh outside the city center can be. Quite a number of the houses are still based on single-storey designs with a huge surrounding space that can easily accommodate at least 5 cars and this used to be the style of houses we used to have in the Klang Valley in the 1980s.

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Personal 101: MyTukar – It’s Correct Time for New 3rd Car for the Family

austin dad's car childhood MyTukar

Way before we could buy used cars online from Carsome or MyTukar, the family’s very first car which my Dad “bought” from his boss was this ancient Austin Morris 1100 which was a big relief and time saver considering we often need to take the bus or taxi to travel anyway. Image source: Wikipedia.

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Special Projects 101: New Car Makeover 2021(Prelude)

car makeover restoration project

A makeover makes a lot of difference given the time, passion and cost that one has. Owning a car is one of the “must-have” items for anyone in the modern era – however, a car is an asset that is expensive to buy and maintain and depreciates and prone to wear and tear depending on its mileage and usage. Image source: 5-Minutes Craft Youtube

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Driving Skills 101: No Reason to Disrespect Emergency Service Vehicle!!

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(An emergency service vehicles refer to the ambulance, fire truck or the police vehicles that have their sirens and their strobe lights on. Image source: Thgusstavo Santana from Pexels)

The siren and the strobes are on for a very important reason – it is to warn other road users to take notice and give way to these emergency service vehicles to move faster and reach their destinations as quickly as possible.… [Click to read the rest] “Driving Skills 101: No Reason to Disrespect Emergency Service Vehicle!!”

Know Your Car Basics 101: 4 Things I Learned On Car Maintenance

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The breakdown of Tesla car components, do you know the components of your car and what it takes to maintain them in good working order? Image source: https://tech.co.

When it comes to car maintenance or car service, most of us would be glad to hand over the keys to our mechanics. We would then proceed to the air-conditioned and get busy on our phones (or go off for shopping or home) until the service center customer rep calls to inform that the car have been serviced and we can collect the car.

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