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Know Your Car Basics 101: Oxygen Sensors – Function and Faulty Implications

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An oxygen sensor is a vital component of a vehicle’s engine management system, essential for monitoring oxygen levels in exhaust gases to optimize fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. This comprehensive guide covers the operation, types, and importance of oxygen sensors, symptoms of faults, and the steps for diagnosis and replacement. Learn how to maintain these crucial sensors to ensure peak automotive performance and compliance with emission standards. Image source: Wikipedia / By Martin Olsson

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Know Your Car Basics 101: Important Fuel Efficiency Secrets

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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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Special Projects 101: Part 3: New Car Makeover 2021 – Repairing Faulty Air Conditioner Switch

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According to this study and on the contrary, belief, rolling down your windows does save more fuel than rolling up and switching on the air conditioner. Personally, I roll up the windows not to save the fuel but to keep the cabin noise down for me to listen to the music when I am diving. Image source: Business Insider

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Know Your Car Basics 101: Dumbass Mechanic 2

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(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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Travelling 101: Pushing Nimble Viva Up North

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We were clearly able to pick up speed to 100 kilometres per hour on the highway but it comes with a problem – stability. Perodua Viva do not come with the Lotus DNA, unlike the other national cars.

It has been in our plans to have at least 2 cars at home which will serve a different purpose and the addition of the small Perodua Viva was just considering the time. And once we have cleared the first 1,000 kilometres service, we decided on a drive up North and we took the Viva instead the usual bigger car.

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