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

Oxygen Sensor Car Vehicle Engine Maintenance

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: 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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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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Know Your Car Basics 101: Life Saving Good Tire Puncture Kits

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Imagine this scenario: It’s Chinese New Year, you’re driving along, and suddenly, you experience a tire puncture. To make matters worse, all the tire shops are closed. In such situations, having a tire puncture kit can be a lifesaver. However, with numerous options available in the market, it’s essential to understand the basics before making a purchase.

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Environment 101: Toilets -When Some Malaysians Unfairly Laugh At India

India Toilet Akshay Kumar Movie

India is often criticized by some Malaysian commenters for its lack of toilets, which is a serious issue that has been addressed by various initiatives and even a movie. However, these commenters tend to ignore that other countries including Malaysia also face sanitation challenges. Therefore, it is unfair and biased to single out India for this problem without acknowledging the broader context and the efforts made to solve it. Image source: IMDB

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Military 101: FA-50 Fighting Eagles Light Combat Jet Fighter Finalised For Malaysia’s RMAF

KAI F-50 FA-50 RMAF Korean Jet Fighter

The FA-50 “Fighting Eagle” which started as an advanced trainer, T-50 is a joint venture between South Korea’s Korea Aerospace Industries with US-based Lockheed Martin and is in service primarily in the South Korean Air Force with 60 fighter jets and in all South East Asia countries except Singapore & Brunei. Image source: Wikipedia

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Military 101: Malaysian’s Sukhoi-30MKM – Agile, Beautiful & Needs Upgrades

Sukhoi Su-30MKM RMAF TUDM Russian Jet Fighter

No matter which angle you look at it, the Russian-made Sukhoi Su-30MKM is still one of the most beautiful fighters around and is far superior to many current Western, modern jet fighters. In addition to the earlier 16 units of Russian-made MiG-29N, Malaysia deployed 18 of these multi-role fighters in 2007 to complement the 8 US-made F/A-18D multi-role fighter that was deployed in 1997. Image source: Wikipedia.

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Documentary 101: PBS Frontline – Boeing’s Fatal Flaw 2021

787 Dreamliner Boeing

On 14th September 2021, PBS Frontline ran an excellent documentary on Boeing’s series of shocking mishandling & process failure in the manufacturing of the new 737-Max passenger plane. The trigger point was the introduction of the new Airbus A320neo and the delay of Boeing’s next model, the 787 Dreamliner. Image source: PRNewsfoto/Boeing

There was tremendous pressure to bring the new plane into the market in time to counter Airbus’ A320Neo plane. In the end, a software glitch caused 2 major accidents that saw 346 passengers & crew died, Boeing & airlines suffered substantial financial losses due to glitch & grounded planes and caused the chairman & CEO, Dennis Muilenburg his job.

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National Security 101: Can Anyone Steal Data From Undersea Cables?

undersea cable submarine

A submarine communications cable (or undersea cable) is a cable laid on the sea bed between land-based stations to carry telecommunication signals across stretches of ocean and sea. A large chunk of it passes by the Straits of Malacca which is also one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world these days. Image source: Submarine Cable Map.

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