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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: 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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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: When The Car Alarm Blazes Loudly Without Warning

Car Alarm Stolen Proton Wira Crime Statistics VTREC

Car security components starting from the basic car alarm and continuing with immobiliser, security tint and car trackers are increasingly getting critical considering the number of vehicles being stolen every year. In 2021, Proton Wira topped the list for a known reason – the model is used as the base for the conversion into a modified Mitsubishi Evo look-alike or for parts. Image source: VTREC.

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Know Your Car Basis 101: OSREN Awesome Car Care Products Review

OSREN Car Wash Care

Before we start, let me state the obvious disclaimer – this post on car care products is not endorsed or paid for by OSREN but rather I feel that it is best that others also be aware of this homegrown product. The choice of car care products actually a crucial part when you are washing your beloved vehicle instead of leaving it in the hands of foreign workers who use damaging products like household detergents and wash unprofessionally. Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels

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Technology 101: Our Brave Fire Rescue Service

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Red has been the universal colour of fire rescue trucks all around the world whilst yellow or green is the usual colour for fire rescue trucks stationed at airports (as it is more visible in low lights). Image source: Wikiwand

Some of them are capable of carrying up to 17,000 litres of water in the truck. Given the vast types of truck manufacturers and fire fighting equipment suppliers, every country had its unique fire trucks based on the infrastructure and fire fighting missions.

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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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Know Your Car Basics 101: Uncoiling Worn Out Coiled Car Springs

Suspension Coil Spring Car Shock

(According to Wikipedia, coil springs are commonly used in vehicle suspension. Coil springs in trucks allow them to ride smoothly when unloaded and once loaded the spring compresses and becomes stiff. This allows the vehicle to bounce less when loaded. Image source: How Stuff Works)

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Driving Skills 101: 5 Types of Drivers Who Misuse the Indicators

This is what I usually shout when some idiots cut into my lane without using their indicators…

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(Some people are still clueless on the nature and function of this stick sticking out from the steering column. Image source: Kuni BMW @ Youtube)

After I had embarked on my personal ‘Overhaulin’ project, many things have changed – I have become more careful when I am on the road these days.

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