Is your car making that distinct sound? If your pride and joy is knocking, pinging or detonating, let us deal with the physics and practicalities of this problem, in case it ever happens to you…down there.
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Subaru’s new turbocharged Outback XT is finally here after two long years. The burning question now is whether it's an improvement or a disappointment. And is it any better than the old 3.6R?
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Nissan pays for Australia’s elite automotive press to attend the launch of new Qashqai e-Power hybrid to recite talking points. Pity they forgot to ask any hard questions, and failed to spot its biggest problem…
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It sounds technical, but knowing about this fuel efficiency hack in a modern engine is important. Your next car might well use it, but is it right for you? Here’s how it works
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If you test your car's engine oil with a lab and they say there could be a problem, let us talk about what might really be going on, thanks to lockdown…
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In this report, 91 RON petrol versus premium in your engine, and the questionable ‘advice’ you might get from the dealer’s service department. Also, does sulphur content matter?
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Should you avoid buying a recalled engine like Mazda’s SkyActiv 2.5 simply because it has cylinder shutdown tech?
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The deep-dive into your comments and questions on hydrogen, Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) and related issues, stemming from the recent Hyundai Nexo long distance driving world record…
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Modern cars clog up on the inlet side, commonly. Not every car, but some. It’s a symptom, not a disease. Simply cleaning the inlet doesn’t cure the underlying problem…
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A 4X4 question from one of my favourite humans - a beard-stroking blue-singlet bogan who (most probably) spent most of his early life asleep from 9 to 3, at school. Didn’t they all? And today, they vote.
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In the market for a small-capacity new car? Can’t decide if three-cylinders are the in-thing or if four-cylinders are better? Let’s talk about that…
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Should you pay the extra money to buy Mazda’s new SkyActiv-X mild hybrid tech? If you’re shopping for a Mazda 3 or CX-30 and are considering this new engine, here’s what you need to know…
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Did you pay attention at school? If you understand how every kilo of petrol (gasoline) you burn becomes three kilos of CO2, great. If not, put the kettle on…
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How much fuel and therefore money can you actually save using engine stop-start systems? How much use do you suppose stop-start needs in order to barely break even? Here’s the answer…
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Turbochargers return to the engine energy that you would otherwise waste in the exhaust - literally pumping up the efficiency. What's not to like?
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If you grew up before the web, a 1.5-litre engine might seem insufficient to drag an SUV all over town. Perception ain’t reality, though...
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