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What Can Go Wrong with the Condenser on Your Car?

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The condenser is one of the most important parts of your car’s air conditioning system. Unfortunately, like all mechanical components, it is not immune to malfunction. There are several problems that can arise with your car’s condenser, and these can affect the efficiency of your vehicle’s AC system. So, what do you need to know about them? Dirty or Clogged Condenser One of the most common issues with a car’s condenser is the accumulation of dirt and debris, which can clog the fins and restrict airflow.…

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4 Signs that Your Car Needs Servicing

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Cars make movement faster, easier and more convenient. They also need care from time to time if they are to retain their optimal function. Responsible vehicle owner does not wait until they have a negative experience to take their car to an auto mechanic. Instead, they have a regular maintenance schedule. However, sometimes life gets busy, and people forget the basics of car maintenance. It is always advisable to closely watch for signs that the state of your car might have deteriorated and needs servicing.…

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The Landlubber's Guide to the Marine Diesel Engine

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Is the diesel engine fitted to your new boat the same as the version fitted to your car or truck? The answer is a qualified yes, but there are certain differences, especially when it comes to cooling and general maintenance. What do you need to know if you are to maintain your marine engine properly over the months and years ahead? Watchful Eye Like its landlubbing counterpart, the marine diesel engine requires oil and water to work properly.…

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Signs That Your Car's AC Needs Immediate Servicing

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Your car’s air conditioning system is arguably one of the best features as far as comfort goes. Naturally, you would expect it to be one of the priorities during car servicing. Unfortunately, it is not often the case since most motorists ignore the AC system for months or even years. Sadly, such negligence renders an AC ineffective, unnecessarily lowering the value of your car. Notably, you must service an AC system regularly to keep it running optimally.…

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Could Tiny Electrical Sensors Affect Your Vehicle Operation?

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As cars have become much “smarter,” so the number of electronic parts on board has increased. These components need to be controlled by a central computer and will interact with this ECU through sensors. If you’re having electrical problems with your vehicle right now, could a sensor be to blame and how will you know? Increasingly Technical Don’t be surprised if there may be as many as 200 sensors dotted throughout your vehicle.…

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Need Help? How To Ensure You Never Get Caught Unprepared On The Road Again

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There are over 19 million registered vehicles in Australia which means there is more than one for every person able to drive in Australia. With this massive amount of cars on the road, Australia is one of the most gridlocked nations in the world due to big traffic jams at peak hours. Not all traffic jams are started by crashes though, as on the highways and in tight spaces a broken-down car can be just as much of an obstacle on the flow of traffic as a crash can be.…

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Does Your Vehicle Require Mechanical Repairs?

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If you ensure your vehicle receives proper care and maintenance, you can accumulate considerable mileage with your car until it begins to show signs of wear and tear. Nevertheless, some motorists tend to be under the assumption that taking their vehicle for routine servicing would be adequate to keep it in good condition. Some of the different components, however, may begin to show signs of damage way before the servicing date and ignoring the signs will only lead to the underlying problems becoming worse.…

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How to Diagnose a Strange Vibration When You Are Changing Direction

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You may have a love-hate relationship with the state of Australian roads because you’re used to experiencing a rough ride as you encounter some of the worst potholes on your daily drive. However, today you’ve noticed some strange vibrations when turning around left-hand bends and don’t think that you can blame this on those long-suffering road engineers. What could this be? Tell-Tale Signs If you ask a mechanic to diagnose this problem without actually looking at your car, they will probably associate it with faulty wheel bearings.…

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How to Prepare the Work Site If You Need to Hire a Crane

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Are you in charge of a public facility, which has a considerable amount of footfall on a daily basis? If so, you may be used to directing any necessary work while taking into account public activity and may be used to the risks associated with your job. Most of the time you can close off any areas when you need to perform some maintenance, and everything takes place at ground level due to the nature of the facility.…

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Two Safety Tips To Keep in Mind When Performing Car Maintenance

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If you often perform maintenance work on your car, here are some tips that should help you to carry out this work in a safe manner. Put on safety gear before handling your car battery Most car batteries contain sulphuric acid, a highly corrosive substance which can cause severe burns if it comes into contact with a person’s skin. When a battery is new and in good condition, this acid is safely stowed away inside the casing.…

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