Cars Workshop

28/10/2013

28/10/2013

F1 FACT

Pit stop crews take only 3 seconds to refuel and change tyres.

26/10/2013

F1 FACT

A dry-weather F1 tyre reaches peak operating performance (best grip) when tread temperature is between 900C and 1200C.(Water boils at 100C remember). At top speed, F1 tyres rotate 50 times a second.

26/10/2013

Top 5 signs of Engine Trouble

1) Engine check – when a malfunction/error is found by the ECU, it immediately shows you in your dashboard.

2) STOP indicator – if your car notices any critical situations (for example if your conducts/water pump/oil pumps fall apart, you will see the STOP indicator)

3) Check oil level – if you have too much or too less oil, it will recommend you to check the oil level.

4) Brake pads will soon be depleted – will warn you to replace your brake pads soon.

5) Temperature indicator – overheat/malfunction of sensors will make this light appear.

22/10/2013

F1 FACT

Gear levers are located on the back of the wheel. The clutch levers are located below the gear paddles.

22/10/2013

Dashboard Warning Lights - Understanding what they mean

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A car's dashboard is a communication device that relays important pieces of information to the driver. Utilising a vast range of sensors and sophistic

21/10/2013

5 vehicle warning signs your nose can sniff out.....

1. The smell of burnt rubber could be slipping drive belts or misplaced loose hoses that might be rubbing against rotating accessory drive pulleys.

2. The smell of hot oil could mean that oil is leaking onto the exhaust system.

3. The smell of gasoline is likely the sign of a gas leak in some area of the vehicle such as a fuel injector line or the fuel tank.

4. The sweet smell of syrup may be a sign that your car is leaking engine coolant from a leaky component related to the car’s cooling system.

5. The smell of burning carpet could be a sign of brake trouble and a safety hazard.