- Advice - Why is my car’s engine idling erratically? We highlight the various factors that could cause erratic engine idle. - Advice - Can I use modern synthetic oil for the engine of my classic car? We answer a question about using modern lubricant for a classic car engine that is a few decades old. - Advice - How do I know what engine oil is best for my car? We answer a common question about the engine oil to use for your car. - Advice - My car jerks for several seconds every time I accelerate, what could be the problem? We troubleshoot a possibly misfiring engine. - Advice - The cranking of my car during start-up is very slow, what could be the problem? We troubleshoot a possible problem with the engine of a COE car. - Advice - It’s difficult to crank the motor to start my Toyota Corolla, what could be the problem? We troubleshoot a possible problem with the ignition of a nine-year-old Toyota Corolla Altis. - Advice - Should I switch off the car’s air-conditioner before turning off the ignition? We bust the myth that you should switch off the car air-con before switching off the engine. - Advice - Switching off my car’s air-con should be part of the shutdown procedure? We answer another question about automotive air-conditioning. - Advice - Is topping up air-con gas necessary? We answer a common question about automotive air-conditioning. - Advice - Why do my dim headlights brighten only when I rev the engine? We troubleshoot a possible problem with the headlights of this person's car. - Advice - Should daytime running lights go off or stay on when the indicator signal flashes? We answer a question about the operation of daytime running lights, or DRLs. - Advice - Should headlamp bulbs be replaced regularly? We answer a question about the replacement of headlamp bulbs and the possible upgrades. - Advice - How safe is it to leave a car’s automatic transmission in P position without engaging the parking brakes? We answer a question about leaving an automatic transmission in P position without engaging the parking brakes. - Advice - How do I use my Camry’s foot-operated parking brake to prevent the car from rolling backwards on a slope? We answer a question about foot-operated parking brakes. PreviousNext
