Engine oil isn’t the only reason your car’s slowing down. Wait, hold on: I know that many people think that car servicing ends only when they get their oil changed, but that’s false. Car servicing revolves around basically everything that affects the performance of a vehicle. There are several factors that influence the performance of your…
Growing Up Growing up is pretty much me realizing I was a dumbass kid. Hey, I still have those moments—but me not knowing of cars needing water to survive is pretty much one thing that doesn’t make sense. You must be wondering why I think my younger self not knowing anything about the car water…
Combustion happens when a series of mini-explosions take place. Chemical energy is converted with the help of fuel, air, and heat to produce mechanical energy that then moves the car. Over time, the extreme heat, friction, and combustion byproducts break down this oil, turning it thick, dark, and sludgy. The Four-Stroke Combustion Cycle Most engines…
The Reality of Blue-Collar Bias Can I be honest? Owning a car can get pretty embarrassing. Hold on, let me explain: A few months back, my father and I were driving a distance of about 6 km. We were on our way to meet a client—pause, let me be the one to tell you that…
Brake Pads: The Red Flags You Shouldn’t Ignore Brake pads are fundamental to an everyday driver’s life. They, unlike your relationship, should be worked on the moment they show you a red flag. It doesn’t matter if you see purple or grey—they need to be worked on. Personally, I do think people are more worried…
Having self-doubt as an overthinker is a primary 101 requirement. You’ll be driving down the road with your head in the clouds; I missed a green light last week because of this. As both a mechanic and driver, I’ve had several confusing moments of whether or not I was doing shit right. There have been…
As a mechanic, it tickles my brain when people create humor-filled content inspired by my line of work. Most individuals in the blue-collar industry have a crazy, humorous personality—and you can tell by what they post on their social media. A few months back, I found myself on the automotive side of TikTok, and man…
