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The Different Types of Components in Your Vehicle

Featuring a simple breakdown that can keep your vehicle from running smoothly, this section will help you get a quick rundown of what each component actually does in your vehicle.

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Air Conditioning

Feeling the heat? Be proactive. Keeping cool is a necessity in the summer heat, so make sure to have your AC system inspected by a trained mechanic to avoid any sweaty car trips this season.

Brakes

STOP! Have you had your brakes checked recently? Make sure you take your vehicle in for an inspection and have your brake pads (and rotors) checked every 15,000-20,000 KMs to avoid accidents and higher repair bills

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Wipers & Lighting

To get where you’re going, you have to see where you’re going. Replace your worn windshield wipers every six to 12 months and make sure your washer-fluid reservoir is full to keep your windshield crystal clear. It is also a good tip to check all interior and exterior lighting to ensure everything is working

Coolant System

It’s getting hot in here. Check your coolant system to prevent overheating in hot driving conditions and ensure peak engine performance while you’re out on the road.  Remember, coolant should be changed annually in your vehicle. Consider checking all hoses, clamps and the radiator as well for any leaks, bulges, or loose fittings

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Did You Know

 

  • The ‘W’ in engine oil specification stands for the ‘winter’ and not for weight as commonly understood. The oil viscosity changes with the temperature, the two numbers in front of ‘W’ actually provide the viscosity temperature rating of that oil
  • The arrow next to your fuel gauge tells you which side your gas tank is on
  • Diesel engines are more efficient than petrol engines
  • At high altitudes diesel engines get better power than petrol
  • Automobiles are one of the most recycled product in the world
     

 

  • An average car has 3000 parts
  • Karl Benz discovered the first automobile which was powered by an internal combustion engine
  • Maruti-Swift Dzire, Ritz, S-cross (1.3L), Baleno / Tata- Indica Vista Qudrajet, Bolt, Zest, Manza / Fiat- Punto & all diesel variants - All have same engine (1248 cc), supplied by Fiat power train technologies
  • CRDI, DICOR, CRDe, DDIS are all different nomenclatures for the same technology - Common Rail Diesel Injection
  • Honda’s Unicorn, Trigger, Dazzler / Hero’s CBZ extreme, Hunk, Achiever have same engine