Another car care brand? From Motul? We've got questions. If you’re a car guy, you'd probably heard of Motul. Yup, it's that French high-performance automotive lubricant company that's often associated with racing, be it bikes or cars. Well, it looks like they have shifted gears into the grooming space, bringing a lineup of products designed to make car care easier, more effective, and surprisingly eco-friendly. Let's take a closer look at ...
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No battery, no commute, so take care of your vehicle's battery. For the purpose of this article, we'll focus on an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle's 12-volt battery. This battery can be found under the bonnet in the engine compartment, or in a specific purpose-built recess in the boot. There are some rare occasions where the 12-volt battery can be found under one of the seats in a multipurpose vehicle (MPV) or ...
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Change your wipers periodically for better wet-weather visibility. Using windscreen wipers when the heavens open up is a foregone conclusion. Newer cars come with rain-sensing wipers which automatically activate when the celestial sprinkle starts, which pretty much means set and forget it. The problem here is that with the set-and-forget mindset, people simply forget that their wiper blades are a regular service item, only to be frustrated by streaks and uneven ...
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Just like a stitch in time saves nine, prompt servicing in time saves your peace of mind. Believe it or not, there are car owners who think that regular vehicle servicing is a conspiracy theory solely meant to enrich oil companies and spare parts manufacturers. Well, here are two examples of engines, one out of an Infiniti and the other a turbodiesel Mercedes-Benz powerplant, that have been so severely neglected that ...
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COE prices have gone up yet again! Does this mean I should capitalise on the market while I can, or hold on to my car? If you’re thinking, “I want to sell my car and get the best return,” you’re not alone. Everyone in Singapore is on the hunt for the highest return when it comes to selling their used car. In a land where cars are a serious investment, every move ...
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Reserve overheating for flambé desserts, not your vehicle's engine. One of the last things that any driver wants is to be faced with an overheating engine. Putting aside inconvenience and loss-of-use, an overheating engine can quickly cause costs to spiral out of control if not attended to as quickly as possible. However, shtuff happens, so it's good to be prepared and know what to do if and when faced with such ...
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An oil change and engine rejuvenation can literally roll back the years on a high-mileage car to make it drive like new Engine oil is one of the most overlooked, yet vital components for any Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) car. Like blood circulating throughout your body, the engine oil lubricates the moving parts and prevents bits of metal from rubbing against each other until there’s nothing left but a heap of ...
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Looking for car modifications that’ll make your ride drive better and stand out in a crowd? You could do worse than to enhance your car with one (or more) of these parts! When it comes to maintaining a car, people typically fall into one of two camps. In one camp are the purists, who believe that their cars’ designers and engineers know best. They choose to replace parts with original items, enjoying ...
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The windscreen is the largest expanse of glass on our cars, and it's also the most vulnerable. Here’s what you can do if windscreen damage has occurred. Just like how one single person can cause the creation of a new COVID-19 cluster — as we’ve recently discovered — the tiniest of stones can cause pretty severe windscreen damage. Windscreens not only keep rain out, but they also ensure that your field ...
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Who knew that the humble walnut might be able to reduce emissions and improve engine performance? For most of us, walnuts are a great source of nutrition and apparently have many health benefits. However, the shells, are usually discarded without a second thought. It might come as a surprise to you then, that the hardness of walnut shells has its applications. In the 1960s, the US Navy pioneered an innovative coating ...
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AutoApp's wet weather checks are great even on a regular day. Catch any problems with your car early so you'll never be caught off-guard, rain or shine! We’ve heard it all before — preparing for a rainy day is important. Of course, “rainy day” can be figurative, or typically refer to a disruption in income. Where our cars are concerned, though, it most certainly refers to the literal, wet outpour from the ...
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Besides petrol, these other fluids and coolants are essential to keep your car running reliably. If you think about it, a car is a collection of thousands of metal parts that are kept off the ground by four round rubber tyres. In order for a car to move, all these parts, especially those of the engine and gearbox have to move in tandem. The spark plug ignites the fuel in the ...
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If the air conditioning of your car is not helping you deal with the muggy Singapore heat like it should, here are some of the reasons why! Anyone who has spent more than 24 hours in Singapore would easily come to one conclusion: the weather here is hot. Now, we’ve all had different ways of escaping this abominable heat. We’ve ducked into malls, or hid under the tiniest sliver of shade ...
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Your Christmas tree is up, you’ve done your Christmas shopping, and you’ve ordered the turkey – but have you made sure your car’s prepared for the Christmas holidays? Here’re some things you can do yourself at home! ♫ It’s the most wonderful time of the year ♫ …if your car is working fine, that is. As you busy yourself with Christmas preparations at home, it’s important that you don’t neglect your ...
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Your Christmas tree is up, you’ve done your Christmas shopping, and you’ve ordered the turkey – but have you made sure your car’s prepared for the Christmas holidays? Here’re some things you should do! ♫ It’s the most wonderful time of the year ♫ …if your car is working fine, that is. As you busy yourself with Christmas preparations at home, it’s important that you don’t neglect your car’s health! It's lovely ...
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