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The Road to Reliability: Choosing the Right Car Battery
How to Choose a Car Battery: A Simple Guide for Beginners Why choosing the right car battery is important? A car battery is one of the most important components of your vehicle. It provides the power to start your engine, as well as to run your lights, radio, air conditioner, and other accessories. Without a… Continue reading
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A DIY Guide to Checking Car Battery Health
Checking Car Battery Health Yourself Your car battery is one of the most important components of your vehicle. It means that checking Car Battery Health is an important routine operation. The battery provides the power to start the engine, run the electrical accessories, and keep the car running smoothly. However, over time, your battery may… Continue reading
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Petrol types and use
Petrol, also known as gasoline or gas, is a mixture of volatile, flammable liquid hydrocarbons derived from petroleum. It mostly used as fuel for internal-combustion engines1. It is also used as a solvent for oils and fats1. Petrol has different octane ratings, which indicate how well it resists burning too early inside the engine. The higher the… Continue reading
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Petrol in crude oil: How many litres are there?
There are 60-70% of petrol in light crude oil. While only 40-50% in heavy crude1. In more details, every 159 litres barrel of heavy Crude oil produces the following: Introduction Crude oil, often referred to as “black gold,” is a complex mixture of hydrocarbons extracted from deep within the Earth’s crust. It’s a vital resource… Continue reading
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Save Money on Petrol with Apps
Save Money on Petrol with Apps is a straightforward task. Petrol prices can vary significantly depending on where you live, when you fill up, and which service station you choose. If you want to save money on petrol, you need to know where and when to find the cheapest fuel in your area. Fortunately, there… Continue reading
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How to save money on petrol
There are many ways how to save money on petrol, besides finding the cheapest station or using a fuel app. Here are some other tips that you can try: Drive efficiently! Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration, and hard braking, as these can increase your fuel consumption by up to 40%1. Use cruise control on highways and… Continue reading
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How to save money on fuel by understanding petrol price cycles
If you are a driver in Australia, you may have noticed that petrol prices tend to fluctuate in a regular pattern. This is not a coincidence, but a result of deliberate pricing policies of petrol retailers. These policies create what are known as petrol price cycles, which are the consistent movement of prices up and… Continue reading
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Can you tow with an EV?
Towing is a common activity for many drivers, especially those who enjoy camping, boating, or travelling with a trailer. But can you tow with an EV (electric vehicle) and handle the extra load and still provide enough range and performance? Here are some points you might want to consider: Not all EVs are certified to… Continue reading
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What are the disadvantages of electric vehicles?
Some of the disadvantages of electric vehicles are: Long recharge period Electric vehicles take much longer to recharge than gasoline or diesel vehicles, which can be inconvenient for drivers who need to travel long distances or who do not have access to charging stations. Recharging an electric vehicle can take several hours, depending on the battery… Continue reading
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What is the difference between petrol and diesel and how does it affect your car?
What is the difference between Petrol and diesel? These fuels are two common types of fuels used to power cars and vehicles. But how does it affect your car’s performance, efficiency, and emissions? Here is a guide to help you understand the difference between petrol and diesel and how to choose the best one for… Continue reading
