Tag: Diesel
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What a turbo does and how to look after one
How a turbocharger gives a small engine extra power, and the habits that help it last.
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Manual or automatic: which gearbox suits you?
How manual and automatic gearboxes differ, what each costs to live with and what to check when buying used.
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How a car engine works, in plain language
A simple tour of what happens inside a petrol or diesel engine and why oil, coolant and air matter.
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Fuel or electricity: how to compare running costs
A method for comparing what it costs per kilometre to run a petrol, diesel or electric car, using your own numbers.
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EV, hybrid or petrol: how to choose
A practical way to compare electric, hybrid and conventional cars based on how and where you actually drive.
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Diesel or petrol: which suits your driving?
A balanced look at how fuel type affects running costs, repairs and suitability for the way you actually drive.