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Stop Wasting Your Money At The Mechanic Workshop, Learn These Easy Tips To Fix Your Car On Your Own
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Stop wasting your money at the mechanic workshop, learn these easy tips to fix your car on your own.
When you lack the skills to do some things yourself, you might end up spending more on a repair. It amusing that when some people calculate the amount they spend at their mechanic workshop it's enough to get a new and comfortable ride.
When you acquire basic knowledge of car maintenance, it doesn't save you money only but also increases the life span of your vehicle.
Without much Ado or delay, I will be sharing some common car problems and how you can solve them on your own.
Car not starting
The pain you get when you start your car early in the morning and it's start making some funny sounds is immeasurable! , this causes a lot of confusion as you probably don't know what wrong.
However, if you run into such a problem another day try;
#1 Check the car battery
Sometimes we forget to turn off some electronics component of our car before going to bed. This leads to power drainage.
Check the battery connector, is it tightened well?
Also, if you've been using the battery for up to 5 years, then it's time to replace it with a new one.
How do I know the issue is coming from the battery?
Observe the interior lights of your vehicle and the sound it makes when you start it. If there's no interior light or the sound is sluggish then the problem is from the battery.
Perhaps the battery connector is corroded or partially connected. Battery connectors are not expensive (#250 depending on your location).
Faulty alternators also cause the battery not to function properly. The work of the alternator is to charge your battery while driving. Once it is bad then your battery is at risk âš ï¸
How to detect a faulty alternator
Try jump-starting the car or start it with another battery. While the engine is running, unplug the battery, if the car stops then the alternator is faulty.
Another way is by using your car radio. After you are able to start the car (via jump-start or another battery) turn your AM radio to a station that has low music or sound then step on your accelerator, if you hear a fuzzing sound as you step on the pedal then the alternator is faulty.
Problems concerning alternators require technical know-how, you should contact your mechanic to repair that.
How to start your car when the alternator or battery is faulty
#Detaching the Radiator fan
This method works well for Toyotas, and if the battery still has some power in it. First, switch off every electrical component of the car which include your wiper, light, radio and pointers. Then check around your radiator fan and detach the plug, this helps in power conservation.
Lift the clip before pulling the male and female plug apart. You can use your screwdriver if you are finding it hard.
After this, start your car, it should come up. If not, then the battery is very weak.
Warning âš ï¸: connect the radiator fan back once the car starts to prevent overheating.
#Push start
If you drive a manual car, another method is to push-start it. Step on the clutch and put the gear in the second or first. Make sure lights, radios, and wipers are off, and the key is in the start position. Get someone to push the car very fast, then remove your leg from the clutch, the car should start.
Cleaning corroded terminals with Cola
Corrosion can prevent your car from starting. First, remove each terminal slightly with your spanner. Then pour some cola on it from the centre.
Allow it to soak for some minutes, then clean it completely with water.
You can also use sandpaper to get rid of corrosion.
To prevent the battery from corrosion, rub some petroleum jelly on it.
Other things that prevent the car from starting include
#2. Failed Starter
#3. Bad ignition switch
#4. Fuel system issue
Car jerking or not running properly
There are lots of reason car jerks. I will discuss the one's you can repair on your own
#1. Faulty Plugs
This one of the easiest problem to identify and fix. One way to know if your spark plugs are faulty is to check whether it is soaked with fuel.
Run your car for some minutes, stop the engine, lose the plug and check the tip. If the tip is soaked, then the plug is not firing.
Try to replace the plug with a new one.
Another method is to listen to the sound of the engine. While your engine is running, remove the plug connection wire, if the sound of the car does not change then the plug is faulty.
#2 Dirty Air Filters
When the air filter is dirty, you get the same issue as the insufficient fuel. Check the air filter and clean it.
Others include;
#3 Worn out accelerator/throttle cables.
#4 Bad transmission Module.
#5 Bad fuel pump or filter.
However, you should get those fixed by your mechanic.
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Meet Your Ancestors: What You Need To Know About Early Men
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Meet your ancestors: what you need to know about early men.
The origin of man has always been a debate right from time because there are lots of theories attached to it, one would begin to wonder which of them is true.
Although these theories provide solid evidence, there are still some loopholes in them. The most common is the theory of Divine creation, which shows that humans were created by a Divine creator( A God), another is the theory of evolution which show that human evolved from an ape-like community.
It's impossible to get the real origin of man, at least we can trace our ancestors and record how they changed over time.
Homo Habilis
[Photo credit: human evolution].
The first human species was discovered in Africa they are known as the Homo habilis. They evolved in Africa about 2 million years ago. The discovery has made researchers accept that human evolved in Africa from an Ape-like community.
[Photo credit: science photo library].
The community is dominated by the male species which serves as protection against predators. Human predators then were hunting Hyenas, they would throw stick and stones in group to fight against these hyenas. Stick and stones were the only weapons available. The homo habilis mostly feed on meats which have contributed to the growth of their brain. They also depend on underground organs I.e, tubers and sharing of food.
Homo erectus (Upright Man).
This specie of human evolved in Africa, they expanded quickly across Eurasia. They are the first human-like species. Their body is sparsely covered with hair, they have a flat face and a prominent nose. Their long leg allowed them to navigate the old world. They are the first ancestors to control and make use of fire.
Homo neanderthalensis (the Neanderthal).
They appeared in Eurasia about 200,000 years ago.
[Homo neanderthalensis]
The Denisovans.
They lived in Asia about 200,000- 50,000 years ago.
Homo floresiensis (the “hobbitâ€).
They lived in the Indonesian forest island of Flores(100,000- 50,000 years ago).
Homo Naledi (“star manâ€).
They lived in South Africa. The exact time cannot be ascertained.
Homo sapiens (“modern humansâ€).
They are also known as wise men. They appeared first in Africa and began to spread around the world. This is the world we live in now. Our intellectual and emotional capacity made us survive and we are the last species of human existing.
What's your say about evolution? Let me know through the comment section.
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