Author Archives: Thirmal Roy

Fuel Consumption: Myths and Tips

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Thirmal Roy

Many people think that after the first or second service of their new car, fuel consumption will magically improve. This is now a myth, because the fuel system in new generation cars is controlled by the ECM (Engine Control Module), … Continue reading →

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Caution: Monsoon is Coming

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Thirmal Roy

Do any car owners know the location of the air suction pipe into the inlet manifold of their car’s engine? Before buying a car, ask the sales executive about this. If he doesn’t know tell him to find out, but … Continue reading →

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Reduce pollution while saving money and getting a smoother drive

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Thirmal Roy

Do we not get good fuel in India? It seems to me that soon after refueling, fuel injectors get clogged, petrol cars start jerking, diesel engines start smoking, and sometimes, the engine check light comes on. If you take the vehicle … Continue reading →

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Dual Mass Flywheels: A Waste of Money and Time

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Thirmal Roy

Having had several bad experiences with dual mass flywheels, I have come to the conclusion that they are simply not fit to be used on Indian city roads. The first such experience occurred when the clutch on one of my … Continue reading →

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Mahindra THAR Braking Problem

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Thirmal Roy

Recently, a problem came to my attention regarding the Mahindra THAR – namely, that the brakes are not functioning as expected. As it turns out, there is a very simple solution to this issue, which I will detail in this … Continue reading →

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