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23/09/2025

🤔I have noticed that alot of car owners are afraid of changing their automatic transmission fluid (ATF) or Gearbox fluid. They have heard stories that once you change your ATF, your transmission may fail to engage gears and drive or your transmission won't be driving your car as it used to.
Here is the fact, changing your transmission fluid will not cause your automatic gearbox or transmission to misbehave, that can only happen when you change your ATF when it's too dirty.
The explanation to this is that once the ATF is dirty, the clutches inside the automatic gearbox wears off. This leaves small pieces of clutch material inside the gearbox. The small clutch material help in creating friction needed for the gears to engage. At this point, the gearbox will just be driving perfectly despite the dirty ATF and worn out clutches.
Changing your transmission fluid at this point will wipe out all the clutch material that were helping in engaging gears because clean transmission fluid does not contain clutch material causing your worn out clutches inside your gearbox to slip.

To avoid all this ,it is recommended you change your transmission fluid on time preferably every 35,000 to 50,000 kms and make sure your get the right AFT type for your transmission ( wrong ATF may cause damage to your transmission). You can check your car's service manual or you can check on your transmission dipstick(if it has one) for type of transmission fluid.
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08/01/2025

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24/10/2024

DON'T LET RESERVOIR TANK BE OVERFILLED WITH COOLANT. YOU WILL NOT WANT TO FACE THE CONSEQUENCES.⚠️

Overfilling the coolant reservoir tank can lead to several issues, including:

1. **Increased Pressure**: When the engine heats up, coolant expands. If the reservoir is overfilled, there might be no space for the expanding liquid, leading to increased pressure in the cooling system. This can damage hoses, gaskets, or the radiator.

2. **Coolant Overflow**: Excess coolant might be forced out of the overflow valve, leading to leaks in the engine bay, which can damage electrical components or cause slipping hazards.

3. **Reduced Cooling Efficiency**: The cooling system needs a balance between coolant and air to function efficiently. Overfilling disrupts this balance, potentially reducing the system’s ability to regulate temperature.

4. **Damage to Engine Parts**: Excess coolant spilling onto hot engine parts can cause damage, particularly if it gets onto belts, sensors, or seals.

To avoid these issues, always fill the coolant to the designated "max" line on the reservoir.

24/10/2024

Dear Esteemed Clients,

As we celebrate Zambia’s 60th Independence Day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your continued trust and partnership. This milestone is a testament to the resilience, unity, and growth of our great nation. Together, we have built lasting relationships and achieved remarkable progress.

On this joyous occasion, we wish you peace, prosperity, and continued success. May Zambia’s independence inspire us all to reach even greater heights as we look forward to a brighter future.

Happy 60th Independence Day, Zambia!

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10/10/2024

If you neglect to clean this simple part of the car, you will face problems such as increased fuel consumption, poor acceleration, engine vibration, and difficulty starting. In addition, the check engine light may come on due to incorrect readings.

The MAF sensor measures the amount of air entering the engine, and if dirt accumulates on it, it starts sending incorrect readings to the control unit, which in turn disrupts the balance of the fuel and air mixture, which harms the car's performance and efficiency.

The solution is easy, clean the sensor from time to time using a special cleaner or electronics cleaner, and be careful not to touch the sensitive parts. The sensor is located after the air intake and before the intake manifold, and sometimes it is inside it.

02/10/2024

When Does a Hybrid Car Switch From Using Fuel to Battery Power?
Hybrid cars are becoming more popular because they save money on fuel and are better for the environment.
These cars are special because they can use both fuel and electricity from a battery.
But how do they know when to use which power source?

1. Starting the car

When you start a hybrid car, it usually uses the electric battery. This is because the electric motor is quiet and can get the car moving without using any fuel. It's perfect for those first few moments when you're just starting to drive.

2. Driving at low speeds

In city traffic or when you're driving slowly, the car normally sticks with battery power. This is great for stop-and-go traffic because the electric motor is very efficient at low speeds. It helps save a lot of fuel when you're not going very fast.

3. Speeding up

When you need to go faster or climb a hill, the car switches to using the fuel engine. This is because the fuel engine is better at providing more power quickly. Sometimes, both the electric motor and the fuel engine work together to give the car an extra boost.

4. Highway driving

Once you're cruising at higher speeds on the highway, the car will mostly use the fuel engine. At these speeds, the fuel engine is actually more efficient than the electric motor. But the car might still use some battery power to help out when needed.

5. Slowing down and braking

Here's a cool trick: when you slow down or brake, many hybrid cars turn that energy into electricity to charge the battery. This is called "regenerative braking." It's like recycling the energy you used to speed up.

6. When the Battery is low

If the battery gets too low on power, the car will switch to using more fuel.But don't worry - the fuel engine will also work to charge up the battery while you drive.

Smart computers make the decisions

Hybrid cars have smart computers that make all these decisions in the blink of an eye. They look at things like how fast you're going, how much you're pressing the fuel pedal, how much charge is in the battery, and even how the car is being driven.Then they decide the best way to use both power sources to save fuel.

04/01/2024

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01/01/2024

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