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How an Internal Combustion Engine Works: The Four-Stroke Cycle MSG Equipment6 May 2016 How an Internal Combustion Engine Works: The Four-Stroke Cycle A plain explanation of the intake, compression, power and exhaust strokes of a petrol engine, and of compression ignition in diesel engines. Read more How a Car Engine Works, Simply Explained MSG Equipment5 May 2016 How a Car Engine Works, Simply Explained Why drivers benefit from understanding engine design, and how internal combustion engines are classified by cylinder layout, displacement and cooling type. Read more Choosing the right car wipers MSG Equipment29 April 2016 Choosing the right car wipers In bad weather, driving safety depends heavily on wipers. MSG Equipment covers wiper length and framed, frameless, hybrid and winter types. Read more Backfiring in the Exhaust: Causes and Remedies MSG Equipment29 April 2016 Backfiring in the Exhaust: Causes and Remedies The faults behind exhaust backfires — rich mixture, carburettor settings, valve clearance and spark lead order — and how to fix them. Read more What is the correct way to replace spark plugs? MSG Equipment29 April 2016 What is the correct way to replace spark plugs? Spark plug life depends on fuel quality, electrode material and driving conditions. Warning signs and the tools needed for replacement. Read more Car airbrushing: pros and cons MSG Equipment28 April 2016 Car airbrushing: pros and cons Where car airbrushing came from, its commercial and personal uses, its advantages and drawbacks, and what drives the price. Read more Features of brake system diagnostics MSG Equipment27 April 2016 Features of brake system diagnostics Quality brake repair starts with accurate diagnosis. Warning signs, common causes and bench testing of brakes at the workshop. Read more Europe’s toll roads MSG Equipment26 April 2016 Europe’s toll roads A 2016 guide for drivers travelling in Europe: toll and free roads, toll collection systems and vignette schemes. Read more Air Suspension: Design and Repair Essentials MSG Equipment25 April 2016 Air Suspension: Design and Repair Essentials An MSG Equipment article on common air suspension faults, air spring wear and how an ignored leak can eventually destroy the compressor. Read more UK motorways: the intricacies of driving a car MSG Equipment14 April 2016 UK motorways: the intricacies of driving a car Left-hand traffic, toll roads and car hire rules: practical tips from the MSG Equipment blog for anyone planning to drive in the UK. Read more How petrol is produced and what shapes its “real” price MSG Equipment5 April 2016 How petrol is produced and what shapes its “real” price Petrol prices depend on extraction, refining, transport and taxes. MSG Equipment’s blog explains the production stages and price components. Read more Buying a used car: main pros and cons MSG Equipment30 March 2016 Buying a used car: main pros and cons New or used for a first car? Expert opinions quoted on the MSG Equipment blog suggest the answer depends largely on the buyer’s own knowledge. Read more