Petrol Grades & Explanations
With prices of petrol escalating, car owners like you should know what type of petrol is optimum for your car and do not incur unnecessary petrol costs. There are various grades of petrol available in petrol stations, usually categorised according to their octane number such as XX 92UL(unleaded). The octane number of petrol actually tells us about petrol's resistance to abnormal or uncontrolled combustion, such as "knock", which occur when using fuel with too low an octane engine for the engine, and if the problem is serious, it could cause engine damage.
Every engine is designed to operate to best performance using a certain octane rating. Many Japanese cars, for example, are designed to run on 90 RON. Newer engine technologies that are being developed to achieve greater fuel economy require higher-octane petrol. European studies suggest a 95 RON/85 MON grade is the optimum octane rating. This measure provides a balance between reducing fuel consumption, by improving fuel performance, and minimising the extra energy required to produce the higher octane fuel. Therefore, one must note that using fuel with higher octane than required does not affect/ increase engine performance and only incur additional and unnecessary costs.
Tyre Pressure
Correct tyre pressure can help to extend the life of your tyre, improve vehicle safety and maintain fuel efficiency. Pressure is measured by calculating the amount of air that has been pumped into the inner lining of your tyre in pounds force(PSI) or BAR pressure.
The manufacturer of your vehicle specifies the suitable pressure, and it is your responsibility to make sure that the pressure is checked and corrected on a regular basis, at least every couple of weeks. Note that you should check the tyres in cool weather for more accurate measurements.
Vehicle Inspection Requirements
It is mandatory for all vehicles in Singapore to undergo an annual roadworthiness inspection as vehicles that are not roadworthy are a safely harzard to all motorists on the road. The inspection would be carried out in several key areas such as structure (vehicle chassis), wheel, braking and steering systems, body, communication and propulsion system.
adapted from OneMotoring
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How to adjust your car mirrors
Rearview and Sideview Mirrors
The most common use of rearview and sideview mirrors is to ascertain whether another driver is close behind when you are attempting to change lanes or overtake another vehicle. The rearview mirror is easy enough to adjust. Almost all drivers realize that it should at least allow them to see out of the rear window. It is the sideview mirrors, however, that most drivers makes mistakes.
Blind Spots
Most drivers adjust their sideview mirrors to an angle that allows them to see the side of their own car on each mirror's inside edge. What few people realize is that doing so creates a deadly tunnel vision to the rear of the car and overlaps a great deal of what the rearview mirror already shows. This position also leaves you with blind spots to the left and right of the side of your vehicle and may prevent you from seeing a car attempting to pass until it is too late.
Of course there is always the failsafe of "rubbernecking," or briefly turning your head to check that blind spot, but there is a far better solution. Position your sideview mirrors so that they are just slightly beyond the point at which you can see the side of the car on the mirror's inside edge. You will still have slight blind spots, but with your mirrors adjusted in this fashion you should be able to spot the position of cars behind you in your peripheral vision.
Once your mirrors are properly set, it will be much easier and safer to change lanes, pass other vehicles and merge with traffic on highways -- all instances where accidents can and do frequently occur. By taking the extra minute to adjust your mirrors correctly, you can avoid danger in these situations and drive with confidence.
adapted from castrol
The most common use of rearview and sideview mirrors is to ascertain whether another driver is close behind when you are attempting to change lanes or overtake another vehicle. The rearview mirror is easy enough to adjust. Almost all drivers realize that it should at least allow them to see out of the rear window. It is the sideview mirrors, however, that most drivers makes mistakes.
Blind Spots
Most drivers adjust their sideview mirrors to an angle that allows them to see the side of their own car on each mirror's inside edge. What few people realize is that doing so creates a deadly tunnel vision to the rear of the car and overlaps a great deal of what the rearview mirror already shows. This position also leaves you with blind spots to the left and right of the side of your vehicle and may prevent you from seeing a car attempting to pass until it is too late.
Of course there is always the failsafe of "rubbernecking," or briefly turning your head to check that blind spot, but there is a far better solution. Position your sideview mirrors so that they are just slightly beyond the point at which you can see the side of the car on the mirror's inside edge. You will still have slight blind spots, but with your mirrors adjusted in this fashion you should be able to spot the position of cars behind you in your peripheral vision.
Once your mirrors are properly set, it will be much easier and safer to change lanes, pass other vehicles and merge with traffic on highways -- all instances where accidents can and do frequently occur. By taking the extra minute to adjust your mirrors correctly, you can avoid danger in these situations and drive with confidence.
adapted from castrol
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