Ten things to know about the Volkswagen Amarok V6
Volkswagen’s new Amarok is the only pick up with a V6 turbodiesel engine writes Suzanne Keane 1) From the outside the new Volkswagen Amarok doesn’t look all that different. Along with a larger choice of wheels (up to 20”) the front end has been given a facelift to give a more powerful and sporty appearance. 2) New goodies which will be available on Highline models include Bi-Xenon headlights, LED daytime running lights and a leather...
Heading to the Ploughing? We have some practical advice
Our Suzanne Keane has some practical advice for those heading to Co Offaly for the national championships. Traffic – All routes to the National Ploughing Championships are well signposted and you’ll be directed to the nearest car park once you get close to the site. Check out what the usual travel time from your home would be and double it to make sure you get there on time but be prepared for sitting in traffic for at least 45...
Torque Versus BHP
What is the difference between BHP (Brake Horse Power) and Torque writes Suzanne Keane Brake Horse Power has been around since engines were first invented. It was a measure that compared the power of a horse – a James Watt experiment in the early 1700s calculated that a horse could raise 330lbs by 100 ft in one minute – to an engine. This method of measuring horse power was used in the UK and USA. The Germans invented...
Fancy a pick-(me)-up?
Sales of crew cab pick-ups are on the increase writes Suzanne Keane MITSUBISHI L200 Reassuringly the new Mitsubishi L200 retains it’s the iconic styling of the previous version. The 2.4 diesel engine produces 181PS and 430Nm torque and with braked towing capacity of 3,100kg it’s certainly a practical workhorse. The bed of the L200 may be slightly smaller than others tested but overall the Mitsubishi is the most compact of the crew...
Oil Warning Light
One warning light on your dashboard which generally requires immediate attention is the oil light writes Suzanne Keane If the light is red when it comes on you need to pull in and turn off the engine immediately! Of course, if it’s not safe to pull in get to a safe place as soon as possible. Driving your car without oil will cause major damage and probably result in needing a replacement engine! So what can cause the oil warning light...
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