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RUNNING IN A DIESEL: What's the best way to run-in a diesel engine? (FAQs)
For the first 1,000 miles do not exceed 3,000rpm, but make sure you reach 3,000rpm regularly. If running in on a motorway or autobahn, regularly vary the revs. So (in mph) cruise at 70 for 15 minutes, cruise at 80 for 15 minutes, cruise at 75 for 15 minutes, cruise at 60 for 15 minutes, cruise at 90 for 15 minutes, etc. -
LEADED PETROL: I have an older car designed to run on four-star leaded petrol. What should I be using now?  (FAQs)
If your car is post-1990 it should be capable of running on unleaded petrol of the correct octane without any additives. Nearly all 1980s Japanese cars or 1980s cars with Japanese engines are designed to run on unleaded. Many cars with aluminium cylinder heads have been fitted with hard exhaust valve seat inserts made of chrome steel rather than cast iron. -
FUEL: What are the benefits of running a vehicle on Superunleaded or Superdiesel? (FAQs)
So manufacturers 'optimise' their engines to give the best possible performance in the tests and, to achieve this, they optimise the engines to run on Super. Engines will still run on lower Octane and lower Cetane fuel, but not as efficiently, not as cleanly and will be more prone to damage from deposits such as olefins and carbon left inside the engines. -
Wheels and tyres
Advice on wheels and tyres, from which winter tyres to choose to which cars comes with a spare wheel as standard. -
Review: Gurston Down Hill Climb Driving School experience (productReview)
It's then time for two more runs to put that feedback into action, followed by a break for a delicious lunch and time to chat with your fellow Hillclimbers. The instructors and the many marshalls are all very helpful and encouraging. -
JUMP STARTING: What is the correct way to jump start a car? (FAQs)
At this point as in using a jump starter pack, you could try starting the recipient vehicle, or alternatively start the donor vehicle and run for 2 or 3 minutes, but do not start the recipient vehicle while the donor vehicle engine is running. Turn off donor vehicle engine after 2 or 3 minutes, now start the recipient vehicle. -
Review: Aftershokz Xtrainerz (productReview)
Once loaded and ready to go, the headphones are very light (30g) and sit nicely over the top of the ears. They fit comfortably around the back of the neck and don’t bounce when running. The headphones are light and non-obtrusive too, so after a while, we stopped being aware of them. The sound quality is really good for both music and talking, although we did have to turn the volume up when running down a busy high street. -
Review: Wahoo TICKR Fit heart rate monitor (productReview)
At £65, the Wahoo TICKR Fit is not cheap to buy, but it is comfortable and lightweight. Indeed, it's the perfect fit and forget heart rate monitor. Even after a two hour run, we found it to provide a snug fit that didn't move from the sweaty arm it was attached to. While the quality of the strap is up for debate, the device itself is extremely impressive. Sometimes heart rate monitors can lose connection as you build up sweat or run in the rain, but the TICKR Fit didn't miss a beat during any of our test runs. -
Top 10: Gifts for fitness fanatics and gym goers (Article)
>> Read our full review Adidas Response Running Jacket A good running jacket should stop the elements from putting you off your workout. There is a range of good, affordable, water-repellent jackets for both men and women — so we've put a few of our favourites down below. -
Review: Aftershokz Aeropex (productReview)
Sound quality and volume aren't as compromised as we expected when we did some reading ahead of testing the Aeropex, but if we do have the headphones turned up loud - they block out a lot of the noise of the traffic on the residential road we run next to anyway. For the most part, it's about finding the balance that works for us, which is especially useful considering that a big element of the Aftershokz headphones are safety. For those that feel wary while out running, like we do, the Aeropex also add an element of safety to our exercise routine. -
Top 10: Best handheld vacuum cleaners 2020 (Article)
Dirt Devil HandiMate 6V - £16.99 For a very modest £17 you can get this handheld from Dirt Devil, who know a thing or two about small vacuum cleaners. There’s a 400ml bin for your dust and a 10-minute run time from a charge for the 6V version, but there’s also a 7.2V wet/dry and 9.6V version for a few quid more that run for a little longer too. Hoover Jive SJ72WD6A - £26.49 Unsurprisingly Hoover offer a stack of handheld vacuums, but one of the least expensive is this Jive model that’s currently on sale for £26. -
STORING A CAR: How should I prepare my car for long term storage? (FAQs)
If the car has ABS, make sure the brake fluid has been changed within the past two years or the ABS pump could suffer internal corrosion from moisture absorbed by the fluid. Clean and polish the car. Take it for a reasonable length dry run to thorougly heat through all systems and evaporate off any condensation. Overpressure the tyres to 40+psi help prevent them flatspotting, then put it in the garage still hot from the run. Connect up to a trickle charger which monitors the battery and keeps it to a constant 13.5 volts without damaging the electronics. -
Review: Bagotte BG800 Robot Vacuum Cleaner (productReview)
At 55dB it's reasonably quiet, although you wouldn't want it on in the room while you're watching the cliffhanging climax to that long-running BBC police drama. Ours is programmed daily at 3pm during school run time, although the dog is not a fan. True, it does make quite a clack as it runs up and down the stone kitchen floor tiles, but generally, it's a lot quieter than a full-size vacuum. -
Top 10: Best air compressors 2023 (Article)
It’s not too big, has an adequately sized 24-litre tank, a stout 2.5hp motor and a 9.6 CFM airflow rating. This means it’s ideal for running air tools and pumping up tyres – but if you want to use it for spray painting, or heavy-duty work, you’ll probably want to consider something with a higher CFM rating and a bigger tank. Still, given that it costs well under £100, it’s hard to complain. -
Review: Iceplane ice scraper (productReview)
In all fairness, a little bit of forward planning renders any ice scraper pointless – sitting in the car for five minutes with the engine running will usually clear ice, while windscreen cover will prevent it forming in the first place. Should I buy one? Nobody is perfect. For those surprise frosty mornings, or for drivers who are running late and don’t have time to wait for the ice to thaw, the Iceplane is easily the easiest and best ice scraper we’ve tried. -
Review: Proviz Reflect360 Reflective Outdoors Jacket (productReview)
It's comfortable with its fleece liner providing lots of warmth. It's a little too warm, though... we found that within a few minutes running or cycling we were having to undo the zip for more air, even on cold days. We also question the durability of the Reflect360. Our test jacket is already showing some cosmetic wear and tear after fairly light use, the zip also feels a little bit flimsy. -
Classic Car Tyres (Article)
Different types of classic car tyres Not sure which type of tyres you need for your classic car? Have a read of this as we run through the options. Mostly found on vintage and veteran European cars, these tyres have large ridges of hard rubber running around the cirmcumfrence of the tyre (hence the name). T he beads on these tyres are designed to fit into the hook of the wheel's rim. -
125cc Scooter of the Year shortlist (Article)
The 125cc engine is refined, but not the most potent, and has low running costs. Peugeot also provides excellent built quality to create a scooter that can easily be used year-round for town use, though we’d like to see more standard security equipment included in the price.
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