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Original, researched write-ups on keeping a vehicle or machine running — service intervals, the faults that actually turn up, what a part should cost, and what to check before you buy.
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Motorcycle electrics: battery, charging system and starter troubleshooting
A logical path through the most common motorcycle electrical faults — testing the battery, proving the charging system with a multimeter, and tracing starter clicks to their cause.
Read the guideThree-wheeler brakes and clutch: adjustment and service (Bajaj RE family)
Hands-on service for the RE's drum brakes and clutch — free-play adjustment, shoe and liner replacement, the wear signs to catch early, and the jobs to leave to a garage.
MaintenanceBus and truck air brakes: how they work, daily checks and common faults
Compressed-air braking explained for operators and fleet owners — the compressor-to-chamber chain, the daily checks that catch failures early, and the faults behind runaway heavy vehicles.
MaintenanceTractor three-point hitch and PTO: setup, care and safety
Getting implements mounted, levelled and running safely — hitch categories and adjustment, PTO speeds and shaft care, and the entanglement hazards every operator must respect.
MaintenanceWheel loader daily checks and bucket/GET care (WA320/950-class machines)
A daily walk-around routine for mid-size wheel loaders, plus how to look after cutting edges, teeth and tyres — the consumables that quietly decide operating cost.
MaintenanceKomatsu dash-8 excavators (PC130-8/PC200-8): maintenance schedule and wear points
A working service calendar for Komatsu's dash-8 machines in Sri Lanka — fluid and filter intervals by hour meter, the wear points that cost real money, and the checks that keep resale value.
MaintenanceMazda SkyActiv engines (petrol and diesel): oil, carbon and injector care
SkyActiv-G and SkyActiv-D engines reward exact maintenance — the right low-viscosity oil, carbon management on direct injection, and DPF discipline on the diesel.
MaintenanceNissan Note e-POWER: how the system works, battery care and common issues
The Note e-POWER is an electric drive with a petrol generator — what that means for servicing, why the engine still needs love, and the faults Sri Lankan owners actually meet.
BuyingFamily van buying guide: Toyota Noah/Voxy vs Nissan Serena vs Honda StepWGN
How Sri Lanka's three favourite Japanese family vans compare — drivetrains and hybrid systems, the checks that matter on each, and how to choose between them as a used import.
MaintenanceKei trucks and vans (Carry, Every, Hijet, Acty): maintenance essentials
Keeping Japan's 660 cc workhorses alive in Sri Lanka — tiny sumps and short oil intervals, belt-versus-chain engines, cooling care for cab-over layouts, and the overloading habits that kill them.
Parts12V car battery buying guide: flooded vs maintenance-free vs AGM, sizing and brands
How to choose a starter battery that survives Sri Lankan heat: battery chemistries compared, reading capacity and CCA ratings, JIS size codes, and judging local brands against imports.
MaintenanceTurbocharger care on diesel vans and pickups: warm-up, cool-down, oil and failure signs
Why the turbo on a HiAce, Hilux or Bolero dies early — and the free habits (idle discipline, oil quality, clean filtration) that make it last the life of the engine.