✔ This article has been fact checked. A car radiator is an essential component of a vehicle's cooling system. It helps to regulate the temperature of the engine by transferring heat away from it. Radiators used in cars are usually found as one of two types; aluminium and plastic, or copper and brass. The aluminium ones don't contain any copper, the other type is not commonly used in modern vehicles, but it does contain copper. In this article, we will explore if and why car radiators have copper in them and discuss the different types, the materials they are made from, and why copper and brass ..read more

✔ This article has been fact checked. When it comes to maintaining your vehicle's cooling system, it's important to pay attention to the levels of coolant. However, sometimes, you may notice that the coolant reservoir may be empty but the radiator is still full with coolant. This can be a confusing and concerning situation, and it's important to understand the cause and what actions you should take. If the vehicle is cold and the coolant reservoir has low fluid levels, it means that the coolant needs to be topped up. If the vehicle has been recently run, the coolant may have been drawn into th ..read more

✔ This article has been fact checked. The cylinder liner (also known as a cylinder sleeve) is a crucial component of an internal combustion engine. It is an essential component of the engine block and serves as the bore in which the piston moves. A cracked cylinder liner in an engine is a fracture or break in the surface of the liner that separates the cylinder from the engine block. This can be caused by excessive wear, improper manufacturing, high pressure or thermal stress, or a lack of lubrication. In this article, we will discuss the symptoms and causes of a cracked cylinder liner, as wel ..read more

✔ This article has been fact checked. The Volvo 2.5L Inline-5 engine was produced in many different variants and versions from 1991-2016. In this engine guide we'll be specifically looking at the B5254T3 variant. This engine was used in many different vehicles, induing Volvos but it was used in some models of the Ford Focus, Mondeo, Kuga, and S-Max. It's the famous engine found in the Mk2 Ford Focus ST225 and RS. The B5254T3 straight-5 engine is included in the Volvo Modular engine series. Engine Specs Below are the engine specifications of the B5254T3 variant of the inline-5 Volvo Modular eng ..read more

✔ This article has been fact checked. The Mk2 Ford Focus ST (2005-2010) comes as standard with 225hp. The Volvo 2.5L 5 cylinder engine found under the bonnet is a capable engine with lots of power potential. There are usually 4 stages of tuning for an ST225: Stage 1 (~260-275hp) Stage 2 (~300-320hp) Stage 2+ (320-340hp) Stage 3 (340hp+) Each tuning stage requires a different set of modifications and upgrades to reach the power output listed. In this article, we will explain what modifications it takes to achieve certain power levels with the Mk2 Focus ST225 and the power you can expect at ea ..read more

✔ This article has been fact checked. A common issue with tuned and modified Mk2 Ford Focus ST225s is their cylinder liners cracking, it's theorised that this is caused by a weakness between the liners where "heat-swelling" can occur, causing a small crack. The block mod is a modification for the Mk2 Focus ST225, the block mod places small metal shims between the gaps in the cylinder liners, strengthening the engine and lessening the heat spots and heat swelling, preventing cracks from occurring. Some tuning companies class this modification as essential when pushing your Focus ST beyond stock ..read more

✔ This article has been fact checked. The Mk2 Ford Focus ST (2005-2010) comes as standard with 225hp. The Volvo 2.5L 5 cylinder engine found under the bonnet is a capable engine with lots of power potential. There are usually 4 stages of tuning for an ST225: Stage 1 (~260-275hp) Stage 2 (~300-320hp) Stage 2+ (320-340hp) Stage 3 (340hp+) Each tuning stage requires a different set of modifications and upgrades to reach the power output listed. In this article, we will explain what modifications it takes to achieve certain power levels with the Mk2 Focus ST225 and the power you can expect at ea ..read more

✔ This article has been fact checked. A common issue with tuned and modified Mk2 Ford Focus ST225s is their cylinder liners cracking, it's theorised that this is caused by a weakness between the liners where "heat-swelling" can occur, causing a small crack. The block mod is a modification for the Mk2 Focus ST225, the block mod places small metal shims between the gaps in the cylinder liners, strengthening the engine and lessening the heat spots and heat swelling, preventing cracks from occurring. Some tuning companies class this modification as essential when pushing your Focus ST beyond stock ..read more

✔ This article has been fact checked. AEB, or automatic emergency braking, is a safety technology included in many modern vehicles, including Tesla cars. This function uses sensors to anticipate possible collisions and automatically applies the brakes to slow down or stop the vehicle in order to prevent or lessen the impact. It can be alarming a Tesla owner to see an alert that "Automatic Emergency Braking is Disabled". This warning message means the AEB system is malfunctioning and is not active, you can fix this issue in a variety of ways. This article will explain the meaning of this alert ..read more

✔ This article has been fact checked. The Volvo 2.5L Inline-5 engine was produced in many different variants and versions from 1991-2016. In this engine guide we'll be specifically looking at the B5254T3 variant. This engine was used in many different vehicles, induing Volvos but it was used in some models of the Ford Focus, Mondeo, Kuga, and S-Max. It's the famous engine found in the Mk2 Ford Focus ST225 and RS. The B5254T3 straight-5 engine is included in the Volvo Modular engine series. Engine Specs Below are the engine specifications of the B5254T3 variant of the inline-5 Volvo Modular eng ..read more