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Torque Shop

Torque Shop

All electric vehicles in S’pore must be compatible with the Type 2 connector standard for charging

Some charging points have one terminal for AC and another for DC charging.
Some charging points have one terminal for AC and another for DC charging.

Torque Shop

Multi-link is the quintessential suspension system; torsion beam is light and competent

The multi-link rear suspension set-up of the Volkswagen Golf.
The multi-link rear suspension set-up of the Volkswagen Golf.

Torque Shop

Driving a car with worn engine mountings will cause other parts to deteriorate

Cars can feel rough to drive when the engine mountings are worn.
Cars can feel rough to drive when the engine mountings are worn.

Torque Shop

No risk of fire or explosion in the petrol tank

0226 Yy / 马国一辆拖车上保时捷突然起火 烧毁近八成
0226 Yy / 马国一辆拖车上保时捷突然起火 烧毁近八成

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Don’t be caught speeding under new stiffer penalties

fmtraffic31 - Warning sign with the road speed limit, placed before the Red Light Camera


Credit: SPF
fmtraffic31 - Warning sign with the road speed limit, placed before the Red Light Camera


Credit: SPF

Torque Shop

Car engine replacement must be done with LTA approval

ctfast24 - Bentley Batur W12 engine

Credit: Bentley
ctfast24 - Bentley Batur W12 engine

Credit: Bentley

Torque Shop: Hissing noise when using the brakes is not normal and should be rectified immediately

ctlotus24 ST20230316_202312971887 Ong Wee Jin /

Lotus Emira.

Photographed on March 16, 2023.
ctlotus24 ST20230316_202312971887 Ong Wee Jin /

Lotus Emira.

Photographed on March 16, 2023.

Torque shop: How to negotiate roundabouts safely

The Newton Circus is one of the few roundabouts remaining in Singapore.
The Newton Circus is one of the few roundabouts remaining in Singapore.

Torque Shop

Cars with 48-volt electric systems can use high-power devices

scshop12 - 48-volt electric systems enable engineers to design high-speed active control equipment for steering, suspension and active safety devices.

PHOTO CREDIT: AUDI
scshop12 - 48-volt electric systems enable engineers to design high-speed active control equipment for steering, suspension and active safety devices.

PHOTO CREDIT: AUDI

Torque Shop

What happens when a car is recalled in Singapore?

Car manufacturers are required to inform owners and the Land Transport Authority and rectify safety-related defects even if the vehicles are out of warranty.
Car manufacturers are required to inform owners and the Land Transport Authority and rectify safety-related defects even if the vehicles are out of warranty.

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