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Driving Too Slow Is Killing Your Engine (And Why Occasional High RPM Is Healthy)
Most Indian drivers think driving slow and keeping RPM low improves mileage and engine life. In reality, it causes carbon build-up, sticky actuators, poor lubrication, DPF clogging, and long-term reliability issues. This blog explains why using the engine across its full RPM range, including occasional high-RPM runs, keeps it clean, responsive, and healthy.
The Madras Mechanic
Nov 720 min read


Why Fear Gets Clicks and Truth Gets Ignored - The Social Media Problem No One Talks About
Fear Sells, Truth Doesn't And That's On All of Us Everywhere you look today - YouTube thumbnails, Instagram reels, car forums, fear is the hottest currency. "Your engine will explode if you do this!" "5 mistakes that will destroy your car!" "Dealerships are hiding this from you!" And it works. Panic drives clicks. Clicks drive views. Views drive money. Fear has always been profitable, but in the age of algorithms, it's on steroids. The Problem Nobody Wants to Solve Here's th
Ashwin Durai
Nov 23 min read


Tuning vs Tuning Box vs Throttle Controllers: What Actually Works in 2025?
Thinking about tuning your car? ECU remapping, tuning boxes, and throttle controllers all promise more performance, but only one actually delivers. Most products sold in India are outdated tech or dangerously cheap knockoffs being marketed as tuning alternatives. Here's the straight truth about what works, what's overhyped, and what could damage your car.
The Madras Mechanic
Nov 26 min read


Can Fuel Additives Really Turn Your Car Into a Mileage Magician?
Influencers who once warned you about E20 are now pushing fuel additives that supposedly "cancel" ethanol and double your mileage. Sounds too good to be true? That’s because it is. In this no-BS breakdown, we expose the hype, explain what fuel additives really do (and don't do), and help you separate fact from marketing nonsense with real-world tuning insights from the garage.
The Madras Mechanic
Sep 304 min read
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