The mechanic explains

From a 350 sq ft parking lot to one of India’s busiest tuning garages, Ashwin Durai shares his inspiring journey, fuelled by grit, trust, and a vision to build not just faster cars but also ethical technicians and a cleaner car culture.

Fighting to make car modification in India legal, safe, and accountable, a vision for standards, certification, and respect for car enthusiasts.

Modern BS6 diesel cars are powerful, efficient, and cleaner than ever, but they are not for every driver. With DPF, AdBlue, SCR, EGR, sensors, and strict emission systems, today’s diesel cars need the right usage and maintenance. This blog explains who should buy a modern diesel car, who should avoid one, what AdBlue actually does, how the DPF system works, and how to prevent getting stuck in the costly DPF regeneration loop.

Most people choose engine oil based only on viscosity, but that’s exactly how engines, turbos, and DPF systems get damaged over time. Here’s what actually matters when selecting the right oil.

If your diesel mostly does short trips, low-RPM crawling, and never gets a proper run, your DPF is probably paying the price. Here’s the straight truth on what a DPF is, how regeneration works, why clogging happens, and how to prevent it without wasting money on miracle fixes.

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.

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

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 Most products sold in India are outdated tech or dangerously cheap knockoffs being marketed as tuning alternatives.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.

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.

Everyone’s panicking that E20 fuel will kill cars, corrosion, rust, hydrolock, cold starts, you name it. The truth? BS4 = Euro 4, which means all BS4 cars are already ethanol-ready. This blog breaks down the hygroscopic effect, water tolerance, and real-world risks with facts, math, and a little sarcasm, not influencer fear-mongering.

Despite the fear-mongering around E20 fuel, modern BS4+ cars are built with advanced sensors, ECUs, and safety systems to keep engines safe. Here’s why E20 isn’t the engine killer it’s made out to be and how your car constantly corrects, protects, and warns you before damage happens

E20 fuel isn’t going to blow up your engine, and tuning, when done right won’t ruin your car’s reliability. At ICD Tuning, we’ve seen firsthand how much headroom manufacturers build into their engines. With proper maintenance and smart upgrades, even older cars can adapt to change. This blog explains engineering tolerances, busts myths, and shows why panic is pointless, it’s not the power that kills cars, it’s neglect.

E20 isn’t the engine killer you’ve been told it is. Most modern BS4 and newer cars are already designed to handle ethanol blends well beyond E10. In fact, ethanol has been quietly cleaning your fuel system for years, the same job you pay extra for in fuel additives. The real risk isn’t the fuel, it’s poor maintenance and pre-existing issues that E20 simply exposes sooner. Don’t let fear-mongering from people who’ve never held a wrench decide what you believe.

Is engine flush really necessary for every oil change? Not always. Here’s when it helps and when it can do more harm than good.

Tired of the OEM vs aftermarket debate? At ICD Tuning, we go beyond labels and choose the right part for the job. Whether it’s OEM reliability or aftermarket solutions for real-world issues, here’s why mixing parts based on your use case is the smartest way to fix and upgrade your car.

A call to revive real car culture, built on passion, respect, and community, not flexing, hate, or borrowed cars. More heart, less noise.

Carbon build-up is inevitable in engines, but the wrong decarbonization method can do more harm than good. Learn why hydrogen cleaning and internal sprays can damage your engine, and discover the right way to clean carbon deposits safely and effectively.

Pops & bangs sound thrilling on supercars, but adding them to your regular car is harmful and pointless. Here’s why factory engineered crackles are okay, and aftermarket mods are not.

Spoilers and wings are some of the most common aftermarket parts people add to their cars. They look fast, they feel sporty, but do they...

When it comes to tyre pressure, most people assume: “higher is better, sharper handling, better mileage, less wear.” But the truth is...