Dr Jiulin Teng
Welcome! I am Dr Jiulin Teng. Over the years, I have developed insights into a number of issues of popular interest. A photography enthusiast, I have also captured photos of places and people that tell stories. This website is dedicated to my thoughts and my photos.
08 May 2024 · Today, I briefly talk about each of the twelve most stunning post-war European sedans judged by me.
06 May 2024 · Today, I rank ten 12-cylinder engines from six manufacturers that have been in series production this century.
30 Apr 2024 · Today, I rank all six (or eight) V10 engines ever in production for use in road cars.
26 Apr 2024 · Today, I talk about four-cylinder petrol engines and rank some of the more representative models from popular manufacturers.
23 Apr 2024 · Today, I rank 11 V8 petrol engines from 8 manufacturers in production in 2024.
20 Apr 2024 · Today, I rank 18 six-cylinder petrol engines in production from 15 manufacturers in production in 2024.
18 Mar 2024 · Commonly, a dirty or bad Mass Air Flow sensor is believed to lead to a lean condition. However, my experience is that it’s more likely to lead to a rich condition at idle. Here, I compare STFT and LTFT before and after cleaning the MAF sensor.
08 Mar 2024 · This serves as a guide for those who want to repair the soft-close functions (doors & trunk) in their W220 Mercedes S-Class but haven’t found clear views of the steps online.
04 Mar 2024 · While I doubt the ruling elites in the West want to destroy Russia or have the stomach for the solution, in answering this hypothetical question I deduce a six-point strategy that could achieve the impossible.
20 Dec 2023 · Here are a few shots taken in autumn 2023 at three different wetland parks.
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19 Dec 2023 · Here are a few shots from the city of Tianjin in late summer-early autumn 2023. Nothing special, just some of the more interesting areas of the old town (though not all buildings date much back).
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19 Dec 2023 · Here are a few shots of nature in late summer 2023. They are taken in a wetland reserve nearby.
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19 Dec 2023 · This album features the water lilies in the People's Park in Langfang in Northern China on an August afternoon. While late in the season, the flowers kept blooming.
15 Oct 2023 · Here are select shots taken from the Tianjin Auto Show 2023. Most are cars currently on the market, while the venue and some classic cars on show are also included.
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16 Jul 2023 · Here are select photos from Suzhou during my road trip in May 2023. Highlights include the Lingering Garden, the Humble Administrator's Garden, and the historic streets of the city.
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15 Jul 2023 · Here are select photos from Shanghai during my road trip in May 2023. Highlights include the night views of Pudong, the Bund, the sites of the 2010 World Expo, and the shops around the Yu Garden.