Automotive

Changing Oil and Filter

noreply@blogger.com (Dignity) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:42:00 +0000

If you live within a city-limits, be sure to check with the city manager's office to see if they have any regulations about working on your own vehicle in your yard or driveway. Thanks! Park your...

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So, Your Starter Is Just Clicking

noreply@blogger.com (Dignity) — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:07:00 +0000

Does you starter make a *click* sound when you try to start your vehicle? Each time you turn the ignition switch to start, does the starter just *click* one time? That is probably the starter...

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Flush The Cooling System On Your Car, or Truck

noreply@blogger.com (Dignity) — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 07:11:00 +0000

Your cooling system should be flushed every other year. No, I'm not crazy, but with all the new chemicals they use today, it will literally eat up the rubber hoses and deteriorate the heater core,...

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Do Your Brakes Squeal Like A Pig?

noreply@blogger.com (Dignity) — Fri, 30 May 2008 07:09:00 +0000

When you apply your brakes, do they squeal like a pig? It's not the braking part of the pad that is making the noise. The high-pitched sound you hear is the metal part of the brake pads that is...

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Do You Have A Flat Spot?...On One Of Your Tires

noreply@blogger.com (Dignity) — Wed, 28 May 2008 07:08:00 +0000

Have you ever been driving on a smooth road, alone, and by yourself, and felt the vehicle shimmy, and shake, and heard a slight roaring noise? Gremlins! They do that sometimes. I had a l996 Pontiac...

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Woah! You Are Having A Flat!

noreply@blogger.com (Dignity) — Mon, 26 May 2008 07:07:00 +0000

Have you ever driven the highway at night and heard a "hissing" noise and then felt the steering wheel *shake*? Then the whole car started to tremble? Guess what? You probable just had a blow-out, or...

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Check The Brake Fluid

noreply@blogger.com (Dignity) — Sat, 24 May 2008 07:05:00 +0000

You can do some maintenance and minor repairs on your own vehicle. To check the brake fluid level, raise the hood. The master cylinder (mc) is located on the driver's side near the firewall, just...

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Does Your Car Engine Backfire?

noreply@blogger.com (Dignity) — Thu, 22 May 2008 07:04:00 +0000

Does your vehicle engine run ok? Or does it cut-out on you sometimes when your are going to visit your in-laws? Does it *spit* and *sputter* and *backfire*, then start running ok, again? Symptoms of...

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Your Life Depends On This Little Hose Being In Good Shape!

noreply@blogger.com (Dignity) — Tue, 20 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000

I won't go into details with this job, but I want you to think about it. Your brakes are very important. Your life depends on them. When you have to have brakes repaired on your favorite vehicle,...

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Do You See Oil Spots On Your Carport?

noreply@blogger.com (Dignity) — Mon, 19 May 2008 06:59:00 +0000

Do you see oil spots on your carport? Do you smell burned oil after you return from the grocery store? Is there light blue smoke sneaking from underneath the hood? There are several reasons for...

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Do You Have A Serpentine Belt? What's That?

noreply@blogger.com (Dignity) — Sun, 18 May 2008 06:58:00 +0000

Do you have a serpentine belt that drives everything on the front of your engine? A serpentine belt is the long belt with all the little *notches* on the underside. It goes around the crankshaft...

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What Are Tie-Rod Ends...Do I Need Them?

noreply@blogger.com (Dignity) — Sat, 17 May 2008 04:30:00 +0000

What are tie rod ends? Your life depends on them! All vehicles, no matter what make or model have tie rod ends. On vehicles with Rack and Pinion Steering there are only two, but on others, there are...

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Researching a Car That is Right For You

noreply@blogger.com (Dignity) — Fri, 16 May 2008 04:28:00 +0000

Researching your new vehicle is a daunting task in today's world. Once you have narrowed your next vehicle down to 2 or 3 choices it is time to research. Take out a sheet of paper for each vehicle...

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Powder Coating 101: How Does It Work?

noreply@blogger.com (Dignity) — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:27:00 +0000

Everybody is talking about the process of powder coating automotive parts. Powder coating has grown in popularity over the past few years for a number of reasons. How many of us see powder coating...

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Free Yourself From Car Clutter: Five Easy Ways To Keep Your Car Organized When Traveling

noreply@blogger.com (Dignity) — Mon, 12 May 2008 04:21:00 +0000

It’s a common sight: soda cans, gum wrappers, and snack bags strewn all over the floor; books, magazines, and carrying cases haphazardly placed on a seat; and miscellaneous papers and trinkets...

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How To Make Money With Used Cars!

noreply@blogger.com (Dignity) — Sun, 11 May 2008 04:20:00 +0000

One of the most important purchases consumers make is a car. The average consumer purchases another car every several years. With the High Cost of new cars millions of people are opting to purchase...

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Top 9 Tips for Buying A Fuel-Efficient Car

noreply@blogger.com (Dignity) — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:18:00 +0000

Whether you buy a new or used vehicle, fuel efficiency--good gas mileage--is high on the list of most buyers' concerns. The difference between choosing a fuel-efficient car or one that guzzles gas,...

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Get Paid To Drive Your Car

noreply@blogger.com (Dignity) — Fri, 09 May 2008 04:21:00 +0000

You may have heard rumors that it's possible to get paid to drive your car, or in some cases, get a car to use for free. While participation is limited and luck is needed along with living in the...

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How Often Do You Change Oil?

noreply@blogger.com (Dignity) — Thu, 08 May 2008 04:18:00 +0000

When do you need to replace your lubricating oil? If you have a large quantity of lubricating oil to change, it is going to burn a hole in your pocket. So most plant operators try to preserve...

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Nine Top Tips to Maximize Your Fuel Efficiency and Save Money on Gas

noreply@blogger.com (Dignity) — Tue, 06 May 2008 16:02:00 +0000

With the escalating price of gas, buying a fuel-efficient car makes a lot of sense. Approximately 15% of new car buyers reject a model due to poor gas mileage. Nearly 40% of those consumers who...

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