Accurate Auto Advice » Podcast Feed http://www.accurateautoadvice.com Car Buying Advice and Tips From Auto Experts Tue, 05 May 2015 16:22:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.7.2 Copyright © Accurate Auto Advice 2011 jason@sporkmarketing.com jason@sporkmarketing.com 1440 http://accurateautoadvice.com/images/podcast-logo-144.gif Accurate Auto Advice » Podcast Feed http://www.accurateautoadvice.com 144 144 Car Buying Advice and Tips From Auto Experts jason@sporkmarketing.com no no SCAM ALERT – Adding Hydrogen To Your Gas WON’T Save You Money http://www.accurateautoadvice.com/accurate-auto-advice/scam-alert-adding-hydrogen-to-your-gas-wont-save-you-money/ http://www.accurateautoadvice.com/accurate-auto-advice/scam-alert-adding-hydrogen-to-your-gas-wont-save-you-money/#comments Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:43:01 +0000 http://accurateautoadvice.com/accurate-auto-advice/scam-alert-adding-hydrogen-to-your-gas-wont-save-you-money/ A break down of a scam that suggest you buy a hydrogen generator for your car, truck, or SUV in an effort to boost your gas mileage. The principal is scientific, but the claims of boosting mileage are impossible.

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]]> http://www.accurateautoadvice.com/accurate-auto-advice/scam-alert-adding-hydrogen-to-your-gas-wont-save-you-money/feed/ 46 0:03:00 A break down of a scam that suggest you buy a hydrogen generator for your car, truck, or SUV in an effort to boost your gas mileage. The principal is scientific, but the claims of boosting mileage are impossible. The post SCAM ALERT – Adding H[...] A break down of a scam that suggest you buy a hydrogen generator for your car, truck, or SUV in an effort to boost your gas mileage. The principal is scientific, but the claims of boosting mileage are impossible. The post SCAM ALERT – Adding Hydrogen To Your Gas WON’T Save You Money appeared first on Accurate Auto Advice » Podcast Feed. jason@sporkmarketing.com no no Podcasting Is Live! http://www.accurateautoadvice.com/accurate-auto-advice/podcasting-is-live/ http://www.accurateautoadvice.com/accurate-auto-advice/podcasting-is-live/#comments Sat, 16 Feb 2008 22:20:14 +0000 http://accurateautoadvice.com/accurate-auto-advice/podcasting-is-live/ AccurateAutoAdvice has begun to offer our content in more than just print – we’re officially podcasting! We’re not on a schedule or anything – we’re posting as we can, when we can, but we hope some people out their appreciate our efforts. Listen to our announcement. Here’s our podcast feed URL if you want to [...]

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]]> http://www.accurateautoadvice.com/accurate-auto-advice/podcasting-is-live/feed/ 2 0:01:10 AccurateAutoAdvice has begun to offer our content in more than just print – we’re officially podcasting! We’re not on a schedule or anything – we’re posting as we can, when we can, but we hope some people out their appr[...] AccurateAutoAdvice has begun to offer our content in more than just print – we’re officially podcasting! We’re not on a schedule or anything – we’re posting as we can, when we can, but we hope some people out their appreciate our efforts. Listen to our announcement. Here’s our podcast feed URL if you want to subscribe via RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/accurateautoadvice/podcasts If you’d like to use our podcasts for your own non-commercial purposes, feel free to do so. All we ask is that you reference the material back to our website. As for commercial purposes, please contact us to discuss. You can also find us at: My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-06968d705e31291a3f2c967e5bd225f0} The post Podcasting Is Live! appeared first on Accurate Auto Advice » Podcast Feed. The post Podcasting Is Live! appeared first on Accurate Auto Advice » Podcast Feed. jason@sporkmarketing.com no no Six Tips For People New To Diesel Engines http://www.accurateautoadvice.com/maintenance-repair/six-tips-for-people-new-to-diesel-engines/ http://www.accurateautoadvice.com/maintenance-repair/six-tips-for-people-new-to-diesel-engines/#comments Sat, 16 Feb 2008 21:05:51 +0000 http://accurateautoadvice.com/maintenance-repair/six-tips-for-people-new-to-diesel-engines/ Listen to this article. If you’re looking at a diesel engine, you’re probably impressed with their combination of power and fuel efficiency. Modern diesel engines are also environmentally friendly and fairly low maintenance. Europeans have enjoyed diesel powered vehicles for years, and they’re finally starting to catch on in the United States. Considering all their [...]

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]]> http://www.accurateautoadvice.com/maintenance-repair/six-tips-for-people-new-to-diesel-engines/feed/ 2 0:06:15 Listen to this article. If you’re looking at a diesel engine, you’re probably impressed with their combination of power and fuel efficiency. Modern diesel engines are also environmentally friendly and fairly low maintenance. Europeans h[...] Listen to this article. If you’re looking at a diesel engine, you’re probably impressed with their combination of power and fuel efficiency. Modern diesel engines are also environmentally friendly and fairly low maintenance. Europeans have enjoyed diesel powered vehicles for years, and they’re finally starting to catch on in the United States. Considering all their benefits, it’s quite possible that diesel engines will one day be more popular than gas engines. Since most U.S. drivers have limited experience with diesel engines, here are some tips for new diesel drivers. 1) Nearly all new diesel engines come equipped with a turbo-charger. Think of a turbo-charger as a jet engine – it forces outside air into the engine and increases efficiency and performance. Turbo-chargers are very powerful, so great care must be taken to make sure the air entering the turbo-charger is clean and clear of debris. Therefore, it’s important that the air filter on your diesel is clean and changed often. Most manufacturers equip their vehicles with electronic sensors that will tell you to check or replace your air filter, and when this sensor tells you to change the air filter, do so immediately. If you ignore this warning, you could damage your engine. 2) Diesel fuel isn’t as clean and pure as gasoline, so the fuel filter in a diesel is very important. Again, your car has sensors that will warn you if the fuel filter becomes clogged, and you should react to these warnings quickly. If you fail to change a clogged diesel fuel filter, it could leave you stranded on the side of the road. Also, keep in mind that diesel fuel filters need changed a little more often than gas fuel filters, so don’t be surprised if you have to replace your diesel’s fuel filter ahead of schedule. That’s perfectly normal. 3) Here’s some shocking news for new diesel owners — in addition to being less pure than gasoline, diesel fuel also contains water. Even though small amounts of water will not hurt your diesel engine, nearly all modern diesels are equipped with water/fuel separators. Depending upon your vehicle, you may need to purge the water from your diesel’s fuel system manually. Check your owner’s manual for instructions on how to do this and to find out how often it should be done. The good news is that many service facilities will perform this task for you at little or no charge (as well as the dispose of the water/fuel mixture in an environmentally friendly way). 4) Diesel engines are often referred to as “oil burners” because, unlike gasoline engines, diesel engines typically burn some of the engine’s lubricating oil during normal operation. That’s why it’s especially important to check your diesel’s oil level between oil changes. To check the oil, make sure the engine has cooled for at least 30 mins and that the vehicle is level. Your owner’s manual will explain when you should add oil based on the engine’s dipstick reading. 5) Diesel engines don’t like cold temperatures. At low temperatures, diesel engines tend to start harshly and warm-up very slowly. At extremely low temperatures (below -10 F) diesel engines may not function at all. Therefore, it’s very important to remember to use your diesel’s block heater if outside temps ever dip below zero. The block heater is nothing more than an electrical plug on your car that uses your home’s electricity to keep your engine warm, and it’s as simple as plugging your car in at night. If you can afford the electricity, you can plug-in your block heater any time the outside temperature dips below freezing. This will protect your engine and make for quick and smooth start-ups, and it will help your engine warm-up quickly. Check your owner’s manual for your block heater’s location. 6) While all new engines have a short break-in period, new diesel engin[...] jason@sporkmarketing.com no no Car Dealership Customer Service Tips http://www.accurateautoadvice.com/maintenance-repair/car-dealership-customer-service-tips/ http://www.accurateautoadvice.com/maintenance-repair/car-dealership-customer-service-tips/#comments Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:55:42 +0000 http://accurateautoadvice.com/maintenance-repair/car-dealership-customer-service-tips/ Tips and strategies for getting good customer service from your local car dealer when you have a problem.

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]]> http://www.accurateautoadvice.com/maintenance-repair/car-dealership-customer-service-tips/feed/ 2 0:03:50 Tips and strategies for getting good customer service from your local car dealer when you have a problem. The post Car Dealership Customer Service Tips appeared first on Accurate Auto Advice » Podcast Feed. Tips and strategies for getting good customer service from your local car dealer when you have a problem. The post Car Dealership Customer Service Tips appeared first on Accurate Auto Advice » Podcast Feed. jason@sporkmarketing.com no no Should I Use Synthetic Oil In My New Car? http://www.accurateautoadvice.com/maintenance-repair/should-i-use-synthetic-oil-in-my-new-car/ http://www.accurateautoadvice.com/maintenance-repair/should-i-use-synthetic-oil-in-my-new-car/#comments Sat, 16 Feb 2008 16:32:35 +0000 http://accurateautoadvice.com/maintenance-repair/should-i-use-synthetic-oil-in-my-new-car/ Listen to this article. People often wonder if they should be using synthetic oil in their vehicles. Synthetic oil is better than regular oil for a lot of different reasons – it’s a better lubricant, it maintains integrity at high temperatures, it’s fairly pure, and it rarely turns into sludge (even when it’s abused). To [...]

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]]> http://www.accurateautoadvice.com/maintenance-repair/should-i-use-synthetic-oil-in-my-new-car/feed/ 3 0:04:28 Listen to this article. People often wonder if they should be using synthetic oil in their vehicles. Synthetic oil is better than regular oil for a lot of different reasons – it’s a better lubricant, it maintains integrity at high temp[...] Listen to this article. People often wonder if they should be using synthetic oil in their vehicles. Synthetic oil is better than regular oil for a lot of different reasons – it’s a better lubricant, it maintains integrity at high temperatures, it’s fairly pure, and it rarely turns into sludge (even when it’s abused). To many, the obvious benefits of synthetic oil lead them to conclude they should start using it ASAP. However, despite synthetic oil’s benefits, it really depends on how you take care of your car. To start with, do you change your oil regularly? Oil needs to be changed before it breaks down and puts your engine at risk. But if you’re good at changing your oil on time every 3-5k miles, you’ll never experience one of the benefits of synthetic oil. Synthetic is resistant to breaking down, even after extended use. If you forget an oil change for instance, or even if you just put one off for a few weeks, synthetic is the best oil to have in your engine. But if you’re changing your oil regularly and at the proper mileage you’ll never be in a situation where your engine is at risk from worn-out oil. Another benefit of synthetic is that it will last a long time without deteriorating. For instance, let’s say you drive 7k miles per year. At that rate, assuming a 5k mile oil change interval, you’re only going to need an oil change every 9 months (based on mileage). Since regular oil starts to break down after 6 months (even when unused), you should either change your oil sooner than necessary or you should think about using synthetic. It may save you money to pay for one synthetic oil change a year instead of two regular oil changes, and it will definitely save you time. Other than synthetic’s breakdown resistance and long life, there’s one other common reason you should consider using synthetic. As natural oil gets hot, it starts to breakdown. The longer it stays hot, the worse the breakdown. So, if you regularly operate your vehicle in such a way that the engine temperature is always high, you should run synthetic. Letting your vehicle idle for hours at a time (like on a jobsite) will overheat the engine, as would driving in high ambient temperatures (like the desert) or at high altitudes (over 10k feet). As a rule, high temperature desert air doesn’t cool your engine very well, and neither does “thin” mountain air. If you live in these areas, consider running synthetic oil. Finally, synthetic oil is often used in high performance vehicles. If you are utilizing your vehice like a high-performance car (high speeds, fast turns, you know who you are) then synthetic is a smart choice. There are a lot of entities that recommend using synthetic oil, even for people that don’t need it. For example, synthetic is recommended for anyone that drives in stop-and-go traffic. Since all of us drive in stop-and-go at some point, that’s a bad recommendation. You should only use synthetic if you’re driving in stop and go traffic long enough for your engine’s cooling fan to turn on and only if you’re doing so daily. Also, if you drive short trips only, people may recommend synthetic oil as a way to protect you engine. However, short trips, regardless of your choice of oil, can damage your motor. No matter whether you use synthetic or regular oil, your engine was designed to be ran for at least 20 minutes. Running synthetic in these situations might be better, but tests have shown the benefit is minor. If you determine that one of the above situations applies to you, take care when you purchase synthetic oil. Many places will suggest a synthetic blend as a way to save money (instead of full-synthetic), however the “blend” is often times a mystery. Maybe you’re getting a 50-50 blend, or maybe you’re getting 1% synthetic and 99% regular oil. My recommendation is to go full synthetic or[...] jason@sporkmarketing.com no no