Minggu, 21 Juni 2009

Tips and Advice for your vehicles

Automotive
Do I need to rotate the tires, how often?
Every oil change you have to play the wheel, or every 6000 miles. If you are negligent in rotate the tire that can cause in the tire premature wear.

What timing belt need to be replaced at the recommended interval?
Yes, because the failure of the timing belt on most cars can cause damage to the main engine. Cost of repairs to the engine timing belt is broken more than the cost to replace the timing belt.

What does it mean if the indicator light "check engine" or "service engine soon" light hold?
There are many sensors and computerized components that manage your vehicle’s engine performance and emissions. When one of these fails, the "check engine" light is illuminated. Although your car may seem to run fine, it is important to have the issue addressed to prevent long-term problems.

If my car starts overheat, what should I do?
This is a very serious problem – if your car overheats for too long, you can damage your engine. As soon as possible, find a safe place to pull off the road and shut the engine off! Do not attempt to check the fluid level in the radiator as it can burn you. The best thing to do is have your car towed to a repair shop.

When do I need to do the changed of oil?
You should get your oil changed every 3000 miles or as recommended in your vehicle’s owner’s manual.

What is that milky brown engine oil?
Milky brown engine oil is an indication of coolant in the oil. This can be caused by a blown head gasket (other gasket), a failed transmission cooler, or cracked casings. This condition is very serious and needs to be checked by a professional technician quickly.

How so I make sure my car battery has a good electrical connection?
Battery cables and terminals should also be cleaned and inspected to make sure they provide a good electrical connection.

What is synthetic motor oil?
Synthetic motor oils can be a good choice for high output, turbocharged or supercharged engines, vehicles that are used for towing (especially during hot weather), or vehicles that are operated in extremely cold or hot climates.
Synthetic motor oils, though several times more expensive than mineral-based motor oils, can improve fuel economy and provide longer intervals between changes. They also provide instant lubrication on start-up.

When the fuel filter my car should be replaced?
To help ensure dependable, trouble-free performance, replace your car's fuel filter approximately every 30,000 miles or as recommended in your vehicle's owner's manual.

When should I change my spark plugs?
For maximum fuel economy and peak engine performance, your spark plugs should be replaced every 30 months or 30,000 miles, unless your vehicle is equipped with 100,000-mile platinum tipped spark plugs.

I need to replace a burned out fuse, what should I do?
Always replace burned-out fuses with ones of the same amperage (printed on the fuse) and note that if a fuse continues to "blow," you should have the circuit checked professionally by one of our technicians for defects.
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Selasa, 02 Juni 2009

Saving Gas

To make the event work, shopping, taking children in schools and many other things, most people need to drive the car. Everyone want to save money on gas, so that people want to find out how to save money on gasoline for their vehicles. There are many ways and the habits of those who can be practice to save in the drive.

The first thing to save gas is to well maintain your cars, periodically take it for a tune up. Things like making sure the air filter, carburetor and spark plugs are clean, which can make the car using less fuel. Also, lubricate and change the motor oil periodically, and use low viscosity oil so the engine will run smoother with less resistance. You should inflate the tires properly to improve the gas mileage. Pay attention to the MPG or Mileages per Gallon, to constantly monitor the progress of and try to improve the gas savings.

Remove the cargo rack that may be mounted on the roof or trunk of the vehicle will reduce the fuel usage too. Try to take out the unnecessary weight from the passenger and trunk, things like boxes, wheelers, and extra tire. The lighter the load the less gas will be wasted. Also keep the car clean to reduce the resistance, especially the mud and soil that may stick to the, bumpers, bottom and tires should be removed. Another thing like a tailgate trailer will add more burdens, and should be unattached. You should fill the regular gasoline rather than the premium or high octane gasoline, unless there are special reasons to do so.

There are daily habits for the way you drive that will result in the savings. During the hot weather, try to turn the air conditioner to a lower setting. If you are driving on the highways, keep the speed constant will help the gas efficiency too. Park the car near the exit of a parking lot may save the expense, and also improve your health for doing more exercises. Car pooling with the co-workers and friends will also help reducing the fuel using. There are many more ideas for saving gas on the web, just go to the research and that will help you with more ideas.
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