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- 2007-03-29 18:11:47 - Your engine, your baby: synthetic or conventional oil
- One central argument between car enthusiasts and on Internet car forums alike is what oil is better for your car, synthetic or conventional. Before synthetic oils became available for regular automobiles, the argument centered solely on brand types and weight. But now, with the advent of these synthetics all over the market, what is truly the best choice for your engine? Let's explore both of thes...
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- 2007-03-29 18:11:47 - Winter car tips
- Believe it or not, your car has affects from the cold too. Follow these tips to help you have a safer winter driving season.
First, and this goes for any time of year, change your oil at the manufacturers specified time, generally 3,000 miles. When you have an oil change most technicians also give your car a once over checking tires and belts and fluids. Remember, the oil is the lif...
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- 2007-03-29 18:11:47 - Winter bike riding -- the safe way
- Are you one of those motorcycle riders that live in northern climates where winters can be harsh and still choose to continue riding when the bitter winter sets in? Well, everybody would say you're dreadful to even consider riding out in the snow. Contemporaries who are more protective of their bikes might even say that you're a brutal slave-driver of your beloved bike.
Winter is re...
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- 2007-03-29 18:11:47 - Why won't my car start?
- Have you ever had your car just "die" on you, you try to start it and it just will not start. You end up calling a tow truck and paying those big tow bills, then to make matters worse the technician at the shop tells you that it will cost hundreds of dollars to make it run again,is that true? Maybe maybe not.
I own and work as a diagnostics Tech here at Ace Automotive in Lakewood Wa...
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- 2007-03-29 18:11:47 - Why become a truck driver?
- There are a great number of good reasons for someone to become a truck driver. First and foremost among those reasons would be the great pay. Did you realize that most truckers, their first year out on the road, earn an average of $35,000 a year? And, that after just a few years out, those same truckers are making an average of $45,000-$50,000 annually? And finally, veteran drivers who own their o...
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- 2007-03-29 18:11:47 - Where to find wholesale radar detectors -
- Radar detectors have become an extremely popular piece of technology for drivers. With quality detectors running several hundred dollars, the perceived high cost of these devices has the potential to drive away consumers. In reality, consumers can purchase wholesale radar detectors through many venues, especially online.
One source for wholesale radar detectors are those online stor...
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- 2007-03-29 18:11:47 - What to look out for when test driving a car
- Test-Driving is usually done on any model vehicle that you wish to buy to find out whether that model is suitable for your requirements. You might have some presumptions about a particular model but everything would be cleared when you test-drive a car of that model.
The salespersons often give you facts and figures about the car being very fast and being very good ('blah blah blah'...
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- 2007-03-29 18:11:47 - What to look for in ford catalytic converters
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Automobiles are highly responsible for the alarming rate of air pollution affecting the global environmental condition today. Everyday millions of cars, trucks, and other vehicles around the world belch out fumes and gases that are harmful to the environment. When an engine burns fuel, it produces hazardous gases namely carbon dioxide, hydrocarbons or volatile organic compounds and...
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- 2007-03-29 18:11:47 - What to do when a hot engine is hard to start
- Although usually engines exposed to cold weather is the most known problem related to car starting difficulties, hot engines might bring obstacles as well. Many people realize that the car do not start as easily as it should when the engine is hot and do not know what to do about it. In order to be able to overcome this problem, it is important to start by learning why it happens.
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- 2007-03-29 18:11:47 - Whats the new honda civic coupe have to offer?
- The 2005 Honda Civic sets the benchmark for reliability and resale value. Everyone seems to know this, but what's new and what can you expect out of the new Civic Coupe?
The Honda Civic Coupe models range from the DX ? Value Package, the HX ? Lean burn machine, to the LX and the top of the line EX model. The DX model is the base Civic Coupe. It has the 115 hp engine and limited crea...
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- 2007-03-29 18:11:47 - Ways to save on car insurance
- The American economy is sucking a lot of money out of consumers' pockets due to high gas prices and the general increase in every other consumer good from food to clothing that is associated with high oil prices. However, there is good news on the horizon, and that is that auto insurance rates are being reduced. Despite this reduction, there are several things you should keep in mind when shopping...
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- 2007-03-29 18:11:47 - Volvo electric powered concept sports car and volvo replacement parts
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While major U.S. automakers are focusing on hybrid and fuel cell vehicles, Volvo took a different route, unveiling a sports car powered entirely with lithium-ion batteries. Volvo's 3CC concept car, won "Best Design" and five Gold Standards at the recent Michelin Challenge Bibendum environmental competition in Shanghai, China.
"Not only does the 3CC combine classic Vo...
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- 2007-03-29 18:11:47 - Volkswagen touran hymotion: fuel cell hybrid vehicle plus top rate vw replacement parts
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Automakers know that rising oil prices and tougher environmental rules will increase the public's interest in vehicles that use less fuel with reduced tail pipe emissions.
Hybrids increase fuel efficiency by capturing the energy normally lost to friction braking and storing it in a battery for later use when driving power is again required. Unlike internal combustion...
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- 2007-03-29 18:11:47 - Volkswagen passat 2005: body and chassis for volkswagen parts at parts train
- The Volkswagen Passat 2005 features a powerful design. The new VW face with its chrome radiator represents the greatest design progression since the creation of the series.
The new Passat is 4.77 metres long (+ 62mm), 1.82 metres wide (+ 74mm) and 1.47 metres tall (+ 10 mm). The wheelbase measures 2.71 metres. One real indicator of outstanding quality is the static torsional stiffne...
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- 2007-03-29 18:11:47 - Truck performance 101 ? a beginners guide
- Today, the aftermarket gives truck owners more performance options than ever before. However, all the new products and gizmos can be a little hard to sort through. What you need for your specific truck will depend on what type of truck you have and what you use it for.
What is performance? Basically, it is the word used to describe speed, fuel consumption rate and towing ability. Pe...
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- 2007-03-29 18:11:47 - Troubleshooting your ford's alternator and other electrical parts
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What's the most important part in your car? You would probably answer it's the engine. The engine, of course, is very essential since combustion takes place here. It is often referred to as the "heart" of the vehicle. However, other systems and auto parts might begin to protest. Certainly, every part in the vehicle has a role to perform; therefore, any of the auto parts cannot be d...
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- 2007-03-29 18:11:47 - Toyota parts online store features the best oem-quality toyota camry parts
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Toyota Parts Online, one of the country's leading auto parts suppliers specializing on selling superior quality Toyota parts presents to you top quality parts for Toyota Camry, one of Toyotas best models.
The present Toyota Camry cars belong to the fourth generation Toyota Camry. Most of the Toyota Camry cars are sedans but the Camry was also sold as a station wagon....
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- 2007-03-29 18:11:47 - Toyota parts online gears up your toyota 4runner for the challenge
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The Toyota 4Runner embodies your ideals of a sporty vehicle packed with power, rugged character and wide ranging utility. Since its debut in 1985, this vehicle has been Toyota's strong contender in the Sport Utility Vehicle segment. It was loved for its reliability, sporty styling, functionality and utility.
What sets 4Runners apart from the rest of the SUVs you can ...
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- 2007-03-29 18:11:47 - Toyota parts online features high quality parts for toyotas top models
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Toyota Parts Online is a leading auto parts distributor dedicated to OEM-quality Toyota parts for various Toyota models, old and new alike. Looking up to Toyota, the biggest and the leading Japanese automaker and the fourth largest in America, Toyota Parts Online is proud to supply the finest quality and perfect-fit replacement auto parts to wide range of Toyota car users. Like Toy...
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- 2007-03-29 18:11:47 - Towing your new trailer
- You have bought a new trailer and have your first trip all planned out. Are you ready to start out on your trip? Assuming you have done all inspections for your trailer and cargo, then here are a few tips for being on the road and towing your trailer safely. Remember, there is a big difference between just driving your vehicle and hauling a load behind it. Handling characteristics will be startlin...
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- 2007-03-29 18:11:47 - Tough and durable replacement land rover parts: defying severe off-road conditions
- Land Rover is an unbeatable name in the all-terrain utility vehicle market. This marque sports not only the toughest performance auto parts from Land Rover electrical parts [http://www.landrparts.com/rover-electrical-parts.html] to Land Rover fuel injection parts, Land Rover transmission parts, Lan...
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- 2007-03-29 18:11:47 - Torque converter operation
- The torque converter is one of the least understood components in an automatic transmission equipped vehicle. I will attempt to explain what it does and how it does it.
The torque converter has a few different functions.
We first need to understand that there is no direct link between the crankshaft and the transmission input shaft (except in the case of a lock up sty...
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- 2007-03-29 18:11:47 - Torque converter operation explained
- The torque converter is one of the least understood components in an automatic transmission equipped vehicle. I will attempt to explain what it does and how it does it.
The torque converter has a few different functions.
We first need to understand that there is no direct link between the crankshaft and the transmission input shaft (except in the case of a lock up sty...
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- 2007-03-29 18:11:47 - Top quality parts for the ultimate driving machine
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Every BMW vehicle is truly a source of pride and of sheer driving satisfaction. Through the years, this German vehicle has lived up to the standards of its own catchphrase ?The Ultimate Driving Machine.? Performance?this clearly sets a BMW car from the rest of the autos within its class. The moment you rev up the engine, you would already know how your drive's going to be. The long...
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- 2007-03-29 18:11:47 - Top of the line aftermarket parts for the mercedes benz e500 sedan
- The Mercedes Benz E500 sedan is a V8-powered muscle car with handling and brakes to complement its' engine's 302 horsepower, and a new seven-speed transmission. It has three-valve-per-cylinder, single overhead cam, aluminum alloy 5.0-liter V8 puts out 302 horsepower at 5600 rpm, and makes its maximum of 339 lb-ft of torque from 2700 through 4250 rpm.
The air springs and shock absorb...
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- 2007-03-29 18:11:47 - Top 9 used car salesmen tricks, and how to avoid them
- One of the biggest moments in many people's lives is driving off in their brand-spanking-new automobile. It's an exhilarating feeling. It's also a big moment because in that very instant, that brand-spanking-new car loses a big chunk of its value?the difference between the retail price you paid and the car's wholesale value. That's typically thousands gone in an instant.
That's why ...
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- 2007-03-29 18:11:47 - Top 5 factors determining your car insurance rate
- Auto insurance can be confusing and mind boggling sometimes and it's hard to determine exactly why some individuals are receiving rates which are lower than others. There are many factors which contribute to the rate of auto insurance, some you have control over and others you don't.
Below you will find valuable information regarding the factors which are compiled in order to determ...
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- 2007-03-29 18:11:47 - Tires sizes learn what they mean
- If you're like most of us, or maybe I should say if you're like me, the way you choose what new tires you should purchase for your car is by reading the label on the side of your existing car tires. After comparing the prices of the compatible tires with the amount of money in your tire budget, then a choice can be made. But is it the right choice? I mean, if you have no idea what the label on you...
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- 2007-03-29 18:11:47 - Tips to get your car through a cold winter
- Everyone wants to save money on car repairs, right?
Make it a point to schedule into your calendar a winter booster check for your car.
Keep these tips in mind for your winter travel, and you'll have a safer winter travel season all around!
A gas tank which is kept filled helps keep moisture from forming. Make it a habit to go ahead and fill up when you...
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- 2007-03-29 18:11:47 - Tips to avoid car insurance premium increases & becoming assigned risk
- Below are some tips to reduce your auto insurance bill, prevent substantial premium increases and avoid becoming assigned risk.
Claim Reports: You know about credit reports, you should also know about claim reports. C.L.U.E.? (Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange), is a claim report service provided by ChoicePoint, Inc. ChoicePoint, Inc. states on their web site "C.L.U.E. is a c...
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