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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by ukata16(m): 12:21pm On Jan 06, 2016
I'm sorry to say this but you arte very repetitive!
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by kakakibuy(m): 3:22pm On Jan 06, 2016
Dilute your coolant Your cooling system needs both coolant-antifreeze and water, so don’t pour undiluted coolant into your cooling system. Dilute it with water to the commonly recommended 50-50 ratio. Similarly, don’t use straight water in your system either.The coolant protects against corrosion and freezing.The water ensures good heat transfer from the coolant to the radiator.
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by kakakibuy(m): 6:35pm On Jan 06, 2016
Maintenance:Keep your car tires properly inflated. Under-inflation shucks mileage from your gas tank.
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by kakakibuy(m): 9:48am On Jan 08, 2016
Avoid hose hassles:Check the hoses under your hood every month or two to avoid the hassle of a broken hose while you’re on the road. With the car cool and off, squeeze the hoses. If they are hard or make a crunching sound, replace them. Ditto if they are extremely soft or sticky.With the car warm but off, examine hoses for bulges and collapsed sections. If you find any, the hose walls are weak, and it’s time to replace the hose. Never drive with a ruptured coolant hose, or you are liable to overheat the engine and damage it. Other hoses are crucial to operation of your power brakes and cruise-control systems.
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by kakakibuy(m): 4:28pm On Jan 09, 2016
Blast mats with the hose When washing your car, drag out the rubber or carpet floor mats and blast them with the hose.This will dislodge dirt particles that, if allowed to build up, will grind holes in your mats. Let the mats dry thoroughly in the sun before reinstalling them.
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by kakakibuy(m): 7:13am On Jan 19, 2016
Fix small windshield chips Got a rock chip, crack, or ding in your windshield? Bring your car to a windshield repair shop. For far less cost than replacing the windshield, they can fix chips and cracks, even quite long ones. The repairs not only keep the chips and cracks from spreading and restore structural integrity, they also improve clarity.
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by kakakibuy(m): 2:18am On Jan 20, 2016
Blast mats with the hose When washing your car, drag out the rubber or carpet floor mats and blast them with the hose.This will dislodge dirt particles that, if allowed to build up, will grind holes in your mats. Let the mats dry thoroughly in the sun before reinstalling them.
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by kakakibuy(m): 9:22am On Mar 22, 2016
Preserve door and window seals Wipe a rubber protectant (such as Armor-All) or silicone on door and window weatherstripping to keep it in good condition. Don’t use an oilbased product, such as WD-40, because the oil will damage the rubber. Regular cleaning and treatment of your car’s weatherstripping will also lessen the likelihood of your door sticking to its rubber seal in cold weather, a common cause of damage to the rubber.
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by kakakibuy(m): 9:42am On Mar 24, 2016
Preserve door and window seals Wipe a rubber protectant (such as Armor-All) or silicone on door and window weatherstripping to keep it in good condition. Don’t use an oilbased product, such as WD-40, because the oil will damage the rubber. Regular cleaning and treatment of your car’s weatherstripping will also lessen the likelihood of your door sticking to its rubber seal in cold weather, a common cause of damage to the rubber.
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by kakakibuy(m): 10:08am On Apr 14, 2016
Preserve door and window seals Wipe a rubber protectant (such as Armor-All) or silicone on door and window weatherstripping to keep it in good condition. Don’t use an oilbased product, such as WD-40, because the oil will damage the rubber. Regular cleaning and treatment of your car’s weatherstripping will also lessen the likelihood of your door sticking to its rubber seal in cold weather, a common cause of damage to the rubber.
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by kakakibuy(m): 7:22am On May 11, 2016
Check for uneven wear Check tires for uneven wear. If you’ve maintained tire inflation properly, uneven wear may indicate the need for a wheel realignment. It can also mean improperly operating brakes or shocks, a bent wheel, internal tire damage, or worn bushings.
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by kakakibuy(m): 8:15am On May 12, 2016
When temperatures affect tire inflation When outside temperatures drop or soar, tires tend to lose pressure. A drop of 10 degrees F (6 degrees C), in fact, will decrease a tire’s air pressure by 1 or 2 pounds.Tires can lose even more air in hot weather. Under-inflated tires can result in accelerated wear and poor driving performance. If you live in a place where temperatures vary a lot, check your tire pressure often and add air as needed.
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by kakakibuy(m): 9:54pm On Jul 10, 2016
Keep the caps on You step out into driveway ready to start your morning commute only to discover a flat tire. How in the heck did that happen overnight? If the tire valve is missing its cap, the culprit might be a leaky valve. Those little caps keep out dirt and moisture that can cause leaks, so be sure to keep caps on all your tire valves. Another tip: When you replace tires, remind the tire shop that you expect new valves with the tires.
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by kakakibuy(m): 10:28am On Jul 11, 2016
Park in the shade Of course, a garage is always the ideal place to park your car. But if one isn’t available, minimize interior damage from UV sunlight and heat by always trying to park your car in the shade. If no shade is available or if you find parking under a tree results in bird droppings, use a car shade to minimize the sun’s impact. As a bonus, you’ll have a cooler car to step into on hot sunny days. Car shades come in two basic types: those that you unfold and place on the front windshield and rear window, or pleated types that attach to the windshield posts (with adhesive), window frames (with Velcro), or the windows themselves (with suction cups).

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by kakakibuy(m): 10:41am On Jul 12, 2016
Secure loads to avoid dents and scratches The beginning of the end for the finish on many cars and trucks — and for wagon and hatchback interiors for that matter — is an improperly stowed load. Invest in the appropriate racks for bicycles, cargo, and luggage. A good trick to keep tall objects from sliding around in a pick-up truck bed is to use a shower curtain rod (or two) as a brace. Just push the cargo against the front wall of the truck bed and install the rod behind it. Twist to secure. Cargo nets will also help keep objects from banging around and damaging a truck bed.
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by kakakibuy(m): 1:49pm On Jul 12, 2016
When temperatures affect tire inflation When outside temperatures drop or soar, tires tend to lose pressure. A drop of 10 degrees F (6 degrees C), in fact, will decrease a tire’s air pressure by 1 or 2 pounds.Tires can lose even more air in hot weather. Under-inflated tires can result in accelerated wear and poor driving performance. If you live in a place where temperatures vary a lot, check your tire pressure often and add air as needed.
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by kakakibuy(m): 6:38pm On Jul 12, 2016
Don’t try to carry too much Never exceed your car’s roof load specifications or weight limits.You can find them in your vehicle owner’s manual. Check the weight limitation of your roof rack as well. Typically the range is from 150 to 200 pounds (68 to 90 kg). That’s the equivalent of eighteen 8-foot 2 x 4s (2.4-meter 38 x 89s) or three sheets of 3/4-inch (17-mm) plywood. If you have to deliver a heavy load from the home or garden center, consider having it delivered. It will save wear and tear on you as well as your car.
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by kakakibuy(m): 9:47am On Jul 14, 2016
Clean the inside, too Vacuum and sponge your interior every time you wash your car. Dirt particles are abrasive, and spilled liquids, such as soda, can be corrosive.Vacuum your interior thoroughly with a powerful vacuum (small cordless models are generally too weak). Use the appropriate wand heads when vacuuming. The bare metal wand can mar and scratch surfaces. Sponge vinyl surfaces clean with a solution of mild detergent and water.
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by kakakibuy(m): 11:00am On Jul 15, 2016
Maintain proper inflation Under-inflated tires are a tire salesman’s best friend. They create excessive heat and stress that can lead to tire failure. If you want to get every last mile out of your tires, get yourself a tire pressure gauge and use it at least once a month (more in hot weather) to keep your tires inflated to the recommendation in the vehicle’s owner’s manual. Check tires when they are cold (driven for less than one mile) for an accurate reading.
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by kakakibuy(m): 11:31am On Dec 06, 2017
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by kakakibuy(m): 1:13pm On Dec 18, 2017
Do you know that Modern cruise control (also known as a speedostat or tempomat) was invented in 1948 by the inventor and mechanical engineer Ralph Teetor? His idea was born out of the frustration of riding in a car driven by his lawyer, who kept speeding up and slowing down as he talked. Ralph Teetor was blind.

Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by kakakibuy(m): 12:22pm On Dec 28, 2017
Overheating: Cars are designed to deal with high temperatures, and it’s up to the cooling system to maintain your engine’s temperature, however high the mercury rises. However, if your car’s cooling system has an underlying problem, the warm temperatures of Nigeria could aggravate its symptoms and cause the engine to overheat.


By having your car serviced periodically, and checking the coolant/antifreeze level on a fortnightly basis, you can prevent a cooling problem ruining your trips.

Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by kakakibuy(m): 2:28pm On Dec 29, 2017
Punctures: As temperatures rise and fall, tyre pressures tend to change slightly, usually by no more than a couple of pounds. When it’s hot, the pressure of your tyres is likely to increase, potentially pushing them over the recommended PSI for your load.


This could increase the chance of a blowout if the tyres are badly worn or damaged. Check the rubber for signs of wear, damage and cracks in the sidewall, and have them replaced if you see any of these symptoms. It’s also worth remembering that you should adjust tyre pressures to suit your load, as recommended in your car’s manual.

Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by kakakibuy(m): 12:54pm On Dec 30, 2017
Glare: One of the biggest dangers for drivers is glare, which occurs when sunlight hits dirt and debris on the windscreen. It's also known as sun dazzle and it's vital you know how to avoid it.

To prevent glare impairing your line of vision, keep your car’s windows clean inside and out, and make sure your screen wash reservoir is fully topped up before travel. Dirt and smears on the windscreen increase the chances of sun dazzle as well as generally impairing your vision. Also, check the condition of the windscreen wipers themselves, as they can cause smears if worn or cracked. And if in doubt, always carry a pair of sunglasses.

Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by kakakibuy(m): 12:50pm On Jan 03, 2018
Sneezing: An obvious point, but an important one; be cautious when sneezing behind the wheel, especially on the motorway. Sneeze at 110km/h, and you’ll travel over 100m with your eyes shut — long enough to have an accident.

Add in watery eyes and you can see how the dangers increase. If you’re planning a long drive, make sure you top up on hay fever relief before you travel. We know it’s impossible to prevent sneezing altogether, but it’s something to be aware of.

Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by kakakibuy(m): 4:59pm On Feb 06, 2018
Maintenance:Keep your car tires properly inflated. Under-inflation shucks mileage from your gas tank.
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by kakakibuy(m): 11:50am On Feb 12, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by kakakibuy(m): 10:05am On Mar 07, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by kakakibuy(m): 7:39pm On Mar 08, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by kakakibuy(m): 11:07am On Mar 09, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by kakakibuy(m): 5:24pm On Mar 09, 2018
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