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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 6:11pm On Jul 05, 2018
Buy gas at reputable service stations: Ask whether the gas you buy is filtered at the pump and if the station has a policy about changing the pump filters regularly. If you get a song and dance, find another gas station. Some stations don’t have pump filters, making you more vulnerable to dirty gasoline. Other stations may not mix alcohol and fuel properly — or worse, water down their product. Find a station you trust and stick to it.
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 8:03pm On Jul 05, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 9:09pm On Jul 05, 2018
Don’t fill up if you see the tanker: If you happen to see a gasoline tanker filling the tanks at your local gas station, come back another day or go to a different station. As the station’s underground tanks are being filled, the turbulence can stir up sediment. Sediment in your gas can clog fuel filters and fuel injectors, causing poor performance and possibly necessitating repairs.
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 10:46pm On Jul 05, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 11:53pm On Jul 05, 2018
Protect car paint from the sun: Paint does more than make your vehicle look great. It’s also the first line of defense against rusted body panels. Of course, the best way to protect the paint is to park the car in a garage. If that is not possible, park in the shade or purchase a car cover. The sun’s ultraviolet rays break down paint and cause it to fade. Some car covers protect your car from more than sun, moisture, bird droppings, and dust — they also have a thin layer of cushioning that will guard against light impact, such as from a tipped bicycle or small falling tree branch.
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 8:15am On Jul 06, 2018
Fill with washer fluid only: Don’t add water to the windshield washer reservoir. It won’t clean as well as washer fluid, and it may freeze in cold weather and damage the system. Don’t try to run your windshield washer system once you suspect there’s no more fluid in the tank, or you may damage the washer fluid pump.

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 11:04am On Jul 06, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 2:14pm On Jul 06, 2018
Use your parking brake . Even if you are driving a car with an automatic transmission, use your parking brake regularly, especially if you're parked on an incline. It helps keep the brakes adjusted in the rear of the car and makes them last longer. Do not use your parking brake in the wintertime because your brake will freeze and it will be stuck until it thaws out.
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 3:07pm On Jul 06, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 7:09pm On Jul 06, 2018
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



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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 7:54pm On Jul 06, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 10:00pm On Jul 06, 2018
Buy used tires: If you own a car that you plan to drive only for another year, the last thing you want to do is to buy a new set of tires. If it’s time to replace those tires though, it’s really time. Rather than hesitate, buy a set of used tires. Call local tire dealers to see what’s available. You’ll be surprised by how much wear is left in tires that are turned in by image-conscious car owners. Have your tire size handy



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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 10:27pm On Jul 06, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 12:29am On Jul 07, 2018
Drive less. Especially, avoid short trips. Cold starts are hard on engines, your gas mileage, and the environment. Short trips can also significantly shorten the life of your muffler. Basically, you get condensation in the exhaust when you start a cold engine, and if you don't run the car for long enough to evaporate all of the condensation out of the system, excessive amounts of water can accumulate in your muffler, and rust a hole through it. Avoid starting a cold car just to pull it into the garage, for instance. Consider walking to the nearest store for a change. Combine short errands, and, if you have multiple vehicles, drive the one more recently driven when you go out again. Do drive a car at least every week or so, since cars that sit for longer than a week or two at a time have other problems, such as fluids gradually draining out of systems. Consult a mechanic if you will store a car for an extended period.

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 8:00am On Jul 07, 2018
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.

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 10:33am On Jul 07, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 12:07pm On Jul 07, 2018
Top off your brake fluid: Check brake fluid monthly.Wipe dirt from the master cylinder lid before you open it. If you need fluid, add the type recommended by your car’s maker. Never substitute other fluids, such as transmission or power-steering fluid. And don’t use brake fluid from a previously opened container. Once exposed to air, brake fluid absorbs moisture and contaminates easily.

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 2:19pm On Jul 07, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 3:56pm On Jul 07, 2018
Fill with washer fluid only: Don’t add water to the windshield washer reservoir. It won’t clean as well as washer fluid, and it may freeze in cold weather and damage the system. Don’t try to run your windshield washer system once you suspect there’s no more fluid in the tank, or you may damage the washer fluid pump.

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 7:00pm On Jul 07, 2018
Keep an old blanket handy: Protect your car’s roof from scratches with an old blanket before tying lumber, bicycles, or luggage to your roof rack.

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 8:17pm On Jul 07, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 9:18pm On Jul 07, 2018
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.


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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 10:49pm On Jul 07, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 12:21am On Jul 08, 2018
some batteries need water: If your battery has vent caps, remove them to check the level of the electrolyte. It should rise 1/2 inch (13 mm) above the battery’s top plates. If it doesn’t, use distilled water to raise the level to 1/4 or 3/8 inch (6 or 10 mm) below the bottom of the vent cap. Don’t use tap water, as it may contain minerals that can damage your battery. Mechanics should check your battery as a part of your regularly scheduled maintenance, but they often skip the procedure. Be sure to ask to have it done.


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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 8:15am On Jul 08, 2018
Don’t forget to flush: Coolant-antifreeze eventually degrades and becomes contaminated. Flush it from your cooling system as recommended in your manual (typically every two years; every five years for newer coolants). Failing to do so can damage your radiator, clog your heater core, and cause the thermostat and water pump to fail.

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 11:26am On Jul 08, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 3:42pm On Jul 08, 2018
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.

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 6:34pm On Jul 08, 2018
Fill with washer fluid only Don’t add water to the windshield washer reservoir. It won’t clean as well as washer fluid, and it may freeze in cold weather and damage the system. Don’t try to run your windshield washer system once you suspect there’s no more fluid in the tank, or you may damage the washer fluid pump.

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 12:13am On Jul 09, 2018
Lube your lug nuts: Lug nuts, if not lubricated occasionally, can seize or “freeze” to the studs due to corrosion. Repairing them can be expensive. Having to call a tow truck for a flat you can’t remove is even more expensive.The next time you change or rotate your tires, pick up some anti-seize lubricant at your local auto supply store. Clean the stud threads with a wire brush and wipe them with the lubricant. It’s formulated to prevent the lug nuts (spark plugs, too) from seizing and won’t allow them to loosen as you drive, the way other lubricants might. If a lug nut does freeze to a stud, try spraying the nut and stud with WD-40 or Liquid Wrench. Allow it to penetrate for 10 or 20 minutes. Use a heat gun to apply heat.Then use a ratchet wrench to remove the lug.
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 8:04am On Jul 09, 2018
Lighten up your key chain: Does your car key share a chain with a dozen or more other keys? That’s a pretty heavy load hanging off the car key when it’s in the ignition.The weight, combined with bouncing while you drive, can wear out the tumblers inside the ignition and eventually lead to ignition switch failure.To add years of service to your ignition switch, purchase a lightweight key chain that allows you to separate your ignition key from the others. Drive with only the ignition key in your ignition. If your ignition key “sticks” when you try to turn on the car, it’s a warning that your ignition switch is about to fail. Replace it before you get stranded.

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