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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 3:33pm On Jul 12, 2018
Keep leather from drying out and cracking Leather cars seats are durable and don’t require a lot of maintenance. After a few years, however, the seats can become soiled. Use a leather cleaner to remove dirt and stains.Then apply a leather protectant formulated for pigmented or top-coated grain leather (the leather used for most leather car upholstery). Protectants will resist stains and make the upholstery easier to clean in the future. Choose a protectant that includes conditioners to keep your leather.
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 6:22pm On Jul 12, 2018
Use wheel cleaner Your car’s wheels are down there on the road, taking the brunt of road dirt. Add in the dust that wears off your brake pads and you’ve got a formula for stains that are tough to remove when you wash your vehicle. Car-washing liquid won’t do the job.You need a wheel cleaner specifically formulated to remove such stains. Be sure to buy the correct formulation. Some cleaners are designed for metal wheels, and others for painted or clear-coated wheels.The metal wheel cleaners come in various formulations as well, depending upon whether your metal wheel has a satin, aluminum, or chrome finish. Protect metal wheels with wheel polish, painted wheels with a coat of wax.
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 8:17pm On Jul 12, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 9:35pm On Jul 12, 2018
Wipe oil pan plug clean: If you do your own oil changes, clean the drain plug and washer with rags before re installing your oil pan. Some plugs are magnetized to trap metal particles.

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 10:53pm On Jul 12, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 11:58pm On Jul 12, 2018
Avoid overfilling your crankcase with oil: Don’t overfill your engine crankcase with oil. If you do, the oil can rise into the crankshaft, where air bubbles will get churned into the oil.Your oil pump can’t do a good job of circulating oil with air bubbles. The result can be overheating and stress on engine components. Overfilling can also foul your sparkplugs. In fact, overfilling is a bad idea with all automotive fluids.
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 8:26am On Jul 13, 2018
Let floor mats take winter’s beating: Use floor mats to protect carpeting. The best type for controlling salt, slush, and mud in winter are rubber wafflestyle mats. They stay in place, don’t allow the water to seep through, and are easy to wash clean. Carpet-style mats are helpful, too. Shake, vacuum, or wash as needed; replace them as they wear through.
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 8:09pm On Jul 13, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 10:44pm On Jul 13, 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): 11:58pm On Jul 13, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 1:05am On Jul 14, 2018
Use wheel cleaner Your car’s wheels are down there on the road, taking the brunt of road dirt. Add in the dust that wears off your brake pads and you’ve got a formula for stains that are tough to remove when you wash your vehicle. Car-washing liquid won’t do the job.You need a wheel cleaner specifically formulated to remove such stains. Be sure to buy the correct formulation. Some cleaners are designed for metal wheels, and others for painted or clear-coated wheels.The metal wheel cleaners come in various formulations as well, depending upon whether your metal wheel has a satin, aluminum, or chrome finish. Protect metal wheels with wheel polish, painted wheels with a coat of wax.

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 6:24am On Jul 14, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 7:22am On Jul 14, 2018
Air Conditioning: Make sure your air-conditioning is working efficiently. If in doubt, have it checked by a qualified professional. The most important benefit of effective air-conditioning is that it reduces driver fatigue, keeping the driver alert, refreshed and more comfortable.
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 8:20am On Jul 14, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 9:10am On Jul 14, 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): 11:20am On Jul 14, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 6:31pm On Jul 14, 2018
Test drive-belt tension Check the tension and condition of your drive belt (or, with many cars, multiple belts) every month. Belts that are too tight can wear out the bearings in accessory components, such as AC compressor, water pump, and power-steering pump. Belts that are too loose will wear out faster and may fail prematurely. Perform your examination before you start the car to avoid injury due to a hot belt or moving engine part. Check for tension by pressing in the center of the belt’s longest exposed run while holding a ruler next to it. If you can depress the belt 1/ 2 to 1 inch (13 to 25 mm), but not more or less, the tension is good. If not, adjust the belt tension yourself according to your car’s service manual, or have your dealer or auto repair service do it. Also check for belt damage, such as glazing (often due to oil leakage), fraying, and cracks. If you spot damage, have the belt checked by a pro and replaced if necessary.
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 7:29pm On Jul 14, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 9:23pm On Jul 14, 2018
Rotate your tires: Rotating your tires helps to distribute tire wear evenly and ensures that you’ll get the maximum road life out of them. The first rotation is especially important.Your owner’s manual should specify both rotation period and pattern. If not, rotate your tires every 6,000 to 7,500 miles (9,700 to 12,000 km) — your tire dealer should know the correct pattern of tire rotation.
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 10:20pm On Jul 14, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 12:05am On Jul 15, 2018
Tape saves light covers: A cracked taillight or turn-signal cover, if left alone, may allow your light compartment to fill with water and cause some real damage. A good short-term fix is to tape over the crack. Use the red or orange tape that’s made for this purpose.You can purchase it at many automotive parts stores.
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 9:02am On Jul 15, 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): 10:28am On Jul 15, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 12:20pm On Jul 15, 2018
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.
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 1:38pm On Jul 15, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 4:20pm On Jul 15, 2018
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
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 7:32pm On Jul 15, 2018
Let floor mats take winter’s beating: Use floor mats to protect carpeting. The best type for controlling salt, slush, and mud in winter are rubber wafflestyle mats. They stay in place, don’t allow the water to seep through, and are easy to wash clean. Carpet-style mats are helpful, too. Shake, vacuum, or wash as needed; replace them as they wear through.
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 8:45pm On Jul 15, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 9:10pm On Jul 15, 2018
Keep an auto log: Keep a pad and pencil in the glove compartment and use them to record your gas fill-ups and mileage. If you notice that your gas mileage worsens, mention it to your service man. It may be an early warning sign that something is wrong with your car.
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 10:40pm On Jul 15, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 12:56am On Jul 16, 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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