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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 9:13pm On Jul 19, 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): 11:25pm On Jul 19, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 12:10am On Jul 20, 2018 |
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). WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 8:26am On Jul 20, 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): 10:51am On Jul 20, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 12:51pm On Jul 20, 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): 1:39pm On Jul 20, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 3:41pm On Jul 20, 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. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 6:11pm On Jul 20, 2018 |
Don’t forget the PCV valve : The PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve is an emissions control device on older cars — check your service manual to see if your car has one.The valve recirculates partially burned gases from the engine’s crankcase to the combustion chamber. Important to a properly functioning engine, the valve should be changed every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or as specified in your owner’s manual. In addition to helping you get the most from a tank of gasoline, it helps to prevent the buildup of harmful sludge and corrosion.When replacing your PCV valve, be sure you use the correct one or you may damage your engine. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 7:58pm On Jul 20, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 9:27pm On Jul 20, 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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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 10:56pm On Jul 20, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 12:23am On Jul 21, 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. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 8:12am On Jul 21, 2018 |
For stubborn carpet or mat stains: After vacuuming floor mats or interior carpeting, apply foam rug cleaner to resistant stains as directed by the maker. Work the foam into a few square feet at a time, using a wet sponge or brush. Vacuum when dry. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 10:40am On Jul 21, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 12:33pm On Jul 21, 2018 |
Clean dash gauges carefully: Use a soft damp cloth to lightly wipe dust from the clear plastic lenses on your dashboard. Too much pressure will scratch them. Too many scratches can make it difficult to read your gauges under certain lighting conditions. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 1:40pm On Jul 21, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 3:12pm On Jul 21, 2018 |
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.
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 6:35pm On Jul 21, 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. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 7:56pm On Jul 21, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 9:21pm On Jul 21, 2018 |
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
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 11:23pm On Jul 21, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 12:02am On Jul 22, 2018 |
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). WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 8:17am On Jul 22, 2018 |
Choose a good car insurer: Sometimes, no matter how careful you are, disaster inevitably strikes — typically in the form of an accident. Make sure that your car will be repaired to the best possible standard by finding an insurer that will pay for parts from the original manufacturer and guarantee the repairs it authorizes. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 10:23am On Jul 22, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 12:37pm On Jul 22, 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
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 1:38pm On Jul 22, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 3:42pm On Jul 22, 2018 |
Use upholstery cleaners on soiled seats :The
same upholstery cleaners you use at home can
be used on your car’s upholstery. Use them
sparingly, however, to avoid saturating the
fabric. Use a clean cloth to wipe away the
foam. On velour seats, brush the fibers gently
to avoid matting them and to preserve the
original texture of the fabric.
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 6:02pm On Jul 22, 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 supple WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 7:42pm On Jul 22, 2018 |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 9:40pm On Jul 22, 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. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 11:05pm On Jul 22, 2018 |
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