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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 9:22pm On Jun 28, 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.
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 11:00pm On Jun 28, 2018
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 11:57pm On Jun 28, 2018
Seal a leaky radiator: Save the high expense of a new radiator by trying to seal a leak with a radiator sealer, such as Alumaseal from Gold Eagle Co. Available in powder or liquid form, the product circulates in the radiator until it gets to the hole, where it sets up and fills the hole upon contact with the air. Alumaseal may be used to stop heater core leaks as well.

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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 8:22am On Jun 29, 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: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 10:31am On Jun 29, 2018
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 12:23pm On Jun 29, 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: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 3:32pm On Jun 29, 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: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 6:39pm On Jun 29, 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: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 7:37pm On Jun 29, 2018
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 9:25pm On Jun 29, 2018
Run your AC in winter : To keep your car’s air- conditioning system fit for the next warm season, run it a few times throughout the winter. This will prevent moving parts in the compressor from seizing. Also, circulating the refrigerant will help keep the seals soft and pliant.

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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 10:22pm On Jun 29, 2018
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 8:17am On Jun 30, 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: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 10:36am On Jun 30, 2018
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 1:03pm On Jun 30, 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: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 1:35pm On Jun 30, 2018
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 3:46pm On Jun 30, 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: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 6:12pm On Jun 30, 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: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 8:11pm On Jun 30, 2018
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 9:21pm On Jun 30, 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: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 12:37am On Jul 01, 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.
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 8:05am On Jul 01, 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: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 10:53am On Jul 01, 2018
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 12:01pm On Jul 01, 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: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 1:53pm On Jul 01, 2018
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 3:00pm On Jul 01, 2018
Touch up nicks sooner rather than later :Touch-up paint won’t adhere well to rust. So be sure to keep some matching touch-up paint on hand so you can touch up any minor nicks, often found around door edges, before rust has a chance to form.

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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by kakakibuy(m): 5:21pm On Jul 01, 2018
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 6:30pm On Jul 01, 2018
Avoid light fixture problems: When changing a bad bulb, clean dirty or corroded sockets with fine steel wool or a small wire brush.Wipe the socket clean of debris before installing the new light bulb.
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 9:56pm On Jul 01, 2018
Keep your cool: Check the coolant-antifreeze level weekly that shows on the translucent coolant- antifreeze overflow tank. If low, fill to the maximum fill mark on the tank with a 50-50 solution of coolant-antifreeze and water. Some coolant manufacturers now sell premixed coolant and water for the motorist who wants a quick and easy way to top off.
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 10:42pm On Jul 01, 2018
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 8:26am On Jul 02, 2018
Fix the washer fluid tank :Cracked washer-deicer fluid tanks are fairly common once a car is of a certain age. A good remedy — until you can buy a new tank or find one at the junkyard — is to insert a plastic freezer bag into the tank and fill it with the washer fluid.
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 11:06am On Jul 02, 2018
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