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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. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 11:00pm On Jun 28, 2018 |
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. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
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. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 10:31am On Jun 29, 2018 |
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. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
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. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
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. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 7:37pm On Jun 29, 2018 |
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. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 10:22pm On Jun 29, 2018 |
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. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 10:36am On Jun 30, 2018 |
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. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 1:35pm On Jun 30, 2018 |
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. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
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. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 8:11pm On Jun 30, 2018 |
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. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
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. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
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. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 10:53am On Jul 01, 2018 |
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. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 1:53pm On Jul 01, 2018 |
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. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by kakakibuy(m): 5:21pm On Jul 01, 2018 |
Do you know that the best selling car of all-time is the Toyota Corolla? WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com
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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. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 7:49pm On Jul 01, 2018 |
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. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 10:42pm On Jul 01, 2018 |
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. WhatsApp: +436602306454 Contact: kakakibuy@hotmail.com |
Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 11:06am On Jul 02, 2018 |
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