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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 7:33pm On Aug 07, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 9:40pm On Aug 07, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 10:29pm On Aug 07, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 12:53am On Aug 08, 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: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 7:56am On Aug 08, 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): 11:57am On Aug 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): 3:08pm On Aug 08, 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): 6:22pm On Aug 08, 2018
Place a towel under baby seats: All manner of food bits and liquids can accumulate under a baby seat, where they can permanently stain the upholstery. Place a sheet of heavy plastic and an absorbent towel under the seat to prevent damage, and re-secure the seat according to the manufacturer’s directions.

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 9:17pm On Aug 08, 2018
Be patient during the break-in period: You’ve bought your dream car and now you want to make it last at long as possible in top condition. Here are some things to remember as you pull it out of the dealer’s lot:
During the break-in period, typically the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km), keep your speed under 55 mph (88 kpm) or to the speed recommended by your car’s manufacturer.
Avoid heavy loads on the drive train, such as towing trailers, and loading the roof rack or trunk with heavy construction materials.
Do not allow your new car to idle for long periods — this is good advice for the life of your car, but especially during breakin. The oil pressure generated by doing so may not be sending oil to every part of your engine.
Use only light to medium acceleration, keeping the engine rpms below 3,000 for the first few hours of driving.

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 10:30pm On Aug 08, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 12:10am On Aug 09, 2018
Go easy when you’re stuck: When stuck in mud or snow, don’t make the problem worse by damaging an expensive component. Gently rocking in an attempt to free the car is fine. But if it looks as though you’re really stuck, don’t keep at it. Throwing your car from forward to reverse repeatedly, as well as spinning tires at high speeds, can generate lots of heat and spell trouble for transmissions, clutches, and differentials. It may be cheaper in the long run to call the tow truck rather than risk big repair bills down the road. It’s a good idea to carry a traction aid in the trunk, such as sand, gravel, or cat litter.
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 8:29am On Aug 09, 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: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 12:27pm On Aug 09, 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): 3:15pm On Aug 09, 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): 6:17pm On Aug 09, 2018
Change oil frequently: Your dad knew that frequent oil changes were key to keeping his Buick on the road another year. And while owner’s manuals for today’s cars recommend increasing long intervals between oil changes, the fact remains — frequent changes flush abrasive dirt and metal particles out of the engine, prolonging its life. Most owner’s manuals recommend a more frequent interval for “severe conditions.” To maximize the life of your engine, follow the severe intervals recommendations, especially if drive regularly in stop-and-go traffic.
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 9:14pm On Aug 09, 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): 12:14am On Aug 10, 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.

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 7:56am On Aug 10, 2018
Beware the wet thumb: If you top off your tires at a service station, check to see if there’s moisture coming from the air pump. Simply depress the pin inside the inflator valve with your thumbnail. If your thumb gets wet, advise the station manager that his tanks need to be drained and go to a different station. Moisture, trapped inside a tire, can cause pressure variations and corrode rims.

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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 12:05pm On Aug 10, 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.
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 2:22pm On Aug 10, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 3:19pm On Aug 10, 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): 6:22pm On Aug 10, 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): 7:29pm On Aug 10, 2018
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Re: ******Kakaki presents: Your Daily Car TIPS****** by lanreg95(m): 9:39pm On Aug 10, 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 them.
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