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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 12:57pm On Jul 02, 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: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 1:31pm On Jul 02, 2018
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 3:39pm On Jul 02, 2018
Dilute your coolant: Your cooling system needs both coolant-antifreeze and water, so don’t pour undiluted coolant into your cooling system. Dilute it with water to the commonly recommended 50-50 ratio. Similarly, don’t use straight water in your system either.The coolant protects against corrosion and freezing.The water ensures good heat transfer from the coolant to the radiator.
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 6:42pm On Jul 02, 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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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 7:51pm On Jul 02, 2018
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 9:33pm On Jul 02, 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: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 11:01pm On Jul 02, 2018
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 11:56pm On Jul 02, 2018
Preserve door and window seals: Wipe a rubber protectant (such as Armor-All) or silicone on door and window weatherstripping to keep it in good condition. Don’t use an oilbased product, such as WD-40, because the oil will damage the rubber. Regular cleaning and treatment of your car’s weatherstripping will also lessen the likelihood of your door sticking to its rubber seal in cold weather, a common cause of damage to the rubber.
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 8:16am On Jul 03, 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: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 10:28am On Jul 03, 2018
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 1:09pm On Jul 03, 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: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 6:33pm On Jul 03, 2018
Maintenance:Keep your car tires properly inflated. Under-inflation shucks mileage from your gas tank.
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 7:56pm On Jul 03, 2018
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 9:40pm On Jul 03, 2018
Fix small windshield chips: Got a rock chip, crack, or ding in your windshield? Bring your car to a windshield repair shop. For far less cost than replacing the windshield, they can fix chips and cracks, even quite long ones. The repairs not only keep the chips and cracks from spreading and restore structural integrity, they also improve clarity.
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 10:48pm On Jul 03, 2018
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 12:20am On Jul 04, 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): 8:05am On Jul 04, 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): 10:49am On Jul 04, 2018
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 12:27pm On Jul 04, 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: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 1:55pm On Jul 04, 2018
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 3:24pm On Jul 04, 2018
Don’t mix coolants :Avoid mixing coolants that are different in color. If your coolant is pink, don’t add a green formulation to it. Otherwise, you’ll end up with a thick solution that won’t do its job. Use only the coolant specified in your owner’s manual.
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 6:06pm On Jul 04, 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: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 8:18pm On Jul 04, 2018
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 9:05pm On Jul 04, 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 lanreg95(m): 12:35am On Jul 05, 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): 8:08am On Jul 05, 2018
Don’t mix coolants: Avoid mixing coolants that are different in color. If your coolant is pink, don’t add a green formulation to it. Otherwise, you’ll end up with a thick solution that won’t do its job. Use only the coolant specified in your owner’s manual.
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 12:34pm On Jul 05, 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): 2:20pm On Jul 05, 2018
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 3:16pm On Jul 05, 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.
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Re: Weird And Wonderful Car Facts by lanreg95(m): 6:31pm On Jul 05, 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): 7:40pm On Jul 05, 2018
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