Month: April 2015
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Learn and choose the best type of air filters for your car
Air filters play a very important role in car engine system and its smooth operation. After the filtration, the air gets mixed with the fuel for the engine to burn. In order to work normally, the air filters should be kept clean and replaced when it is needed. Since most of them are made from…
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What to do if you get a damaged auto windshield
When you get a damaged windshield, even though the damage seems very minor, if the damage can be repaired, it is important to repair the chip as soon as possible. If dirt and debris are embedded into the area of the chip, it will make the repair less effective or even impossible. Here comes our…
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Why to add a transmission cooler?
Vehicles manufactured after 1975 will have transmission coolers built into the car’s radiator. It is designed to cool down transmission oil during operation. The emergence of it helps to extend the life of the transmission and increase the fluid’s service intervals. Stress on the transmission builds heat Under normal operating temperatures, the transmission oil will…
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What’s the difference between car wax and polish and which one should I apply?
Waxing is generally done with products containing a large amount of caranauba wax (a wax that is derived from the caranauba palm) or synthetic wax. Wax is applied to the exterior paint or clear-coat of the car and is then buffed using a soft rag or cloth. In contrast, polishing uses either an abrasive polish…
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What to consider when you Get Tint for Your Cars?
The concept of car window tints was firstly introduced in the 1960s. Since then, doing this to windows has become wildly popular. There are a wide range of colors and shades that can be chosen for one’s vehicle. When you are ready to tint your windows on your vehicle, there are several things you must…
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How to make car paint color choice an easy task
No matter what drives you to paint or repaint your car-whether to reflect your personality, increase safety on the road or hide dust and dirt, there are some factors that can affect your car paint color selections apart from your own preferences. Steps 1. Identify what colors are considered “safest.” You may feel drawn to…
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Does your car window tinting option work well for you?
Hot days are hard on cars. The sun’s rays penetrate through the window and do a lot of harm to your interior over time. Window tinting is a great idea for glare and heat reducing, thus helps to protect one’s car interior. We list some window tinting option below and the reasonable car window tinting…
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How can you test the oxygen sensor?
he first step is to get the engine warmed up to operating temperature. This insures that the oxygen sensor will generate voltage. You will need a high-impedance DC voltmeter to measure the output voltage. It would be good if you use a high quality or digital voltmeter. Now, attach the positive lead of the voltmeter…
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What is a good car tinting job?
Tinted windows are becoming increasingly popular among and they serve a number of purposes. You can always turn to professionals in an auto shop for the application of window tints. Meanwhile, tint your windows yourself can always be an option. Professional window tinting fixes everything but it can be expensive. With DIY window tint kits…
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What can you benefit from your car tints?
As reported before by many health blogs and news sites, considerable sun damage is a real danger to commuters, especially when you are stuck in traffic jams and are confined in the seat facing the dazzling sun. This sun exposure poses a long term risk upon your health. Aside from the big skin cancer risk,…