Category: Car Accessories
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Buying the windshield wipers that work perfectly for my car
Windshield wipers wipe the window clean and allow a drive a clear view ahead. They contribute to safe driving and it is necessary to care and maintain them for smooth operation. This passage is a windshield wiper buying guide that you can refer to in making an appropriate choice. >> Consider windshield wiper size All…
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Find car radiator hard to remove? Read this
On earlier cars, radiators are made of copper and brass alloys; they could be repaired by soldering. Time changed so did the radiators. Radiators on later cars come with aluminum cores and plastic top and bottom tanks. Such radiators can be damaged by forcing off a hose or pressure cap, or overtightening a clip. The…
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Which type of door locks is your favorite?
Car door locks protect your car and the interior valuables from thieves. Of course, the newer models come with more advanced security features. However, the type of the car door lock can be affected by several factors, like how old the car is, what features are even available for your make and model apart from…
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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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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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Is it necessary for my car to equipped with a cabin air filter?
Car drivers and passengers rely on AC to give them comfortable air especially in the hot summer days. One simply turns on the AC and the desired temperature is around. However, when you do as what you would normally do, and wait for the magic to play, nothing changes no matter how you try. What’s…
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Mechanical fuel pumps vs. electric fuel pumps
Fuel pumps are a necessary part for the operation of an internal combustion automobile engine. Fuels pumps fall into two types: mechanical pumps and electric pumps. Although electric pumps are more popular and seem to have the trend of taking place of the mechanical ones, each kind has its own advantages and disadvantages. Types In…
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Performance automotive air filters or OEM replacement ones, which is better?
When looking for replacement automotive air filters, most people would search for air filters that either with better performance or longer durability than the old ones or meeting the exact OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) specifications. No matter what type of filters you are looking for, it is recommended to make a comparison between these two…
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Protecting your car from thieves in a comprehensive way
In the U.S. alone, a vehicle is stolen every 43 seconds, according to the FBI’s 2010 Crime Reports. Although there’s no guarantee your car won’t be a thief’s next victim, you do can properly secure your vehicle with one or several of the anti-theft devices we listed below. 1 Mechanical Immobilizers…These are the least expensive…
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All-season vs. winter typed tires, which one should I go for?
A big dilemma facing drivers every year is whether all-season tires should be the choice for the winter or it is the snow tires that are the right choice for you. In this respect there are certain factors to consider before you decide to purchase. But certain issues exist that need to be addressed. While…