Category: Car Maintenance
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Do Speed Bumps Damage Cars?
Speed bumps, also known as “speed humps,” “sleeping policeman” or “road hump” is a traffic controlling device intended to slow vehicles on a road or thoroughfare. They are most frequently used on roads that have low speed limits, typically 35 MPH or less. Design Speed bumps are usually raised 3 to 4 inches above the…
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Do not Race Your Engine!
If autumn comes, can winter be far behind? Most drivers didn’t know how to maintain car or drive safely in the winter. According to the statistic from the highway law enforcement department: car accidents because of improper vehicle maintenance have been more than 50 since this year started. So today we are going to tell…
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Do I need an extra battery for my high end car audio system?
Question: Do I need an extra battery for my high end car audio system? I’ve upgraded my head unit and speakers, and added an amplifier and subwoofer, and it sounds great. Does all that extra gear mean I need to add an extra battery? Answer: Unless you want to listen to music with your engine…
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Differences in the Percentages of Car Tint
Limousines use the darkest window tints allowed on the roads. Car window tint is a method, either integral or retro-fitted, of blocking light from outside the vehicle to its interior. Integral tint is installed as a component of the glass during manufacture; retro-fitted tint is applied to the glass as a film after manufacture. Even…
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Detailing Tricks and Tips
The professional detailer understands that detailing is both “art and science.” The “science” of detailing includes such concrete elements as chemicals, equipment, knowledge of vehicle surfaces, industry standards, and customer requirements. The “art” of detailing is the activity of combining these elements into procedures that work for each specific situation. Success in doing so yields…
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Corrosion Prevention Methods
Corrosion is a natural process that occurs when a material breaks down because of exposure to the elements or chemicals in the environment that cause a reaction. Rust is one of the most common forms of corrosion. Although minor corrosion is often easy to repair, there are steps you can take to prevent corrosion from…
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Cooling System Repair & Service
Radiator and Cooling System Your Car-X Man is a cooling systems expert. When it comes to your radiator, or any other part of your car’s cooling system, he’s the one to see. Your cooling system plays an important role in your vehicle’s performance. Left alone, an engine would become extremely hot, overheat and even begin…
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Cooling System Maintenance & Repairs
The engine’s cooling system helps the engine manage heat. Hot weather increases the thermal load on the engine’s cooling system and makes it work harder – especially when the air conditioner is also running. Operating temperatures go up and system pressures rise increasing the risk of failure among any weak parts in the system. LACK…
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Cooling System Maintenance
Stay Warm or Cool. Your Choice. Your vehicle’s cooling system is extremely important. It’s what regulates the temperature in your engine and protects it from overheating, damage and breakdowns. The cooling system also keeps your engine from freezing during the winter months. One of the most common causes of car problems and breakdowns is cooling…
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Cooling System Auto Maintenance
It is recommended that a seven (7)-point preventative cooling system maintenance check be performed at least once every two years. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual for specific auto guidelines. This inspection is designed to identify areas that need attention, and consists of: a visual inspection of all cooling system components, including belts and hoses a…