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Last Updated: Mar 26th, 2006 - 13:41:45 |
Car Maintenance
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Spring: Time to Check Your Automobile's Health
Winter-weary motorists eager to enjoy a spring drive should be aware that while winter storms may finally be gone, the effects of the season's snow, ice and salt haven't disappeared from state roadways.
Automotive suspension systems and tires in particular take a beating from potholes, pavement separations and expansions, and loose concrete resulting from winter's elements.
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Get Your Vehicle Ready for Summer
Summertime and the living is easy ... unless your car stalls or overheats. So act now to prevent breakdowns. Summer's heat and heavy stop-and-go traffic can cause weak systems to fail. "Routine maintenance and service will make your vehicle last longer, protect its resale value and will give you peace of mind," note the experts at the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) - a nonprofit organization that tests and certifies the competence of automotive technicians.
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As summer comes on, the harsh winter is probably only a memory for you
As summer comes on, the harsh winter is probably only a memory for you. But your vehicle may still be suffering from the pounds of salt and other contaminants heaped on it during cold months past. "The benefits of thoroughly cleaning and protecting your vehicle are more apparent in the spring and early summer than at any time of the year," notes Rob Garlo, technical manager for Ziebart TidyCar.
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Get a Grip on Winter Driving
Dashing through the snow can be fun and games, provided you're at the reigns of a one-horse open sleigh. For automobile drivers, however, powder-coated roads are a less merry proposition, inspiring expletives and frayed nerves in lieu of laughter and bright spirits. While winter driving is an annual aggravation for millions of Americans, the right tires and know-how can help make this holiday season a safe and happy one.
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New Technology Protects Your Car’s Finish from the Heat of the Summer Sun
Now that summer is here, you wouldn’t dream of sending your kids out the door for a day of fun in the sun without sunscreen; yet millions of people send their other “baby” out into the elements without protection every day. It seems they’ve forgotten that summer is one of the toughest times of year on a car’s finish.
Not only does your car have to endure the harsh rays of the sun beating down on it, but there’s also acid rain to contend with, not to mention the dirt and grime you pick up on the road, the tree sap that drips down on your roof and the acidic bugs that splatter on your hood. So what can you do about it?
“The most critical step you can take to maintain your finish is frequent washing,” says Glenn Canady, president of 5 Star Technologies, a company that makes vehicle maintenance products. “Keeping your exterior consistently clean will lessen the impact of damaging dirt and chemicals that build up on your car’s surface.”
A lot of people think the next step would be to wax their car as often as possible, but Canady says that’s not the case. “You can actually be doing more harm than good by putting on a coat of inexpensive Carnauba wax once every week or two. When it melts, it gets sticky, and instead of keeping your car clean will actually attract dirt and pollutants. Look for a polish that is designed to protect the paint instead.”
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Simple Driving Tips for a Safe Summer
I often feel like I am the luckiest person in the world. As a young kid, I never imagined that for a living I would one day be driving a stock car in the NASCAR Cup Series. For 36 weekends a year, I get behind the wheel of my No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevy and drive hundreds of miles, maneuvering in and out of heavy traffic. During the course of the race, I make a handful of pit stops where my pit crew adjusts my tire pressure and changes my tires, washes my windshield, refuels my car and allows me the opportunity to take a much needed break.
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Summer Vacation Season Goes into High Gear -- Is Your Vehicle Ready?
Memorial Day has come and gone and so begins the summer vacation season in earnest. Despite gasoline prices, the old-fashioned auto vacation will once again be a popular choice for families looking for convenience and ready mobility.
But with summer weather comes special automotive maintenance challenges; extreme heat, humidity, and heavy stop-and-go traffic can cause marginal systems to fail.
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Cool Runnings
These cool tips for helping your car keep on the road to a tip-top transmission come from the experts at the Automatic Transmission Re-builders Association.
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Springtime Presents Ideal Time for Car Care
Spring is here and none too soon. Traditionally, folks toss open the windows and get down to some serious housecleaning; and it should be no different for your automobile. Whether you do the work yourself or depend on a professional technician, getting your vehicle in shape now will undo the damage of winter driving and get you ready for the busy summer driving season.
Here are some tips from the experts who certify automobile technicians -- the non-profit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
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Is Your Vehicle Ready for Summer?
With Summer just around the corner, it's not too early to begin thinking about hot weather driving and even that long-awaited vacation trip with the family. Whether you will drive cross-country or merely across town, it makes sense to take a few minutes now to assess the condition of your car or truck.
A mechanical breakdown in the middle of nowhere is no fun regardless of the time of year, and in some cases can be downright dangerous. Taking the time now to check the condition of your vehicle could be the difference between a hassle-free trip and the vacation from hell.
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Summertime Car Care Tips
Undoing the wear and tear of winter should be job number one for motorists as they prepare for warmer weather ahead. Summer's heat, humidity and heavy stop-and-go traffic can cause marginal systems to fail. Why risk the inconvenience and aggravation of having your vacation interrupted? More importantly, any road-side breakdown on today's busy highways is unsafe.
The experts at the non-profit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) offer the following tips to get your vehicle ready for summer.
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Cars Need Spring Cleaning, Too
Warmer weather and longer daylight hours bring the return of birds and animals to the great outdoors -- as well as the return of the do-it-yourself car mechanic.
Out of hibernation the "gear heads" emerge with their brushes, buckets and toolboxes in hand, ready to get their car in top shape for the spring. These car enthusiasts look forward to the spring ritual of checking over, cleaning and fixing their cars.
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Get Ready for Summer Driving
The busy summer driving season is coming. Will your vehicle be ready?
The experts at the nonprofit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) offer the following tips on getting your vehicle ready.
* Read the owner's manual and follow the recommended service schedules.
* If you are not a do-it-yourselfer, look for an orderly repair facility with modern equipment in the service bays. Also, look for evidence of qualified automotive technicians, such as trade- school diplomas, certificates of advanced course work and training, as well as national certification of the individual technicians by ASE.
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Tips to Get Your Car Ready for a Summer Trip
With continued uncertainty overseas, the old-fashioned auto vacation is bound to be popular once again this summer.
Nowadays, sport utility vehicles and big pickups have replaced the wood-paneled station wagon, but some things remain the same. Good advance planning can make your trip smoother and more enjoyable.
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