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Uh Oh…My Check Engine Light Is On

posted on 1/12/2017 12:44:00 PM
So you come out to start your car one morning and the Check Engine light on the dashboard comes on…and doesn’t go back off again. You can’t really notice any difference in the way the car runs and drives, but it’s on anyway.What does it mean?Since the late 80s, most engine functions have been controlled by a central drivetrain computer. This includes emissions controls, fuel metering and delivery, ignition timing, shift points and many other elements of drivability and p...
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Five Things You Didn’t Know About Tires

posted on 1/12/2017 12:33:00 PM
1. For performance and handling, the trend has long been toward fatter tires with a bigger footprint. That’s starting to change, though. Skinnier tires mean lower rolling resistance and better fuel economy, as well as a smaller aerodynamic profile. While fatter tires do handle better, tire engineers are making up the difference by designing skinny tires with a stickier tread formulation for traction and cornering ability.2. Static electricity used to be a real concern for vehicles; if you&...
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Get Your Car Really, Really, REALLY Clean!

posted on 1/12/2017 12:23:00 PM
It can be a lot of work and attention to detail to get your car really clean…especially if it’s pretty dirty to start with…but here are some ideas for truly thorough cleaning that you may not have thought of!--A cheap foam paintbrush can get into crevices (like A/C vents) that might be impossible otherwise. As you loosen up dust from these spots, keep a vacuum cleaner nozzle at work in your other hand to suck up the dust and prevent it from settling other places.--A soft-bris...
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Can I Buy Just Two Tires?

posted on 1/12/2017 12:11:00 PM
We know that a lot of drivers are working pretty hard to make a dollar go farther and that the outlay for a full set of four tires – even inexpensive tires – can be considerable. That’s why we run across drivers pretty often who ask if it’s okay to just replace a pair of tires, then buy the other pair when they can afford them.The answer is…yes, but…You’ll really need to pay attention to the size of the set of tires that you’ve already got a...
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Are You Ready For A Roadside Emergency?

posted on 1/12/2017 12:00:00 PM
Yeah, yeah…your vehicle’s fairly new and you take care of it, and you’ve even got a membership in AAA. That doesn’t mean that your chances of ending up in a tight spot are zero. It’s just common sense to be prepared with a trouble bag in your car. Here’s a pretty good rundown of things you should keep in a car emergency kit:Fully charged cell phone: You may want to consider a cheap prepaid “burner phone” with a long battery life and keep it s...
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Flat Spots? Let’s Clear Up Some Myths About That…

posted on 1/12/2017 11:41:00 AM
So your vehicle’s been sitting for a while…you get in it, start the engine and pull out of the driveway when you notice a hard, rough (but very regular) vibration that only gets worse with speed. It doesn’t feel like it’s coming from the driveline or suspension – so what is it?It could be that the tires have developed flat spots.With the weight of the vehicle pressing down on the tires for long periods, a section of the rubber and belts can become softer (or harder...
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So You Think Some Traffic Laws Are Nuts?

posted on 10/20/2016 9:31:00 AM
Yes, there are plenty of traffic laws in certain areas that don’t make much sense. Here, though, we present a collection of traffic laws from other parts of the world that are just bizarre:--In Thailand, the law states that no driver, male or female, shall ever drive without a shirt.--In South Africa, “the driver of a vehicle on a public road shall stop such vehicle at the request or on the signal of a person leading or driving any bovine animal, horse, ass, mule, sheep, goat, pig, o...
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A Brief Explanation of Tire Information

posted on 10/19/2016 3:08:00 PM
Ever wonder what the designations stamped on your tire sidewall actually mean? We’d like to break it down for you.Let’s take for instance, “P195/60R15 87S”. This is a full service description of a tire.In this case, “87S” denotes a tire’s load capacity and speed rating. The higher the number, the greater the load capacity – an 87 load capacity means that tire can support 1,201 pounds. Speed ratings range from L (75 mph) through V (149 mph), and an ...
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Your Car’s an Investment – Protect It

posted on 10/19/2016 2:25:00 PM
You rely on your car every day, and you have a lot of money tied up in it. It’s probably one of the more valuable things you own…so make sure you get the most out of that investment:Oil changes: Changing your motor oil at regular intervals will ensure long engine life by cutting wear and friction and helping to prevent the buildup of sludge and carbon on internal engine assemblies.Cooling system: Older cast-iron engines could overheat with no serious consequences, but not so with to...
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What To Do With Those Old Tires

posted on 10/19/2016 2:08:00 PM
Every year, about 290 million tires are discarded; of those, about 233 million are recycled in one way or another. Shredded tires can be used for playground surfaces, welcome mats, hot-melt asphalt, bark mulch and even made into building material for “green” construction.But what can you do with your old tires? Here are some ideas:--Fill a tractor tire with sand to make a great sandbox for kids--Hang a tire from a rope as a tire swing--Stack a couple of tires on top of each...
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