Month: June 2019

Drive Manual vs Automatic Transmissions

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Automatic Transmission Pros and Cons

In general, cars with automatic transmissions are easier to drive and preferred by some for this reason. Automatic’s still shift gears like a manual, but it is involuntary, so you do not have to focus on controlling several things yourself while driving. It can also be safer because you can keep both hands on the wheel. The automatic vehicle has a clutch, but the clutch pedal and torque converter separate the transmission from the engine automatically.

Some negative aspects to this kind of transmission is that it is not as fuel efficient. That torque converter and the hydraulic pump working together cause the car to lose power and lowers efficiency. These cars also take automatic … Read the rest

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Peak Power Inverter

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You do not want to be caught off guard and without power once a storm hits in your area as this will cause you a great amount of stress. There are several option for you to consider in order to be prepared in a case of an emergency.

Do you recall the last time you were without power and much of your precious food spoiled or someone caught a cold and worse yet, there was a freeze-up and you had no way to get heat into your home?

There are several options for you to be prepared. You may either purchase a generator or a Peak Power Inverter that you may plug into a vehicle battery. You would plug an … Read the rest

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Alloy Wheel Repair

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The staging area at the repair facility.To capitalize on this trend, manufacturers have begun to change their styling to appeal to consumer demand for larger and flashier wheels, equipping even everyday vehicles like SUVs, compact cars, vans and motorcycles with larger-diameter alloy wheels.

While they look great, alloy wheels present a problem. Wheels from European manufacturers like Volvo, as well as 2- and 3-piece wheels, like BBS, tend to be soft and are more easily damaged. When they are damaged – bent or curbed, among other potential issues – do you need to completely replace them?

Replacing your wheels – through a dealer or local performance wheel shop – can cost hundreds of dollars and take days, depending on the … Read the rest

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Used Cars Are Better Than New

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Certified Vehicles

It used to be that when you bought a vehicle from the market of used cars, you were going to have to deal with some deficiencies, such as faded paint, worn tires, dirty seats, or rust on the frame. Buying pre-owned also meant that you wouldn’t have the luxury of a warranty if anything went wrong. Fortunately, consumers now have the option to buy certified used cars that are as close to new as possible. Certified pre-owned vehicles are carefully inspected by dealerships, and any problems are fixed. That means the interior is cleaned, the paint is fresh, and any dents, dings, or scratches are repaired. They even have the new car smell. Furthermore, since these vehicles have … Read the rest

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Car Repair Costs

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If you want to have less worries you could always choose a good auto insurance policy but usually insurance companies solve problems pretty slow, and you probably want your car fixed and running as fast as possible. But if you need a quick solution you have to know that car repairs can get expensive and you always have to search the best repairs for your money. You should always estimate car repair costs before choosing a company that would repair your car. There could appear several cost differences for repair prices in different areas of a country and you should always pick the best choice for you.

If you have a scratched hood, small engine problems, smashed bumper or slightly … Read the rest

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Shop SUV Accessories Online

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The search engines offer a multitude of search choices. Just type your desired product name into the search box and watch the number of sites that appear. The search engines are set to find, what they believe is your best choice for the words you search.

For instance, if you type the words, SUV accessories, into the search box then the search engines will give you results back that are more generic. If you know that you are looking for floor protection then it is best to search for SUV floor protection rather than SUV accessories. The search results will be related to SUV floor protection. The landing pages that appear on the search engine results will very likely reference … Read the rest

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Hydrogen Fuel System

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Hydrogen fuel system for SUV is basically using hydrogen gas (H2) as a supplementary fuel to normal gasoline. H2 can be generated from water with electrolysis process. When electricity is passed through water, H2 is produce. The next step is to vent the hydrogen gas into the engine air filtration system. The concept is the same as shooting nitrous oxide into the engine to generate a higher engine power output. By introducing H2 into the combustion chambers, it will mix with gasoline fume and produce a bigger explosion in the engine. The end result is a smoother and stronger power from the engine.

When a SUV is consuming the same amount of gas but is achieving a higher engine output, … Read the rest

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Auto Locksmithing

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The best thing to do when you get a new car with factory original keys is put those keys away in a safe place; after getting spares made. Use the spares and then every time you need a new key you’re getting it made off an original; rather than copying a copy. It is not unusual when someone’s problem is the spares he had made don’t work and they lost their other set. Or the key they are using works but they have had to play with it and wiggle it, and now even that doesn’t work. The problem is many times that they have a worn out key.

But when you have such problem, locksmith can supply, copy and … Read the rest

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Repairing Car Heater

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There could appear some problems if the heater core gets plugged and it will require replacement or flushing from time to time. When the engine is hot, there are 2 hoses from the engine to the heater core and these could cause leaks at high pressure. You can buy flush kits from auto parts stores or you can use even a garden hose to flush the car heater and the car radiator.

When it comes to car heater and radiator problems, the most common one is low engine coolant level. You should always check it before you go on a long journey. Also, if you’ve got an older car you could have faulty engine thermostat and that should be changed … Read the rest

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Smart Car Repair & Motoring

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Alter your lifestyle: It has been discovered that if 10% of the population used their Auto one day less a week, that every year 100,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide would be saved from going up into the atmosphere. So, try staying at home one day extra a week (working, not lazing around!). Alternatively, join a car pool.

Use SMART car repair for damages: Whatever brand your car is, treat minor damages the (Small To Medium Repair Technique) way. Minor car repair can not only save you a fair amount of money, but can help the environment too, as the damaged parts – particularly plastic ones – do not have to be replaced.

A lot of S M A R T … Read the rest

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