TeewhY asked:


Car engine is the soul part of a car. If certain problems are occur into the engine of a car, it will affect the life span of your car. Like our body that need vitamins and some nutrients in order to maintain a healthy body. A car engine is need of regular maintenance so that there will no problems or damage will occur into the parts of the car engine. In single car engine, there are more than 40 parts that needs of maintenance. But mostly, we used to change the engine oil of the engine. Because engine oil is one of the most important things that determine the performance and life of the car. It must be checked regularly for at least every two weeks or before a long trip. Regular engine check can protect your car engine also protect your life as a driver. Because if a certain engine problem is occur while you are driving, it might be cause of road accident due to the failure of your car engine. In having a long trip, check first your car engine then proceed to other parts of your car such as the transmission fluid, brake fluid, power steering fluid, radiator coolant, windshields washer, and the tires of your car.

As we focus on car engines, here are the tips on how to maintain a car engines: Go on with regular change oil because change oil is the most important factor to keep the engine flashy running. If certain parts are turn to damage stage, change it before it was taken a [problem into your engine. For example the spark plug of your car, air filter, and timing belt are in little bit mis-function already, you must change it before it affects other parts of the engine car. Another one, try to avoid engine overheating. Because once your engine is overheat, it cause major damage into your engine as well as in some parts of your car. And for further protection into your car, check it regularly so that you will see any small problems and try to fix it immediately before it turns to serious problems or damages. In protecting your car while driving, keep on a safe drive and keep on proper driving of your car. What I mean is, don’t just pump up some gasoline and making some unpleasant changing of the gear. Check also if the engine is not on the smooth run. Drive smoothly, don’t let the engine suffer in difficulty because it might cause overheating. Before a long drive, have some rest and relaxation so that the engine of your car will have a rest too. Then, before you go into the long run again, check it again your car as a part of your maintenance and if there are certain problems, fix it or have some solutions with the aid of some individuals that able to give solution into your car problems. Always remind into yourself that once your car engine having a problem, it will continue affecting some other parts of the car engine. So, the best way to do is have a proper and regular maintenance in order to keep away from a high cost repairs.



HILARIO

Joe Thompson asked:


The Car Care Council (CCC) reported on January 11 this year that results of vehicle check-up events during Car Care Aware Fairs across the US in April and October 2006 revealed that consumer’s negligence is the main cause auto part disorders.

According to them, nearly 9 out of 10 vehicles need service or parts, underscoring the huge untapped DIY and DIFM sales opportunities for the automotive aftermarket. The unsatisfactory condition of vehicles also reinforces the continued need for consumer education about the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair.

Car Care Council Executive Director Rich White said “Vehicle check-up events are typically the focus of Car Care Aware Fairs sponsored by repair shops, parts stores, distributors in cooperation with local vocational schools, media, civic groups and others. While these events are free to consumers and serve as community-relations builders, most aftermarket businesses who participate experience an increase in sales and customers as a result.”

In an analysis of nearly 1,000 vehicle inspection forms, submitted from event coordinators in 16 states, results showed 88 percent of the vehicles checked during National Car Care Month in April and Fall Car Care Month in October needed parts replacement, service or fluids. The top problem areas were motor oil, windshield wipers, air filters, belts and hoses and lights.

Upon checking lubricants and fluids, the three top failure rates were: low, overfull or dirty motor oil at 30 percent, inadequate washer fluid levels at 28 percent, and low, leaky or dirty coolant at 28 percent. Transmission, brake, power steering and clutch fluids were also checked and had failure rates of 26 percent and below.

Approximately 15 percent of vehicles had front windshield wiper failures and 9 percent needed service to rear wipers.

At least one belt was reported as unsatisfactory in 22 percent of the vehicles inspected and 14 percent required at least one new hose. New air filters were needed in 25 percent of the vehicles, while 8 percent needed new PVC filters. The “check engine” light was on in 8 percent of the vehicles.

Battery cables, clamps and terminals needed maintenance in 17 percent of the vehicles inspected, while 9 percent of the batteries were not properly held down. Eleven percent had either a green, dark or clear/yellow charge indicator light.

Improperly inflated tires were found on 20 percent of the cars and 11 percent had worn tread and were in need of replacement.

The leading failure rates for vehicle lights/vision were license plate lights at 18 percent, brake lights at 10 percent, and side markers at 8 percent. Clutch parts were also among the top failure rates. And like any other auto part, can be maintained by car owners. Poor maintenance of the gearbox clutch and worm shaft assembly can increase machine cycling, resulting in costly repairs and pinsetter downtime. The gearbox clutch should be disassembled and checked once a year for worn facings, bad bearings, worn clutch shoes and proper lubrication. The worm shaft splines should also be checked for wear and proper lubrication. Checking them regularly should also be a great time to fix any oil leaks coming from bad gaskets or worm shaft assembly seals.



STANLEY

Car Loans asked:


When it comes down to it in today’s world not many people want to go out there not knowing exactly what the process encompasses when they are trying to buy themselves a car either for their own personal luxury or for them to get from place to place with.  You really need to make sure that you have all the knowledge that goes with buying a car already in your head or else you risk ending up having to spend a lot more money then you should be in the first place.  In order for you to make sure that you are going to get the best possible deal on a Guaranteed Car Finance you are going to want to make sure that you get car finance before you ever walk into a car dealerships car lot.

 

A Car Finance Loans is simply a way for you to go about paying for the car that you are looking to purchase.  You are going to take out a car loan from a financial lending company and bring it to the car dealership with you.  The reason for going about doing this is because the moment that you bring your own Used Car Finance to a car dealership you are then considered what is known as any cash buyer in that you can buy the car pretty much out right from them just as if you are paying for it in cash in the first place.  You can then you should car finance in order to either buy the car that you want from them or you can also use it to lease a car through them.

 

 If you happen to have gone through the process of buying a car in your past then you more than likely know how a car salesman is going to work with you.  The first thing that they would go about doing is checking your credit score through their third party financing company before they ever begin to negotiate on a fair price for the car that you are looking to purchase a car finance with you.  The moment they go about doing this they are going to then offer you a supposedly special finance deals in any attempt to make you buy the car and finance it through their own third party financing car finance solutions.  This is something that you are going to want to avoid like the plague and is going to end up making you pay a lot more money down the line in the future on the car that you desire simply because you did not take the time and energy to do all the research that is required before getting yourself a car finance that you need.



JOSPEH

wavy asked:

Moneysaver: Car buying tips

ERNESTINE

sdgirl619 asked:


i saw a car i like for a really affordable rate but it a salvge title i dont know yet why it has a salvage title, but are cars with a salvage title sometimes a good deal?

SHELBY

Bob R asked:


I don’t have much technical knowledge about cars. Can I still do this business? Please give me some tips.

MARJORIE

kenk123YT asked:

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JAMES

George Christodoulou asked:


g from gasoline to electric requires relevant parts and components. You would need these for a successful conversion. How well your car will function after the conversion will depend on the quality of parts and the expertise of the technician who did the conversion. For these reasons, it has become necessary that you devote a lot of time to finding the right parts so that you have a trouble free driving after you get your electric car.

The right parts will ensure that your car works as a functional unit and that you do not have misaligned components. You will be able to keep your car for long if you are able to fix the right parts from reputable manufacturers.

An electric car is supposed to bring a lot of savings to the motorist. He should therefore be in a position to buy components that will ensure that in the end the conversion has become profitable. Parts that are too expensive will result in a costly conversion; in which case the motive for the conversion would have been defeated.

You would have to examine each component carefully before you pick a choice. You may want to ensure that the electrical fittings and the motor especially are up to standard. Electric car wiring differs from that of the conventional car in the way the cables are run. Using inferior cables may lead to overheating and current flow problems as the electric car has more wiring and higher current demand than that of the regular car. The motor would also need to be the right type with the correct voltage and wattage to provide optimum performance.

Lastly, you must buy cheap to get an affordable conversion. Online shops are the best places to compare prices and features.

TERI

chloe asked:


im planning to buy asecond hand car for a start . Are automatics are safer than manual? pls help. this is the first time i buy a car.

HOPE

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