Talk About Cars|A Discussion About Cars, Maintenance and Car Buying
Mar
17
Filed Under (Autos) by Dolores
expertvillage asked:
Remove as much of old gasket material as possible. Learn how to prep the surface of the transmission drain pan when changing transmission fluid in this free auto maintenance video from a car repair professional.
LINDSAY
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Mar
14
Filed Under (Autos) by Dolores
expertvillage asked:
Dipstick tube used to add transmission fluid. Learn the proper way to refill transmission fluid in this free auto maintenance video from a car repair professional.
BLANCHE
Mar
09
Filed Under (Uncategorized) by Dolores
StevieToledo asked:
An exciting little forray into the world of auto maintenance and repair. You’ll be enthralled by the depth and complexity of the plot. Twenty eight Accadamy Award Nominations, at least. Another NeutrinoVision extravaganza
CANDACE
Mar
01
Filed Under (Autos) by Dolores
expertvillage asked:
Tips for changing fluid in the transmission. Learn how to locate your transmission oil pan when changing transmission fluid in this free auto maintenance video from a car repair professional.
JEREMY
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Feb
10
Filed Under (Autos) by Dolores
expertvillage asked:
It’s best to perform regular maintenance on a car. Learn how to keep a regular car maintenance schedule and why it is important in this free auto maintenance video clip.
TRACEY
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Feb
04
Filed Under (Autos) by Dolores
citygaragedfw asked:
In today’s economy, a lot of us are keeping our vehicles longer. It is the smart way for today’s times, but it will only work if you keep your car properly maintained. See what Scott Morrison of City Garage in Dallas Fort Worth says about maintenance.
TAMMY
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Dec
27
Filed Under (Maintenance) by Car Specialist
Theodore Olson asked:
As gas prices continue to rise, the auto industry is out in full force touting the benefits of car maintenance. Many repair shops even have custom “fuel saver” services. While maintaining one’s car is indeed important, does it really save gas? Before we answer this, let’s step back and look at auto maintenance for today’s cars.
The first question we need to ask is – what does my car need (according to the manufacturer) for it to be considered “maintained.” Today’s cars no longer have distributor caps, rotors, points, and a variety of other ignition components – so these don’t need maintenance. Many vehicles now come with extended service parts such as 100,000-mile platinum spark plugs and life-time fuel filters. Oil change intervals have been extended to 5,000 miles or more. The 3,000-mile oil change is ancient history. Coolant flushes and transmission services aren’t needed until 100,000 miles if at all. Yet, even if we performed all the above services, will they increase fuel efficiency? Probably not. Unless your vehicle is misfiring (i.e., not running on all cylinders), you’re gas mileage is likely fine.
So what part of car maintenance adversely effects gas mileage for the average driver of a late model vehicle? Three things: tire pressure, air filters, and excess carbon.
Tire Pressure: Setting your tire pressure is free, and is the best maintenance service you can perform to maintain maximum fuel efficiency. It’s that simple.
Air Filters: Air filters can indeed get plugged after a considerable amount of driving and can then restrict air flow, which will not allow your fuel to burn efficiently. This can also cause excess carbon build-up, which can reduce miles per gallon. The good news: air filters are cheap ($15 to $30), are easy to install, and usually only need replacement every 30,000 miles.
Excess Carbon: There is another auto maintenance service that “can” help gas mileage. It’s called a fuel system cleaning service. Some repair centers call it fuel injector auto maintenance, or a fuel injection service. Simply, chemicals are added to your fuel system through a variety of orifices to clean out excess carbon deposits on your valves, pistons and intake manifold. This naturally forming carbon (in excess) is not good for gas mileage. Excess carbon absorbs gasoline, which would otherwise be used to power your vehicle. However, before you run out and spend the $150 + to have this service performed, there is one important consideration – the service will only work for vehicles that need it. In other words, yes the stuff works, but you’re vehicle may not have any excess carbon build-up. You wouldn’t wash clean clothes – right?
When you see those “fuel saver” services for $100 to $300, they’ll likely include an air filter, tire pressure check, and a fuel system cleaning service. If you’re wondering whether or not your vehicle needs it, ask yourself the following:
Do I use quality gasoline consistently?
Have I replaced my air filter at least every 30,000 miles?
Have I checked my tire pressure recently?
If you can answer these questions affirmatively, you’re probably ok. Buying cheap, no-name gas once-in-awhile is ok. Replacing the air filter and setting your tire pressure is common sense. Also, if you drive like grandma, get out on the highway and press the vertical pedal at your right foot “all the way to the floor” until your vehicle accelerates to speeds at which you’re not all too entirely comfortable. Then repeat a few more times. This will help clean out excess carbon – FREE – less the cost of fuel. Be careful. Watch out for cops.
In summary, follow your manufacturer guidelines for your car’s maintenance – not ones designed by those who stand to benefit most. Use name-brand fuel, set your tire pressure now and again, pop in an air filter, according to your car’s recommended interval, and don’t be afraid to drop the hammer now and again.
LOWELL
As gas prices continue to rise, the auto industry is out in full force touting the benefits of car maintenance. Many repair shops even have custom “fuel saver” services. While maintaining one’s car is indeed important, does it really save gas? Before we answer this, let’s step back and look at auto maintenance for today’s cars.
The first question we need to ask is – what does my car need (according to the manufacturer) for it to be considered “maintained.” Today’s cars no longer have distributor caps, rotors, points, and a variety of other ignition components – so these don’t need maintenance. Many vehicles now come with extended service parts such as 100,000-mile platinum spark plugs and life-time fuel filters. Oil change intervals have been extended to 5,000 miles or more. The 3,000-mile oil change is ancient history. Coolant flushes and transmission services aren’t needed until 100,000 miles if at all. Yet, even if we performed all the above services, will they increase fuel efficiency? Probably not. Unless your vehicle is misfiring (i.e., not running on all cylinders), you’re gas mileage is likely fine.
So what part of car maintenance adversely effects gas mileage for the average driver of a late model vehicle? Three things: tire pressure, air filters, and excess carbon.
Tire Pressure: Setting your tire pressure is free, and is the best maintenance service you can perform to maintain maximum fuel efficiency. It’s that simple.
Air Filters: Air filters can indeed get plugged after a considerable amount of driving and can then restrict air flow, which will not allow your fuel to burn efficiently. This can also cause excess carbon build-up, which can reduce miles per gallon. The good news: air filters are cheap ($15 to $30), are easy to install, and usually only need replacement every 30,000 miles.
Excess Carbon: There is another auto maintenance service that “can” help gas mileage. It’s called a fuel system cleaning service. Some repair centers call it fuel injector auto maintenance, or a fuel injection service. Simply, chemicals are added to your fuel system through a variety of orifices to clean out excess carbon deposits on your valves, pistons and intake manifold. This naturally forming carbon (in excess) is not good for gas mileage. Excess carbon absorbs gasoline, which would otherwise be used to power your vehicle. However, before you run out and spend the $150 + to have this service performed, there is one important consideration – the service will only work for vehicles that need it. In other words, yes the stuff works, but you’re vehicle may not have any excess carbon build-up. You wouldn’t wash clean clothes – right?
When you see those “fuel saver” services for $100 to $300, they’ll likely include an air filter, tire pressure check, and a fuel system cleaning service. If you’re wondering whether or not your vehicle needs it, ask yourself the following:
Do I use quality gasoline consistently?
Have I replaced my air filter at least every 30,000 miles?
Have I checked my tire pressure recently?
If you can answer these questions affirmatively, you’re probably ok. Buying cheap, no-name gas once-in-awhile is ok. Replacing the air filter and setting your tire pressure is common sense. Also, if you drive like grandma, get out on the highway and press the vertical pedal at your right foot “all the way to the floor” until your vehicle accelerates to speeds at which you’re not all too entirely comfortable. Then repeat a few more times. This will help clean out excess carbon – FREE – less the cost of fuel. Be careful. Watch out for cops.
In summary, follow your manufacturer guidelines for your car’s maintenance – not ones designed by those who stand to benefit most. Use name-brand fuel, set your tire pressure now and again, pop in an air filter, according to your car’s recommended interval, and don’t be afraid to drop the hammer now and again.
LOWELL
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Nov
01
Filed Under (Maintenance) by Car Specialist
Richard Crittendon asked:
Auto detailing includes all the aspects of auto maintenance, auto appearance care and renovation of the auto parts. There are many professional car care specialists and auto detailing resources who will give the maximum benefit for your car. There are many types of products available in the auto detailing shops designed for specific purposes. This ensures very fine results in your used car.
The fixed detail shops that undertake the task of auto detailing enables you to rebuild your car in a way you have always dreamt of. These shops are al in a unit shops that bestows all the products used the most like cleaners, wax, tire dressings, etc all in a shop. You may check this on a website. This website shows the world’s most efficient layout in detailing the automobiles.
Taking Help of the Internet
The auto detailing specialists are responsible for detail work for the Rent-A-Car Company, Bank Repo work, Auto Auctions, and New and Used Car dealerships. Not only this, but they are also efficient in chip repairing, gold plating, adding-on the market accessories, pin stripping, and even spray-in bed liners.
It is only important to understand the flow process in a systematic and quality controlled setting. This will maximize your resources and eventually increase profits and increase the pro0udctivity. For more information on this topic, you cam refer the book, “Finite Capacity Scheduling”. You can also visit the website for more info.
The auto-detailing network consists of the following categories:
Auto Detailing- it includes the use of supplies, chemicals, and waxes. There are three types of waxes available in the market today viz: Liquid, paste and spray. The liquid waxes are good for cleaning purposes; add a gloss as well as durability. The paste waxes are good for the ease of application. Moreover, the spray waxes are better for the new cars with excellent finishes.
Paintless Dent Repair- it includes the PDR training and the different tools need for the paintless dent repair.
Windshield repair- in most of the car accidents, the most often thing that is being damaged is the windshield and the glasses of the car. Hence, a proper windshield treatment needs to be given to the car and the glass systems needs to be repaired.
Headlight Restoration- the headlights may become dull or may not work properly after a considerable period of time. There are headlight restoration kits available along with the instructions for you to be followed.
Paint Chip Repair- it includes giving a final touch up to the body of the car and auto paint color matching.
There is website named as http://www.detailyourcar.com that takes care of the auto detailing processes. This website offers you important tips and guidelines that may be useful to you while you go for auto detailing. There are even printable magazines containing handy information for auto detailing along with the pictures. Take help of these useful resources and make your car in such a way that you will feel satisfied while driving it.
ROBT
Auto detailing includes all the aspects of auto maintenance, auto appearance care and renovation of the auto parts. There are many professional car care specialists and auto detailing resources who will give the maximum benefit for your car. There are many types of products available in the auto detailing shops designed for specific purposes. This ensures very fine results in your used car.
The fixed detail shops that undertake the task of auto detailing enables you to rebuild your car in a way you have always dreamt of. These shops are al in a unit shops that bestows all the products used the most like cleaners, wax, tire dressings, etc all in a shop. You may check this on a website. This website shows the world’s most efficient layout in detailing the automobiles.
Taking Help of the Internet
The auto detailing specialists are responsible for detail work for the Rent-A-Car Company, Bank Repo work, Auto Auctions, and New and Used Car dealerships. Not only this, but they are also efficient in chip repairing, gold plating, adding-on the market accessories, pin stripping, and even spray-in bed liners.
It is only important to understand the flow process in a systematic and quality controlled setting. This will maximize your resources and eventually increase profits and increase the pro0udctivity. For more information on this topic, you cam refer the book, “Finite Capacity Scheduling”. You can also visit the website for more info.
The auto-detailing network consists of the following categories:
Auto Detailing- it includes the use of supplies, chemicals, and waxes. There are three types of waxes available in the market today viz: Liquid, paste and spray. The liquid waxes are good for cleaning purposes; add a gloss as well as durability. The paste waxes are good for the ease of application. Moreover, the spray waxes are better for the new cars with excellent finishes.
Paintless Dent Repair- it includes the PDR training and the different tools need for the paintless dent repair.
Windshield repair- in most of the car accidents, the most often thing that is being damaged is the windshield and the glasses of the car. Hence, a proper windshield treatment needs to be given to the car and the glass systems needs to be repaired.
Headlight Restoration- the headlights may become dull or may not work properly after a considerable period of time. There are headlight restoration kits available along with the instructions for you to be followed.
Paint Chip Repair- it includes giving a final touch up to the body of the car and auto paint color matching.
There is website named as http://www.detailyourcar.com that takes care of the auto detailing processes. This website offers you important tips and guidelines that may be useful to you while you go for auto detailing. There are even printable magazines containing handy information for auto detailing along with the pictures. Take help of these useful resources and make your car in such a way that you will feel satisfied while driving it.
ROBT
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