Recognizing The Warning Signs Of A Sick Car
Okay, something's wrong with your car. You know it. It just doesn't "feel" right.That may sound lame when you're talking to your mechanic, but believe me, it's not something you want to ignore.Maybe you feel like the car is difficult to handle. Maybe the ride just seems less smooth and stable. Perhaps there's a vibration that wasn't there before.These symptoms almost always indicate a problem.Is it harder to steer your vehicle? Do you have difficulty steering in a straight line? This might mean your front wheels are misaligned or you have worn steering parts.Does your car feel like it wants to steer or pull to the right or left? You'll need to get this checked out.
It may only be that your tires aren't properly inflated. But it could also mean that your front end is misaligned or damaged in some way. That's nothing to play around with!Maybe your car feels like it's vibrating. Your tires may need balancing in this case.It's a good idea to check your shock absorbers and struts, too. They might need replacing if the car rides "strangely".If you put on your brakes, and your car pulls to one side ? that means you need to take in it for repair.If the brake pedal sinks to the floor when pressure is maintained ? same thing.
Take it in.If you hear or feel scraping or grinding when you apply the brake, this indicates a problem that needs to be checked out.And of course, the no brainer ? You need to get your car to a repair shop if the "brake" light on the instrument panel is lit.Engine trouble is on the menu if you find that your car is hard to start. Other indicators include the check engine light coming on, your car using more than one quart of oil between changes, the car engine running after you remove the key, if the car stalls or idles roughly, and if there's poor acceleration. Also, getting fewer miles to the gallon is nothing to pooh-pooh. That could mean an engine problem, too.Say the word "transmission problems" and your wallet being drained of all that's in it comes to mind. You might have a problem of this nature if there's a delayed response when shifting from neutral to drive or reverse, if your car doesn't shift during regular acceleration, or if the engine speeds up, but the car doesn't respond.
If shifting is hard ? there could be a problem with transmission, too.Just for your peace of mind, make sure the mechanic checks to see if it's just a disconnected hose problem or if maybe the filter is plugged. These repairs are much simpler and cheaper than having your transmission replaced.When it comes right down to it, you know your car and how it's supposed to feel when all is well. If something doesn't quite feel right, get it checked out. You may end up saving money and someone's life!.
Samuel MurrayThis article courtesy of http://www.mustang-lovers.comsupport@arundel.netNew Website Dedicated To Tire Safety and Maintenance With Online Interactive Calculator
(ContentDesk) October 19, 2005 -- A new Website has been launched to provide motorists information on tire maintenance and safety.
The site, www.GaugeIt.org is an online resource for motorists to obtain current valuable information on tire maintenance and safety.
According to a recent survey conducted by the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA), over 40% of automobile tires on the road at any time are improperly inflated.GaugeIt.org provides drivers information on how to determine the proper inflation pressure for their vehicles tires, a step-by-step method for measuring and maintaining proper tire pressure and an online, interactive calculator that allows an individual to calculate actual fuel costs resulting from under-inflated tires.Also featured are helpful links to other industry and governmental sites that provide a wealth of tire statistics, graphs and tire trends..
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How To Save At The Gaspump
With some analysts predicting gas prices to peak at as much as $2.50 per gallon or more, those of us on a budget will have to find ways to meet the higher cost of fuel or cut back on our gas consumption. Five weeks ago I was able to pay $1.77 per gallon at a local station; the price has now jumped to $2.19 per gallon and climbing. So now when I fill up my 13-gallon gas tank I'm paying $5.46 more. Filling up twice a week, or about 10 times a month on average, will cost me $54.60 more each month. Fortunately, I have some wiggle room in my personal budget to meet this increase.
For those who don't have that flexibility, here are some tips to help you survive the pumped up prices awaiting you at your neighborhood gas station:Maintain Your VehicleKeeping your tires properly inflated,your engine tuned, and checking your oil regularly are a few small ways that will help you save on fuel consumption and costs. Under-inflated or over-inflated tires can cause poor handling. You'll also...
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Paving The Way For California's Asphalt Consumers
The California asphalt paving industry is ever-changing and in order to provide the best services, asphalt paving companies are turning to new technologies to stay ahead of the competition.Asphalt technology in California has been changing since the creation of Hot Mix Asphalt and will continue to change as time permits. Asphalt rubber pavement was introduced in 1991, which shocked many industry experts. Asphalt rubber pavement seemed promising to those in the industry who were ready for a change. On the other end of the spectrum were industry experts who thought that the world wasn't ready for such technologies to be implemented.In Tom Kuennens article titled, "Asphalt Rubber Makes a Quiet Comeback" shown in Better Roads Magazine, he describes rubber asphalt as, "a chemically reacted mix of liquid asphalt binder with 15 to 22% crumb rubber. The rubber is obtained from reclaimed tires, and added to liquid asphalt.
It's reacted at elevated temperatures prior to being mixed with...
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Michelin Tires - Ramblings From a Fan
It was in 2002 that Edouard Michelin articulated the mission of the North American tire manufacturing company with impressive eloquence, while truly encapsulating the driving force behind the company for so many years.
Mr. Michelin stated, "We have one profession and one mission: contribute to long-term progress in the field of mobility."
The statement itself could at first glance appear slightly overly dramatic, until one considers, not only the importance of the field that Michelin Tires works within, but also the work and the advances the company has made.
Michelin Tires does research and development, production and sales in the different areas of: motorcycles, trucks, heavy-duty construction equipment, agricultural machines, aircrafts and, of course, cars.
This is quite a list for a company that has more public awareness dedicated to a plump albino than for putting years of innovation to ensure that airplanes can land safely...
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Cheap ATV Tires - Adventures For Slashed Prices
I'd like to talk about my friends for a minute.
While I'm doing so, you should think about yours.
And if, as I suspect and for your sake hope, yours are different than mine, well then tonight, before you go to sleep you really have something to be thankful for.
But, if by some cruel cosmic joke that is aimed directly at you, your friends have even an inkling of resemblance to mine, well then I must offer my sympathies.
Let me speak bluntly.
My friends are cheap; because I am an idiot.
My friends wear on me quickly; they have very little value; at times can even put my safety in peril, due to their cheap nature (this of course depends on the sense of humor of the patrons and staff of the venue we choose to unleash their cheapness).
But, what can I do?
I have them for better or worse, but probably for a lifetime.
This same logic, however, simply must not translate into my perspective...
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