Winter Car Care
As the weather turns colder, it is time to think about your car for a second. A little preparation can go a long way to making your winter travels a lot safer. Here is a checklist to get you started. 1. Check the antifreeze. The freezing point can be checked with a simple tool available at any auto parts store.
Make sure you check the antifreeze when it's cool. Opening a hot radiator can be a dangerous thing. 2. Check the air pressure in your tires. As the air gets cooler pressure drops in your tires. Maintaining your tire pressures will reward you with higher gas mileage and longer tire life.
3. Make sure you have the following items in your car.
- Ice Scraper
- Salt or sand for traction
- Blanket in case you are stranded and need to keep warm
- Good first aid kit (not just for winter)
- Road flares
6. Check your tires for wear. Make sure you have plenty of tread left to get you through the snow. Nothing is worse than 3" of snow and bald tires..
Kevin Schappell maintains http://www.carbuyersclub.com where he gives advice on buying, selling, insurance, and financing. A mechanical engineer and car guy, Kevin has decided to spend his online time helping others learn about automobiles. To learn more about how your car works, Kevin has created http://www.mycarwizard.com.kevin@schappell.comDigitaria Announces Appointment of New Senior Art Director
San Diego, CA, (ContentDesk) August 24, 2005 - Digitaria, specializing in interactive communications, is pleased to announce the hiring of Paul Drohan as a Senior Art Director. Drohan brings seven years of experience in all areas of design and branding, with particular expertise in creating online brand experiences. Prior to coming to Digitaria, Drohan worked for 2Advanced Studios, where he served most recently as Senior Art Director, responsible for accounts such as Toyo Tires, O'Neill Surf, Taylormade, and Broadcom Life. Digitaria has succeeded in strengthening the existing team and bringing in many key members, like Drohan, who provide a depth of experience to propel the company into its next growth phase. Drohan reports to Daiga Atvara, chief creative director who supervises several accounts including Sony Electronics, QUALCOMM, ASICS Shoes, LG Mobile Phones, etc.Paul Drohan, senior art director of Digitaria said, "The most exciting aspect of Digitaria right now is their willingness...
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Did You Mount Your Cold Weather Tires Yet?
(NC)?Every year there is this dilemma: should you mount winter tires or should you stay with your all season tires? We always question is it going to snow a lot or is it just going to be cold and will our all- season tires be good enough. Well here is some news for you, winter tires are not only designed to work better in snow, slush and ice but also when it simply gets cold.Bruce Bridgman, National Marketing Manager Toyo Tire Canada Inc. says that among other things the tire's tread rubber needs to remain flexible to do the job it was designed to do. "Good winter tires are designed to handle every aspect of winter driving."In a study done by the Quebec Ministry of Transport comparing all season vs winter tires, results showed that you can get up to 25 percent better breaking and 38 percent better collision avoidance by using a proper winter tire. The ministry summary concluded: "Winter tires perform better than the All Season tires, particularly in very cold temperatures.
Furthermore,...
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Discount ATV Tires
Discount ATV Tire manufacturing requires a great degree of technological input at various stages. This is because All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) endure - just as their namesake suggests - a hige set of terrain types. This could include jagged rocks, fallen tree branches, and so on. And as the turning radius on an ATV is very sharp, the tires need to be able to withstand the constant twisting and pulling. Since most of these tires endure stress and strains which can rip a defective tire to shreds within minutes, it is essential to be vigilant while going in for purchase of such tires.
In a typical ATV, Discount Tires perform multiple roles, including transmission of traction to the road surface, supporting the chassis of the vehicle, and absorbing the shocks from the surface. ATVs are commonly used in racing, and this represents the ultimate test for any tire. Discount Tires also have an important role to play in maintaining the direction of the vehicle. During the course...
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Popular Toyota Prius Now Runs on Goodyear Tires
North America's largest tire maker was selected to provide its Goodyear Integrity tires for the 2005 Prius.
The tires are designed to offer a smooth ride -- essential to the fuel efficiency targets of the vehicle.The Prius, which qualifies as a "hybrid" vehicle, powered by both an electric motor and a gasoline engine, has an EPA-estimated combined city/highway average rating of 55 miles per gallon. Driving the car at low speeds and by assisting the gas engine during acceleration the battery-powered motor helps save fuel and reduce emissions. No plug-in is required as coasting and decelerating recharge the motor's batteries. The Prius, now has a decent set of tires -- P185/65R15 Goodyear Integrity.
Built to favor fuel economy over luxurious touring or sporty auto crossing, the Goodyear tires roll quietly down the road and generate 0.76 g of sideways stick in the corners and 0.89 g in a straight line under braking.To draw attention to the increasing performance capabilities...
Popular Toyota Prius Now Runs on Goodyear Tires
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Melting Snow Helps Launch Local Brothers? Dreams
Brooklyn, NY (ContentDesk) March 24, 2004 -? Motivation Design announced the introduction of a new product, the Seasonal Tire Tote. The Seasonal Tire Tote allows vehicle owners to easily transport winter tires, keep clean and organize the garage.It happens twice a year and we all dread it: bringing your tires to the mechanic to put the correct seasonal tires on your vehicle. After years of hauling their parents' tires down from the garage and throwing them in the back of the family wagon, brothers Kitter and Gordon Spater from Chester, Vermont worked toward a solution. They had tried rolling, bracing, reaching, and plastic bagging, yet despite the various approaches, they would always end up with six months of road grime on their hands, pants and inside of the family car.Their final solution, the Seasonal Tire Tote, came after two and a half decades and many tire changes. Seasonal Tire Totes ultimately take the hassle out of changing snow tires.
A heavy-duty nylon shell with...
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