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Rabu, 22 Desember 2010
How to Wash you Car Properly
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The Reasons To Buy A Hybrid Car
You've probably heard a lot about hybrid cars these days. They are sure to be
discussed everywhere. Hardly a day goes by that the network of a major newspaper
or television is doing a feature story on hybrids. And every day it seems that a
manufacturer or another, brings a new hybrid car.
So what's all about?
Well, hybrids are a new type of vehicle that runs on electricity (from a battery)
and gasoline. Now is a new idea right? Hybrids are accelerating (sounds like a pun, no?) Everywhere, including Los Angeles - where many stars are hybrid owners.
Now here's 7 reasons to buy a hybrid car.
1. The small tablet hybrid sedans and save considerable amounts of fuel compared
to cars powered by gas turbine. If you are interested in saving money on gas, this may be your solution.
2. large hybrid vehicles are not fuel efficiency. These cars were purchased, because their owners want to increase the power and performance. If you are looking for better performance, consider a hybrid.
3. Hybrids can save money in several ways. While the typical hybrid is about $3,000 more than a conventional car, this cost difference will decrease as the car manufacturers to produce hybrid vehicles in the future. Hybrid savings come in the form of state and federal incentives, lower maintenance costs and, of course, fuel costs.
4. Your hybrid will be even more economically advantageous for you when you decide it's time to sell. Unlike most cars, hybrid's retain their value to an amazing degree.
5. If you care about the planet who are concerned about the kind of environment
we leave to future generations, driving a hybrid car is an important statement on
the environment. Hybrids produce less pollution than their standard counterparts.
6. Driving a hybrid car helps saving gas. This is a positive for our economy.
Less gas we use in society means that we have more money for other essentials and
luxury goods. We could also save money should be used in the gas and use it in our investment plans or savings.
For all these reasons, hybrid cars "the next big thing in the world of cars." So
when it comes time for your next car purchase, do yourself a favor and check out
some hybrid vehicles. You can see that a hybrid is the perfect car for you.
discussed everywhere. Hardly a day goes by that the network of a major newspaper
or television is doing a feature story on hybrids. And every day it seems that a
manufacturer or another, brings a new hybrid car.
So what's all about?
Well, hybrids are a new type of vehicle that runs on electricity (from a battery)
and gasoline. Now is a new idea right? Hybrids are accelerating (sounds like a pun, no?) Everywhere, including Los Angeles - where many stars are hybrid owners.
Now here's 7 reasons to buy a hybrid car.
1. The small tablet hybrid sedans and save considerable amounts of fuel compared
to cars powered by gas turbine. If you are interested in saving money on gas, this may be your solution.
2. large hybrid vehicles are not fuel efficiency. These cars were purchased, because their owners want to increase the power and performance. If you are looking for better performance, consider a hybrid.
3. Hybrids can save money in several ways. While the typical hybrid is about $3,000 more than a conventional car, this cost difference will decrease as the car manufacturers to produce hybrid vehicles in the future. Hybrid savings come in the form of state and federal incentives, lower maintenance costs and, of course, fuel costs.
4. Your hybrid will be even more economically advantageous for you when you decide it's time to sell. Unlike most cars, hybrid's retain their value to an amazing degree.
5. If you care about the planet who are concerned about the kind of environment
we leave to future generations, driving a hybrid car is an important statement on
the environment. Hybrids produce less pollution than their standard counterparts.
6. Driving a hybrid car helps saving gas. This is a positive for our economy.
Less gas we use in society means that we have more money for other essentials and
luxury goods. We could also save money should be used in the gas and use it in our investment plans or savings.
For all these reasons, hybrid cars "the next big thing in the world of cars." So
when it comes time for your next car purchase, do yourself a favor and check out
some hybrid vehicles. You can see that a hybrid is the perfect car for you.
Selasa, 21 Desember 2010
The New Kia Sorento 2011
Kia launches all-new Sorento in the Seoul Motor Show
Kia took the wraps off its new Sorento - the historic vehicle that led to the Korean brand in the global arena - at the Seoul Motor Show.
Longer and lower, the new Sorento offers an elegant and futuristic touch to the world of urban UCV. With its front projection, the wedge-like profile, sharply defined volumes of greenhouse gases and pronounced wheel arches, new Kia CUV looks thoroughly modern and sporty.
The 4.7 meter-long new Sorento moving vehicle design in this segment to a new level of sophistication.
As part of Kia's efforts to expand coverage of its latest CUV market, the new Sorento will be built with a total of four engines - different engines are available in various regions around the world to better suit local needs and with CO2 emissions of only 173 g / km.
The original Kia Sorento was a "milestone" of the vehicle led to the Korean brand in a new section of the automotive market worldwide. Introduced in 2002, marked a big step for Kia, challenging many established 4x4 and SUV brands and start the process of changing the public perception of Kia as a "maker of small cars."
Now, under the guidance of Kia's Chief Design (CDO), Peter Schreyer, Kia's design team aimed to provide a futuristic style with a bold sense of energy and momentum to once again differentiate Kia large CUV (Crossover Utility Vehicle) for potential rivals by introducing new design DNA for Kia.
"The dynamic design of the new Sorento takes simple lines to create a powerful linear and shiny. Deportivo and striking, the new Sorento is a new type of vehicle," commented Peter Schreyer, Kia Motors Corporation CDO.
Bold style incorporates a new Kia front 'grill signature "blends seamlessly into the new Sorento four-light, black bezel headlamps surround. The profile is the increase in the upper belt line and bevel dynamic treatment under the influence emissions, plus the single trapeze C-pillar adds stress and new Sorento gives a unique look. Extension of the rear window of the outer edges of the suggestions backdoor simple style in the spacious cabin and large rear lights enhance the sporty look.
During the development of the new Sorento, Kia engineers left the body on frame structure and designed a new unitary (monocoque) body with room for up to seven occupants. On the basis of new foundations, focused on eight key areas - first-class performance, greater fuel economy, reduced emissions, improved road handling and more fun to the responsiveness of traction, greater cabin space and comfort, greater global security and the introduction of new technologies.
The original Sorento earned media and public recognition for his innovative style, durability, off-road capabilities and value for money. Since 2002 it has attracted thousands of customers who had not considered buying a Kia and has achieved global sales of nearly 900,000 units.
"With the new Sorento, we have created a completely new seven-seat CUV that will soon be recognized as an" exciting all-rounder 'with a much broader appeal customers, "said Hyoung-Keun Lee, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Division of International Business. "Despite current economic uncertainty, we are confident that the new Sorento will significantly increase the share of Kia in the CUV market, achieving annual sales of 140,000 units from 2010."
The new body already created for the new Sorento, his replacement in the pillars and the board (moved forward) and tailgate spread (moved back), ensures that the cabin is much roomier than the current model . The real and perceived quality of the cabin is much larger and available high-tech features include: keyless entry, engine start button, reversing camera security, built-in satellite navigation and panoramic glass roof.
The interior echoes the style of the new Sorento a sense of power and dynamism created by the appearance. Kia is confident that the current owners and new customers Sorento is equally impressed by the generous proportions of the cabin, the sweep panel design, of high quality, unobtrusive trim accents and the availability of numerous high-tech features.
The wheel flange thickness of three radios is becoming a feature of the Kia brand through it the driver can see another element of design DNA for Kia in development - the "three cylinder" instrument panel. As the group installed the latest version of the Magentis and the recently launched Kia Soul, the new Sorento cluster has clear graphics and accurate.
The body created for new Sorento and ensures that the cabin was extended much more spacious than the current model, with capacity for up to seven people. interior space is increased (64 mm to 906 mm) and legroom of 102 mm (795 mm). Luggage space in the new Sorento is one of the best in its class, as capacity is increased by 15per cent, due to the transfer of the back door again at nearly 70 mm.
During the process of design and engineering to create the new Sorento, Kia research and development team priority achieving a significant improvement in the refinement of the vehicle and minimize noise, vibration and harshness (NVH). An excellent base for creating a vehicle with good NVH qualities is a rigid body structure and the new Sorento has a much higher percentage (70.4per cent) of high strength steel in comparison with the previous model (40.0per cent .)
Brand new Kia Sorento is manufactured with four different engines to meet the needs of motorists in all regions of the world.
For the Korean market, Kia is offering the new Sorento with three engines, including a version of its 2.7-liter V6 engine running on LPG, low cost (LPG) called Mu LPI. " This unit offers 165 PS and 244 Nm - the reduction of the products are a result of using LPG which contains 25% less "stored energy". New Sorento will be available in the Korean market with the four-cylinder gasoline engine Theta II 2.4-liter that delivers 175 hp and 225 Nm, the new engine and four-cylinder diesel R2.2.
The family of "R" brand new turbo-diesel engine shows that Kia engineering capabilities are truly world class. 2. 2-liter engine easily out performs the majority of four-cylinder and V6 units many rival brands, meeting the Euro 5 emission standards thanks to its third-generation fuel-rail common. The R2.2 generates a maximum of 197 Nm and 435 ps.
New Sorento buyers are offered a selection of transmissions and transmission - depending on model. Five-speed manual and six-speed automatic transmissions is offered. Both six-speed transmissions are new or updated.
automatic transmission all Kia new six-speed is a regular '"torque converter automatic, but includes a search engine" flat "torque converter, which allows the unit is 54 mm shorter, has less than 62 parts ( a five-speed unit), weighs 12 kilos less and increases fuel economy by up to 12 percent over a traditional automatic transmission.
New Sorento Buyers can choose between two advanced transmissions on the "best match" of the road and off-road capabilities of your new Kia vehicle for your lifestyle. 2WD transmission offers less weight and better fuel economy, while the 4WD transmission is ideal for buyers who regularly face the difficult driving conditions, tow trailers (weighing up to 2,500 kilos, depending on model) or go off the road.
Traction is also driven by the provision HAC (Hill-Start Assist Control), which prevents the vehicle from slipping back, and DBC (downhill brake control), which limits vehicle speed to just 5 mph on steep descents.
For the new Sorento, suspension engineers' brief was to change the bias to drive a little to improve road driving experience in terms of ride quality and direction of "feel" - while retaining the vast majority of out of the previous model of the road skills. The suspension has been lowered by 10 mm and with the new body unitary construction (monocoque) has been the center of gravity lowered by 54 mm.
The front MacPherson struts and rear multi-link suspension is over 'the previous model, but with significant improvements. The steering is more direct, requiring fewer turns of the wheel lock to lock.
For maximum braking power, all new Sorento models come with a set of all brake discs. Either as standard or optional, the anti-lock ABS and EBD brake force distribution systems are available.
New Sorento presents buyers with a wide range of state of the art security systems and computer generation of standard or optional - depending on the market. active safety technologies that the Purchasers may include CES, HAC, DBC, TPMS (System Tire Pressure Monitoring) and RPAS system (rear parking assistance), and several systems to improve braking performance under conditions extreme.
Investing is even more secure investment for a new Kia radar mounted on the tailgate. This camera is equipped with a lens 130 degrees wide-angle and transmits images to a display panel, 3.5-inch LCD screen in the cabin mirror rear view when reverse gear is selected.
New Sorento robust all-new body structure offers greater resistance to impact. Using a much higher percentage (70.4per cent) made of high tensile strength, the new vehicle achieves excellent rigidity and strength. They paid particular attention to areas of column B, with a hoop device built into the B-pillar and the strongest steel (60 kg grade) is used in side skirts.
Sorento The new body is designed to achieve the maximum rating score of 5 stars in EuroNCAP of Europe and the U.S. current official NHTSA crash tests, along with a rating of "good" (again the top score) in IIHS tests for both front and side impacts.
The new Sorento is not expected to hit the market in the United Kingdom until 2010.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
New Kia Sorento
Body and chassis
Five doors, five or seven seats, new car with all-steel construction unit. Depending on your choice in the market, four transversely mounted engines and diesel fuel, driving the front or front and rear wheels through a manual transmission or five or six-speed automatic transmission with five or six speed with sports mode (depending on model).
Engines (availability varies by region and individual markets)
3.5 liters / 277 PS petrol (U.S., Canada, Australia, Middle East and Africa, General Market)
Name Lambda 2
Quad type camshaft six-cylinder V, dual CVVT
Capacity of 3.5 liters (3470 cc)
Maximum power 277 hp (206 kW) @ 6300 rpm
maximum torque of 335 Nm (247lbs/ft) @ 5000 rpm
2.7 liters / 165 PS LPG (Korea)
Mu name LPI (which use liquefied petroleum gas LPG)
Quad type camshaft six-cylinder V, dual CVVT
Capacity of 2.7 liters (2,656 cc)
Maximum power 165 hp (121 kW) @ 6300 rpm
maximum torque of 244 Nm (180lbs/ft) @ 4000 rpm
2.4 liters / 174 PS Fuel (South Korea, USA, Europe, Canada, Middle East and Africa, General Market)
Name Theta II
Type DOHC, inline four-cylinder with dual CVVT
Capacity of 2.4 liters (2,349 cc)
Maximum power 174 hp (129 kW) @ 6000 rpm
maximum torque of 225 Nm (166lbs/ft) @ 3750 rpm
2.2 liters / 197 PS Diesel (Korea, Europe, Middle East and Africa, General Market)
R2.2 Name
Type DOHC, inline four-cylinder with VGT
Capacity of 2.2 liters (2,199 cc)
Maximum power 197 hp (147 kW) at 3800 rpm
maximum torque of 435 Nm (320lbs/ft) @ 1800 to 2500 rpm
Election broadcasts five-speed manual and six-speed automatic transmission (depending on model and market).
Selection of transmissions 2WD (front drive) or 4WD with electronic control unique relationship (Alto), which offers 100% torque to the front wheels during normal road driving. Manually selected 'Lock Mode' 50/50 torque split between front and rear for greater stability in slippery conditions (up to 40 km / h).
Suspension and damping
Fully independent front MacPherson struts with coil springs and shock absorbers filled with gas. Anti-roll stabilizer bar.
Independent rear multi-link, coil springs and gas shocks, with auto-leveling.
Type hydraulically assisted rack and pinion
Overall ratio 16.5:1
3.02 gear turns lock to lock
Turning circle 10.88 meters
Brakes
Individual power reinforcement 11 inches
298 x 28 mm front ventilated discs (Korea)
300 x 28 mm ventilated discs (North America)
321 x 28 mm ventilated discs (Europe)
302 x 11 mm rear solid discs
4-channel ABS with EBD lock
DBC downhill brake control maintains 8 km / h speed decreases
HAC Hill-start assist control prevents slipping back into the hill starts
Committee on Electronic Stability Control
Wheels and tires (depending on model and market)
Steel rule 16 "x 5.5J with 235/70 R16
Options alloy 16 "x 5.5J with 235/70 R16
Alloy 17 "x 6.0J with 235/65 R17
Alloy 18 "x 7.0J with 235/60 R18 tires
DIMENSIONS (mm)
Exterior
Total length 4685
Overall width 1,885 *
Overall Height 1710
Wheelbase 2700
Front track 1618
Rear track 1620
Front Projection 945
Rear overhang 1040
Ground clearance 184
Approach angle 25.1 degrees
Departure angle 23.1 degrees
* Excluding door mirrors
Capacities (all models)
Fuel tank 70 liters
Luggage (SAE) 258 liters (behind third row of seats)
1,047 liters (behind 2nd row seats)
2,052 liters (behind 1st row seat)
Minggu, 19 Desember 2010
Car Maintenance Tips For Safer Road Travel
People across the country are packing their cars and take the road for their summer vacation. But with rising gasoline prices and AAA batteries provide over 7.5 million vehicle breakdowns during the warmer months, it is important to ensure that your vehicle is ready.
Firestone Tire Centers counsels how to prepare your vehicle for the road. Start by taking your car to a certified automotive technician for a thorough review to ensure that the engine, battery, exhaust and cooling system is in good condition and most important fluids are filled to recommended levels.
It's the perfect time of year to check the cooling system of your car. The cooling system in most cars need a 50/50 mixture of antifreeze and water, which must be flushed every two years. Ask a technician to determine if your car is ready for a system flush, these preventive maintenance steps can save you a breakdown roadside uncomfortable and a bill of major repairs in the future .It is also important to ensure that your tires are properly inflated, rotated, adjusted and modified as needed. Under inflation will actually reduce gasoline consumption by car and shorten the life of your tires. A label inside the driver's door jamb, door to the glove box or fuel door lists recommended tire pressure for different speeds and loads. Never use "maximum pressure" number printed on the sidewall of your tires.
Check tire pressure at least once a month and always when the tires are cold (less than 1 mile mechanical or stand for at least three hours).You'll better watch for the tire tread. Worn tires can be extremely dangerous on wet roads. "Wear bars" - small raised points of rubber in the grooves - will appear when the tires are worn. If the tread is the same height as the wear bars, it's time for a new tire.
Firestone Tire Centers counsels how to prepare your vehicle for the road. Start by taking your car to a certified automotive technician for a thorough review to ensure that the engine, battery, exhaust and cooling system is in good condition and most important fluids are filled to recommended levels.
It's the perfect time of year to check the cooling system of your car. The cooling system in most cars need a 50/50 mixture of antifreeze and water, which must be flushed every two years. Ask a technician to determine if your car is ready for a system flush, these preventive maintenance steps can save you a breakdown roadside uncomfortable and a bill of major repairs in the future .It is also important to ensure that your tires are properly inflated, rotated, adjusted and modified as needed. Under inflation will actually reduce gasoline consumption by car and shorten the life of your tires. A label inside the driver's door jamb, door to the glove box or fuel door lists recommended tire pressure for different speeds and loads. Never use "maximum pressure" number printed on the sidewall of your tires.
Check tire pressure at least once a month and always when the tires are cold (less than 1 mile mechanical or stand for at least three hours).You'll better watch for the tire tread. Worn tires can be extremely dangerous on wet roads. "Wear bars" - small raised points of rubber in the grooves - will appear when the tires are worn. If the tread is the same height as the wear bars, it's time for a new tire.
Jumat, 17 Desember 2010
Driving car blindfolded? Change the windshield wiper blades instead
A strong element important for your safety when you are getting behind the wheel, are the windshield wiper blades. Although at first glance they do not constitute a very important element, you should give them much attention. Ever happened to you to go by car in the rain or sludge and not have good visibility in traffic with all the plowing your windshield wiper blades working. So dear friend should pay attention ... it must be changed urgently. Worn wiper blades can not cope with special weather conditions such as intense rain, sludge, snow because rubber a component of car wiper is worn-out and no longer has the ability to wipe the windshield perfectly. This makes your visual attention to be requested within. So after a long journey in ugly weather, you feel very tired and often eyes hurt .In sludge and snow conditions, when the auto wipers are not in very good condition, they fail to clean windshield perfectly and it still largely covered by water or remains dirty. In some cases the windshield it is perfectly clean in some parts of your car in some areas while in others you can barely see outside. A windshield like that can lead to accidents . Pay attention because you can not see the traffic for possible obstructions.
Another important thing is that due to wear your car mats, while some scratches may appear on the windshield because wipers are worn in a certain area and reaching to the metal in them, scrape the windshield of any use.
Changing the wiper blades is relatively simple and requires only a screwdriver. Previously wipers should be chosen of the same size of those already on the car.
Beware the windshield wipers ... help very much in special conditions.
More details about changing your car mats you see below:
Another important thing is that due to wear your car mats, while some scratches may appear on the windshield because wipers are worn in a certain area and reaching to the metal in them, scrape the windshield of any use.
Changing the wiper blades is relatively simple and requires only a screwdriver. Previously wipers should be chosen of the same size of those already on the car.
Beware the windshield wipers ... help very much in special conditions.
More details about changing your car mats you see below:
Kamis, 16 Desember 2010
Avoid All Kind of Distractions While Driving
Driving is a task that requires not only the right skills, but also the driver is the last, and a large concentration on the road. Since the activities of self-focused to give the driver and passengers a better chance to be a meeting of all, injury collision, crash or accident. Even drivers always respond to accidents when they are careless when you drive.
- Try not to take your eyes off the road for a few seconds. Doing so increases your chances of finding a disaster. Therefore, experts and car drivers suggests that the best thing to do would be to avoid distractions at all costs. By avoiding that also preserve its security and its passengers, other drivers and pedestrians.
- It's better not to eat in the car. You see, when you eat while driving, you tend to fumble around for food. You can drop them or try to drive with one hand. Doing these things can actually cause a big problem.
- Do not tinker with the controls of the car. It could be a radio, battery car, air conditioning, or mirrors. Experts suggest that if you want to change the status of such controls would be better if it came up and I start to change when you are sure the side of the road. When all is adjusted according to your choice, then it's time to get back on the road. You may be wasting a few minutes, when I saw it, but remember that you must keep alive that way.
- Cell phones are not be used while driving. If you want to make a call, first pull over. This allows you to concentrate on the numbers of the numbers right and listens very discussion.
Watch this carefully and please DRIVE SAFE!!!
Avoid Winter Problems With Your Car: Get a Checkup Before It Snows
Do not let your vacation be interrupted by a breakdown at the roadside. mechanical failures in winter can be fatal, so it is important to have your car checked out thoroughly on a trusted pre-season cold. Here are tips for choosing the correction in credit by non-profit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), a group that tests and certifies automotive technicians.
* Start shopping for a repair shop before you need it.
* Ask friends and associates of their recommendations, consult local consumer groups.
* To arrange transportation in advance so you do not feel forced to choose between the trade based on its position.
* Find a honest, well arranged, with vehicles in the parking lot of a value equivalent to its own and modern equipment in the service area.
* Find a friendly staff, a service consultant willing to answer all your questions.
* See Policies on estimated repair costs, diagnostic fees, guarantees and payment methods accepted.
* Ask if the repair shop is specialized or if it usually does your type of repair work.
* Look for signs of professionalism in the field of customer service, such as civic, community or customer service awards.
* Explore, apply: vocational school advanced studies certificates and certification by ASE.
* Look for the ASE emblem. ASE is dedicated to improve the quality of service and repair for automotive, through voluntary testing and certification of technicians car. ASE-certified technicians wear blue and white ASE shoulder insignia and carry credentials on their specific areas of certification.
* When on the road to make a change in emergency flares, boots, gloves, ice scraper, high-energy snacks, blanket, shovel, flashlight, chains, a few tools and a cell phone.
Rabu, 15 Desember 2010
4 Must have accessories for any car
Buy a new car is an experience few will ever forget: the smell, the interior immaculate, and flawless ride are some things that apply to owners of new cars. But despite how well equipped, even the most expensive cars can be, often they leave the showroom with several accessories missing. No, they were not stolen instead of some strange reason these "must have" accessories are not included in the sale. Let's take a look least six accessories every vehicle should have.
Floor mats - You must be kidding ... no carpet?! Strangely, ground is the chief accessory typically not included in the sale. Instead you get a piece of disposable paper to the driver.Without place mats, you can bet that the inside is dirty short period of time. Worse, if you wait too long can damage the carpets, which is especially bad news if you rent a car. Just wait until you will see how much it will the costs of replacing damaged automotive carpeting.
Cargo liners - Like interior design, automotive chassis is dirty, debris, mud, features and more. Some manufacturers have wised up over the years and included cargo ships as standard, while others do the liner an expensive add-on.
Bug Shields - If you live in a humid climate, bug shield is a must.Not a single car model offers standard, if you want to protect the hood and windshield bug shield is a must. We also trade bug deflectors.
Car bra - Sure, they are fashionable, but a car bra is much more. It offers protection to your grille and the front of the hood, a car bra can help to translate debris kicked up the road. Who has not encountered this kind of problem, as they cross our highways?
Brake Dust Shields - No, not a safety aspect with a dust cover, but certainly are aesthetic reasons why they make sense. You've spent a lot of tires and rims, so why go through the hassle of weekly cleaning just to keep your car looking good? dust limit hubcaps, so that you can do what you really want to do: drive.
Car Cover - If you keep your car inside a garage or whether you let it outside the car deck is required to protect the car to the finish line. Indoor air pollution and dust can damage the vehicle garaged sunlight, moisture, bird poop, wind, and small impacts can damage exposed vehicles.
So there are. Some essential auto accessories that every person that ownes a vehicle must have.
Hot Rod or family car ?
When buying a new car you should think about what would you use that car. Must be mindful of several issues but most important is related to the budget of your family. Not always an inexpensive purchased car price means an inexpensive maintenance car. Operating costs are very important. Secondly you need to take into account the usefulness of your future car. If you are alone, without family, then you can look for a sports car or coupe, if you're married you can think of a sedan and if you have kids can you may guide towards a van or SUV.
Before buying ask about the servicing period, see specialized forums to inform you of any problems that may occur while using the car or exact inform yourself about the advantages and disadvantages can be behind car purchase . Pay attention on the engines available for the car that you buy. You can choose a small engine with low power, a downsized economic but powerful engine in terms of fuel consumption or a big powerful engine for those who want powerful cars and do not put much emphasis on high fuel consumption. Interest you about maintenance costs, the service costs are very important or on how much you will pay for the annual taxes.
Purchasing a new car takes into account many factors but ultimately what matters most is what you like or you appreciate at that particular car. And if you don't like it you can always customize it!!
Good luck in choosing the right car for you.
Before buying ask about the servicing period, see specialized forums to inform you of any problems that may occur while using the car or exact inform yourself about the advantages and disadvantages can be behind car purchase . Pay attention on the engines available for the car that you buy. You can choose a small engine with low power, a downsized economic but powerful engine in terms of fuel consumption or a big powerful engine for those who want powerful cars and do not put much emphasis on high fuel consumption. Interest you about maintenance costs, the service costs are very important or on how much you will pay for the annual taxes.
Purchasing a new car takes into account many factors but ultimately what matters most is what you like or you appreciate at that particular car. And if you don't like it you can always customize it!!
Good luck in choosing the right car for you.
Types of car fluids and their colors - primary diagnosis of your car leaks
One of the basic rules when you want to keep your car in good condition is to know the colors of various fluids that are used by various parts of the car. This helps to detect the problem when you notice the leaking fluid under the car. following, I will tell you what color are the fluids present inside your car assemblies:
- Radiator fluid - color is neon green or may be neon orange on some brands. Both types have the same utility only substances differ in component parts. It can be found in any store in the field and can be: already diluted or undiluted. The diluted one can be used immediately and undiluted one has to be diluted with distilled water in proportions announced by the manufacturer on the product labeling. It is preferable that the dilution to be made into a separate container and only with distilled water.
- Brake fluid - when new it has a clear color looks very much like water color. But when it was used for some time becomes amber color. When it reaches a dark color is a sign that must be changed
- Power steering fluid - it is clear again has a color resembling the color of water, as well as brake fluid. While it is used becomes an amber color and when it turns over and becomes dirty color to be changed.
- Engine oil and gear oil - has a amber color but may vary depending on the type by little nuances. When it is used motor oil turns black.
- Automatic transmission fluid - it is red because it is used in a closed environment and always has to keep the red color with slight variations. Check your car manual to check the time when it should be changed.
I hope those mentioned above will help in the future and and below you have what i had explained above:
- Radiator fluid - color is neon green or may be neon orange on some brands. Both types have the same utility only substances differ in component parts. It can be found in any store in the field and can be: already diluted or undiluted. The diluted one can be used immediately and undiluted one has to be diluted with distilled water in proportions announced by the manufacturer on the product labeling. It is preferable that the dilution to be made into a separate container and only with distilled water.
- Brake fluid - when new it has a clear color looks very much like water color. But when it was used for some time becomes amber color. When it reaches a dark color is a sign that must be changed
- Power steering fluid - it is clear again has a color resembling the color of water, as well as brake fluid. While it is used becomes an amber color and when it turns over and becomes dirty color to be changed.
- Engine oil and gear oil - has a amber color but may vary depending on the type by little nuances. When it is used motor oil turns black.
- Automatic transmission fluid - it is red because it is used in a closed environment and always has to keep the red color with slight variations. Check your car manual to check the time when it should be changed.
I hope those mentioned above will help in the future and and below you have what i had explained above:
Selasa, 14 Desember 2010
Small problems can become eminent danger on a Ford Focus
I have a friend that some time ago had a little problem with the car. It has a Ford Focus but that does not matter. What really matters is that his problem has become much worse very quickly. Let me tell you what happened. Some time ago found that can not open the hood of the car. The problem would be simple if if it had not been a Ford model. Why say that? For those at Ford have a unique system of opening the hood and that's with the car key. Sidestep the Ford logo and underneath is a contact grill where the key is inserted. The problem is that the contact has some plastic parts and if you somehow lose something heavier on the front side of the hood you can damage these parts and SURPRISE! You can not open the hood.
The problem became worse when my friend found out that the contact cost about $ 100. Another problem was that it ran out of windshield fluid and most serious is that in the meantime were burned the low beam bulbs. Anyway just to change a light bulb on Ford Focus you need three mechanics, two electricians and still about 10 10 tool boxes fully equipped! It's incredible! On my old car an E46 BMW to open my hood an change the cable that opened the hood lasted about 20 minutes an i've done it myself. In those 20 minutes I have included opening the car hood with screwdriver:) And yes. .. it cost $ 50.
That's about it. I was angry at those at Ford and had to tell. I now invite you to see how you can open the hood on a Ford Focus:
The problem became worse when my friend found out that the contact cost about $ 100. Another problem was that it ran out of windshield fluid and most serious is that in the meantime were burned the low beam bulbs. Anyway just to change a light bulb on Ford Focus you need three mechanics, two electricians and still about 10 10 tool boxes fully equipped! It's incredible! On my old car an E46 BMW to open my hood an change the cable that opened the hood lasted about 20 minutes an i've done it myself. In those 20 minutes I have included opening the car hood with screwdriver:) And yes. .. it cost $ 50.
That's about it. I was angry at those at Ford and had to tell. I now invite you to see how you can open the hood on a Ford Focus:
Be ECO: Get Your Car to the service regularly
Regular maintenance of vehicles and driving habits supposed to protect the environment and save money in the long term, according to professionals at the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence(ASE). Well maintained vehicles pollute less, last longer and higher resale value. Follow these tips to become a more sophisticated car and ASE environmentally conscious homeowner.
* Keep the engine running at it's full capacity. Missed a sail can reduce fuel consumption by up to 30 percent, for example. Replace filters and fluids as recommended in the manual to keep your vehicle in good advice.
* Keep tires properly inflated and aligned to reduce the effort required by the engine - and fuel consumption.
* Find a good and qualified car mechanic. Ask your friends to recommend you someone or check the background of the repair shop that takes into account contact your local consumer group. Check the credentials and technicians, including ASE certified. ASE-certified auto technicians have passed one or more of the national specialty examinations, such as engine performance and air conditioning. * Your air conditioner serviced only by a certified technician to handle and recycle refrigerants. Older air conditioners contain ozone-depleting chemicals, which could be released into the atmosphere from insufficient maintenance.
* Avoid sudden accelerations and speeding, both approaches to guzzle gas.
* Do not let the car idle with the engine running. When waiting for friends or family, shut off the engine to save fuel.
* Combine things to eliminate unnecessary driving.
* Remove excess items in the car to reduce weight and improve gas mileage.
Also, make sure to remove the luggage rack on the roof of the holidays to reduce air resistance.ASE was founded in 1972, non-profit, independent organization that works to improve the automotive service and repair through voluntary testing and certification of professionals in the automotive industry. Their employers often display ASE sign.
* Keep the engine running at it's full capacity. Missed a sail can reduce fuel consumption by up to 30 percent, for example. Replace filters and fluids as recommended in the manual to keep your vehicle in good advice.
* Keep tires properly inflated and aligned to reduce the effort required by the engine - and fuel consumption.
* Find a good and qualified car mechanic. Ask your friends to recommend you someone or check the background of the repair shop that takes into account contact your local consumer group. Check the credentials and technicians, including ASE certified. ASE-certified auto technicians have passed one or more of the national specialty examinations, such as engine performance and air conditioning. * Your air conditioner serviced only by a certified technician to handle and recycle refrigerants. Older air conditioners contain ozone-depleting chemicals, which could be released into the atmosphere from insufficient maintenance.
* Avoid sudden accelerations and speeding, both approaches to guzzle gas.
* Do not let the car idle with the engine running. When waiting for friends or family, shut off the engine to save fuel.
* Combine things to eliminate unnecessary driving.
* Remove excess items in the car to reduce weight and improve gas mileage.
Also, make sure to remove the luggage rack on the roof of the holidays to reduce air resistance.ASE was founded in 1972, non-profit, independent organization that works to improve the automotive service and repair through voluntary testing and certification of professionals in the automotive industry. Their employers often display ASE sign.
It's Snowing - Drive Safe
Winter came and with it came snow and freezing problems. That means problems for drivers who were not properly trained for this season. Because of reckless drivers, in this period, many accidents occur due to unsuitable speed to road conditions but also because of failure to keep the safe traffic distances. In this season, especially when the snow appears you should be driving at low speed to keep safe distance between you and other cars. Try to avoid hard braking as much as possible and try to use as much as you can the engine braking. In conditions of heavy snow fall is recommended not to travel by personal car, but if possible to use public transportation. Thus allowing the authorities to work more easily to clear snow from the road. Be careful on cold days when frost occurs. This situation can become a real ice rink on roads leading to multiple accidents. Drive with caution and if possible try not to make sudden maneuvers that may lead to drifting.
When you are starting a journey check: that you have a full tank, keep in the trunk scraper, broom and shovel for exceptional cases, plus it is recommended that you always have snow chains in the trunk.
With extra attention we will get over this season without having some unpleasant events in traffic.
Below you can see what Nick Heidfeld Nick driving the BMW Sauber F1 car on ice over a frozen lake. Enjoy!
When you are starting a journey check: that you have a full tank, keep in the trunk scraper, broom and shovel for exceptional cases, plus it is recommended that you always have snow chains in the trunk.
With extra attention we will get over this season without having some unpleasant events in traffic.
Below you can see what Nick Heidfeld Nick driving the BMW Sauber F1 car on ice over a frozen lake. Enjoy!
Senin, 13 Desember 2010
Beware of counterfeit auto parts
Aftermarket car parts draws manufacturers whose parts can endanger the safety of your car. Because of the prices charged by them, sales of counterfeit auto parts is a lucrative business. Taking advantage of good faith and customers uninformed these sellers conduct their work without major problems. All automakers are warning and advising its clients on the effects of auto parts without certification. Moreover, these components may affect the warranty available for your car .
Consider what effects may have the installation of shoddy brake pads on your car. But the manufacturer not-approved joints assembly parts not to mention the mechanical parts. Think of it as you go on the freeway and run out of brakes or worse you have no control over the direction the car. Consequences would be tragic.
Check always when you buy parts for your car, as they are in accordance with vehicle manufacturer's specifications and be approved by him. Usually, all original auto parts shows hologram attesting that you purchase a product approved by the manufacturer of your car.
Any mechanic will normally reject the installation of these components on your car because it will be life-threatening for you but it will also risks his job. Authorities are trying to eliminate from the market these types of auto parts but they do not always succeed, but they recommend attention on purchasing any type of auto parts.
If you care for your safety, your family and the safety of other road users, be careful what you buy for your car.
Consider what effects may have the installation of shoddy brake pads on your car. But the manufacturer not-approved joints assembly parts not to mention the mechanical parts. Think of it as you go on the freeway and run out of brakes or worse you have no control over the direction the car. Consequences would be tragic.
Check always when you buy parts for your car, as they are in accordance with vehicle manufacturer's specifications and be approved by him. Usually, all original auto parts shows hologram attesting that you purchase a product approved by the manufacturer of your car.
Any mechanic will normally reject the installation of these components on your car because it will be life-threatening for you but it will also risks his job. Authorities are trying to eliminate from the market these types of auto parts but they do not always succeed, but they recommend attention on purchasing any type of auto parts.
If you care for your safety, your family and the safety of other road users, be careful what you buy for your car.
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