Car Care Aware + Peformance Upgrades
#1
04-06-2007, 09:52 AM
Car Care Aware + Peformance Upgrades
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Be Car Care Aware
A little TLC goes a long way in keeping your car on the road. Avoid going nowhere by following some simple maintenance tips.
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New Age Tune-Up
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Battery Care
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Car Care Tips
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Engine Maintenance
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Service Intervals
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Be Car Care Aware
A little TLC goes a long way in keeping your car on the road. Avoid going nowhere by following some simple maintenance tips.
>
New Age Tune-Up
>
Battery Care
>
Car Care Tips
>
Engine Maintenance
>
Service Intervals
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#2
04-07-2007, 09:47 AM
RE: Car Care Aware
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Paint Flake Fortitude [/align][:-]Paint problems and how to fix them [:-][/align][/align][align=center]A rock aimed at your otherwise flawless paint job knocks off a small paint chip. This is not a disaster—just apply an ounce of elbow grease, a dash of knowledge and finesse, along with the proper repair products of course, and the mishap is a thing of the past. The other end of the paint spectrum, though, is another matter entirely. If you see color flaking off your hood, roof or trunk and you try the same recipe for minor paint repairs, the disease still spreads. Or maybe you notice a dulling of the surface long before the paint starts blowing off your vehicle. What curse has befallen your auto? What did you do in a previous life to warrant this kind of payback? [/align]Delamination
[/align][align=center]The good news: it's not your fault, unless you're willing to accept some sort of cosmic responsibility for UV rays. The bad news: the fix is pretty extreme and usually not within the realm of do-it-yourself efforts. Your paint is delaminating, or breaking away from the sealer. Before you run out to your garage to inspect your paint, understand that this is not a universal condition. The last five to six years of automotive models will probably never start shedding their skins, so if yours is a later model vehicle, take a sigh of relief. [/align]
[/align][align=center]The cause, according to Jim Gillingham, tech rep for Sherwin Williams paint company, is under debate. It's either exposure to UV rays, usually affecting the lighter finishes like white, blue or silver. Or, it's a problem with the sealer/primer process that originates at the factory. The real cause, Gillingham says, is probably a combination of both. [/align]
[/align][align=center]We're all familiar with the deadly results of UV rays; nearly everything exposed to sunlight, including ourselves, can be treated to resist them. One indication of the role UV rays play is the fact that the most commonly impacted areas are upper surface panels. The sealer problem is harder to deal with. [/align]Total Flake
[/align][align=center]"If the sealer sits too long before the final paint is applied," Gillingham explains, "there can be no true chemical bond between the two layers." Basically, the paint is not adhering to the sealer. Toss in UV rays and your pretty paint job could be hit with the dreaded flaking disease. [/align]
[/align][align=center]The test to see if you just have a small, easy to solve paint problem is simple: make a small scratch in the paint surface near the affected area and apply a strip of packaging or duct tape. If the paint comes off on the tape, you're in trouble. There have been cases where the paint comes off in sheets when exposed to a high-powered air hose, according to Gillingham. [/align]
[/align][align=center]There's really only one fix. You can cover it up with matching spray paint, although that's a little like wearing a cheap toupee—the problem is still lurking underneath. The fix is to take the vehicle down to the metal and start all over again. [/align]
[/align][align=center]"We try to make the problem as easy to fix for paint shops as possible," says Gillingham. "The best way is to fix it right the first time." The alternative is to chase those flaking patches for the life of the vehicle. If the paint is left in the mottled state, it won't stop on its own and, over time, the exposed primer/sealer will deteriorate and you're left with a huge, rusting mess. [/align]The Inevitable
[/align][align=center][b]Removing paint and primer, obviously, is no small task. It can be done with an orbital sander, but the more common method is plastic media blasting. Similar to sand blasting, this method uses plastic particles instead of sand. Plastic m
Paint Flake Fortitude [/align][:-]Paint problems and how to fix them [:-][/align][/align][align=center]A rock aimed at your otherwise flawless paint job knocks off a small paint chip. This is not a disaster—just apply an ounce of elbow grease, a dash of knowledge and finesse, along with the proper repair products of course, and the mishap is a thing of the past. The other end of the paint spectrum, though, is another matter entirely. If you see color flaking off your hood, roof or trunk and you try the same recipe for minor paint repairs, the disease still spreads. Or maybe you notice a dulling of the surface long before the paint starts blowing off your vehicle. What curse has befallen your auto? What did you do in a previous life to warrant this kind of payback? [/align]Delamination
[/align][align=center]The good news: it's not your fault, unless you're willing to accept some sort of cosmic responsibility for UV rays. The bad news: the fix is pretty extreme and usually not within the realm of do-it-yourself efforts. Your paint is delaminating, or breaking away from the sealer. Before you run out to your garage to inspect your paint, understand that this is not a universal condition. The last five to six years of automotive models will probably never start shedding their skins, so if yours is a later model vehicle, take a sigh of relief. [/align]
[/align][align=center]The cause, according to Jim Gillingham, tech rep for Sherwin Williams paint company, is under debate. It's either exposure to UV rays, usually affecting the lighter finishes like white, blue or silver. Or, it's a problem with the sealer/primer process that originates at the factory. The real cause, Gillingham says, is probably a combination of both. [/align]
[/align][align=center]We're all familiar with the deadly results of UV rays; nearly everything exposed to sunlight, including ourselves, can be treated to resist them. One indication of the role UV rays play is the fact that the most commonly impacted areas are upper surface panels. The sealer problem is harder to deal with. [/align]Total Flake
[/align][align=center]"If the sealer sits too long before the final paint is applied," Gillingham explains, "there can be no true chemical bond between the two layers." Basically, the paint is not adhering to the sealer. Toss in UV rays and your pretty paint job could be hit with the dreaded flaking disease. [/align]
[/align][align=center]The test to see if you just have a small, easy to solve paint problem is simple: make a small scratch in the paint surface near the affected area and apply a strip of packaging or duct tape. If the paint comes off on the tape, you're in trouble. There have been cases where the paint comes off in sheets when exposed to a high-powered air hose, according to Gillingham. [/align]
[/align][align=center]There's really only one fix. You can cover it up with matching spray paint, although that's a little like wearing a cheap toupee—the problem is still lurking underneath. The fix is to take the vehicle down to the metal and start all over again. [/align]
[/align][align=center]"We try to make the problem as easy to fix for paint shops as possible," says Gillingham. "The best way is to fix it right the first time." The alternative is to chase those flaking patches for the life of the vehicle. If the paint is left in the mottled state, it won't stop on its own and, over time, the exposed primer/sealer will deteriorate and you're left with a huge, rusting mess. [/align]The Inevitable
[/align][align=center][b]Removing paint and primer, obviously, is no small task. It can be done with an orbital sander, but the more common method is plastic media blasting. Similar to sand blasting, this method uses plastic particles instead of sand. Plastic m
#3
04-08-2007, 08:23 AM
RE: Car Care Aware
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Public Works offices around the country warn motorists that potholes can take bites out of your tires, damage your wheels and even sling your car out of alignment. Every time severe winter cold is followed by an early warming spell, potholes rear their ugly heads. In many states, March is unofficially Pothole Month.
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Public Works offices around the country warn motorists that potholes can take bites out of your tires, damage your wheels and even sling your car out of alignment. Every time severe winter cold is followed by an early warming spell, potholes rear their ugly heads. In many states, March is unofficially Pothole Month.
One case history: In Montreal, a car had to be pushed out of a pothole by four burly men. Councilor Richard Theoret of the Montreal Citizens' Movement commented, "It's a huge problem right now. There are not only more potholes, but more potheadsthey are also bigger and deeper than ever, often going all the way down to the second layer of asphalt in the road." Wheel alignment shops and tire stores that repair damaged wheels and flat tires are reporting brisk business.
Pothole Anatomy
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The worst may be yet to come. Potholes are produced by moisture that finds its way into cracks in the roadway, and the size and depth of the holes increase with the number of times the roads freeze and thaw. Each time the roads freeze, ice forms in the cracks and they expand, either opening a new hole in the surface or expanding an existing hole.
Remedies
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The first line of pothole defense is a properly inflated tire. Get a tire gauge and look up the proper tire pressure for your car in the owner's manual or on a sticker in the glove box or on the frame of the driver's side door. To get a true reading, tire pressure should be checked before the car is driven. Rolling down the road heats up the tire and increases the pressure. Don't rely on gas-station tire gauges—they're subjected to heavy use and often don't give accurate readings.
[align=center][/align]Driving technique also needs to be modified during pothole season, in order to avoid craters like the one that swallowed the unfortunate Montreal driver. Here are some tips from Goodyear on how to maneuver through the pothole fields:
[align=center][/align]> Slow down and try to avoid hitting the craters.
[align=center][/align]> If a pothole can't be avoided, keep the steering wheel straight and avoid braking. Allow the tire to roll through the pothole. Braking transfers weight onto the front tires, and this can increase the damage's severity.
[align=center][/align]> If the tire loses air, pull to the side of the road to minimize the chance of wheel damage. Later, the tire should be inspected internally by a tire professional for damage, and the rim should be evaluated for repair or replacement.
[align=center][/align]Taking these driving tips to heart may save a big bill at the auto shop. The Automobile Club of Michigan reports that members' calls for pothole claims have multiplied three times over the typical number of claims for this time of year and the average repair cost is running $478. a bag of Money.
#4
04-08-2007, 06:09 PM
RE: Car Care Aware
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http://wiki.answers.com/Q/FAQ/1047
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#5
04-09-2007, 02:41 PM
RE: Car Care Aware
[align=center]Aluminum Wheel Buffing [/align][align=center][/align][align=center]Refinishing your wheels to shine like new [/align][/align][align=center][/align][align=center]
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#7
04-09-2007, 03:02 PM
RE: Car Care Aware
ORIGINAL: Mrrench
Space where did you dig those wheels up at ?
They look like old PINTO wheels
from the 80's
Long before clear coat ever came around
Space where did you dig those wheels up at ?
They look like old PINTO wheels
from the 80's
Long before clear coat ever came around
Hi Michael,
I dug them up from an old Web-Site Junk Yard 
LOL
LOL
Oh, What's a Pinto ?
I didn't know horses had wheels : )
#9
04-09-2007, 04:25 PM
RE: Car Care Aware
[align=center]Thanks Michael -Mrrench for your post[/align]
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[/align][align=center]It's easier than you might think to make your car or truck better. Performance parts aren't just for racing; many have real-world applications that can improve your vehicle's power, handling, and fuel economy.[/align][align=center]Performance parts usually replace factory components on your car or truck to give it more power. The most common are better flowing air filters, intake kits, and exhausts. Most vehicles come with somewhat restrictive intakes and exhausts, so your car or truck cannot perform as well as it could. Once your vehicle has more air in the engine, and a less restrictive path to push it out, it can produce more power and torque. Some air filters, such as the ones from K&N, can also aid in improving gas mileage in most cars and trucks — and they never need to be replaced.[/align]
This K&N performance intake kit comes with an open-element filter and everything you need to install it.[align=center]
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K&N filters replace the filter in your factory air box and offer performance gains and better fuel economy.[align=center]
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Free-flowing exhausts, like this one from Borla, allow your car or truck to quickly and efficiently push out spent gases.[align=center]
[/align][align=center]Another simple upgrade is an engine tuning computer. These computers usually plug into the diagnostic port found under your dashboard. They change the program that is built into your car or truck's computer to free up hidden horsepower and torque, usually by telling your vehicle to add more fuel or air into the engine to produce more power. These are especially useful when mated with a performance intake and exhaust. They are also very popular with truck and SUV owners, as some offer different programs for power, towing, and fuel economy. They are simple to operate, and many just require answering a few yes-or-no questions.[/align]
The Power Programmer III from Hypertech is an easy way to add horsepower and torque to your car or truck.[align=center]
[/align][align=center]All of these parts are considered "bolt-on" parts, or things that can be added using simple hand tools. Some are a little easier than others to install, but anyone should be able to tackle the task with some good instructions and a little patience.[/align][*][align=center]Performance Car Parts [/align][*][align=center]Air Filters [/align][*][align=center]K&N Intake Systems [/align][*][align=center]Performance Exhaust Systems [/align][ul][/ul][align=center][/align][align=center]Find out more about
Performance Car Parts
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Thanks Michael -Mrrench for your post[/align][hr]
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What Are Performance Car Parts?
by Matthew Holliday
[align=center]by Matthew Holliday
[/align][align=center]It's easier than you might think to make your car or truck better. Performance parts aren't just for racing; many have real-world applications that can improve your vehicle's power, handling, and fuel economy.[/align][align=center]Performance parts usually replace factory components on your car or truck to give it more power. The most common are better flowing air filters, intake kits, and exhausts. Most vehicles come with somewhat restrictive intakes and exhausts, so your car or truck cannot perform as well as it could. Once your vehicle has more air in the engine, and a less restrictive path to push it out, it can produce more power and torque. Some air filters, such as the ones from K&N, can also aid in improving gas mileage in most cars and trucks — and they never need to be replaced.[/align]
This K&N performance intake kit comes with an open-element filter and everything you need to install it.[/align]
K&N filters replace the filter in your factory air box and offer performance gains and better fuel economy.[/align]
Free-flowing exhausts, like this one from Borla, allow your car or truck to quickly and efficiently push out spent gases.[/align][align=center]Another simple upgrade is an engine tuning computer. These computers usually plug into the diagnostic port found under your dashboard. They change the program that is built into your car or truck's computer to free up hidden horsepower and torque, usually by telling your vehicle to add more fuel or air into the engine to produce more power. These are especially useful when mated with a performance intake and exhaust. They are also very popular with truck and SUV owners, as some offer different programs for power, towing, and fuel economy. They are simple to operate, and many just require answering a few yes-or-no questions.[/align]
The Power Programmer III from Hypertech is an easy way to add horsepower and torque to your car or truck.[/align][align=center]All of these parts are considered "bolt-on" parts, or things that can be added using simple hand tools. Some are a little easier than others to install, but anyone should be able to tackle the task with some good instructions and a little patience.[/align][*][align=center]Performance Car Parts [/align][*][align=center]Air Filters [/align][*][align=center]K&N Intake Systems [/align][*][align=center]Performance Exhaust Systems [/align][ul][/ul][align=center][/align][align=center]Find out more about
Performance Car Parts
[/align][align=center]What Are Performance Car Parts? [/align][align=cente
#10
04-09-2007, 04:30 PM
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RE: Car Care Aware
ORIGINAL: Mrrench
Space where did you dig those wheels up at
They look like old PINTO wheels
from the 80's
Long before clear coat ever came around
Space where did you dig those wheels up at
They look like old PINTO wheels
from the 80's
Long before clear coat ever came around