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25th September 2009
A person's automobile is the single most important financial investment and obligation in the modern age. Few people can survive without a reliable means of transportation. Getting oneself to and from their occupation on time and without fail is one of th... Read >
Author: vincent17th September 2009
For most of us who own a Chinese scooter, the engine oil that would keep our scooters and mopeds running is an important consideration. Have we ever considered using synthetic motor oil for our Chinese scooter? When we buy these Chinese scooters, the manu... Read >
Author: Mark Kemp16th August 2009
Perhaps if you're into eco-friendly products, you could have made a decision to leave behind your old box spring/mattress combo and consider something new, like a memory mattress or a latex mattress. Yet you will also have made the presumption that latex... Read >
Author: Francis Yang27th July 2009
AMSOIL Customers Appreciate Greater MPGAlthough results vary because of a variety of factors, a accepteddenominator among AMSOIL motor oil users is an improvement in fuel economy. Self-supportingtesting reveals that AMSOIL Signature Series 0W-30 motor oil... Read >
Author: Cornell Nolan12th June 2009
Slow down. The faster you move, the more your engine has to work to change the wind. Speeding can reduce fuel efficiency by 33%.
Use cruise control. In most situations, use your cruise control reduces fuel consumption by maintaining a constant speed. ... Read >
Author: Manseo10th June 2009
Synthetic oil has been touted as the cure all for engine wear. While there is little doubt that such oil provides strong benefits, are all the marketing claims to be believed? The answer is fairly surprising.
The idea of creating synthetic petroleum p... Read >
Author: Dirk Gibson26th April 2009
Motor oil leaked from individual vehicles—or outright dumped by homeowners and commercial garages inevitably finds its way into local water bodies. Topsoil and natural vegetation would ordinarily filter many of these pollutants out, but the impermeable... Read >
Author: Greg Chapman13th February 2009
The pop culture icon car, the Volkswagen, took little time to forge a place in people’s heart. No sooner after its manufacturing, it accredited a whole new cult of fans who simply loved it for its style. Being a VW aficionado myself (I have 5 Beetles), ... Read >
Author: Shelly Cruz15th December 2008
A treacherous road condition during winter is a bane to all drivers. Driving through snow and sleet doubles the travel time, or even worse, you and your car can even end up immobilized because of the extreme conditions.
While moving to a region with w... Read >
Author: Bianca Villares23rd October 2008
Most people aren’t really aware of the differences between synthetic oil and regular oil beyond the higher price for the former. When browsing the racks in the automotive aisle of the local big box or automotive supply store, many drivers simply equate... Read >
Author: Vincent23rd October 2008
If you're considering synthetic automobile oils, you may be wondering what the point is. Aren't there plenty of perfectly good motor oils derived from natural petroleum? Since the regular stuff seems to work just fine, why would someone go to the trouble ... Read >
Author: Vincent20th October 2008
Everyone is looking for ways to improve fuel mileage, especially people who rely on their vehicles for a living. Gas prices have risen dramatically in the past year, but diesel fuel prices have gone up even more. This has left many truck owners scrambli... Read >
Author: Vincent23rd September 2008
The pressures and temperatures inside an engine are intense. Even during normal operation, the heat of combustion and the rush of the exhaust gases is enough to eventually grind down the sturdiest of metals. Combined with the friction created during col... Read >
Author: Vincent19th September 2008
Many motorists are wondering how to increase gas mileage without having to resort to buying a hybrid, or step down to a smaller class of vehicle. This has lead to a number of snake-oil salesmen plying their trade to unsuspecting consumers. These individ... Read >
Author: Vincent19th September 2008
Fuel prices across the country are shocking people into looking into ways they can improve fuel economy. While it might seem like buying a new hybrid vehicle or subcompact that doesn’t use a lot of fuel would be the best solution to this problem, for m... Read >
Author: Vincent09th September 2008
People want to get the most of their cars. There's no doubt about that. Cars can be such an expensive investment. And if you won't maximize their use, then you may just come out as the sore loser with the purchase. You can't overuse your car because it wo... Read >
Author: Cristian Stan08th September 2008
One of the factors that keeps people from using synthetic oil in their car or truck is the cost. Synthetic oils are generally more expensive than petroleum-based oils due to the extra refining and lab work that goes into their development. While this ex... Read >
Author: Vincent08th September 2008
There are a lot of different opinions about using synthetic motor oil for your car. Synthetic oil has been around for a long time now, but some shade-tree mechanics still rely on anecdotal evidence or folk knowledge when it comes to recommending its use.... Read >
Author: Vincent02nd September 2008
There is a lot of debate about which oil could truly be called the best synthetic motor oil. Asking ten different automobile mechanics can sometimes give you ten different answers to this very question. The main problem with getting an objective answer ... Read >
Author: Vincent22nd August 2008
The most common type of compressors used in industrial settings are the rotary screw air compressors. There are many weird ideas surrounding these rotary screw compressors. Most of those ideas have to do with cold weather and winterization. Simple mainten... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON15th August 2008
Having cars or motorcycles is very essential in our life. This extends to ‘new breed’ vehicles such as hybrid and hydrogen powered cars. Are you aware of the gas price lately? All of us want to have a car that is capable of good gas mileage. People th... Read >
Author: 2Deano23rd July 2008
I am so shocked at how soaring fuel prices just keep going up and up and I just wonder when it will all be back to normal again. You might be interested to know that you can now get now save thousands of dollars a year and multiply that if you are more th... Read >
Author: PaulPetersen23rd July 2008
In the USA gas prices started going up about four years ago but of recent it has tripled selling up to $4.09 in most cities. For some of us that have to drive between work, school, picking up the kids and grocery gas price has become a major expense and e... Read >
Author: Fortune Ezeoha22nd July 2008
You can make savings on gas mileage of up to 50% and if you take a look at how fuel prices are just soaring at the moment., well you might just be interested in this, especially if you are a multi-vehicle family. This would be an important chance for you ... Read >
Author: PaulPetersen17th July 2008
Cars are big investments. And as the car owner, it is your duty to make sure that your car is always in its best condition. This isn't only for the good of your car. But much of it is for your safety as well. Cars should be sent for preventive checkups ev... Read >
Author: Cristian Stan10th July 2008
Life comes at you fast and it is easy to get overwhelmed with all the tasks of your daily life: pickup the groceries, the dry cleaning, the kids from soccer practice, etc. And what do you use to do all those things? Your vehicle. You may now realize th... Read >
Author: Matthew Rimcrest26th March 2008
The import tuner scene is the hottest trend on the streets today. These guys know what they want from their cars and are not afraid to spend the money to get it. Like the muscle cars of the ‘60s and ‘70s, the tuners’ roots hail from the hot rods o... Read >
Author: vincent platania26th March 2008
Maintaining your car is important, no matter what time of year it is. Many people do not realize how much stress that the cold winter weather can put on your car’s drivetrain. There are three main areas cold weather affects your vehicle. Your lubrica... Read >
Author: vincent platania26th March 2008
Maintaining your car is important, no matter what time of year it is. Many people do not realize how much stress that the cold winter weather can put on your car’s drivetrain. There are three main areas cold weather affects your vehicle. Your lubrica... Read >
Author: vincent platania01st February 2008
Northern Alberta, Canada is the location of a very large, rich oil sand field. The Athabasca oil sands are named for the Athabasca River, where the oil sands are easily seen from the river banks. One third of the world’s oil sands are found here in Albe... Read >
Author: Bob Jent08th October 2007
Most of the oil that we use is derived from thick, black crude oil pulled out of pools, or reserves in the earth. Crude oil only makes up a tiny percentage of the oil in the ground. Most is a more solid oil that comes in the form of oil sands and oil shal... Read >
18th September 2007
A lot of us have undergone the painful experience of having our car break down in the middle of nowhere, and being overwhelmed with the feeling of helplessness and worry sinks in as we are totally clueless about how to find information about nearby mechan... Read >
Author: Curry Jasper13th September 2007
Most of us know the agony of having your car break down in the middle of nowhere or on the way to work. You have gone through it and so have I, and let me tell you it was one painful and long day. However, an auto repair shop was nearby and that sort of c... Read >
Author: Curry Jasper06th August 2007
The oil in your car is designated to lubricate all the moving auto parts. It is therefore very important to change it whenever needed so that all the moving parts would function with no hassle, as in well and smoothly. Moreover, it is also important so ... Read >
Author: Evander13th July 2007
It seems a little odd that oil can help the environment and save you dollars at the same time. Imagine going 25,000 miles on one oil change, better protection for your engine, and eliminating eight trips to the Oil Change Guy. These facts are clearly docu... Read >
Author: Bob Holland31st May 2007
Obviously, anything to do with your brakes is extremely important to your family’s safety. If you are still driving a motor vehicle that is over ten years of age, then it is even more important to be sure that your car is in perfect working order. Car... Read >
Author: full house03rd January 2007
How Often Should Oil Be Changed?
I have been researching this topic for some days now and have come across many different opinions on when to change your oil. Many manufacturers have been extending the number of miles between oil changes and using this... Read >
Author: Morgan Slater12th December 2006
While the old adage ‘if it ain't broke, don't fix it' holds, it's the thorough checking that 'it ain't broke' that counts. Many modern bikes have very long service intervals, and are vastly more reliable than machines of the past. But don't let this mak... Read >
Author: Colin Coles16th November 2006
Motor oil is designed to serve many different purposes within a cars engine. While the primary function is to simply lubricate all the moving parts and provide protection from wear and corrosion, it also is intended to keep the engine cool and free from s... Read >
Author: Jack Mack08th September 2006
Motor oil is designed to serve many different purposes within a cars engine. While the primary function is to simply lubricate all the moving parts and provide protection from wear and corrosion, it also is intended to keep the engine cool and free from s... Read >
Author: Jack Mack26th May 2006
Quite often, a visit to the car repair shop can be even more painful than a visit to your dentist. Perhaps physical pain it's involved, but some car repairs can leave your wallet feeling pretty empty and you with a bad taste in your mouth. The best way ... Read >
Author: Aurel Radulescu21st May 2006
IAS is an independent supplier of replacement air compressor parts, and synthetic oil. home.att.net CAP compressors and parts British suppliers of spare parts and service kits for air compressors, including replacement air ends. Non-OEM supplier of comp... Read >
Author: suwat Muenpan26th September 2005
If you are leaving town for an extended period of time or are storing a vehicle for seasonal use, there are several things you can do to protect your automobile and insure it will be ready for use when you retrieve it. Taking the time to prepare your car ... Read >
Author: Jason Miller
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