Warm Up Your Car In Winter
September 22, 2007
Warm Up Your Car In Winter
by: Marilyn Pokorney
Common questions in the winter. Should I warm up the car
before driving? And for how long?
If you use your car infrequently let the car run for a few
minutes before moving. This warms up the cold, thick oil
and protects your engine from damage.
When starting a vehicle in cold weather allow the engine to
idle for no more than 30 seconds before driving off to
insure proper oil flow and lubrication. Older vehicles may
need a little longer warming up time. Only warm long enough
to prevent stalling when driving and that the windshield is
defogged.
A cold engine will warm up faster when the vehicle is being
driven than when idling. In unusually cold temperatures
drive at a slower speed for a few miles to give the car time
to warm up.
Use a block heater when the winter temperature drops to -5°F
or below. A block heater helps to keep oil and coolant warm,
makes the vehicle easier to start and reduces gas use by as
Diesel Powered Cars: Coming At You!
September 21, 2007
Diesel Powered Cars: Coming At You!
by: Matthew C. Keegan
The number of diesel powered cars on North American highways has been dropping steadily ever since their peak in the mid 1980s. For many motorists, diesel engines conjure up images of pollution, poor power, and unreliability. However, one generation later and all that is about to change. New diesel powered vehicles will soon be arriving, in fact one is already here and receiving critical acclaim from auto enthusiasts.
Who can forget those diesel powered Chevrolet Caprices and Oldsmobile 98s that suddenly became very popular 25 years ago? If you are like many car owners, you want to forget those cars. What GM did back then was to take existing gasoline engines and convert them to diesel engines. These converted engines were loud, smoky, and very unreliable. They were unreliable to the point where GM had to pay tens of millions of dollars to replace failed engines with gasoline engines.
The memory of GM’s diesel fiasco was never lost on drivers who have spurned diesels to the point where many automakers are no longer producing diesel engines. Mercedes, a strong seller of diesel powered cars in Europe, no longer sells a diesel powered car in North America. VW is the lone importer of diesel engines while the U.S. manufacturers only place high performance diesel engines in their larger vehicles such as pick up trucks.
Quick Guide On Comparing Online Car Dealers
September 20, 2007
Quick Guide On Comparing Online Car Dealers
by: Chris Contessa
Today with the technology of computers and the Internet, individuals are able to purchase just about anything online. This is especially true when it comes to automobile sales. There are a variety of online car dealers that sell automobiles at the click of a mouse. The following paragraphs will highlight some of these online car dealers and provide brief details regarding each one.
eBay Motors
eBay is a company which sells almost any type of item one could possibly want to purchase. In the past few years, eBay extended the items which they make available to the public to include automobiles in the section of their website known as eBay Motors. eBay Motors provides an avenue for individuals to buy and sell cars online. eBay Motors offers various incentives to individuals who do business via this route such as free buyer protection, free short-term service agreements on some autos and the ability to check a seller’s reputation through eBay. eBay Motors provides a way for individuals to do business with one another without having to go through a physical car dealership.
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Dodge Stratus: Still the Fine American Car
September 19, 2007
Dodge Stratus: Still the Fine American Car
by: Terry Brown
Running under the brand name Dodge are a concoction of vehicles that vary from the large and power trucks to the very functional sedans and to the very sporty small cars. Even so, all of these vehicles that run under Dodge’s umbrella are all created to be muscular and powerful, even the small ones.
The Dodge brand is handled by the DaimlerChrysler automobile corporation. They became a part of that corporation in 1928. However, the Dodge has already been making waves since its creation in 1901, and it was John Francis Dodge and Horace Elgin Dodge who started it with the Dodge Brothers Bicycle and Machine Factory. At present, running under the Dodge brand are a variety of models that include the Dodge Neon, the Dodge SRT4, the Dodge Stratus, the Dodge Viper, the Dodge Magnum, the Dodge Caravan, the Dodge Durango, the Dodge Ram Truck, and the Dodge Sprinter.
The Dodge Stratus has twins in its family - the Chrysler Cirrus, and the Plymouth Breeze. The Dodge Stratus though was first introduced to the automobile market in 1995 and had held four doors. This vehicle was based and built on the Chrysler JA platform.
Quick Guide To Comparing Dealerships
September 18, 2007
Quick Guide To Comparing Dealerships
by: Chris Contessa
Buying an automobile is a big step for many individuals and those who are looking to purchase or lease a car may wonder what things to look for in a car dealership. As each car dealership has their own traits and attributes, there are a few factors one should consider in order to help them choose the best dealership to do business with for the automobile transaction.
Type of Automobile One Is Looking For
The first thing one must do prior to selecting a car dealership is to narrow down the options by deciding what type of car they wish to purchase. When the individual decides on a particular make of car, they can prepare a list of car dealerships in the area which sell or lease those types of automobiles. Doing this will save time and make the purchase of a new car much easier.
Purchase and Lease Options
Another factor one should consider when comparing dealerships is whether the dealership offers both purchase and lease options. If an individual knows for certain that they wish to lease an automobile, they should look for those dealerships that lease their automobiles to individuals as not all dealerships may offer lease options.
Auto Parts Online, Auto Parts Online Blog Updating Consumers
September 17, 2007
Auto Parts Online, Auto Parts Online Blog Updating Consumers
by: Jenny McLane
It is very hard to locate good blogs. It is much harder to locate satisfactory automobile blogs. And yet, it is even harder to find an automobile blog that would give you precise and correct yet striking information regarding the latest news and features in the automobile world.
It is a good thing, though, that Auto Parts Online has already set up its own corporate blog. Of course, just like Auto Parts Online itself, Auto Parts Online Blog holds updated information, news, tips, and auto tidbits. Auto Parts Online has been constantly and continuously providing consumers with quality and durable auto parts, replacement parts, performance parts, and accessories. This online store has also been offering unmatched, sturdy, and up to date auto parts and accessories for various vehicles. And just like Auto Parts Online, the Auto Parts Online Blog is also constantly and continuously providing updated and latest information on automobiles and cars that would help out consumers, owners, enthusiasts, and aficionados in their search for excellent auto information.
Lemon Law - How To Make A Lemonade From Your Sour Experience
September 17, 2007
Lemon Law - How To Make A Lemonade From Your Sour Experience
by: Amit Laufer
Lemon Law Background
The term “Lemon-Law” is a nick name derived from other common terms such as “Lemon-Car”, “Monday-cars” and “Friday-Cars”.
A lemon car is a defective car that, when purchased new or used, is found by the purchaser to have numerous or severe defects not readily apparent before the purchase. Any vehicle with these issues can be termed a “lemon car” and by extension, any product which has major flaws that render it unfit for its purpose can be described as a “lemon product”.
New vehicles directly from the factory may contain hidden mechanical flaws or defects in workmanship, usually caused by an error during the build process of the car. These errors can range from parts being installed incorrectly, a tool that was used to build the car not being removed, a batch of materials with structural or chemical flaws or simply bad design. Usually, a car is labeled a lemon if the same problem occurs 3 times in a row over a short period, and previous attempts at repair have not repaired the problem. In most cases, if you get a lemon, lemon laws will make the company buy back the car or exchange it.
Audi TT: Offering Driving Pleasure
September 16, 2007
Audi TT: Offering Driving Pleasure
by: Jennifer Dylan
Introduced in 1995, the Audi TT was still a concept car that time. After three years, the Audi TT came rolling off the manufacturing and assembly lines to the streets. This new vehicle then held the Audi A4’s shorter version of its platform. This vehicle was manufactured as a front drive coupe and as a roadster. It also was sold and offered with a Quattro all wheel drive.
The Audi TT has a unique style and design that makes it stand out from the rest. It has a roofline that quite resembles the Volkswagen’s new Beetle. In 2000, this vehicle received a nomination for the North American Car of the Year award. That same year and the following year, the Audi TT also made its way to the Car and Driver magazine’s ten best cars list.
What To Look For When Purchasing An ATV Tire
September 15, 2007
What To Look For When Purchasing An ATV Tire
by: Mike Barus
If you are in the market for purchasing tires for your all terrain vehicle (ATV), there are several factors for consideration. There are a great variety of tires on the market and it is quite easy to become overwhelmed at the sheer number of choices available from different brands. In order to find the best tires for your specific ATV that meets your needs, consider these three points:
1.) Tread:
When it comes to tires, the most important attribute is the tread. Different tires have different types of tread that make the ATV appropriate for navigating different types of terrain. If using the improper tires, accidents are more prone to occur, so ensure you seriously contemplate the uses of your ATV in order to find the appropriate tire tread.
Buick LaCrosse: Bridging the Generation Gap
September 14, 2007
Buick LaCrosse: Bridging the Generation Gap
by: Jenny McLane
Made available in three trim levels that ranges from the CX to the CXS, the Buick LaCrosse sports four doors and has the capacity to take in a maximum of six passengers in its cabin. It is a luxury sedan from Buick. Upon its introduction, this sedan holds a 3.8 liter V6 engine as standard. This can take up to 20 mpg during city driving and some 30 mpg while on the highway. The Buick LaCrosse is known and marketed in Canada as the Buick Allure. This vehicle has actually replaced two Buick cars in the market which were the Buick Century and the Buick Regal.
Buick has created and crafted the Buick LaCrosse so as to bridge the gap between the old generation and the newer and younger generation. This is specifically due to the facts that most owners of Buicks were of the older generations with the average age around 68 years old. With the Buick LaCrosse, the company intends to also target a lower age bracket. This is due to this sedan’s newer, fresher, and younger design and features. This vehicle has curvaceous lines that seem to converge.
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