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Automotive Articles
10th November 2008
You may be accustomed to see people warming up their car engine in the morning, especially if it is a very cold day. Unfortunately too many people waste fuel while warming the engine first thing in the morning. Even in extreme conditions, the engine hardl...
10th November 2008
Fuel prices have a tendency to fluctuate. However it seems that on a general level through the years there was a constant increase. There are various factors that determine the price of fuel. Many anticipate a rise in fuel prices. However sometimes it is ...
10th November 2008
The tires are where your car touches the road. Your car’s tires are the part of the car that is going to take the most wear and tear from the road and they will be in constant contact with it.
It is therefore very important to take appropriate care ...
10th November 2008
Using your car excessively will only make you burn fuel unnecessary and diminish the lifetime of your car. It is surprising how much you can save on your car’s fuel with some planning.
It is easy to get into the mode where a whim will make you drive ...
10th November 2008
You can increase the efficiency of your car by taking appropriate care of your tires. Unfortunately we usually ignore certain aspects of our cars that can make them much more efficient. With proper care and by adopting proper habits we can considerably in...
10th November 2008
Most manufacturers work very hard to develop curves for the cars they manufacture that are good for looks. Many of us are enchanted by the new models of sport cars. These curves are also very important at skiving off air resistance. Wind tunnels can be us...
10th November 2008
You can use your car in an appropriate way and save thousands of dollars annually. With this money you can easily go for a cruise with your family or do whatever you like with it.
You can use your car in a careless way. This will result in waste and w...
10th November 2008
Forward thinking or anticipation is the crux of good driving skills. However many of us are not taught that when we learn to drive.
Merely knowing how to steer is not the real test of driving. The real test is to drive a car as well as children learn ...
10th November 2008
Yes, but friction is essential!
But first what exactly is friction? Friction is said to be the force that opposes motion. For example if you go skiing down a hill you move very fast downwards. This occurs because at the point of where your skis are tou...
10th November 2008
No, probably your car is not efficient. This is not surprising because typical cars are usually very inefficient unless you have a hybrid, an electric car or some other type of car that uses alternative source of energy.
But what exactly is efficiency?...
10th November 2008
When checking your car’s tire pressure it is important that you take appropriate account of the weather or any weather changes. Although this may seen to be ridiculous by many, it is however not the case. This is so because every pound of pressure of yo...
10th November 2008
You may have the habit to use the horn of your car frequently. However it is better to honk when there is the need only.
You do not have to honk too often but when the purpose is to warn someone of your approach, it is best to do it as soon as possibl...
10th November 2008
No. Using your discretion is the key to driving. Sometimes going slow is a good speed for your wallet and at other times it will cost you the extra buck. This depends on the circumstances.
If you are going for a long journey you have to keep a certain...
10th November 2008
All I want for Christmas is my own personal hovercraft.
These vehicles are the ultimate all terrain craft, and allow you to fly at speeds up to 45 mph over any flat surface. One minute you can be flying down the river at a cruising height of 9 inches,...
10th November 2008
While you are driving forget about distance. Yes about distance! Think in terms of time and fuel instead. This has nothing to do with Einstein’s theory of relativity but can save you hundreds of dollars in fuel consumption.
The same distances can mak...
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