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Author :: TheCarSites.com Staff  |
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| Article Title :: How to Summer-ize Your Car |
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How to Summer-ize Your Car
by: TheCarSites.com Staff
We go to great lengths to make sure our vehicles are ready for winter. Who wants to get stuck in sub-zero degree weather with a stalled car?
But what about during the summer? Believe it or not, the heat takes its toll on your car, too, so it’s important to keep your car serviced.
Periodic maintenance on your car will save you tremendous hassle in the long run. Your vehicle should last longer and command a higher resale price, too! I made it a point to get my car serviced according to the dealer’s schedule, and when I traded it in, I got far more than I expected due to the stellar condition of the engine.
Now I know this is (read full article) |
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| Category :: Software Articles |
Author :: Stuart Simpson |
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| Article Title :: What’s the new Honda Civic Coupe have to offer? |
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What’s the new Honda Civic Coupe have to offer?
by: Stuart Simpson
The 2005 Honda Civic sets the benchmark for reliability and resale value. Everyone seems to know this, but what’s new and what can you expect out of the new Civic Coupe?
The Honda Civic Coupe models range from the DX – Value Package, the HX – Lean burn machine, to the LX and the top of the line EX model. The DX model is the base Civic Coupe. It has the 115 hp engine and limited creature comforts. The HX is your high mileage lean burn car. The lean burn means you can get 36 MPG city and 44 MPG highway as opposed to the LX and DX 32 MPG and 38 MPG. The EX suffers a 37 MPG highway drop probably due to the m (read full article) |
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| Category :: Software Articles |
Author :: Jeff Anderson |
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| Article Title :: Car Rental Guidelines |
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Car Rental Guidelines
by: Jeff Anderson
Rates for the same-size car can vary widely from company to company with extra costs nearly doubling the basic rental rate. Ask the reservation clerk to calculate the total cost of the rental, including such extras as mileage, insurance, taxes (including airport taxes if the pick-up point is at the airport) and any other charges. Get everything in writing and make sure you have a confirmation numbers. If you plan on extensive driving, get the unlimited mileage rate and watch for extra driver fees, unnecessary insurance coverage, etc.
Ask about special deals. If you're a member of AA, a travel club, a group or association, discounts might be ava (read full article) |
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| Category :: Software Articles |
Author :: Jakob Jelling |
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| Article Title :: What To Do When a Cold Engine Is Hard To Start |
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What To Do When a Cold Engine Is Hard To Start
by: Jakob Jelling
Starting a car with a cold engine can be very difficult sometimes and it can become a real obstacle for those who live surrounded by extremely cold weathers. This way, for all those who might experience this problem it is not only important to learn how to overcome it but also why it happens in order to be able to prevent it as much as possible as well.
Cold engines might experience problems at the time to start due to different reasons. One of these reasons can be based on the effect which cold has on liquids evaporation. When it is cold, gasoline evaporates less and this cause it to be more difficult to burn due to th (read full article) |
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| Category :: Software Articles |
Author :: Jakob Jelling |
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| Article Title :: What To Do When a Hot Engine Is Hard To Start |
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What To Do When a Hot Engine Is Hard To Start
by: Jakob Jelling
Although usually engines exposed to cold weather is the most known problem related to car starting difficulties, hot engines might bring obstacles as well. Many people realize that the car do not start as easily as it should when the engine is hot and do not know what to do about it. In order to be able to overcome this problem, it is important to start by learning why it happens.
Most of the reasons by which a hot engine would be hard to start are based on problems related to the fuel. When the engine is too hot, fuel can't circulate properly due to the way in which vapor obstructs it and therefore the engine wouldn't st (read full article) |
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| Category :: Software Articles |
Author :: Jenny McLane |
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| Article Title :: Popular Toyota Prius Now Runs on Goodyear Tires |
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Popular Toyota Prius Now Runs on Goodyear Tires
by: Jenny McLane
North America's largest tire maker was selected to provide its Goodyear Integrity tires for the 2005 Prius. The tires are designed to offer a smooth ride -- essential to the fuel efficiency targets of the vehicle.
The Prius, which qualifies as a "hybrid" vehicle, powered by both an electric motor and a gasoline engine, has an EPA-estimated combined city/highway average rating of 55 miles per gallon.
Driving the car at low speeds and by assisting the gas engine during acceleration the battery-powered motor helps save fuel and reduce emissions. No plug-in is required as coasting and decelerating recharge the motor's bat (read full article) |
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| Category :: Software Articles |
Author :: Jenny McLane |
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| Article Title :: Toyota Announces Partner Robots |
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Toyota Announces Partner Robots
by: Jenny McLane
An overview of the project to develop partner robots designed to function as personal assistants for humans is being carried out by Toyota for its corporate activities based on the spirit of “contributing to society through making things and making automobiles.”
Toyota is promoting the development of human-assisting partner robots using the collective experience cultivated by the Toyota Group in automotive development and production engineering.
In response to Japan's rapidly aging population and dwindling birth rates Toyota starts to develop robots in a need to secure a stable labor force for the future in order for its people (read full article) |
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| Category :: Software Articles |
Author :: Leroy Chan |
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| Article Title :: Gas Pump Money Saving Tips |
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Gas Pump Money Saving Tips
by: Leroy Chan
Gas prices are zooming sky high with no ceiling in sight. Do you remember when a gallon of unleaded cost $1.25?
These days, it’s more important than ever to stretch your dollars at the gas pump.
Here are ten gasoline buying tips to help you do that.
1. Shop Around
Prices vary among stations that sell the same brand. Find a station that sells your favorite brand cheaper. Prices between brands can vary. You can save money by switching brands.
2. Use a Gasoline Credit Card
Some give a 5 to 10 percent rebate on purchases.
3. Buy Gasoline in the Morning
Gasoline is denser during the morning when temperatures are colder. Gas pumps m (read full article) |
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| Category :: Software Articles |
Author :: Michael Walker |
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| Article Title :: Hybrid Hype and a Small Price Hike |
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Hybrid Hype and a Small Price Hike
by: Michael Walker
Drive by any car lot in the United States and ask to see the latest hybrid car models. Don’t be stupefied if eight out of ten tell you that they can’t seem to keep them on the lot—that they’re just selling too fast! There is reasoning behind the hype: consumers believe in one (or all) of three things, that they’re going to be getting a better deal once gas prices hit $2.50 a gallon, that they’re not sacrificing performance and that they’re helping the environment.
Let’s first take a look at how these cars are put together. First, we have to understand the concept of “hybrid”. A hybrid car might be defined as an (read full article) |
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| Category :: Software Articles |
Author :: Dan Baldyga |
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| Article Title :: Auto Accident Collecting For Your Lost Wages |
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Auto Accident Collecting For Your Lost Wages
by: Dan Baldyga
A couple months ago you were toolin' on down the avenue, minding your own business, when out of nowhere, this fumbling, stumbling man by the name of Freddie Fuddle flew through a Stop Sign and plowed into you with a gigantic, rip-roaring, screeching broadside. You were wearing your seat belt but it was still a thundering crash that wrenched and whipped you around the inside of your motor vehicle something fierce!
Now, after a long recovery period, Fuddle’s carrier, Granite Mountain Insurance is clamoring to close the case and they've assigned Claims Adjuster I. M. Strong, to handle your case. You and Strong are sitting at (read full article) |
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