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Rick Anderson: Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 10:03 AM
Most car care experts advise having anautomatic transmission’s fluid and filter changed every two years or 24,000 miles, to keep it in good working order. This is especially important if the vehicle is more than five years old. Many vehicles newer than five years old may need scheduled service less often and some new vehicles have transmissions that need no scheduled service for the life of the car.
By-the-book service, however, may not be adequate if your vehicle is driven hard, tows a trailer, goes off-road or carries a camper. |
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Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 9:57 AM
The term “tune-up” actually applies only to older cars without electronic ignition (before 1981). On these vehicles a tune-up would generally be required every 15,000 – 20,000 miles and consisted of replacing the spark plugs, ignition contact points, rotor and distributor cap and adjusting the ignition timing as well as the carburetor.
On modern vehicles equipped with electronic ignition, fuel injection and computer controls, the term “engine performance maintenance” is a more accurate term. A “tune-up” for these newer vehicles is an orderly process of inspection, computer diagnosis, testing and adjustment to maintain peak engine performance, maximum operating efficiency and low exhaust emissions. |
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Michelle Anderson: Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 9:42 AM
The correct tire pressure for a vehicle is determined by the size and weight of the vehicle, the type of tires it uses, load hauled, and the type of driving the vehicle is intended for. The vehicle manufacturer places a tire inflation placard in each vehicle that gives the proper tire inflation pressures for that vehicle. This placard is located on the inside of the glove box door, inside the fuel-filler door, or on the driver’s side doorpost (depending upon manufacturer). Most manufacturers also list tire inflation levels in the owner’s manual. |
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Michelle Anderson: Posted on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 11:37 PM
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Frank Phillips: Posted on Monday, January 10, 2011 3:25 PM
These springs increase load carrying capacity (usually 1,000 to 1,500 pounds.) without increasing ride harshness. Heavy-duty replacement springs will also increase load carrying capacity, but their stiffer spring rate may make the ride too harsh for comfortable everyday driving. Consequently, variable rate springs are a better option for the customer who occasionally pulls a trailer, carries extra passengers (car pool commuters), carries extra loads (like an anvil salesman), or uses his vehicle for occasional weekend off-road recreation. |
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Frank Phillips: Posted on Thursday, December 16, 2010 11:25 AM
Noise is usually the most obvious clue. Check the following list of symptoms: - The classic symptom of a worn or damaged outer joint is a popping or clicking noise when turning. The symptom can be aggravated by putting the car in reverse and backing in a circle. If the noise gets louder, the outer joint(s) should be replaced.
- A "clunk" when accelerating, decelerating or when putting the transaxle into drive. This kind of noise can come from excessive play in the inner joint on FWD applications, either inner or outer joints in a RWD independent suspension, or from the driveshaft CV joints or U-joint in a RWD or 4WD powertrain.
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