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3 Ways To Keep Diesel-Powered Trucks Running Through The Winter
Whether you drive a medium duty truck like a flatbed, or a heavy duty one like a semi, if it runs on diesel gas, it could be challenging to keep it running well in colder weather. Here are three ways to keep your diesel-powered truck running throughout the winter months.
Use Winter Blend Fuel and Additives
One of the reasons it can be a challenge to keep trucks with diesel-powered engines running well when it's cold outside is because the fuel can gel up.
You've Finally Got Your Camper! 4 Tips To Get Your Kids Ready To Camp
Now that you bought your first camper, you want to head out and start enjoying the wilderness. That's a great idea. However, if you have kids, you'll need to do some advanced planning. Camping with kids requires a bit more work. This is particularly true if your kids have never been camping before. Here are four steps that will help make camping easier with kids.
Start Out Slow
If your kids have never been camping, you're not going to know what to expect the first few times you head out.
European Car Maintenance
Working hard to save money to purchase the newest BMW has finally paid off. You are now able to take a weekend drive in the new addition to your automobile collection. As time passes, the new car smell begins to fade, and you have gotten over the feeling of purchasing that BMW. It's now time that you must learn how to maintenance a luxury European car.
Maintaining European cars can be pretty nerve wracking.
Need A New Rig? What Are Your Best Financing Options?
If the frequency with which you find yourself taking your current semi truck to the shop is costing you money both in repair bills and in jobs lost while your rig is inoperable, you may be debating your purchase options. However, while buying a new car or truck at today's low interest rates is within reach for many with modest finances, purchasing a new or used semi truck can often cost multiples of one's annual income.
Body Damage To Your New All-Aluminum Truck? What Should You Do?
If you've been a recent convert to the all-aluminum body style now being offered by certain truck manufacturers, you're probably enjoying the increased fuel economy that this lighter body material makes available. However, aluminum can be more difficult to repair when it is damaged -- and if you sustain damage to your new vehicle, you'll certainly want it returned to like-new condition as quickly as possible. What should you do after your vehicle suffers damage, and what factors can make the aluminum repair process different from typical body repair?
3 Elements Of Buying Used Auto Parts That You Should Remember
There are two main reasons that people buy used car parts – either they cannot find the part they need new, or they want to save a little money making a repair. Either way, the decision to buy a certain used car part must be made carefully. How can you know if the part you need is OK to use once it has been used on a different vehicle?
Seller's Reputation
Troubleshooting Tire Wobble Or Bumping
A sudden shake, bump or trembling on the road can be frightening, but it could be a symptom of problems to come. Tire condition and axle alignment can have a major impact on the way you enjoy your trip, so if you're considering taking your repairs to a Ford dealer with a bit more information on your side, consider a few inspection areas for troubleshooting the right problem.
Tire Problems May Create Different Effects
Your Windshield Isn't Defenseless: How To Protect It
If your windshield becomes too damaged to repair, you will need to replace it. This is expensive and you will save a lot more money if you take steps to prevent your windshield from becoming damaged.
Use UV Protection Films
UV protection films are designed to protect you from the sun's glare. However, they can also protect you from rocks and other road debris that can be kicked up by tires and strike the windshield.
About Me
The first automobile I ever owned after I got my license was a hand-me-down that my parents gave me when they decided to upgrade their vehicle. When it was finally time to purchase my next vehicle from a real auto dealership, I was overwhelmed with all of the facts I had to consider when choosing a new car. I had to decide between a used car and a new car and debate over whether to lease or buy my vehicle. On top of that, I felt like the auto salespeople were talking another language when they gave me the details of each vehicle. Over the years, I developed a passion for automobiles, so I decided to start a blog to share all of my automotive tips with everyone, especially first-time car buyers!