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Tips On How To Keep Your vehicle Problems price?to A Minimum
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14. Keep your fuel tank full: People look at me funny when I mention this: Whenever possible, keep that gas tank full. If you run around with a fuel tank that's even partially empty, the empty portion of your tank is displaced by ambient air wherever you drive. This air invariably has moisture in it, which condenses on the sides of your fuel tank and runs down into your fuel line. When enough of this water accumulates in your fuel line during freezing conditions, it blocks the flow of fuel to your engine. Stranded again. As a general rule of thumb, refueling the tank when it's a quarter to halfway full will do the job.
If you go to your local auto store near me or RV dealer and ask them "How can I isolate a second battery so I won't drain the starting battery" they will likely aim you toward an electronic battery isolator that may cost the better part of $100. I've used them in the past and they've often caused more problems then they've solved. Today's computer controlled cars are sensitive to any electrical add on device that may require you to modify the original wiring. Such was the case with my 2001 GMC, the charging system became unreliable with the modifications required to make an electronic isolator work.
Do NOT over tighten the clamp or you may crush the pipe and have a bigger leak. Believe me I have done this. Place the rubber over the hole and secure the clamp. When you think you have it tight enough turn the water back on and check the leak. If it has stopped dripping then you are done and you are now a plumber. If not slowly tighten the clamp until the leak stops. Remember do NOT over tighten the clamp. In this case a little is better than too much. Hopefully this will be the last leak you will have, but chances are it will not be. If you live in Florida where I live I can almost guarantee you that you will have more. But now you know how to repair above the slab pinhole leaks.
Listen to your gut. If you bring your car into the shop and the technician doesn't seem to be on the up and up, consider going somewhere else. At the very least, the person probably doesn't care that much about you and your car, and you deserve better service than that.
Make sure your belt on your generator is always tight. If it breaks, take in the old one to match the size at any auto parts near me, since the. Check the terminals on the generator every once in a while. Remove the ground wires and sand down the connection points. Working around water can cause the metal to rust and you won't get a good ground. Eventually this will cause premature failure of the generator.
The next thing to check on the engine is the air filter. Whenever you change the oil, you should be checking the air filter to ensure that it isn't clogged with excess debris. After this, check the battery. Most batteries today are sealed, maintenance-free batteries, so the best way to do this is to take the car to your local auto parts store near me. Here, auto parts store close have a machine that tests batteries to make certain that they hold a full charge and don't need replaced. Finally, while you've got the hood up, it's a good idea to fill up your windshield washer fluid reservoir. Check the lines that lead to the windshield washer nozzles so that you can be sure that these aren't cracked, as well.
"Pick your own part" type junkyards are getting more and more popular. At these yards, you take in your own tools and search for the type car that has the part you need. Most of these yards are well organized and an employee will tell you where to find the particular type car you are looking for.
If you go to your local auto store near me or RV dealer and ask them "How can I isolate a second battery so I won't drain the starting battery" they will likely aim you toward an electronic battery isolator that may cost the better part of $100. I've used them in the past and they've often caused more problems then they've solved. Today's computer controlled cars are sensitive to any electrical add on device that may require you to modify the original wiring. Such was the case with my 2001 GMC, the charging system became unreliable with the modifications required to make an electronic isolator work.
Do NOT over tighten the clamp or you may crush the pipe and have a bigger leak. Believe me I have done this. Place the rubber over the hole and secure the clamp. When you think you have it tight enough turn the water back on and check the leak. If it has stopped dripping then you are done and you are now a plumber. If not slowly tighten the clamp until the leak stops. Remember do NOT over tighten the clamp. In this case a little is better than too much. Hopefully this will be the last leak you will have, but chances are it will not be. If you live in Florida where I live I can almost guarantee you that you will have more. But now you know how to repair above the slab pinhole leaks.
Listen to your gut. If you bring your car into the shop and the technician doesn't seem to be on the up and up, consider going somewhere else. At the very least, the person probably doesn't care that much about you and your car, and you deserve better service than that.
Make sure your belt on your generator is always tight. If it breaks, take in the old one to match the size at any auto parts near me, since the. Check the terminals on the generator every once in a while. Remove the ground wires and sand down the connection points. Working around water can cause the metal to rust and you won't get a good ground. Eventually this will cause premature failure of the generator.
The next thing to check on the engine is the air filter. Whenever you change the oil, you should be checking the air filter to ensure that it isn't clogged with excess debris. After this, check the battery. Most batteries today are sealed, maintenance-free batteries, so the best way to do this is to take the car to your local auto parts store near me. Here, auto parts store close have a machine that tests batteries to make certain that they hold a full charge and don't need replaced. Finally, while you've got the hood up, it's a good idea to fill up your windshield washer fluid reservoir. Check the lines that lead to the windshield washer nozzles so that you can be sure that these aren't cracked, as well.
"Pick your own part" type junkyards are getting more and more popular. At these yards, you take in your own tools and search for the type car that has the part you need. Most of these yards are well organized and an employee will tell you where to find the particular type car you are looking for.
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