My son has skin sensitivities to sunlight. Because of this, we used to stay home during the day as much as possible. The ride in the car from home to the mall was too much for his sensitive skin, so we would wait until the sun went down before we would go anywhere. His doctor suggested that we look into getting the windows in the car tinted, so I did. I found out that some tint is better for blocking UV rays than others. If you want window tint in your car that will keep the UV rays out, my blog can help you find it.
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2 August 2017
Stalling, a louder engine, and a misfiring engine in your vehicle could be signs of a failing spark plug ignition coil. An ignition coil converts 12-volts into a high voltage that signals the spark plugs to start the engine. If the voltage gets too high, it can burn through the insulation and cause a short in the coil. Before you make repairs, test the ignition coil by following these tips:
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29 July 2017
A check engine light or poor gas mileage could mean your vehicle's oxygen sensor needs cleaning. The oxygen sensor on your vehicle controls the output of emissions, but they can get clogged from fluids. You will commonly find the oxygen sensor in the engine bay and it is close to the size of a spark plug. You should be able to clean the sensor yourself by following this guide:
Prepare to Clean the Sensor
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26 July 2017
Diesel engines are great because of their durability and performance in harsh driving conditions. Trucks, cars and machinery use diesel engines because of their durability, but they often lack power they need in some applications. Turbos are installed on vehicles to give the engines modern power, but sometimes this is just not enough. Here are some of the improvements you can have done to get more performance out of your diesel engine:
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20 July 2017
When it comes to taking care of your car you will have different areas of concerns you need to take care of. From the exterior and the interior to the motor; there are many things to tend to as a responsible car owner. Here are just some of the areas to focus on:
Taking care of your car's exterior
You want to do all you can to keep the exterior of your car looking good.
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