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Some Basic But Important Tips for Caravan Maintenance
Owning a caravan is a great choice for those who love to travel and enjoy the great outdoors, and for families since staying in a hotel on holiday can be expensive for adults and children. While a good caravan can last for years if not decades before needing major repairs, the way you maintain your caravan will have a lot to do with its overall lifespan. Note a few basic but important tips for caravan maintenance you'll want to consider to keep yours in good repair.
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How to Diagnose Steering Problems With Your Car
Never ignore any problems you're having with your car's steering, as it's not likely that the problem will simply correct itself over time. It's more likely that it will get worse and, depending on the problem, may mean that your steering fails while on the road. Since the ability to steer your car depends on much more than just the steering column, note a few common problems you might have and what they may mean by way of repairs, and how some may not even be the steering column at all.
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The Nuisance of a New Car Smell: How to Get Rid of That Odor!
Taking your new car for a test drive after leaving the showroom is a breathtaking experience. You probably want to call in an old friend and hit the hilly side, camp by the roadside and toast to a cold beer. The excitement that comes with owning your new car, however, can be short lived, as soon as you start to experience phases of nausea, dizziness and at times headaches. For a more comfortable cruise, get rid of that irritating new car odor.
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Three Temporary Solutions for Gearbox Oil Leak for First Time Car Owners
When it comes to car engines, oil leakage from the gearbox can be a nightmare to motorists and new car owners. Oil leakage from your car can land you in trouble with local authorities. Synthetic oils are often costly; thus, leakage is akin to throwing your hard-earned dollars down the drain. The only real way of troubleshooting the leakage is to have professionals take down the engine for repair. However, before doing so, you can temporarily stop the spill before seeing a mechanic.
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Quick Tips for Troubleshooting a Car's Exhaust System
Your car's exhaust system may be more important to the vehicle's overall condition than you realize. The muffler and all the other parts of the exhaust don't just keep the car's engine quiet, but they also help to regulate the amount of oxygen that is in the engine as it runs. Too much or too little oxygen can mean causing the engine to work harder than it should. The exhaust system also pulls emissions away from the cab of the car, keeping you breathing healthy.
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Tyre Change | 4 Steps To Remove A Hubcap Before A Tyre Change
If you have never had to deal with a flat tyre ever before, then chances are you don't know how to go about it in the first place. While regular car servicing will take care of any tyre problems, everyone should have basic knowledge of changing a flat tyre because it could happen to you at the most inopportune time in the middle of a highway or late in the night.
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It's Time! Change Your Brake Pads
When cruising along the highway with your radio volume high and your windows down, you might not even notice the speed you're driving at unless you look at the speedometer. If you are at high speed and suddenly need to stop or slow down, your heavy truck will come to a standstill fast enough only if you have maintained your brakes well. As a truck driver, your brakes are likely to wear out faster because of the size of the vehicle.
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Indications That You May Require a Brake Service
One of the most important components of your vehicle is the braking system. This not only works to ensure you have full control of your vehicle's speed on the road, but it could also make the difference between driving safely and being involved in a tragic accident. As such, it is one of the components that should never be ignored if it starts showing signs of wear and tear. Unfortunately, not all vehicle owners know how to tell if they need brake services.
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When Your Silencer Doesn't Silence: Diagnosing Car Exhaust Silencer Problems By Sound
Hearing strange sounds coming from your car is never a pleasant experience, and in many cases the car exhaust system is to blame. This intricate series of pipes, filters and mufflers can malfunction in a number of ways, and its complexity can often leave amateur mechanics stumped when it comes to finding the source of the strange noise. However, before you throw away your tools in despair and call in the mechanics, pay close attention to your exhaust's silencer, and the noises it is making -- many exhaust problems produce distinctive noises, which can help either you, if you already have some experience with cars, or the mechanics diagnose and fix the problem much more quickly and easily.
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3 Innovative Ways To Improve Engine Performance
The quality of engine performance in an automobile has a great impact on the general driving experience for a motorist. In addition to having vehicle engines serviced by professional mechanics on a regular basis, here are a few innovative ways for motorists to improve vehicle engine performance. Invest In A Supercharger Superchargers are great for auto engine performance. Installing a supercharger on the automobile will allow passage of more air into the engine's combustion chamber.
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