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FAQ About Investing In A Travel Trailer

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Are you tired of sleeping in a tent when you go on family camping trips? It might be time for you to invest in a travel trailer so you and your family can take advantage of the benefits that it has to offer. Take a look at this article for answers to a few of the questions that might come across your mind in regards to travel trailers. Are Any Kitchen Appliances in a Travel Trailer?

29 July 2016

Common Symptoms Of A Vehicle That Needs Transmission Flushing

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With time, sludge, grease, and dirt usually contaminate a vehicle's transmission. This usually reduces the capacity of the transmission to convert the engine's power to the wheels as efficiently as possible. And since the presence of these unwanted materials affects the quality of the transmission fluid—reducing its ability to lubricate moving parts of the transmission. It also accelerates the rate at which the transmission wears out, something that then leads to premature repairs.

22 July 2016

Why Is It Important To Change The Oil In Your Car Regularly?

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Changing the oil in your car is a regular part of maintaining it. This will help ensure your engine continues to work properly so that your car runs as it should. For many cars, it is best to change the oil every three months or 3,000 miles it is driven. However, some newer models are designed to require less frequent oil changes. These are some reasons it is important to have your oil changed regularly in your car.

18 July 2016

How To Assess Your Truck's Steering Tires To Verify Their Toe Settings

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All tires will wear out eventually due to the forces of friction and compression against the road surface. Steering tires on almost all vehicles, semi tractors included, will tend to wear faster due to increased friction caused by cornering. However, steering tire lifespans can be extended by proper maintenance and by learning how to diagnose signs of potential trouble before they drastically shorten the life of tires. Below is how you can assess tire wear caused by improper toe settings and gain an understanding of how to stop wear from eating up your tires prematurely: 

12 July 2016

3 Things You Need To Know Before Having Your Brakes Replaced

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If your brakes are getting close to the end of their life, you need to schedule an appointment with your mechanic to have them fixed. Before you discuss your brakes with your mechanics, brush up on your brake knowledge. This will help you make a better, more informed decision concerning what type of parts you want to invest in when you have your brakes replaced. #1 Choose High-Quality Rotors Try to purchase the highest quality rotors that you can afford.

5 July 2016

A Quick Electrical Checklist For Your RV

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Before you set off on a road trip in your RV, you should make sure that your RV is electrically sound and ready to go. Here are the eight electrical components you should check before you set off on your trip. #1 Battery: Check your battery under your hood and make sure that you cannot spot any corrosion on it. If you notice that corrosion is starting to develop on your battery, you'll want to clean it off.

5 July 2016

4 Things You Need To Do As A New Diesel Owner To Protect Your Engine

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If you just purchased your first diesel engine, there are a few things you can do to protect your engine and extend its usable life. The sooner you start implementing these tricks and habits, the more life you'll get out of your new diesel vehicle. #1 Always Get Your Oil Changes On Time It is vitally important that you change your engine oil on time. If your vehicle's oil is supposed to be changed every 5,000 miles, make sure that around 4,750 miles you schedule an oil change.

5 July 2016

3 Tips For Selling Your Truck For Parts

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If you have an old truck that you do not intend to drive because it cannot be repaired, you may want to consider parting out. Selling it as is may not yield as much as you can make parting it out because the resale value for older trucks that are not running is typically low. By doing some research, you may notice that parts for your particular truck are in need by owners of similar vehicles.

30 June 2016

Three Ways To Make Your Truck Look Like It Came Straight Out Of A "Mad Max" Movie

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The "Mad Max" film franchise features some of the meanest, most aggressive cars and trucks in existence. Most of the vehicles feature extensive fabrication to make them ready for high-speed battles in the desert — a few examples include jacked-up muscle cars riding on tank tracks, armored big rigs with dual engines, and old school hot rods with more welded-on spikes than a porcupine. Obviously, those sorts of customizations aren't legal on public roads.

29 June 2016

3 Things You'll Need To Do Before Starting A Towing Service

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If you have a flatbed truck or another truck that you can use to tow vehicles, you might be thinking about starting up your own towing company. However, before you'll be ready to get started, there are a few steps that you'll need to take. These are three things that you'll need to do before you start your towing service. 1. Ensure Your Truck is Well-Lit First of all, you have to make sure that your truck is well-lit.

29 June 2016