cars engine oil level
Posted by admin in cars engine oil level on April 20, 2011
1. To begin have your paper towel or rag handy and go to your car,on the inside of your car underneath the steering wheel is the lever,which should say hood on it,pull it out and the hood should pop up.
2. Now go to the front of your car and open the hood,there is a little lever under the front tip of the hood,which moves to one side and releases a hook so you can lift the hood up.
3. While you have the hood up,there is a long metal bar that holds the hood up,lift it up and look up under the hood,there is a hole where the other end of the metal pole hooks into and keeps the hood up.This hole for the bar to connect into should be on the upper right inside.Make sure the hood and bar is nice and secure before proceeding.
4. What you are looking for now is the engine oil dipstick,The dipstick is located around near the engine and should have the word oil on it and a hook to pull it out or the top of the dipstick is a different color. Read the rest of this entry »
Advantages of Custom Paint
Posted by admin in Advantages of Custom Paint on March 10, 2011
When you are ready to paint your vehicle or motorcycle you will find their are a lot of options available for paint. In order to make an informed buying decision you need to know a little background to choose the best type of color for your situation. Auto paint colors can generally be classified as either custom paint or OEM (original equipment manufacturer) and each type has its pros and cons which we I will discuss as we proceed.
O.E.M. (OEM) Auto Paint
OEM auto paint is an industry term used basically to describe the paint that comes standard on a vehicle when it is purchased new. By definition, this is the paint that the auto manufacturers (ie Ford, Chrysler, GM etc) apply on their manufacturing lines as the car is made. While the chemistry of the paint may not be the same as what would be available to repaint your car (OEM paint is usually baked on at relatively high temperatures while repair paints must be designed to cure/dry at ambient temperatures), the color availability is obviously the same since color schemes often need to be repainted to repair damage. There are literally more than 75,000 OEM colors in the market some of which were developed more than 100 years ago as the automotive industry was born. However, while there are a lot of color options available the overall appeal or “uniqueness” of those colors is somewhat limited.
When designing, selecting, and applying paint schemes auto manufacturers are limited in the application processes that can be used to paint vehicles on the assembly lines which in turn limits them to more traditional solid, metallic, and pearlescent colors. Typically assembly lines are not conducive to multiple passes of color painting effectively limiting their application to more opaque basecoat/clearcoat finishes that can be applied in one pass then stoved as they roll down the assembly line. Many of these colors are very nice colors no doubt but do not offer the visual appeal of cutting edge custom paints. Furthermore, while you may love the color of your vehicle, it is likely that thousands of other people are driving a vehicle painted exactly the same as yours which leaves less room for individuality.
Custom Paint
You could think of custom paints as essentially all auto paint colors that are not available as an OEM color. Since custom paints are not applied as part of an assembly line operation, they often can take advantage of unique processes and the latest in raw materials to make colors that are more eye catching and inspiring than automotive OEM colors. In fact, throughout the evolution of auto paint colors OEM auto manufacturers have invested large sums of money in the research of products and techniques that will allow them to achieve custom like effects on their fixed assembly line operations. Read the rest of this entry »
Transmission Fluids for Cars
Posted by admin in Transmission Fluids for Cars on March 9, 2011
A variety of fluids are required to run a car, and transmission fluid is one of them. It has a tendency to provide a car both automatic and manual transmission. It is a kind of slick lubricant; therefore, it will definitely provide smoothness while driving a car. This fluid is also acting as a vital cooling agent for the engine of your car. Likewise, its viscous nature will transmit energy from an engine to a transmission system. There are also some other important features of this fluid. It will provide lubrication for gears, hydraulic brakes operation and valve system.
You are required to change this fluid after given mileage; otherwise there may be internal damages inside an engine. There are various manufacturers of this transmission fluid, so each has different mileage for changing. However, if you have bought a new car, then it requires changing continuously after fewer mileage’s. It has a great importance in the proper functioning of your car engine. If you need a health and sound engine, so must change this fluid with immense intentions. With the passage of time, you may also require to check the level of this fluid before starting a car. There may be any kind of leakage in your engine due to negligence. If you do not check its level, there may be certain damages during your long drive. Its level checking procedure is very simple; you can do it from your own garage using simple tools.
Almost every car has a special stick for checking the levels of transmission fluid, and this may be named as ‘dip stick’. You have to keep in mind that the transmission dip stick will be smaller that which you are using to check the level of an engine Mobil oil. You have to wipe this dip stick before taking level measurements of transmission fluid. After dipping this stick into a chamber of the engine, you have to wipe this using a simple white cloth. It is vital to use white cloth, because the color of transmission fluid is also important.
If you feel any change in color usually darken, then you have to think about changing of transmission fluid as soon as possible. So, if you are observing any kind of darkish tone in this fluid, it may be an important indication towards problems with your transmission fluid, and it may need your special attention. In this condition, you are not required to go on any long drive, before changing this fluid. Its level measurement is not similar to the levels of Mobil oil. It low and high level is present of a dip stick just as one point. So, it is necessary that you have transmission fluid up to that desired level, and its color is not showing any kind of darker tones of colors. It is a good idea to check all the level in the morning, before starting the engine of your car. If you show any kind of negligence, then you must prepare yourself for any uncertainties during your traveling.
In cars which are running through a manual system, this fluid may have any kind of issues. So, it is included in the basic duty of car owners to check its level on a regular basis. There will be the eventual wear and tear of many metallic parts of an engine during constant use of gears and bearings. These are dependent to the availability of good quality of transmission fluid. The free particles may be floating with the presence of this fluid. If there is any disturbance in the original and required level of transmission fluid, there may be huge problems with the complete internal system of your car engine. Read the rest of this entry »