Autopartswarehouse - Car Tips

A Review

nospam@example.com (Keith Bradford) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:25:10 +0200

Okay, I've already made this article way before. And i'm a bit sorry coz i just posted it right now. But hey, don't you worry. I'll try my best not only to inform you on things--but also do it in an entertaining way.

Hmmm...

Okay.

So what am I going to write about?

Alright, to be honest, writing about car tips, news, and reviews bores me a little. I mean, there are a lot of other sites that showcase such things. Also, there are even a lot more sites that have an AUTHORITATIVE view on cars and auto parts. But hey, this blog was made that way. So I guess I better write about something.

Something....

Something...

Okay, remember that Drinking and Driving article I wrote a while back? Well, talk about coincidence. A friend of mine got arrested for Driving Under Influence (what the police call: DUI) a few days ago. I was just told recently that my friend wasn't able to pass that alcohol test once the police-man-guy-sir administered to him.

Alright, that was quite a coincidence wasn't it? I mean, more and more people get arrested or at least be pulled-over by the police for that. I dunno, maybe it's because of the easy-access we have for alcohol, or is it because we really like to have fun? Well, yeah, i guess we do. But that doesn't mean we don't have to be responsible for our actions.

As said in my previous article, drinking and driving don't mix. They never do. And never will. I've experienced that. The hazy eye reflexes, the numbness, that weird throwing-up feeling. Everything. It's not that great after all. It ain't even close to being great when you have to drive yourself home. Yet it would be really far from great if the police was able to spot you driving drunk---and naked.

Hmmm... maybe these two topics mean so much to me. Back in college, me and my closest friends used to drink a lot--and drive a lot. I really am thankful that nothing bad really happened to us. Except for the parts when we used to throw up macaroni and cheese on the curb; or that time when we had to stop over to some abandoned parking lot just to get some sleep; or that time when we were so drunk that we didn't even bother driving at all and just leaving our car somewhere on the road.

Yeah, those were the days.

We were young. And stupid. As they say.

But still, I, for one, have learned about that. Now that I am much older, I guess I'm more responsible for myself and for those people around me. I don't drink like a trucks' fuel tank anymore. Nor do I go mixing those two together. One or two bottles of beer is alright for me now. Now don't call me a P*ssy, coz i'm not. But then again, so what? Least I'm alright and content by now.

Oh. Okay. It looks like I've just poured all my thoughts and feelings here in this blog. I hope you learned something here, coz, looking back at my life, i really believed i learned something. Not justfrom the good things, but the bad as well. (I wouldn't divulge everything here of course hahahaha). Still, it's true that you learn life's greatest lessons once you've already finished experiencing them. Yet still again, these are lessons we should live by.

So, again, when it comes to drinking and driving. Make sure you know your limits---and your friends as well. And don't go mad at the police officer, he's not the one who's drunk anyway. And oh, you don't want to be hit by that stun gun don't you? IT HURTS LIKE HELL.

Do-it-Yourself Cold Air Intake

nospam@example.com (Keith Bradford) — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 01:19:00 +0100

You may not be aware of it but you can actually make a cold air intake for your car yourself. If you may be a little tight on the budget but badly need to replace your cars cold air intake with the hopes of increasing performance, then I suggest you follow these instructions. Ive stumbled upon them some weeks back and I want to share it with you guys.

1. Remove the stock cold air intake in your car.

2. Cut the hose of the stock air intake and get a heat gun to heat the rubber hose with. All the while doing this, you should also start working the tubing into it. Then, hold the edge of the rubber hose with a clamp.

3. Take the rubber hose and bent it the way it should be bent. But leave at least 1-2 inches of space between the exhaust manifold and the tubing. After which, you should quickly remove the bracket which holds the factory intake in place. Remove its bolts but remember to keep them somewhere safe. Measure the gap between the road and the tubing as it should be about 14-inches. Check for the length of the filter and if it is longer, you should make the pipe smaller. Measure the tubing and the ground and then cut it across.

4. Work the air filter onto the tubing. Warm the rubber part of the filter with the heat gun all the while continue to slide it on the tubing. Then, hold down and secure the edge of the rubber part of the air filter with a clamp.

5. Use the bracket that was earlier holding the air intake to support the tubing. Then gently bend it so that it becomes parallel to the tubing. You can also heat it to make it easier to bend with a plier.

6. Reinstall the bracket and get the two clamps over the cold air intake and the tubing. After which, jack the car up and place the clamp through the hole in the frame and around the tubing. However, dont forget to tighten the clamp on the hose of the air intake on the throttle body securely. Also, be sure that the clamps are tightened down.

There you have it folks - the instructions on how to do your cars cold air intake yourself. But if you are really not much of a mechanical person and would rather have a mechanic do it for you, you can buy a new one at any auto parts stores. But you dont have to pay that much to get a brand new cold air intake, you can simply make use of discount coupons you can find at this site. That way, youll surely get your cold air intake at much lower prices.

-autopartswarehouse-

Tips, Tips, Tips

nospam@example.com (Keith Bradford) — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 10:12:45 +0100

Okay, lets veer away from all the news and serious stuff about cars for a moment. Lets get a little bit more personal and teach ourselves some car tips that would help bring out the car mechanic in us. It will even help us save a lot of cash in the long run so doing repairs and maintenance ourselves is really a good thing.

Im not really a mechanic as I just own my own ride but knowing a thing or two about maintaining my car has helped me a lot. Try out these tips that I stumbled upon some years back.

1. Repair/Car Manuals. These manuals may be a bit hard to understand at first but just take time to scan them and read and youll find out they actually have a lot of helpful maintenance tips and repair instructions that you can easily follow. I dont need to repeat again why these tips are important, right?

2. Engine Tuning. Have your cars engine tuned annually to avoid driving with a broken spark plug or a faulty fuel injector. These are not normally noticeable so it is recommended you take your car to its annual tune up.

3. Tires. Believe it or not one factor of fuel inefficiency is actually under-inflated tires. This maintenance is easy so theres no reason for you not to do it or neglect it.

4. Vehicle lights. These are important to ensure safety so always check if the headlights, tail lights, and other lights are in good condition.

5. Engine Belts. Be sure they are not already worn out as these will obviously affect performance.

6. Discount Coupons. We cant really prevent our cars parts from getting worn out because of exhaustion. Of course, some are expensive but if you look for your won trusted discount couponwebsites, you can save some cash.

7. Air Filter. You dont want your engine burning up some unwanted air particle or contaminants, right? So better check I regularly and clean I when necessary to rid it off its dust and dirt. And if it has formed a hole or crack, replace it immediately.

There are really a lot of tips and I cant sum them up here so these are just some of them. Feel free to surf around and find the best car tips that will suit you and your beloved ride.

Enjoy taking care of your set of wheels!

Car Accessories

nospam@example.com (Keith Bradford) — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 10:59:43 +0200

Vehicle fashion is the new passion and hobby of many car enthusiasts nowadays. Lets blame the birth of this trend to MTVs Pimp My Ride. But whos complaining, anyway? Ever since car accessories or add-ons made their way to the automotive market, we saw automakers shredding off the traditional automobile look for cooler designs and styles.

Sleeker vehicles with hip designs soon roamed down the streets and highways, leaving us all bystanders in awe, with mouths wide open. Those who did not buy these sleek cars but still wanted to spread the vehicle fashion opted to just style their cars with trendy and hip accessories.

These accessories include exterior and interior accessories. Exterior accessories aim to create a new and tastier look for the vehicles while interior accessories also provide better comfort. Bumpers, fender flares, fender skirts, bumper covers, customized headlights and tail lights, grill inserts, customized hoods, roof, hood, and rear spoilers, are what make up the exterior car add-ons. For interior accessories, theres the customized dashboard, leathered seats, air conditioning, nice-looking floor mats, radio and CD player complete with MP3 compatible jack sockets, LCD monitors, and sound system.

These car accessories are what make cars nowadays looking really cool. Convenience, comfort, and style these are the things cars are described these days. Not bad, huh?

Driving in Different Weather Conditions

nospam@example.com (Keith Bradford) — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:57:00 +0200

Driving has now become a necessity ever since its function has been proven to be essential in everyday living. The birth of automobiles did not only mean that great distances can now be covered, it also meant that convenience can now be expected when traveling.

But traveling great distances via cars is not always a smooth ride as theres always a need to consider the weather condition. But this is factor is unstable as weather changes all the time. So what drivers have to do is to prepare themselves on how they should drive in different weather conditions. Knowing what to do during different weathers will mean safety and comfort for both the driver and the passengers.

When its raining, slow down driving as the road tends to be slippery. Be really careful when turning and when youre braking. The braking power of vehicles tends to take longer than usual because wheels will not have full grip on the roads surface. Since that is the case with the brakes, you should also increase you distance to the car in front. Another important thing to remember is to turn your headlights when you are using your windshield wipers.

Now, theres the winter season. The dreaded season of all drivers because of the hassles brought by snow, ice, and of course, the cold. Be sure to drive just as you would drive when its raining slow driving, be careful in turning, and increase you distance from the car in front. And before using your car, remove all the snow and ice from every inch of your car and clear you windshield properly and defrost it before driving.

During sunny days, there is not much difficulty in driving but you still have to check the condition of some auto parts the components of the air conditioning system and the radiator. These vehicle components will ensure that both the passengers and the car have a comfortable and relaxing ride all the way.

When fog is beginning to ruin your vision of the road, do not set your headlights in full blast, set it just to dim. Or better yet, use your fog lights. As the headlights are set to dim or the fog lights are turned on, your road vision may not be that far. So, just stay within you vision. But dont force yourself to drive if the fog seems to thicken by the minute. Pull over and wait for the fog to fade.

All drivers will most likely encounter these different weather conditions so try not to forget these driving tips Ive just provided. Safety must always be your top priority no matter what.

Be an Alert Driver

nospam@example.com (Keith Bradford) — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 03:38:10 +0200

As they say, driving is both an entertaining experience but a responsibility as well. You have a responsibility to a lot of people when youre on the road to yourself, your cars passenger, and to other motorists on the road. Its as if you hold the life of your cars passengers as they entrust you to be careful to prevent road accidents. One wrong move can lead to the crucial seconds that may end your and their lives.

It is for this huge responsibility that all drivers should practice alert driving. In alert driving, two things must be done at the same time. The first is to concentrate on the road and at the same time drive as if youre on the defense.

Concentrating on the road means focusing entirely on the road ahead. But of course, it doesnt mean being stiff when behind the wheel. Find yourself a comfortable position and focus straight ahead. You can also listen to music to calm your nerves and let you in for a relaxed yet concentrated driving. But needless to say, you should not just concentrate on the road but on your driving as well. This will give you quick reflex when you need it.

In line with quick reflexes, you could also achieve this by driving on the defense. As much as possible, always be ready for whatever may unexpectedly happen. I know its hard to think twice or straight when youre sure youre headed for a crash, but go for the lesser evil. Go for the least dangerous situation. Like, instead of experiencing head-on collision, try to turn run into a bush, or a fence, or a dump, or a tree, basically anything thats softer or would cause less injuries. I know its hard do that when youre already in the situation but it wont hurt to try right? Or just have your car in good mechanical condition at all times so that it could save you from accidents.

There, so remember, be an alert driver. Concentrate and be on the defense.

Info from Safe Driving Tips

Gas Saving Tips

nospam@example.com (Keith Bradford) — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:23:16 +0200

I chanced upon these gas saving tips while browsing over the Internet looking for car stuff and I want to share these with you guys. These tips would really be helpful in maximizing fuel on ones car and even contribute in preserving the finite sources of fuel in the world. Also, these tips are helpful to most of us who dont own a hybrid vehicle or those with innovative engines capable of burning alternative fuels. Environment would also benefit a lot from these tips. Well, on with the show.

1. Fill up with lower-octane gasoline any fuel containing the lowest grade of octane will do with any car unless the vehicle requires for a premium type of fuel. Contrary to belief of some drivers, premium fuel does not really increase vehicle performance.

2. Dont top off simple, dont fill your tank up to the lid of your gas tank. The excess fuel will just spill on the gas stations floor and contribute to air pollution when they evaporate. Save the environment, and we save ourselves as well.

3. Tighten up that gas cap gas tends to evaporate into the air and so to prevent it from polluting the air we breathe in, be sure to tighten your vehicles gas cap.

4. Go for the shade when the sun is really high up on the sky, be sure to park your car where there is shade as heat also makes fuel evaporate. It is even believed that car owners should have their gas tanks filled up during the morning or at night when there is still no sun.

5. Use you car for your car as mentioned above, go for the shade so better park your car in the garage where it wont be affected by the heat or cold.

6. Pump up your tires tires that do not have sufficient air will also affect the cars mileage.

7. Check your tire pressure once a month in addition to pumping up you tires, be sure to keep a digital gauge in your glove box so that you can personally check your tires pressure and compare it against the needed ire pressure for your vehicle.

8. Keep your engine in tune be sure to have your cars tuned annually and have it undergo emission testing to make sure that it passes and so you could enjoy better fuel economy.

9. Replace air filters air is one of the elements that internal combustion engines use for power production. When the air filter that cleans vehicles is already congested with air contaminants, then your vehicles fuel will also suffer the consequences.

10. Use the right oil be sure to check your cars manual to check the recommended motor oil for your car as using the right oil will increase the vehicles car mileage by up to 1-2 percent.

11. Dont skimp on maintenance auto maintenance is still the best you can do for your car to keep it in tip-top shape. This will definitely bring better fuel economy.

For more information, visit the source, 11 Gas Saving Tips

Car Tips 101: Always Aim for the Discounted Price

nospam@example.com (Keith Bradford) — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 06:09:50 +0200

Car repairs and replacements have always been part of a car owners life. Try as he might to prevent car damages and repairs, car parts will sooner or later succumb to breaking down. All auto parts are not immune to wear and tear problems no matter how sturdy they were made; the only question is to how long they will last. Abused auto parts, like brake pads with the brakes constantly being engaged, may break down sooner than later. Those who are not much used, like windshield wipers, can last the life of the car.

However, car owners still need to prepare themselves for car damages that may pop out once in a while. There is no telling how much these damaged auto parts will cost to replace but with the right car parts dealer, car owners could always get discounts. What they must remember to do is to look for trusted auto parts shop that could provide them with anything they need to have for their cars. They may even get rewarded with discount couponsfor their loyalty.

Discount couponswill really be helpful in maintaining the beauty and good condition of vehicles without needing to spend a lot of cash. There are a lot of these car parts shop offering discount couponsfor their loyal customers. Others also opt to have their first time buyers take advantage of their discount coupons so that they can have a taste of quality parts but with discounted prices.

Remember, always aim for the gold, aim for discounted prices when having replacement parts for your set of wheels.