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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16 August 2017
One thing you will want to do is to ensure your car remains in good shape. It's essential for you to stay safe on the road to have a care that is in condition. Of course, there are certain things you may need over time to have a vehicle that does well on the road. It may be necessary to make specific repairs over time and knowing what some of these are may be helpful to you.
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9 August 2017
Even if you aren't driving the most eco-friendly car around, you can still drive your own car in a "green" way. Not only does this benefit the environment, but it can even save you money on your car costs. Here are three tips for driving your car green:
Keep the Weight Down: No matter how big or small your car is, you basically only want the weight of yourself and the car weighing down on the road.
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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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