June 2009
Engine Cooling Systems:
The engine cooling system affects your car's overall dependability and engine longevity. Your car's cooling system consists of engine block passage ways for coolant to travel through, radiator, water pump, heater core, thermostat, cooling fan, reservoir bottle, hoses and belts to operate system. The key parts of the cooling system remove heat from the engine and automatic transmission and dissipate heat to the outside air. The water pump circulates coolant through the engine. The coolant absorbs heat and returns it to the radiator where heat is dissipated with the help of your cooling fan. The thermostat regulates the coolant temperature to keep it consistent for efficient engine operation. Factors that affect the replacement of cooling system parts include: driving habits, operating conditions, type of vehicle, type of coolant and frequency of regular maintenance such as coolant changes. The hoses in your cooling system have a constant flow of coolant in them and even though they may appear fine on the outside they may have a internal issue such as cracking and softness of the walls. Your belts not only help the water pump flow coolant through the system they also play a role in operating your charging system and your air conditioning system therefore it would be wise to have the condition of your belts checked when you have your coolant checked. You should have the condition of your coolant checked each spring and fall to make sure the additives that protect against corrosion still function. Most owner manuals will also give you a guideline for cooling system maintenance or you can consult your local aftermarket automotive repair facility that maintains your vehicle for you. For additional information you can also go to
http://www.carcarecanada.ca . Remember it's important for your vehicle to keep its Cool to get you to your next destination.
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May 2009
LEAVE WINTER BEHIND THIS SPRING
During the winter months your vehicle is attacked by road salt. To quickly and effectively remove the winter salt from your vehicle think about Krown's MR35 Salt Eliminator desalting treatment. This treatment targets road salt that accumulates on both the underside and exterior surfaces of your vehicle. MR35 removes more salt in a few minutes than leading wash detergents remove in hours. Another thing to consider is that moisture is at its highest level in the spring and combined with road salt the corrosion rate of a vehicle is accelerated, so one should consider spring to also be a good time to have your vehicle treated with Krown Rust Protection Process after the MR35 process. The Krown process provides the best rust protection on the market today since this process covers 40% more of the vehicle than any other process available. Krown not only protects your vehicle from corrosion but also lubricates moving parts on your vehicle making sure they are functioning properly. There are also many benefits to using Krown which include a better looking vehicle, decreased repair costs, a longer life for your vehicle and higher resale value. For more information on the Krown process visit http://www.santingoktire.com/ and you can also go to http://www.krown.com/ Krown "Protect, Maintain, Save".
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March 2009
Cabin Air Filters
A cabin air filter also known as passenger compartment filters were initially designed to remove nearly 100% of air-borne particles like pollen, road dust, soot, and other microscopic particles that decrease the quality of the air being emitted from your vehicle's air vents. They are designed to trap air-borne contaminants from the outside of your vehicle that would otherwise be sent into the air you breathe inside your vehicle. They are capable of trapping particles as small as 0.3 microns. To put that in perspective, a human hair is between 40 and 70 microns.
The general guideline for replacing cabin filters is every 20,000 to 25,000 kilometers, or at least once a year. In addition to an unpleasant odour, filters not changed can result in decreased heating and air conditioning performance caused by restricted air flow through the cabin filter.
Many of today's vehicles are equipped with a cabin filter. There is an additional service that you can consider to have done to your vehicles ventilation system which is also a breading ground for a variety of microbes, including mold, bacteria and germs. This service is called MIST In Car Quality Service. This is a process in which the ventilation system in your vehicle is chemically cleaned including the duct work that serves as a breeding ground also. For more information on this process and the advantages visit http://www.misthealthyair.org.
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February 2009
Why Nitrogen In Your Tires
* Saves you money & more *
The majority of pressure loss in a tire is through the sidewall (75%) because the oxygen molecules in compressed air are very small and they will permeate through the sidewall oxidizing the rubber compound in the tire during the process. Since the molecules in nitrogen are larger you experience little bleed out through the sidewall providing you with a more consistent proper air pressure in your tires.
With nitrogen in your tires you will experience an improvement in gas mileage of 5% to 10%. Along with improvement in gas mileage you will experience better ride comfort; vehicle handling and you will extend the tread life of your tires.
When you travel on a long trip with regular air in your tires the moisture in them cause the tires to run hot and increase in pressure. With nitrogen there is virtually no moisture and the tire runs cooler and maintains a proper pressure. This is why nitrogen is also used in the racing industry.
Another nice feature with nitrogen is that when there is a temperature change from hot to cold your pressures will not change. This will help if you have a Tire Pressure Monitoring System in your vehicle since the number of faults detected by the TPMS will be reduced. This is also why nitrogen is used in airplane tires.
You can mix air and nitrogen together since nitrogen is very inert and safe, so if you have a soft tire one day you can safely add air to bring the tire to the proper pressure so you can continue to a location to have your tire repaired. This is also why nitrogen is used for packaging of snack foods, coffee and other foods.
Do you still need to check your tire pressure? Yes. But, you should find the tire pressure to be more consistent. When is the last time you checked the pressure in your spare? Inflating your spare with nitrogen would be a good idea to assure the pressure is proper when it comes time to use it.
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