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Mr. Clean AutoDry Car Wash Soap and Filter Starter Set – 5 Pack
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- Shipping Weight: 8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
- ASIN: B003V58A58
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Spring Car Care Tips For Drivers
Spring car care tips for drivers looking to get the most from their vehicles. Spring and Summer are always popular times to drive more, whether it’s on a road trip or an evening drive to the shore.
Motor Oil Is A Must
Cold temperatures can wreak havoc on an engine if it is not cared for properly, as cold startups are among the most severe conditions that engines undergo. Drivers need to protect their vehicles with a quality motor oil to endure the varying temperatures as most of the country changes from cooler to warmer temperatures. The changing of seasons serves as an excellent reminder of the importance of using high quality motor oils in your engine.
As the weather changes, conditions on the road also change. Historically, more drivers take to the highway as the temperatures increase, resulting in increased traffic congestion and heavy stop-and-go traffic conditions. Under these extreme conditions, drivers need a motor oil that will protect their engines from heat and wear.
Make A Date To Inflate
As the weather gets warmer and temperatures increase, tire pressure changes. Tires should be checked monthly to make sure that they are inflated to manufacturers’ recommendations, which can typically be found on the vehicle door placard or in the glove box. Be sure to avoid over-inflating the tires, as this can lead to premature or irregular tire wear.
Clean Your Fuel System
Many drivers use a fuel system cleaner in the winter to combat the cold weather conditions and to ease the stress on their engines during cold startups. Continuing the use of that fuel system cleaner after the colder months is also a good idea, as gunk and deposits collect in the fuel system. It is essential that motorists take the proper steps to make sure their cars are fully prepared for the spring drive, and use quality automotive products to help the vehicle run the way it was intended. For instance, motor oils that do not meet required specs can cause costly engine repairs and ultimately could void the vehicle’s warranty. Additionally, a vehicle using low-quality oils may be more likely to break down which is not only inconvenient, but it also potentially threatens your ability to get to the places you need to be – like your job.
Metro Vacuum Vac N’Blo Compact Car Vacuum
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- Product Dimensions: 17 x 7 x 7 inches ; 12.5 pounds
- Shipping Weight: 13 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
- Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
- Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
- ASIN: B0002SDN7W
- Item model number: VNB-83BA
Technical Details
- 4.0 peak horsepower
- All steel construciton
- Vacuum/blower capabilities
- Includes VNB-73 Vacuum, 6-foot flexible hose plus 2- 20-inch extensions
- Ships with reusable dust cloth filter bag and 13 attachments
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Tire Tips
Tire Safety and Maintenance
You should check each tire’s air pressure (including spare) once a month and always before a long trip. Always check when they are “cold”. At least three hours after the vehicle has been stopped, or before it has been driven one mile.
Load carrying limits, molded into the tire’s sidewall, should never be exceeded. Consult a trained tire professional to verify limits for the tire you have chosen.
If for some reason you cannot safely avoid a road hazard and you run over glass, rocks, curbs, or other foreign material, check the tire for external damage. If you suspect damage but can’t see it, have the tire demounted and checked for internal damage by a trained professional.
Having your tires regularly rotated achieves more uniform wear on each tire. If no rotation period is specified in your owner’s manual, then the tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles.
If you get stuck in mud or snow, don’t spin the tires to get out. Spinning, even for a few seconds, can build up heat and damage tires.
Properly balanced tires and wheels turn with all their weight distributed equally. Unbalanced tires can result in a vehicle’s shimmying (shaking from side to side) and tramping (hopping up and down).
Cleaning tires removes foreign substances that can degrade the tires. Remove the substances from the tires. Soap and water are recommended.
Check your tires at least once a month for uneven wear and foreign objects wedged in the tread. A tire that continually needs more air should be taken off the vehicle and off the wheel and checked thoroughly.
Tips for Proper Inflation
Purchase an accurate pressure gauge, as it’s impossible to tell how much air is in a tire by looking at it. The gauges attached to air hoses may not be accurate. It is normal for all tires to lose air over time.
The pressure should never be below the recommended pressure listed on the vehicle placard nor above the maximum branded on the sidewall of a specific tire under normal driving conditions.
What to Look for in Choosing a Tire
Buy the correct size tire. The appropriate tire size for your car can be found in the owner’s manual or on a placard located somewhere in the vehicle. Also, consider the car’s original equipment when purchasing a replacement tire.
Consider factors such as load-carrying capacity of the tire, as well as traction, treadwear and temperature grades, also known as the Uniform Tire quality Grade System.
When tire shopping, keep in mind that there is a difference between the lowest price and the best value. As a consumer, finding the highest quality tire that will fulfill your specific needs at the most competitive price should be the ultimate goal.
When purchasing a tire, be sure to fill out and mail the DOT Tire Registration Card so you can be notified of any product updates.
Meguiar’s G13124 NXT Insane Shine Tire Spray 24 oz., pack of 6
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- Shipping Weight: 11 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
- Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
- ASIN: B001BDWSFK
- Item model number: G13124-6PK
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- Sold in packs of 6
- Spray delivers ultimate in high gloss for tires
- Helps prevent browing, cracking and premature agine
- Now in trigger spray bottle
- The name says it all!
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