Brake Washer Caps

Thanks for visiting our site!
Brake Washer Caps
Checkout Ebay Auctions For The Cheapest Prices

Check out Amazon:

Featured Article :

Highway travel during winter months requires some advance planning. Here are some tips that will make your trip safer. Have your car inspected before you go. Check the following components.

o Battery -- Will it hold a charge?

o Ignition -- Damaged wires, or cracked distributor cap.

o Lights -- brake lights, turn signals and four way flashers.

o Brakes -- Be sure they are not pulling in either direction.

o Tires -- Check depth of tread, cracked valve stems, cut, or cracked sidewalls.

o Exhaust system -- Repair if there are any leaks to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. This is especially important when you must wait in an idling car.

o Heating and cooling system -- Have the correct type and amount of antifreeze. Be sure that your defrosters and heater are working properly.

o Check fluid levels -- oil, brake fluid, power steering fluid, transmission fluid, water in battery and windshield washer fluid.

o Check and replace wiper blades, if necessary.

o Keep plenty of gas in your car. Stop and refill when you reach half a tank.

Know the meaning of travel advisories.

o Winter storm watch -- Severe winter weather is possible. Check weather along your entire route.

o Travel advisory -- Snow or ice is expected. Travel and visibility may be difficult.

o Winter Storm Warning -- Heavy snow or freezing rain is expected.

o Freezing rain -- is forecast when the rain is likely to freeze as soon as it strikes the ground. Black ice can be more dangerous than snow.

o Blizzard Warning -- Heavy snow, winds of 35 miles per hour or more, and temperatures of 20 degrees or lower are expected.

o Severe Blizzard Warning -- Very heavy snow is expected with winds over 45 miles per hour and temperatures below 10 degrees.

Consider using public transportation if there are winter storm watches, warnings, or advisories.Consider rescheduling your trip. If you must drive,

o Stay on major routes that will be patrolled and plowed.

o Leave more room than normal between you and the vehicle ahead of you.

o Let someone know your intended route, stay on that route and call them when you arrive.

o Monitor radio weather programs during your trip.

o If you must pull over between towns, major truck stops are safer and offer more conveniences than rest areas.

If you are stranded on the road,

o Stay with your car. It is your best shelter and protection.

o Do not attempt to walk for help. You can be struck by another vehicle, become lost, or disoriented, suffer from frostbite, or hypothermia.

o Stay warm and dry. Do not get wet, or do anything to make you perspire. It is easier to stay warm and dry than to get warm and dry.

o Run your engine 10 minutes each hour with the heater on high.

o When the weather improves, stay with your car and wait for help. It is easier for rescuers to find a car than a person.

The author is currently certified by the Emergency management Institute under the auspices of FEMA and The Department of Homeland Security. He has been actively involved in disaster preparedness and survival techniques for more than half a century. You can get free up-to-date downloads and information about all areas of Urban Survival at: http://www.davehardinonline.com

Top 25 Car Care Tips By Car Care Made Easy

1. Oil usually comes in 5 litre or 1 litre containers. A smaller 1 litre bottle is ideal to keep in the boot for top-ups.

2. Make sure the car is parked on level ground when checking the oil level or your reading will be inaccurate.

3. On most cars, the difference between the minimum and maximum marks on the dipstick is about one litre.

4. If your car is overheating you should stop straight away. If it's not safe to stop, turn the heater to hot and the fan speed to max. This helps to draw heat away from the engine.

5. A 'mayonnaise' type gunk in the coolant tank is a result of the coolant coming into contact with oil. This is usually caused by a leak inside the engine allowing them to mix and should be investigated by a garage straight away.

6. Keep a bottle of water in the boot in case you need to make an emergency top up to the cooling system.

7. Test your brakes if you've driven through deep water. Applying light pressure to the brake pedal will help dry them out.

8. The brake fluid level falls naturally over time as the brakes wear, but if you're having to top up often, the car should be checked for leaks.

9. Dirt and grease can clog up the braking system, so make sure the area around the brake fluid reservoir cap is clean before you remove it.

10. If your steering seems heavier than normal but the fluid level is correct, check your tyre pressures. Under-inflated tyres are a common and simple cause of heavy steering.

11. It's normal to hear the steering system 'growl' a little when full lock is applied. At any other point in between it means there is a problem.

12. The level of power steering fluid changes with temperature. It's best to check it when the car is fully warmed up.

13. Your car's head lamps get just as grimy as the windscreen. Give them a wipe when topping up with washer fluid and more often during the winter.

14. Don't use washing up liquid to make a screen wash mix. The salt and detergents will damage the paintwork.

15. In winter, use your air conditioning to demist the windscreen. It's an easy way to make sure you use it all year round and is very good at clearing the screen.

16. The fuse box usually contains a few spare fuses but it's worth getting a set of mixed fuses to keep in the glovebox.

17. When changing a bulb, be careful not to touch the glass. The oils left by your skin can cause the bulb to shatter when it heats up.

18. If you buy a new battery, put the receipt straight in the glovebox. If there's ever a problem within the battery warranty period, you'll have it easily to hand.

19. Check your handbook to make sure it's safe to jump start your car. Some cars have sensitive electrical systems that may be damaged by jump starting.

20. When jump starting, make sure the two cars are not touching and the jump leads are not near any moving parts in the engine bay.

21. In the UK, driving with tyres below the 1.6mm limit is not only an MOT failure but also illegal. It will cost you a fine and 3 points on your licence per illegal tyre.

22. When checking tyre tread depth, make sure you check all the tyres as wear rates vary, especially between the front and rear.

23. When inflating your tyres, don't forget to check the spare tyre. It may look inflated but can go flat when the car's weight is loaded on to it.

24. Don't try changing a wheel at the side of a busy road, especially with your back into the road. Call for breakdown assistance instead.

25. Having your car serviced just before an MOT should pick up any faults that might cause it to fail. A well serviced engine will also help it pass the emissions test.

About the Author

Alex is the founder of Car Care Made Easy. To learn more about any of the 25 points above, head over to the Car Care Made Easy website.

You'll find invaluable background knowledge, advice on what to buy and easy to follow step-by-step guides taking you through the simple checks that will keep your car in tip-top condition. Ideal for learners or experienced drivers, Car Care Made Easy is the ultimate car care resource on the web.

http://www.carcaremadeeasy.com

Prepare your car to withstand the hot weather
As temperatures routinely reach triple digits for another week, AAA Texas is urging motorists to maintain their cars regularly and take steps to prepare the vehicles for the difficult weeks ahead.

Thanks for visiting!