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When one thinks of recycling, thoughts often turn to separating the garbage into aluminum, glass and plastics or purchasing items made of recycled materials. Those are all excellent ways to recycle, to be sure. However, there is often another way to recycle and it can save money at the same time. Choosing to use quality used parts for auto repairs is an excellent way to conserve our earth's natural resources and easier than one might think.

The process is a really a simple one and makes good sense when one understands that all automobiles run on used parts. From the moment a car is driven off the showroom floor, it is considered a used car. So are the parts under the hood.

To gain a better understanding of why this is such a good value, let us look at where used parts come from. Most late model parts come from vehicles that have been involved in some type of collision. An assessment is made on the extent of the damage and how much it will cost to repair. If the insurance company finds that the cost of the repair to the vehicle meets or exceeds the value of it, the insurance company "totals" the vehicle. This means that they pay the insured person the cost of the vehicle or whatever was stipulated in the insurance policy. The insurance company then takes possession of the vehicle. In order to recover some of the loss, the insurance company sells the vehicle at a salvage auction where automotive recyclers buy the vehicle for the undamaged parts on the automobile. Most are surprised to learn that particularly with vehicles involved in rear end collisions most of the auto's engine parts are not damaged at all. Depending on the age of the vehicle, many of these parts have many years and miles left on them but because they are used parts, like used cars, have lost the value of a "new" part.

Once the auto recycler has purchased the vehicle, it is brought to the dismantling facility where the individual parts are then evaluated and inventoried. Purchasing used parts also supports this industry, which in turn removes all the hazardous materials that are contained within the vehicle. In this way, purchasing used parts contributes to the conservation of groundwater, lakes and streams because the hazardous waste is removed as part of the recycling process. Choosing used auto parts also conserves all the metals and energy that are necessary to make new parts also.

It is not all about saving the environment either. Choosing quality used auto parts saves consumers money. Used parts can be purchased at up 75% less than what the part would cost if it were bought new from the dealership and while that sounds outrageous, it is very true. So, the next time your vehicle needs a repair be sure to ask your mechanic if a used part is available. Many are willing to go this route but you may have to ask for it. Some mechanics may feel that they do not have the time to look for the used part you need. If that's the case, ask if you can do the legwork. With the money you will save, it will be time well spent.

Ronnie Tanner is a contributing writer at used auto parts. He writes about Chevy used parts and other industry specific topics.

The Legend of Brake Pads: The Stopping Power You Need

When it comes to the word ‘legend,' few things actually live up to the definition. John Wooden was a legend. Richard Pryor was a legend. And Donald Trump's hair is legendary.

Cars are trucks are no different. They're constructed of countless parts and pieces that form systems. These systems work together to make the vehicle go and most people are unaware of just how complex the systems at work really are…until something breaks down. Of all the parts on your vehicle, brake pads can definitely be considered a legendary development in the history of auto manufacturing.

Modern vehicles make use of a two-part brake system that is made up of a disc or rotor and the brake caliper assemblies – more commonly known as "disc brakes." The caliper assemblies contain hydraulic pistons which push against the back of the brake pads, clamping them together around the spinning rotor. The harder they clamp together, the more friction is generated. Unlike the opening sequence of the Flintstones, the braking process has very little to do with your feet. It's actually the increase in friction between the rotor and the brake pads that creates kinetic energy, slowing your vehicle down.

As the word friction may imply, your brakes are constantly in a state of wear. From the moment you drive off with a new set of brake pads, they begin to wear out. Of all the brake pads currently on the market, ceramic brake pads make the ideal replacement. Forged from copper, ceramic brake pads withstand wear better than their steel counterparts through a more effective heat transfer. In addition, they cool faster, last longer and are virtually silent, generating sound outside the range of human hearing. Even better, the dust created by ceramic brake pads is light in color, preserving the gleam of your chrome wheels by preventing that black chalky discoloration. Performance-grade brake pads, like Chevy Malibu brake pads, surpass their stock counterparts in durability by 20 - 40 percent.  They're engineered from high-tech composite materials and provide a simple, direct replacement for those underperforming stock pads. Brake kits are engineered to your unique make, model and year, delivering increased friction while conforming to the manufacturer's standards for noise, vibration, durability and fit.

To ensure the longest life for your brake pads, another option would be to pair them with performance-grade brake calipers. Used in conjunction, these components deliver up to 30 percent more braking power than stock parts. Constructed of light-weight, aerospace-grade, billet aluminum and stainless steel pistons, a high-end brake caliper resists corrosion and also fights off high temperatures.

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Any tips for Cleaning and polishing a chevy intake manifold?

I have a weiand cast aluminum intake manifold for my small block chevrolet engine. It was one that was not coated from the factory so it has gotten a little dirty over the last year since i put it on. I read up on a few things and asked around, and apparently aluminum is porus so it will hold in dirt and old and other junk. Does anybody know any affective (and preferably inexpensive) cleaners for something like this? Also, does anybody know anything that i could use to coat this like they would in the factory so it has the chrome look to it?

I don't know about "inexpensive", but Eastwood makes a great aluminum manifold polishing kit. It has the rouge and tripoli buffing compounds, the grease, and an assortment of buffing cones and sanding bits to go from beginning to end with this job. The kit is somewhere around 80 bucks list.

If you have the buffing/sanding stuff, you can get away with just the additional aluminum specific compounds.

Or, you can try to clean the heck out of it - use degreasing compound and foaming engine cleaner to get most of the stuff off of it, then hit it with a heat resistant aluminum paint. In order to do this correctly, you need to get that intake seriously grease-free. I painted one intake successfully (although it was to match the "corporate blue" color). It held up nicely for 5 years going (until I got rid of the engine).

Back ‘look’ reveals 1962 auto year as contrast from today but with significant similarities
It’s a time of compacts, high-tech perks such as cornering lights and claims of better fuel mileage –- all in the backdrop of an economy on the mend. Per chance, 2011? Try nearly 50 years earlier. The Nov. 21, 1961 issue of LOOK magazine, once a big seller, was devoted to the domestic auto industry.

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