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It is recommendable that windshield wiper blades be checked at six month intervals rather than wait for them to totally break down. When the wipers begin showing signs of wearing out, they should be replaced. Wiper replacement only takes a short while, but before commencing on this process, they should first be inspected. Wipers should never bear cracks or be torn, ragged or have jagged edges. After tearing or cracking, they become weak and hence cannot dispose of water from the windshield effectively.

Windshield wiper blades are practically built in the same manner with a metallic wiper arm being connected to an electric motor. The metallic wiper arm is extended on the windshield while holding tightly onto the windshield wiper blade alongside the windshield. A windshield wiper blade can be described as a plastic and metallic device holding the rubber insert.

Changing windshield wipers in spare-part stores is usually advisable because the old wipers will be used for comparison purposes before purchasing new ones. There is an option of buying entire wiper blades or simply a refill. Removing old windshield wipers entails lifting the wiper's arm off from the windshield to easily access and work on. The manner in which the wiper arm is attached to the wiper blades may be determined by pressing or sliding the release tab connecting the two before pulling firmly to ensure they are separated. The wiper is easily removed while at right angles to the windshield wiper arm. There are three different mechanisms commonly found on cars today.

To remove old wipers, the arm of the wiper should be lifted off from the windshield to make working on it easier before determining the means through which the wiper blades and arms are attached. There exist several dissimilar methods currently in use, but with a similar general formula. Slide or press the releasing tab for connecting the wiper's arm to that of the blade before pulling firmly and separating the wiper's blade and arm. Removing the wiper is easier while it is in a perpendicular position to the wiper's arm. The universal slide is the main design of wiper blades commonly used.

It is removed by pressing the lever located on the connection's bottom before sliding the wiper downwards towards the wiper's arm base. A side pin is usually 7mm at right angles to the wiper's arm. It is removed by pressing the spring's lock button using a tiny Flathead screwdriver, before disentangling the wiper's blade and the wiper arm.

Installing new wipers necessitates following the directions, which are usually inclusive of new windshield wiper blades. The process is usually simple while the directions typically come in form of picture guides that demonstrate the means of installing the windshield wiper blade. Most blades comprise of adapters that are capable of fitting all sorts of connectors. Universal slides are installed by placing the blade beneath the hook while pushing the blade inside the hook until it snaps in place. As for the side pin mechanism, the hole is simply pressed against the hook and it locks automatically.

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Winter Preparation Tips For Your Car

Winter brings with it an array of holidays, family picnics, and snow balls! On the other hand winter also brings long mornings filled with excruciating car troubles. Preparing beforehand on the maintenance of your car can help greatly with the endless troubles a car can give in winter.

A well maintained car has less chances of ditching you while driving then an ill maintained one. You should have a regular maintenance checklist of your car throughout the year. Some specific maintenance is advisable on a seasonal basis. And generally annual preparation tips include cleaning battery posts, inspection of spark plugs and breaks, and checking the engine oil.

Here are some winter maintenance tips you should keep in mind for preparing your car for winter:

• Check your Antifreeze: antifreeze plays a vital role of your car's protection against cold weather. A car generally has a solvent made with 50% water and 50% antifreeze in it. The level of the mixture should be checked regularly and should ideally be at full level. If you do not have the knowledge or are not open to the idea of popping that hood of your car, many service centers and mechanics will check the level for you free of any charge. A radiator flush should have already been done in the last season for optimal performance of your car.

• Inspect your tires: Good and healthy tires have many benefits. From assisting in good and efficient breaking to boosting the mileage, a good set of tires proves to be a knight in shining armor in winter. The depth of the tires should be checked for optimum depth. The recommended tire depth is 2/32' but if your tire depth is less then 4/32" then you should consider buying a new tire. Along with a tire in a good condition, the tire pressure should also be checked and maintained at the recommended pressure for the tire, the tire losses pressure in winter because of contraction of air molecules.

• Replace your wipers: In winter wipers do the job of cleaning and wiping anything that falls on your windshield, from snowfall to splashed slush from molten snow, the wipers of a car take care of everything. For proper cleaning a wiper should be in a healthy condition. The rubber blades of the wiper should be checked for cracks and unevenness resulting from change in weather conditions, or long term use.

• Check your windshield washer fluid: Windshields are used regularly in winter for cleaning the windshield. A lot of dirt and dust settled on the windscreen turns to stains when it mixes with dewdrops or water from snow. The use of washer fluid is used extensively for this reason only. The level of washer fluid should be checked regularly to avoid running out of the washer fluid. Care should be taken not to use anything other then washer fluid in the washer fluid reservoir because a washer fluid is specially designed for winter and wont freeze.

Apart from the above mentioned tips, many other precautions could be undertaken to suit the individual needs.

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Your Hunting Setup (Deer)?

Describe your rig for deer hunting. I thought it would be interesting to share and compare. Here's mine:

Michigan Hunter

The Wheels:
1995 Chevy Blazer, red-ish, rebuilt engine, all wheel drive

Apparel:
Carhartt coveralls, gloves, 1 pair simple rubber boots w/ three pairs of socks, 1 Gander Mountain Orange Vest, 1 Orange Hat, Wal-Mart brand long underwear

The Guns:
Marlin 336C, .35 Remington
Winchester 1300 Ranger w/ scope, 12 gauge
Remington 870 Magnum, 20 gauge
Thompson Center Hawken Rifle, .50 caliber

The Extras:
Primos 6-in-1 Grunt Call, Smith & Wesson folding knife, Scent Killer autumn formula, Trails End #307, latex gloves, 2D Maglight, small stretch of rope

my hunting set up:
Get all of bf's gear ready for him
pack beer
pack food
wave goodbye
make appointment at spa
enjoy

Shifting gears back to the muscle car era
As a teen in the late 1960s, Rob Leipziger sat at the corner of Woodbourne and New Falls roads in Middletown watching gas station employees road-test Chevrolet Camaro Z/28s, Chevelles and Corvettes.

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