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By learning how to spot mechanical problems with a prospective used car you can greatly increase your chances of finding a really good deal. Most used cars are overpriced and in poor condition as sellers tend to attach emotional and sentimental value to cars. Additionally people tend to sell cars after they have become problematic. Most people do not think to sell a car when it is in perfect reliable running condition.

The first step in used car shopping is to weed out the bad cars and try to find one or a few cars that are in good condition. The best way to do this is to learn what to look for and then go inspect as many cars as you can. The more cars that you inspect the more relative bearing that you will have when inspecting the next one.

There are enough potential problem areas with used cars to fill a huge ebook on the subject. This article serves to provide the most common and most major problems that you should avoid when shopping.

1) The oil of the car should be filled to the full marker on the dipstick and should be golden brown or lighter in color. If the oil is dark or black this is a sign of a dirty engine. This alone is not enough to discount the car altogether but finding a used car with a clean engine would definitely be preferable. It is worth noting that when a car has the oil changed it will appear to be light brown again even if the engine is very dirty. The difference is that a dirty engine will change the oil color to dark brown or black very quickly even after an oil and filter change.

2) Look for signs of overheating in the engine. You can ask directly if the car has ever overheated or if there is a pattern of overheating but not all sellers are truthful. The best way to inspect the cooling system of the car is to open the radiator cap. This can only be done when the car engine is stone cold unless you are specifically qualified to open a hot radiator. The coolant should be full and free of grease, oil, debris or other irregularities. When radiator coolant escapes the closed system that it operates in it will generally become a drip or potentially burn up on the hot engine. When coolant leaks it is usually green and when it burns is smells like burning maple syrup and will cause white staining where it burns. Check specifically the location where the large tube (about 1.5" in diameter) comes off the radiator and meets up with the engine block. This is usually where the temperature thermostat is located and is a common location for leaking and cooling system problems.

3) Check for rust and rot on the frame of the car. Body rust and surface rust can be dealt with however extensive rust or rot on the frame will make the car unsafe to drive. You can also check the floor pan on the drivers side front seat as this thin area of steel is exposed to a great deal of salt and water from the drivers shoes and will tend to deteriorate faster than many other areas of the car.

4) Look for damage from accidents or major repairs by checking the insides of the door frames, trunk lid, and hood and engine compartment for wrinkles in the steel, paint that indicates a new paint job or any signs of damage. A vehicle history report may be able to help you determine if the car has experienced any major accidents or damage.

5) Check all the lights, horn, door locks, windshield wipers and glass in the car. Most areas will require that these items specific to the safety of the vehicle be in working condition prior to you being able to legally begin driving the car.

6) Check the underside of the car for signs of leaks from the engine, transmission, gas tank, brakes and fuel lines. Any leaks will likely need to be repaired or are an indication of a future problem that is still developing.

7) The tires and brakes should be in good working condition and should have even wear on all tires. The brakes should not squeak or squeal and should be capable of stopping the car with ease. Take note during the test drive of if the car tracks straight if you let go of the wheel or does it pull to one side or the other. You can also feather the brakes while driving and determine if the brakes are smooth or if they are warped and wobble and pull the car to the side when in use. The sound of grinding metal when you step on the brakes is a sign that the car has been driven past the point of the brakes being worn and will likely require extensive brake repairs to be driven safely.

There are of course many additional items that must be inspected to buy a used car with confidence. This information will help you to get started understanding what to look for to find a used car that will last and run trouble free with little or no work.

Steven Goodale is the author of "Used Car Buying Made Simple" which is a free ebook available at http://www.UsedCarBuying.ca and covers all aspects of inspecting a used car, in simple english, from the perspective of a 45 year licensed Class A Red Seal mechanic. You can contact Steven through his website http://www.eBusinessCanada.ca or by calling 1-888-267-0802.

What You Need to Know About Car Transmission in Tampa

Cars come with either manual transmission or automatic transmission. Whether buying brand new or used, there are many factors you need to weigh in choosing which car to buy from your automotive dealer in Tampa.    

Manual Transmission in Tampa Cars

Cars with manual transmission are cheaper. Tampa dealers generally price them lower by some $1,000.00 as compared to cars with automatic transmission. A Tampa mechanic will also tell you that a car with manual transmission is easier and cheaper to maintain and repair, needing less auto service and having parts that are less expensive to replace.

Furthermore, cars with manual transmission use less gas, cutting down your fuel costs by five to fifteen percent. Since gasoline is a recurring expense, this adds up to a tidy sum.

Experienced drivers who prefer manual transmission say that it gives them better control of the car on Tampa roads, especially in difficult weather conditions.

Automatic Transmission in Tampa Cars

Drivers who prefer more ease in driving, on the other hand, say that cars with automatic transmission are better options especially in Tampa traffic. This is because the driver only needs to control the brakes and the gasoline pedal with no clutch pedal and no need to shift gears. Cars with automatic transmission are also the choice of new Tampa drivers.

Manumatic Transmission in Tampa Cars

Very recently, new car models have been produced featuring automatic transmission with some features of manual transmission put in. Ask your Tampa dealer about the availability of these models. They might provide just what you want from a car.

Car Transmission Maintenance in Tampa

Whether you have chosen a car with manual or automatic transmission, you need to take very good care of its maintenance. Take note that the car transmission can be very expensive to repair.

Always make sure that you are using the appropriate transmission fluid. You cannot interchange the transmission fluid for a manual transmission and an automatic transmission. You should not also mix different brands of transmission fluids.

Avoid overheating your car. When the transmission fluid is burned up by extreme heat, it oxidizes and leaves deposits that clog the transmission. Heat also causes rubber parts to harden and metal parts to warp. Overheating can happen in heavy traffic under the hot Tampa sun. It can also be caused by overloading your car.

Leaks can cause your car to overheat. It may be your coolant leaking, or your transmission fluid. Be sure to check under your car regularly to spot any leaks.

Make it a habit to do a diagnostic check on your transmission fluid regularly, too. Use a clean dipstick to determine the color of your transmission fluid. It should closely resemble its original color – a clear brownish red – without any flecks. It should never smell burnt.

Be conscious of any changes in your car’s performance and sounds as you drive. Unusual jerks or noises when changing gears should alert you to the immediate need for professional consultation.

Car Repair in Tampa

Invest time and effort in finding a good car repair service in Tampa. Ask for recommendations from relatives, friends and colleagues. Make sure that you choose a professional and highly reliable auto service provider. A skilled car mechanic can help you with good diagnostic service and efficient repair not only for your car transmission but also for your engine, auto AC and other concerns. Remember that in our Tampa weather even simple AC repair has to be immediate.

Only trust your car to experts. Sometimes, incompetence can lead to further damage and greater expense, especially when it comes to your car transmission.

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Small block chev. guru's only ..will an intake manifold...?

from a "drivers side dipstick" year era intake manifold fit on a "passenger side" dipstick era small block chev. I'm researching whether or not what goodies i already have will work on the downstroked 377, im building for my 64 Chevy II p.s. "I'll send you a pic if you ask, incase you love these cars like i do!"

Since you didn't say which heads you will be using, I would have to say may-be and may-be not. Look at the runners to see if they match, as in some have high intake runners. Check the number of bolts that go into the intake, and compare that to what the heads have. Check the inner bolts on the heads to see if they go in at a different angle. Most all the pre engines had a drivers side dipstick, and it didn't matter on these heads as they were the same and would interchange. You must determine which heads you have, and go from there. The intake may look like it will work, but will leak around the runners because they don't match up. I have built my share of engines, and I know that you cannot use just any intake, as Chevrolet produced several different configurations when it comes to the runners and ports. Look, Measure, check angles on bolts to see if they come down square against the intake, and that they are the same distance apart from center to center of the inside bolts. Some can be made to work by doing some grinding and elongating of the bolt holes. To sum up the answer one must ask the question, just what heads do you have? No one can really answer this without knowing what you have.
As an engine builder, I'm going to give you some free advice. Use a set of intake gaskets that you intend to use, and match them to the heads, and then to the intake. See the difference? Get out your grinder and make them match if they are close, if not then you got the wrong intake. This is called gasket matching, and all high performance engine builders know about this, and will tell you it is worth a lot more power to do this. If you got room, run a 1" spacer block between the intake and the carburetor, this will increase the torque a lot.
Glad I could Help you, Good Luck!!!

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