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Cheap auto insurance is not so cheap after all 2008-04-22 22:15:00 A lot of auto insurance
company has always been emphasizing of having cheap auto insurance, well, cheap auto insurance is not so cheap after all. Now a days, what was once cheap auto insurance have soared high, why? As you may not know, along the process of insurance claims lies an abuse of the system, that is why auto insurance company is force to raise their once cheap auto insurance high to make up for the losses that brought up by fraud on the system of claiming auto insurance. Now, how does this corruption operated on the system? An example is that when a customer is claiming an existing damage that was already there before the accident from the accident claim. Auto insurance company is having a hard time proving what was the damage that is already there against the damage that was in
Car battery warning light flickers occasionally while driving 2008-04-18 23:23:00 When driving you’re car and suddenly your car batterywarninglight
started to flicker occasionally, then your car is having a problem involving your car alternator, provided that you have a good condition car battery.
Your car is probably suffering from either a slipping alternator belt or failing alternator. As you may not know, alternator does two things it recharges the battery and provides electricity to power all of your car electrical accessories, when your car engine is running, such as headlights, brake lights, car stereo, car aircon and others.
Also, alternator is a belt driven device that is why when the belt is occasionally slip, your car alternator will not generate electricity to charge your car battery and to power your car accessories thereby causing your car battery
If your car brake pedal goes down further than it used to be 2008-04-15 09:10:00 When you press your car brake
pedal and have notice that it goes down further than it used to be, there are two possible reasons that causes this kind of problem. Its either your car brake fluid is very low or your car brake shoe lining is worn. To check which one of the two possible reason that causes your car brake pedal to goes down further that it used to be, first check if your car brake have sufficient brake fluid, open the hood of your car and check the level of your car brake fluid on the brake fluid reservoir, usually it is located on top of the car brake master cylinder, as you do not know, when your car brake fluid level is low your car brake pedal will travel further before it will stop because the lower your car brake fluid level the lower the pedal will travel, just simply ad
Jump starting your car engine 2008-04-10 10:17:00 Jump starting is when you are trying to start your car with a weak car battery using another car with sufficient car battery capacity by connecting both car batteries in parallel connection without removing battery on each car.
It should be done in a correct manner, failure to do so may lead to car battery explosion, thus may result in damage of your car or worst injuries to a person.
When jump starting your car engine use a booster car battery with correct battery rating, incorrect battery rating will damage your car.
Avoid jump starting a frozen car battery, it could explode.
Procedure on jump starting your car engine
Prepare both cars, car A that consist the booster car battery and car B to be jump start that consist the weak car battery.
Ensure that the parking brake on both cars
Extra effort is needed in pressing brakes pedal to stop your vehicle 2008-04-07 05:07:00 If you exert more effort in pressing brakes
pedal to put your vehicle to stop, then you are having trouble with your power brake unit.
Most vehicles are equipped with vacuum assisted power brakes to make the vehicle braking easier, but when something is wrong with the power brakes unit, it requires a lot more effort on the driver’s part to stop the vehicle.
Vacuum assisted power brakes uses vacuum from the engine to help in applying the brakes, a vacuum hose runs from the engine to a round metal or plastic canister located between the brakes master cylinder and the firewall.
Some indications which can help pinpoint the problem are, if the engine always runs rough, it's likely the problem only involves a broken/leaking vacuum hose, and if the engine runs rough mainly when depressing th Read more:Extra
Nissan Navara Engine coolant mixture ratio 2008-04-02 22:21:00 Before your vehicle leave the factory it was already filled with a high-quality, year-round and extended life engine coolant that contains solutions which is very effective for anti-corrosions and anti-freeze function thereby no need to add additional cooling system additives for your vehicle.
When adding engine coolant always makes sure to use the manufacturers recommended types to avoid future problem that may occur on your vehicle that cause by using a different types of coolant.
The recommended water-coolant mixture depends on the outside temperatures, for an outside temperature up to -15 °C the water-coolant mixture should be 70/30, 70 percent water and 30 percent engine coolant, for an outside temperature up to -30°C the water-coolant temperature should be 50/50.
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, Engine
April - Monthly car care tips 2008-04-01 10:27:00 Are We There Yet?
Even with summer on the horizon, Old Man Winter can blow in with a reminder that we're not out of the woods yet. So, if you're caught in one of his early-spring temper tantrums, take heed. Late March snowfall is much wetter and stickier than December flurries. That means conditions deteriorate quickly, turning the road to a slick and slushy mess. Slow down, increase distances and hang tight—summer's almost here!
Light "em Up
A quick and easy way to make sure all your vehicle's lights are working: After dark, park near a garage door or unlit wall. Check high and low beams, parking lights and signals. You'll see the lights' reflection on the wall. Then, back up and check the rear: tail lights, brakes lights, reverse Read more:April
, Monthly
Squealing noise from your car brakes 2008-03-29 05:07:00 Squealing noise from your car brakes
is consist of two following reason, one is that your car brake pads are low and need replacement, if you are not aware of, your car brake pads consist of a wear sensor, this is a thin metal that is connected to the pads, if you car brake pads is wearing enough, this thin metal plates makes contact with the disc and produce squealing noise to warn you that your car brake pads is needed to be replaced.
To check if your vehicle is suffering from low car brake pads problem, step on your car brakes pedal, if it is fairly low, then your car brake pads is low.
When replacing new car brake pads it is recommended to also have you’re disc be machined to have a proper alignment with your car brake pads.
The other reason of squealing noise is that, your car b
Car cleaning and tips Directory 2008-03-28 09:00:00 Stop radiator leak occurrence while on the roadJump starting your car engine Oil change frequency Proper care for chrome rims Routine vehicle owners maintenance Why do we need to replace our vehicle air filters? Wrong Anti-freeze/Water ratio Car Care for the Uncaring How to measure bolt hole circle of a rim What to do if your encounter engine overheating Proper way of parking your vehicle Changing windshield wiper blades and Windshield wiper blades cleaning Children’s vehicle safety, our responsibility! Washing your Vehicle How to properly install the wheel? Battery information and maintenance tip Precautions on do-it-yourself repairs Minimizing Vehicle Breakdown Read more:Directory
Car problem diagnosis 2008-03-28 08:44:00 Car battery warning light flickers occasionally while driving If your car brake pedal goes down further than it used to be Squealing noise from your car brakesBad smell air blown out from your Vehicle A/C vent When ignition key is turned on, the vehicle won’t start, only a clicking sound occurs Vehicle won’t start and grinding sound is heard during starting Excessive Engine vibration while idling One of the wheel locks up when car brakes is applied When shifting on reverse gear a grinding sound is heard Cause for coming out of blue smoke in exhaust of car Engine stalls while driving a vehicle with carburetor Car brakes pedal sinks while pressing Car brakes light flickered while driving Engine stalls while idling White smoke in exhaust of car comes out at starting Battery warning light Read more:diagnosis
Bad smell air blown out from your Vehicle A/C vent 2008-03-26 05:49:00 Have you experience mildew odor of air that’s coming out from your vehicle A/C vent?
If so, then your vehicle A/C system has a drain pan problem, your evaporator drain pan is probably not draining due to a clog somewhere on the drain pan.
Evaporator is the main component of the A/C system that makes the air blows cold from you’re A/C vent, the process is that when the A/C is turned on, an air is blown from the blower and passes through the fins of you’re A/C evaporator which then comes out thru you’re A/C vent as cold air.
During the process especially on hot and humid days, moisture is formed on the evaporator and drips down to the evaporator drain pan, which then pass through a hose all the way to the streets.
When the drain pan does not drain due to clog, the moisture will ge Read more:Vehicle
The front end of the vehicle vibrates at a certain speed 2008-03-24 09:41:00 When at a certain
speed you have notice that the front end of your vehicle vibrates, it is a clear indication that the front end of your vehicle is out of balance, as you are not aware, the front wheel of your vehicle do not rotate evenly as the vehicle is being driven because of the imbalance wheel, you can notice it at a certain speed where the vibration becomes severe and causing the front end components to vibrate.
To correct the problem you should bring your vehicle to a reputable shop and have the front wheel balance, but you should be aware of the methods of balancing to use because there are two methods, the first method is the static balancing where in the wheels is balance off the vehicle, and the second is the dynamic balancing where in the wheels is balance on the vehicle.
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When ignition key is turned on, the vehicle won’t start, only a clicking sound occurs 2008-03-22 20:45:00 A lot of people encountered this kind of problem where in there vehicle do not start when the ignition is turn on, only a clicking sound is heard. They might be wondering what causes the problem.
When this kind of problem occurred in your vehicle there are two possible causes. It’s either something that involve your battery or something that involve your starter.
First let’s find out if this is a battery related problem.
In order to check for the battery, turn on your ignition key to accessory setting, (this is the point where you turn on electrical equipment without starting the vehicle). Then operate your windshield wipers for about 30 seconds, observed if the windshield wiper operates slower than the normal speed.
If the windshield wiper operates slower or not operating at all, Read more:turned
Vehicle won’t start and grinding sound is heard during starting 2008-03-22 08:10:00 If your vehicle won’t start and grinding sound is heard during starting, usually it indicates two possible cause of the problem, either your vehicle is suffering from a bad starter drive, this part can be located inside your vehicle starter, or you have a damaged or worn ring gear.
You will need a professional mechanic to fix this kind of problem and it will also cost you a lot. Bring your vehicle to a reputable shop and have it check and replace either with the starter or ring gear. Read more:Vehicle
Excessive Engine vibration while idling 2008-03-09 06:57:00 If your vehicle is suffering from an excessive engine vibration
while idling then your vehicle is suffering an engine misfiring, as you are not aware of, in order for an engine to run smoothly each of your vehicle engines cylinder must fire properly in correct order, but if one or more of your vehicle engine cylinders is misfiring it affects your vehicle engine balance and can cause excessive engine vibration while idling also causing the your entire vehicle to shake.
Usually the most common cause of vehicle engine misfiring are worn distributor cap or have something to do with the spark plug or spark plug wire, but other possibilities is a burned valves that cause improper compression thus resulting also to engine misfiring.
Now, how do you correct this kind of problem, as you already k Read more:Engine
March - Monthly car care tips 2008-03-04 16:45:00 Winter is Gone, But Not Forgotten The beauty of spring isn't the only thing left behind when the snow melts. Nasty potholes uncovered from a winter's worth of freezing and thawing can severely damage your vehicle. If hitting a pothole is unavoidable, don't use your brakes. A rolling wheel sustains less damage than a skidding wheel upon impact. And, if you do hit a serious pothole, always have your alignment checked by a professional.
Grease is not Just for Squeaky Wheels The old maxim about the squeaky wheel getting the grease isn't just for wheels anymore. It also holds true when it comes to your automobile's chassis. When getting your spring tune-up, have the technician lubricate your vehicle's suspension and chassis as well. This extends the life of the moving parts and keeps your ride Read more:Monthly
, March
Stop radiator leak occurrence while on the road 2008-03-03 07:32:00 One cause of over heating is when the vehicle cooling system failed, the possible cause is an insufficient engine coolant because of leak, and the most common is radiator leak, however it can be prevented thru regular radiator maintenance to stop radiator leak occurrence while driving your vehicle on the road.
Radiator maintenance to prevent and stop radiator leak occurrence while on the road
Conduct a routine inspection, probably prior to using the vehicle, on the coolant level when the engine is cold, coolant level should be within the Minimum “MIN” and the Maximum “MAX” range.
Check for cracks, loose connection and damage radiator hoses, upper and lower radiator hose also check for improper attachment of radiator hose. Check for radiator tank crack, radiator core crack and cr
Oil change frequency 2008-03-02 17:00:00 One of the common services for routine car maintenance that we sometime neglected is the oil change.
Oil change frequency is one of the crucial items that we must always follow. If we follow the oil change frequency set by the auto manufacturer it will prevent excessive wear on our car engine key components.
Oil change frequency is depending on the driving condition, for the normal operation conditions the oil change frequency is every 6 months or 5,000 km which ever comes first for diesel engine and once a year or 10,000 km which ever comes first for gasoline engine.
However, it is recommended to shorten the oil change frequency, 1000 km or every 3 months which ever comes first, if you are driving on a severe condition.
Severe condition driving is,
When driving on the dusty area
When
Proper care for chrome rims 2008-03-01 02:28:00 To maintain the glossy look of your chrome rims, and to protect the life of the chrome rims coating, proper care should be taken into consideration.
Care and handling tips of chrome rims
Allow chrome rims to cool down before cleaning. Clean the chrome rims one at a time to prevent spots of soap that can dry on chrome rims.
Rinse away all loose dirt to prevent paint scratching during wiping of chrome rims.
Clean with a soft, non-abrasives cloth. Never use stiff brushes and steel wool pads on chrome rims.
Use mild soap and water solution only. Some chrome rims cleaner contain harmful ingredients like acids and solvents that can dull and strip away your chrome rims protective coating.
Rinse the chrome rims thoroughly with water.
Do not use steam cleaners. This may dull the protective c Read more:Proper
One of the wheel locks up when car brakes is applied 2008-02-27 02:59:00 Wheel lock-up on one wheel
during application of car brakes
indicates imbalance on brakes, this will happen when one of the wheel is braking while the opposite wheel is not.
The cause of this imbalance is contamination on the brake lining opposite the locking wheel probably oil or grease is present on the brake lining.
If you encounter this kind of problem, it is very unsafe to use the vehicle in this condition, bring the vehicle to a reputable shop and ask the mechanic to check the brake lining for contamination and determine what’s causing it. One possible cause is a leaking brake fluid.Related post: Vibration on the steering wheel occurs while braking |Grinding noise is heard while braking |When brake is applied
the brake pedal feels spongy |Entire vehicle vibrates while applying Read more:locks
Philippines Nissan Navara Engine oil level and oil change information 2008-02-26 23:21:00 Philippines Nissan
Navara is equipped with the engine oil level
and oil change schedule indicator located on the instrument panel of the vehicle.
This feature can be notice when the ignition switch is turned on, a wrench symbol and the distance to which the oil change is necessary will appear on the instrument panel for an approximately 5 seconds, then an oil level information
will be displayed: Oil Good is displayed when the vehicle engine oil is sufficient for driving and Oil Lo, is displayed when the engine oil level is low and not sufficient for driving which means that the engine is necessary to be refilled.
If you want to see the level of the engine oil, push the reset knob while the “Oil Good” message is displayed, and the oil level will be displayed raging level 5 to level 1. Read more:Engine
, Philippines
When shifting on reverse gear a grinding sound is heard 2008-02-25 20:44:00 When shifting on the reverse gear and a grinding sound was heard, one of the possibility is that the clutch is not fully release.
As you know, clutch is the one that disconnect the engine from transmission to allow the changing of the gears. If it is not fully disengage even when the clutch pedal is depressed, one or more gears will clash, thus causing grinding sound to occur.
There are also other possible causes of this kind of problem, which can only be detected by a specialized mechanic thru actual checking of the vehicle. Bring the vehicle to a reputable shop that specializing on the transmission works and tell the mechanic to check clutch linkage it might be a simple adjustment can correct the problem. If the mechanic told you to have your vehicle transmission overhaul, seek out fir
Your car pulls to one side when you step on your car brakes 2008-04-28 02:27:00 When you encounter this kind of problem usually it involves your car front end, front brakes
or front tires. As you do not know, your car front end or front tires controls the steering and the front brakes do most about 75% of the braking, so you better check those three parts to determine what causes the problem. Lets start by checking your car front tires,
Get a tire pressure gauge and find out if one of your front tires has more air than the other. If your car front tires has uneven amount of air then this causes the pulling, because an uneven amount of air in your car front tires can cause imbalance on your car front ends thus causing your car to pull to one side, you can always notice this especially when you are braking, just add the required amount of air on the affected tires to co
May - Monthly Car Care Tips 2008-05-02 03:56:00 Spring Cleaning Take a look in the hand cleaner section of your auto parts store and you’ll see there’s no shortage of costly products designed to scrub your digits. But, grandpa may have been right; nothing removes automotive grease and grime from your hands like a simple mixture of baking soda and water. And, To Top it Off¦ Now that warm weather’s here to stay, it’s a good time for an oil change. Pay close attention to your owner’s manual since some cars require higher viscosity oil during the summer months. And, while you’ve got the hood up, it’s a great time to top off other fluids including the radiator and power steering. Read more:Monthly
Clicking sound is heard on the front of your car when your car brake is applied 2008-05-02 03:30:00 During the application of your car brake
and you happen to hear a clicking sound on the front of your car usually it is an indication of a loose disc brake component. As you may not aware your front car brake is composed of a disc brake, the most common type of front car brakes, disc brake consist of brake pads that squeezes against the disc by a brake caliper because of the pressure from master cylinder when you step on your car brake pedal. If there is a loose component on your car disc brake, a clicking sound can be head during the application of your car brakes. The most common parts that are likely to loose that can cause this kind of problem is the brake caliper bracket. If you heard a clicking sound on the front of your car when braking, try to find out what causes the clicking soun Read more:applied
Rattling sound from your car brake 2008-05-07 23:34:00 Rattling noise from car brake
is an indication of loose brake parts, as you might never know when the parts vibrate this will produce rattling sound. If the rattling sound comes from the disc brake , usually your car front brake consist of disc brake, the two possible loose parts that causes rattling sound is either your disc brake caliper mounting bolt or the anti-rattling springs. If you might not know the anti-rattle springs is the one that secures your car disc brake pads to keep it from rattling like wise the caliper mounting bolts keep the caliper secure to the support bracket. Hence, if the sound comes from the drum brakes, which is usually your car rear brakes, the two possible loose parts that causes the rattle is either the retaining springs or the return springs, where in the r
Your car slightly pulls to one side while driving 2008-05-12 04:02:00 When your car slightly pulls to either left or right there are three possible reasons that causes the problem, your car might have a mismatch front tire pressure, front brake dragging or your car wheels is slightly out of alignment. If you encounter this kind of problem first thing to check is your car front tire pressure, using a tire pressure gauge check each car front tire if its both in the sa
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