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  • 3 Tips For Finding A Used Part In A Junkyard


    Does your car need a repair that you're going to attempt yourself? Do you need a used part to do the job? If so, a junkyard or scrap yard may be your best resource for finding the part at a reasonable price. Junkyards house older cars that may not be in driving condition but still have some useful parts. You can search the yard to find the part you need, pull it from the car, and pay for it on your way out.
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  • Design-Related Hydraulic Failure And Repair


    Hydraulic cylinders are as common as motors and pumps combined. If your company uses hydraulic equipment, it's very likely that repair expenses are a significant item in your budget. According to various studies, up to ΒΌ of mechanical equipment failures are design-related. If that percentage is applied to hydraulic cylinders, 25% of all cylinders aren't designed for the applications in which they are used. Using hydraulic equipment for purposes other than those for which it's intended can shorten the life of components.
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  • Tips For Buying A Quality Used Engine For Your Car


    One of the most expensive parts of your vehicle is your engine. Considering its central role to everything your car does, it's no surprise the engine is one of the longest lasting parts and most expensive. If your engine has gone out and you are unable to buy a new engine or a different car, then you may want to buy a used engine. Here are some tips to finding and buying a quality used engine:
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  • 5 Home Heating Oil Nightmares - Why Is My Bill So High?


    First-time homeowners and others relatively inexperienced with home heating systems often find themselves scrambling to keep the tank full throughout winter season. It just seems like the fuel oil keeps getting sucked out of the system so much quicker than it should -- what's going on? Here are five contributing factors that can make fuel oil a big expense for households and push heating costs a lot higher. Inefficient Systems
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  • Two Tips To Help You Get Discounted Engine Parts


    If one or more of the parts of your engine begins to malfunction, you may be unpleasantly surprised at the sticker shock that you experience once you are told just how much money it's going to cost you to buy new parts.  However, there are a number of viable options available that can help you get the parts that you need without breaking the bank (such as from Dean's Auto Repair Inc).
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  • How Driving School Benefits Teen Drivers


    The majority of teens learning to drive today enroll in the driver's education course offered at their local high school.  While this course is instructive and provides all the legal requirements for teens to get their license, it may not provide enough individual attention to give the average new teen driver the confidence and experience needed for today's difficult driving conditions.  Why Driving School for Teens?  Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death among teens in the United States.
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  • How To Protect Your Car From Rust


    Rust represents a serious threat to the structural integrity and the aesthetic appeal of your vehicle, and if allowed to develop, can eat away at your bodywork. While rust will develop naturally over time due to wear and tear and weather exposure, there are a number of things that you can do to mitigate its spread and help identify and treat the problem before it becomes serious. These four preventative measures should be more than enough to prevent rust from damaging your car.
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  • Should I Buy The Rental Insurance?


    When you rent a car, the car rental company will often ask you if you need car rental insurance. This will protect you in the event that your car rental is damaged, lost or stolen. By paying an extra fee on top of your rental fee, you will not be responsible for paying for the rental company's losses: Verify That Your Insurance Company Will Cover You If you have car insurance, you will likely be covered for any loss that your car insurance company experiences.
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  • Windshield Wiper Woes


    It always seems to happen at the most inopportune moment: your windshield is covered with icy sludge from the roadway and your wipers fail. Or you turn on your wipers first thing in the car to clean off the morning dew, and nothing happens. Here are a few reasons why your wipers could be malfunctioning and what you need to do about it. Regular Maintenance Sometimes a wiper failure is due to poor maintenance on your part.
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  • Tips To Keeping Your Car Clean In Winter


    Your car can get pretty grimy in the winter. With snow, salt and roadway debris, your car can become a dirty mess, inside and out. There are things you can do to help keep from looking like you just drove through the frozen tundra. See below for some helpful tips to keeping your car looking great all winter long. Preventative Maintenance The inside of your car can get a little rough in the winter.
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