When you drive your car, it is easy to step on the gas to accelerate. To stop, there is always the brakes to use but just be sure you don’t burn it. Especially if you are driving downwards like perhaps from a hill, it would be best to put assistance to the brakes wear and tear by downshifting your gears. But don’t do it instantly. For example you are already in the 4th … [Read more...]
Nitrogen for your Wheels
There have been recent studies that have shown that Nitrogen gas for use in inflating your car’s tires makes them last longer. Well, there might be a good scientific backing for this for many of the new muscle cars that are coming out onto the market have them in their tires. Nitrogen being an inert gas that prevents the problems associated with regular compressed air which … [Read more...]
Volkswagen Beetle
Yeah... I know some people are turning their heads on this one but just give me a chance and I'll show you the importance of this small compact machine that has been making a comeback in the recent years. Many have found the charm of the Volkswagen Beetle to be irresistable hence as you go around driving around you'll be sure to see some running. Some restored to original … [Read more...]
No Brakes!!!!!!
You're driving down the road and as you come upon a corner you sudenly realize the brakes aren't doing any good and the vehicle continues going forward, what do you do? This is a real-world scenario that causes many accidents year after year and as with many other car troubles, totally avoidable (most of the time that is, there is the 1% in the 99% reliability of your brakes … [Read more...]
The $50 Dollar Paint Job is not real?
This guy, probably named Rick, had me amazed of the paint job he did very well on his 1966 Corvair Corsa 140/4. With just three quarts of Rust-Oleum paint thinned with mineral spirits, ordinary foam roller, sand paper, a little patience and true art, he made a miracle to his trashed car. I was thinking of doing the same while I was reading his article. It was so realistic … [Read more...]