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321: Car Dealership Customer Service Tips
Your new car (or your new car dealer) is giving you a headache. There's a problem and the customer service you've received hasn't been good enough. You feel like you've done your part, but your problem is still unresolved. How do you get it solved?
322: Can You Run Your Car On Cooking Oil?
Before diesel became modern slang for somebody big and robust or just hardcore, it mostly applied to vehicles that were big tough work horses. Trucks, tractor-trailers, earthmoving machinery, some German cars. But it was never that popular as fuel for conventional everyday cars, which is really a shame, because diesel could have saved the consumer lots of money.
323: A Guide to the Toyota VVT-i System
Any mechanic or automotive enthusiast can tell you that an engine is essentially a large air pump. The more an engine can suck in air to mix with fuel, the more it can create power through combustion. Thus, the more efficiently an engine removes exhaust gases from the cylinders, the better it can manage that power. The key to a strong, healthy engine is adequate air from one end to another.
324: You Can Have A Car That Runs on Water
Good news - there is a water powered auto. Today, new solutions have been developed on which a water fueled auto is a reality. The obvious benefit is the tremendous savings due to the high cost of fuel but, there is also the benefit of improving the environment.
325: A Quick Intro to the Toyota Tundra Supercharger
Here's some quick stats on the new TRD supercharger for the Toyota Tundra: it adds 504 HP and 550 lb-ft of torque; sells as a kit for $5 875; and will cost a grand total of about $6 800 including installation, assuming a $105/hr labor rate.
326: Smart Cars Predict Emergencies and Make Drivers Safer
Vehicle safety is something of a puzzle for automakers. Improved vehicle safety technology have made cars safer than ever, yet the number of vehicle-related deaths in the U.S. has remained steady at 40 000 fatalities each year. Why haven't all these new vehicle safety measures made us safer? One company has hypothesized that the problem lies not with the cars, but rather, with the drivers.
327: Does Your Truck Need an Exhaust System?
Truck owners love how powerful their vehicles are. Trucks need lots of power because they're designed to haul and tow heavy loads without difficulty. However, many truck manufacturers use fairly quiet exhaust systems on their vehicles, despite their powerful engines. If you want your truck to sound as powerful as you know it is, or if you're aiming to reduce the constrictions on the exhaust, then consider adding to or altering your truck's exhaust system.
328: Vehicle Parking Assist Systems Explained
Vehicles of virtually every type and make have been steadily growing over the past ten years. "Entry level" cars by companies like BMW are almost the same size nowadays as a mid-size car from a decade ago. One of the consequences of vehicle sizes expanding is that parking now is harder than ever.
329: Toyota's VVT-i System Explained
You probably know or have heard that engines are basically large air pumps, and the more air an engine sucks in to combine with fuel, the more power it will create through combustion. Also, an engine that can remove exhaust gases from the cylinders more efficiently will be better able to manage that power. Good air flow from one end of an engine to the other is the key to a strong, healthy engine.
330: Six Things to Know If You're New to Diesel Engines
Diesel engine fans will rapture on about the impressive combination of power and fuel efficiency that modern diesel engines carry. Environmentally friendly and fairly low maintenance, diesel engines have been popular for years in Europe, and that popularity is finally beginning to grow in the United States as well. With all their benefits, diesel engines may very well become more popular than gas engines! Here are some tips to consider if you, like most U.S. drivers, are fairly inexperienced with diesel engines.
331: Your Guide to Putco Side Bed Rails
Pickup trucks are extremely practical vehicles, great for hauling cargo. Some people, however, often carry gear like motorcycles, lawnmowers, furniture or pallets of wood, which are too bulky to fit snugly in the truck's box, but which could be damaged by too much side-to-side movement. Newer pickups are usually outfitted with tie-downs and cutouts so that you can attach ropes and chains. However, these are located at very fixed positions, and might be difficult or inconvenient to use.
332: IRS Recognizes Gas Price Burden on Taxpayers
We are from the IRS and we're here to help you. Most people would smirk at such a statement, but the agency is actually very proactive when taxpayers face a universal issue like the current spikes in gasoline prices.
333: Run Your Car On Cooking Oil?
Before diesel became modern slang for somebody big and robust or just hardcore, it mostly applied to vehicles that were big tough work horses. Trucks, tractor-trailers, earthmoving machinery, some German cars. But it was never that popular as fuel for conventional everyday cars, which is really a shame, because diesel could have saved the consumer lots of money.
334: Don't Drop Your PIP to get Cheap Car Insurance
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is the most basic no fault coverages in your car insurance policy. You, relatives or any other person traveling in your automobile will receive a minimum benefit amount per person for injuries, no matter who is at fault in the accident. The benefit levels may vary widely among states and also be optional in your state.
335: When Should You Put an Exhaust System on Your Truck?
Truck owners love how powerful their vehicles are. Trucks need lots of power because they're designed to haul and tow heavy loads without difficulty. However, many truck manufacturers use fairly quiet exhaust systems on their vehicles, despite their powerful engines. If you want your truck to sound as powerful as you know it is, or if you're aiming to reduce the constrictions on the exhaust, then consider adding to or altering your truck's exhaust system.
336: A Quick Guide to Putco Side Bed Rails
The typical pickup truck is an extremely practical vehicle, especially when it comes to hauling cargo. However, some people often carry bulky gear that doesn't always fit snugly between the walls of their truck's box. It might be furniture, lawnmowers, motorcycles, or pallets of wood - anything bulky that could be damaged by too much movement from side to side. Most newer pickups are outfitted with cutouts and tie-downs that allow for ropes and chains to be attached, but they are positioned at very fixed locations, and it's not always easy or convenient to use them.
337: Understanding Toyota's VVT-i System
You probably know or have heard that engines are basically large air pumps, and the more air an engine sucks in to combine with fuel, the more power it will create through combustion. Also, an engine that can remove exhaust gases from the cylinders more efficiently will be better able to manage that power. Good air flow from one end of an engine to the other is the key to a strong, healthy engine.
338: Smart Cars Can Protect Drivers by Predicting Emergencies
When it comes to vehicle safety, automakers are a little puzzled. How can it be that vehicle-related fatalities in the U.S. have been steady at 40,000 deaths a year even as vehicle safety measures continue to improve? Is all this vehicle safety technology really making us safer? One company has announced that the problem is not with the safety of the cars - it's with the drivers themselves.
339: How to Get Good Customer Service at Your Car Dealership
Maybe you're dissatisfied with your new car, or maybe with the dealership that sold it to you. Whatever it is, you're left unhappy with your recent experience buying a car, and feel like the customer service you received was below par. Yet despite your efforts, you can't seem to make your voice heard and get your problems resolved. Here's how to get the best service possible from your local car dealership.
340: Is it Safe to Provide Personal Data For an Auto Insurance Quote?
When acquiring an auto insurance quote online, many individuals are concerned about giving out their personal data. This fear exists because they do not want that data to be used for purposes other than that of an auto insurance quote. That is a reasonable fear in the day and age when some companies collect a person's information with the intention of selling it to a third party. However, not all companies do such a malicious task, but some may feel that there is no need to have to provide their personal information for something as simple as an auto insurance quote.
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