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Fuel Saving: Tips on Improving Fuel Economy
2009-05-09 22:09:42
The fuel price has jump so high last year it until causes many other things to follow this trend. This has caused many of us to change our lifestyle especially in spending money. Fuel has sucks big portion of the income. What can we do to save on fuel?Here are some ways to improve the fuel economy for vehicle:Avoid Excessive IdlingIf you are to wait for than a minute while you are not in traffic, stop the engine and start it again later. When warming up a cold engine, allow the engine to idle until the temperature gauge pointer comes up to the "C" position. In this position, the engine is sufficiently warm for starting off.Avoid "Jackrabbit" StartsFast starts from lights or stop signs will consume fuel unnecessarily and shorten engine life. Start in a restrained manner.Avoid Unnecessary St
Engine Hard to Start in the Morning? Check Your Car Battery
2009-04-11 04:10:30
Spidey is walking because his car cannot be started. Photo by EneasVarious technical factors to be the causes, but can be avoided through maintenanceENGINE which operates smoothly, but suddenly difficult to be started on the next day definitely give problem for those using vehicles to go to office daily.The difficulty will sure become more critical when the owner involved is already late to go to the office and then engine of the vehicle cannot be turn on.Among usual damage causes which resulted engine difficult to be started in the morning is lack of electricity because of low battery, contact at its terminal or damaged battery, electrical network or starter switch does not work and damaged at the motor starter.As concern vehicle owners, there are some measures that can be made to identif
Nine Differences Between Leasing and Buying a Car / Vehicle
2009-04-10 03:14:20
I think many of us are still not clear what the difference between leasing a vehicle or car and buying a vehicle car. There are vast differences between leasing and buying. The main difference is the ownership of the car, when you lease, you do not own the car, where as when you buy a car, of course you become the owner of the car. More differences are shown below:Leasing Vs BuyingOwnershipLEASING: You do not own the vehicle. You get to use it but must return it at the end of the lease unless you choose to buy it.BUYING: You own the vehicle and get to keep it at the end of the financing term.Vehicle ReturnLEASING: You may return the vehicle at lease-end, pay any end-of-lease costs, and "walk away."BUYING: You may have to sell or trade the vehicle when you decide you want a different vehicl
Privacy Policy for www.Life-Auto-Insurance.com
2009-03-30 04:16:28
If you require any more information or have any questions about our privacy policy, please feel free to contact us by email at lifeautoinsuranceyahoo.com.At www.life-auto-insurance.com, the privacy of our visitors is of extreme importance to us. This privacy policy document outlines the types of personal information is received and collected by www.life-auto-insurance.com and how it is used.Log FilesLike many other Web sites, www.life-auto-insurance.com makes use of log files. The information inside the log files includes internet protocol ( IP ) addresses, type of browser, Internet Service Provider ( ISP ), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track user’s movement around the site, and gather demographic information. IP addr
Optimum Driving Tips - Get The Correct Driving Position
2009-03-29 15:05:27
Good car and safe road will not be meaningful if the driver himself is not prepared. As always being expected during festive seasons, road congestion are something that cannot be avoided, and the driving stresses are everywhere. So these tips perhaps will be useful for you to practice.Before DrivingBefore starting your journey, make sure your body is prepared. Get enough sleep and rest, and make sure you are not too full or too hungry.Avoid from going back to your hometown in rush, such as just after taking breakfast, or trying to catch a dinner in your village.If you drive while fasting or dieting, take suitable vitamin to supply enough energy.Driving PositionIronically, the correct driving position is never been practiced at driving school. Even more, most driver do not know what is the
Check Your Car Tires, Suspension and Steering System for Long Journey
2009-03-29 15:05:27
Report from World Health Organization (WHO) estimates the death figure due road accident is exceeding 1 millions people yearly. The report estimates that road accidents involve a cost of USD 518 billions each year.There are three core factors that caused road accident, among them are failure of equipment function, severe road condition and the driver's attitude or habit itself.Most accidents which occurred were caused by combination of human error and other factors.Equipment function failureThe most common equipment function failure happened are brake system not functioning, bursting tire, worn and bald tires and steering system or suspension system failure.Modern car brake system with double circuit brake system can avoid brake system failure. If one of the brake circuits has malfunctione
Tighten Your Helmet - It's Important
2009-03-29 15:05:27
Not many know, helmet that we use today is made from mixture of fiber, special glass and carbon. Its exterior is made from special polystyrene with fire proof layer. In the inside, there are layers which functions are to reduce collision impact and to avoid burn. Do you know that each high quality helmet had been through detailed tests before it is being sold to you?Helmet can ensure your safety - if you use it properly, by fastening the helmet neatly when you wear it. Remember, if you do not fasten it tightly, even the best helmet could not save you. The helmet will come off from your head on impact if you don’t fasten it tight.So, always use your helmet when riding your bike or motorbike even you are going the shop at the end of the street shop to buy some ice cream.Be sure your wear your helmet neatly, right and fasten it tight. © LAI - Life Auto Insurance Some right reserved.
Check The Brake Every 6 Months
2009-03-29 15:05:27
Vehicle's braking system check and care is among the important routine should be done by vehicle owners to avoid any disaster when driving.Follow these guides as your reference:Once a month check your car brake oil level. Make sure its oil is between the minimum and maximum level. Do not drive if brake oil level is under minimum level.Each six months when you want to change your car tyres don't forget to check the brake lining. Make sure the gripping layer is still thick.In case you found that the brake liners do not have same thickness between left and right side, ask your mechanic to check brake oil pipeline system or brake pressure system.Possibly the pressure imposed on both brakes are unequal and this is dangerous to driving, especially when braking in high speed. Same thing should be
Wear Your Seat Belt - Even You Are a Ghost
2009-03-29 15:05:27
This is a tv commercial in Malaysia. It's about a ghost who like to scare people off by getting into peoples car in a ghostly way and scares people off in their car. But some else happened in this video. The ghost don't wear seat belt. I guess you already know what happened to the ghost. If not try watching this video. So wear your seat belt. © LAI - Life Auto Insurance Some right reserved.
5 Things Women Should Know About Their Car
2009-03-29 15:00:12
There are at least five (5) general things that women should know and check on their vehicles, before driving and before a problem arrived.To women, "car matters" are not interesting things especially because their reason is certainly they are uncomfortable to taint their hands, and the bigger reason is lack of knowledge of car maintenance. All are handed over to the men although some of the things are also not known by men.So what are the five things? Here they are:1. Fuel (Petrol / Diesel / NGV)This is the basic point, needless to think. Even those people who do not own a car knew that fuel must be filled for the car to move. But believe me; I know lots of women who never filled the oil into their own tank and even do not know how. My own friend’s wife, according to him, for more than