Auto Q&a With Tom Torbjornsen: Engine Problems, Oil problems And Belt substitute

Two percent is reduced from your fuel mileage if your car has under inflated tires. So it would be best to check your car’s tire pressure regularly. Experts recommend that you check your tires monthly. If your tires are under inflated, it also means that it is very much prone to wear and damage which is another added cost to driving.

Using your hand only, tighten the oil filter onto the engine by turning it the opposite way than the direction you used to loosen it. Most filters require a mere snugness with a hand-tightening method, so be careful not to over-tighten the filter. Look for special instructions for your specific filter. Most will recommend tightening the filter until the seal makes contact and then tightening it a fraction of a full turn further.

Attach a jumper wire from one of the thermostat terminals to the glow plug. Make sure you insulate any exposed metal to prevent a short. Your 12v power will attach to the other thermostat terminal. You can power it through a relay or right from a switch on the dash. Just make sure the switch and wire can handle the current. I like to use an ignition hot (on only when the engine is on) to power any 12 heaters. It prevents the heaters from draining the battery if I forget to turn the switch off.

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Also send your release to the correct person. If you sell used auto parts near me if the publication has an editor that is specific to the auto industry. Every paper lists cars for sale and usually articles on the industry accompany those ads. That is the person your press release needs to get into the hands of.

Next, I check both spark plugs, found them both coated with dark soot. Cleaned them off the best I could and ordered new ones. Black soot means the air/fuel mixture on the rig was running too rich or too much fuel. The ideal condition to find one’s spark plug ends on a Ural is a light brown or “caramel” color. More on how to adjust the air/fuel mixture later.

The parts store near me is a good place to start to get the items you need to do the job. They can offer helpful advice, if you have any questions about the maintenance jobs you plan on doing.

3) Change the oil and transmission fluid replace filters. Have this professionally done as a mechanic can tell you of warning signs with oil color, smell, etc… that can warn of impending or future issues. They will top off and check all necessary fluids for your car. They will also check the belts, hoses, tires and more if you ask. As a general rule, have the oil changed every 4,500 miles.

Three aspects of the wheels are relevant to the suspension design: wheel offset, aspect ratio, and tire width. All these should be considered in choosing the best replacement wheels for your vehicle.