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Fiat 500 USA

February 22, 2017 By Blogger

Fiat 500 USA

Fiat-124-Spider-Grigio-Moda Fiat 500 USAThe Fiat 500 is one of the most awarded cars on the road today. Here is a look at some of the accolades the 500 has won.

The Fiat 500X has an advanced All-Wheel-Drive system. See how it outperforms the competition.

Within its compact dimensions, the Fiat 500L has the room of a full-sized car. See how Fiat did it and the concept and goals of the design team

Watch the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Debut Video at the LA Autoshow

Fiat is revamping and repricing its entire model lineup for 2017. Fiat 500 hatch and Cabrio models including Abarth models feature extrem… Fiat 500 USA

Nick’s Car Blog – A blog about Audis by Nick Roshon

IMG_2148 Fiat 500 USAThe first featured ride of 2017 is another Colorado car shot by my friend Natani Atkins Photography and belongs to a longtime reader of this blog named Joe. Joe previously owned a B7 A4 but has […]

So far I’ve covered my tricks to make clay baring less miserable (Nanoscrub Wash Mitt), getting a deeper paint correction (Meguiars DA Microfiber Paint Correction Compound), and now for the final step – the finishing […]

Now that my garage is partly empty, I plan to spend some time prepping the space for a new ride – starting with some of the artwork. I got in touch with David at Rear […]

Detailing 101 stipulates that if you’re going to wax/polish your car, then you MUST clay bar first to remove all of the surface contaminants. If you don’t clay first, you’ll be buffing all of the […] Nick’s Car Blog – A blog about Audis by Nick Roshon

 

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Denlors Auto Blog

February 21, 2017 By Blogger

Denlors Auto Blog

F250-Sparkplug-blowout-problem-300x190-1 Denlors Auto BlogThe most common problem we help people deal with is related to parts store thread repair kits that have failed. Once this happens the owner or shop sometimes tries unsuccessfully to re-install another of the same type inserts. When a parts store insert fails it makes the hole bigger, which prevents the same size insert from being able to help matters. Other times, some shops will say (mistakenly) that the cylinder head has to be replaced! If you have a similar situation, we can most likely recommend to you or your repair shop a professional, permanent type repair that will save the head and save a lot of money. No time to read? Call us at 800-524-9783 x251.

The inserts are held in by the bottom being expanded when the install driver is used. This creates a solid repair and is GM’s only authorized thread repair. GM does not recommend stud type repairs in place of the TTY (Torque to Yield) bolts. Ten inserts are used per side so if doing an entire block be sure to order 20. Some GM dealers prefer to order these in bulk at an even greater savings. See our bulk pricing on the Kent Moore J-42385-507 100-Pack.

Hope you’ve had a great summer so far. Quick update for you.  I took on the project to install sleeves on all the spark plugs on my V-10 F-250.  I had originally installed two sleeves (of lesser quality) and found out that the previous owners had also done another one (of lesser quality also).  In all, three spark plugs had blown out of this engine before I decided to replace them all.  I ordered your Calvan 38900 Ford spark plug thread repair kit and four extra sleeves (inserts) and started working on my truck the last week. Denlors Auto Blog

 

Blog | KnowYourParts

logo-1 Denlors Auto BlogNiMH battery left at 100% state of charge (SOC) will discharge at a faster rate than one at 40% SOC. The nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery is the best and most common hybrid battery so far, and the sheer volume …

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced a strategic partnership with AAPEX, which is co-owned by Auto Care Association and Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), a division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), to promote and support ASA’s …

There are many reasons why you should diagnose and perform the process before you order a part, and here are a few to help you avoid unhappy returns.

Know Your Parts now offers new videos from Dorman Products Inc. to help educate service technicians on using its replacement hybrid battery products. Blog | Know Your Parts

 

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DIY Auto Repair Information and Tips

February 8, 2017 By Blogger

DIY Garage – the blog for Auto DIY’ers from Advance Auto Parts

Z_1-1 DIY Auto Repair Information and TipsNHRA Funny Cars deliver some of the most exciting racing on earth, backed by extreme engineering, precision teamwork, and fearless drivers. Nothing quite matches the fury of two racers blistering the track at more than 300 miles per hour. “It’s a 10,000-horsepower car, and we launch at four or five Gs off the starting line—and negative Gs when we pull the parachutes—so it’s an exhilarating ride.” Exhilarating might be an understatement here.

Exhilarating might be an understatement here. You might have wondered how much horsepower a Top Fuel Funny Car has, but the answer can only be approximated as there isn’t a dynamometer on earth that can survive measuring the exact power level. The roots-style supercharger forces air into the forged aluminum engine at a crushing 65 psi. Like a firehose, the fuel pump can push more than 100 gallons per minute. Each race consumes about 15 gallons, so Force’s Camaro burns roughly 60 gallons of nitromethane per mile. Tipping the scale at only 2,300 pounds, the 0 to 60 number looks like a typo, taking about 0.8 seconds. Force has completed the 1,000-foot track in 3.855 seconds, at a top speed of 331.45 miles per hour. All those stats sound extreme? They should, as this car is built with only the best parts.

The Chevrolet Camaro SS that you can buy from a dealer is a little different. The direct injected 6.2L V8 generates 455 hp and 455 lb-ft. Solid numbers, but we’re already losing this race. A supercharger isn’t available on the SS model, and the street car weighs in at more than 1,000 pounds heavier than the race car, at 3,685 pounds. The fuel pump can push 66 gallons per hour (not minute), and the SS earns an estimated 25 MPG highway, so at least the street car wins that contest.

No one’s going to be driving a Funny Car as a daily driver. Still, there are parts available to help you feel a little more like Courtney does on race day, from superchargers to performance exhaust systems. Maybe get started with an aftermarket air intake or short throw shifter. Whether you have a Chevy Silverado or a Honda Accord, there’s parts and knowledge out there that can show you how to increase horsepower for nearly any vehicle. DIY Garage – the blog for Auto DIY’ers from Advance Auto Parts

DIY Auto Repair Information and Tips

Looking for a DIY auto repair guide that you can trust? Learn how repair and maintain your vehicle with advice from a real mechanic. As an auto mechanic, I have dealt with many people… including some people who had been ripped off by another auto repair shop.

As an auto mechanic, I have dealt with many people… including some people who had been ripped off by another auto repair shop. As a vehicle owner, the best thing you can do is learn how to maintain it in good working condition and what to do when something goes wrong.

I fix vehicles and answer people’s auto repair questions for a living. My friends and family keep telling me “we wish you lived closer so we could take our car to someone we trust”. That is what inspired me to create this site: To deliver honest do it yourself auto repair information for all.

With this site, you will be getting free access to my years of auto repair experience… first as a do it yourself mechanic, then as a certified auto technician and finally ending up as automotive manager.

I have filled this website with my own do it yourself auto repair tips including how to troubleshoot problems, whether you should fix the problem yourself and how much that repair should cost so you can avoid getting ripped off.

All do it yourself auto repairs begin with knowing what is wrong with your car or truck. Learn what are the correct steps you should take to pinpoint vehicle problems and faults. DIY Auto Repair Information and Tips by a Real Mechanic

 

 

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Blog – Know Your Parts

February 6, 2017 By Blogger

Blog – Know Your Parts

logo Blog - Know Your PartsWe all understand the huge responsibility we take on in servicing and repairing our customers’ vehicles. Quality parts matter. the value proposition behind the AASA Know Your Parts® campaign. Quality aftermarket products are backed by research and development, quality materials, superior manufacturing processes, and manufacturers who stand behind them

There are many reasons why you should diagnose and perform the process before you order a part, and here are a few to help you avoid unhappy returns.

Know Your Parts now offers new videos from Dorman Products Inc. to help educate service technicians on using its replacement hybrid battery products.

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced a strategic partnership with AAPEX, which is co-owned by Auto Care Association and Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), a division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), to promote and support ASA’s … Blog | KnowYourParts

 

Denlors Auto Blog

F250-Sparkplug-blowout-problem-300x190 Blog - Know Your PartsThe most common problem we help people deal with is related to parts store thread repair kits that have failed. Once this happens the owner or shop sometimes tries unsuccessfully to re-install another of the same type inserts. When a parts store insert fails it makes the hole bigger, which prevents the same size insert from being able to help matters. Other times, some shops will say (mistakenly) that the cylinder head has to be replaced! If you have a similar situation, we can most likely recommend to you or your repair shop a professional, permanent type repair that will save the head and save a lot of money. No time to read? Call us at 800-524-9783 x251.

The inserts are held in by the bottom being expanded when the install driver is used. This creates a solid repair and is GM’s only authorized thread repair. GM does not recommend stud type repairs in place of the TTY (Torque to Yield) bolts. Ten inserts are used per side so if doing an entire block be sure to order 20. Some GM dealers prefer to order these in bulk at an even greater savings. See our bulk pricing on the Kent Moore J-42385-507 100-Pack.

The 1/8″ Rescue Bit can be used in a drill or in a die grinder. We have the 1/8″ Rescue Bit listed with a collet which is the adapter that fits 1/4″ straight and 90 degree air die grinders. It adapts the die grinder so it can use 1/8 accessories, in this case the 1/8″ Rescue Bit. See our Rescue Bits for sale on our main website. Denlors Auto Blog

 

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