Vehicle over heating? Vehicle not heating up fast enough? Vehicle heats up just fine but you get no heat in the cabin? This post is just for you! If you have overheated your vehicle, also read this .
One of the first things to note is that the temperature gauge in the dash often does not show an accurate representation of the actual engine coolant temperature. As you drive your vehicle, the coolant temperature fluctuates regularly, and that is normal. In order to convince your average driver all is well, the temperature gauge will sit right in the middle of the gauge as long as the temperature is close to proper operating temperature. In order to known exactly where your coolant temperature actually runs, I recommend purchasing a scan tool such as this one made by Autolink.
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You may have recently seen cars on the road with logos on the side designating them as part of a car share program. These crafty little programs are sweeping the nation, and with good reason. Car share programs allow members to use a car on a short term basis, and for a relatively small amount of money. Check out this handy chart, it confirms car sharing is becoming more popular.
Not only is the service affordable, and relatively convenient, but the vehicles are generally highly fuel efficient. Some services offer trucks, and other types of vehicles, but most rely on gas
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As you make your way through the automotive repair world, you will most certainly run across left hand thread. Most thread is traditional right hand thread, which means turning the nut or bolt clockwise will tighten the aforementioned object (turning counter clockwise loosens).
There are occasions where left hand thread is required. Left hand thread loosens and tightens opposite to regular right hand thread (turn clockwise to loosen left hand thread). If you have an object that is spinning, it may spin regular right hand items loose, and thus they use left hand thread.
Some fan clutches use left hand thread. The left hand side of a vehicle, particularly older and heavy duty vehicles, may use left hand thread lug nuts. Look at the studs, and you will see an “L” marked of the end of the stud to indicate left hand thread.
This hub had every lug stud broken.
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