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Interference Engines and Timing Belts - by some manufacturers for well over 80 years. General Motors, Chrysler, etc., typically use a metal chain-type timing belt on push-rod engines (often called a timing chain) to transmit torque from the engine crankshaft o the...
Practical Realities of Custom Bike Building - lmed by all the details of putting such project together. Let'?s say you'?re in the process of getting ready to start your bike building project. Know that a complete and determined understanding of the great undertaking you'...
Making a Custom Aluminum Dashboard - feel of the engine whether or not it was happy with the revs you are using during changing up or down the box. We can forgive you if you are clueless as to what those revs actually were. Used motorcycle parts like a tacho...
Save Money on Used Motorcycle Parts - for the sake of transportation but also for a little satisfaction of our vanity '? seeing everyone admire us, atop an excellent piece of machine. Like any road going vehicle, a motorcycle's performance is based on the smooth...
Online Shopping For Motorcycle Accessories - spouses and lovers often complain about the amount of time and the energy given to shopping by their women even for just one item they need? But who else gets the most of their budget, and takes home the item of high grad...
Workings Of A Motorcycle Muffler Suspension - licensed for use on public highways. Owners and drivers of motorcycles opt for these motorized, two-wheeled vehicles as transportation because aside from it being an inexpensive alternative to cars, they can be easily man...
DTS Surround Sound Capability For The 2005 Acura - io system with DTS multi-channel sound as a standard feature. The 2005 Acura RL will come standard-equipped with an Acura/ Bose (R) DVD-Audio system, including DTS capability. The 2004 Acura TL was the first car in the U....
Presidential Limousine Introduces New 2006 Cadilla - the new jet-black state of the art Cadillac DTS limousine during the parade route along Pennsylvania Avenue during the Presidential Inaugural Parade. The sight of the president waving from a Cadillac has become an American t...
2006 Lexus RX 400h: Arrival of Toyota's High Perfo - current EPA average rating for a four- cylinder compact sedan. The RX400h will be a SULEV rated vehicle which means driving from Los Angeles to New York and back nine times (54,000 miles) yet produce less- smog forming emissi...
Proper Installation Of Used Motorcycle Cables - rvice, we cannot but accept that they have their own warranties and lifetimes. Unlike artwork or antiques, motorcycles are made to be used and abused. With all the elements found in the environment, motorcycle parts will ...
Keeping Used Motorcycle Parts As Good As New - when we first bought them, regular washing and rinsing will do the trick. But you should take note how you do your washing. You might scratch parts of your motorcycle. Top Rule: Avoid scratches. Scratches are the bi...
The Hydrogen Age Has Begun For BMW - ne day. This clearly proves the BMW Group's long held belief that hydrogen can replace conventional fuel without having to forego the performance and dynamics of a modern premium automobile. Hydrogen being the lightest ele...
Jeep Liberty CRD Debuts in the U.S As Diesel Passe - it with customers: The planned yearly output of 3,000 E 320 CDI vehicles for the U.S. was already completely sold out five months after the sales launch, and by the end of the year this figure will have been markedly increase...
Volkswagen Touareg Achieves World Altitude Record - unication/entertainment initiative for the 2005 model year. Likewise, Sirius satellite radio as a factory-installed option can also be availed according to the carmaker. With a compatible Bluetooth cell phone, drivers can ...
Volkswagen Touareg Achieves World Altitude Record - a standard-engined Touareg 3.2 litre V8, this record has been officially recognized by the Guinness World Records'? Book. This feat was achieved on January 29 in the slopes of the world's highest volcano. The expedition ...
Do You Need a Part For Your Harley Davidson Motorc - . It depends a lot on your situation, part you're looking for, and the money you want to spend. The bottom line......... you have to decide. I have a little information here that may be useful to you, so keep reading! ...
Nissan Announces Pricing on All-New Second Generat - irtually all functional and user attributes with more power, more roominess and more features, including enhanced off-road performance systems. The 2005 Xterra will be offered in three trim levels '? S, Off-Road and SE. E...
Chrysler Group Reveals Dodge Concept Vehicles on B - Dodge Brand could expand into the global automotive market. At company press events in London and Chicago, the new Dodge Caliber and Dodge Nitro were unveiled to convey the brand's potential future direction. "Today is a...
Mustang Convertible Begins Production; receives Ca - on, Car and Driver editor-in-chief Csaba Csere presented the 10Best award to AAI President, Phil Spender. The new Mustang convertible received the Best Muscle Car accolade. "To succeed today you need a car that's hitting ...
Toyota Moves Forward With Unveiling of All-New FJ - sponse and interest generated when the FJ Cruiser Concept was presented two years ago, Toyota decided to launch a production version of the SUV. The all-new production model retains much of the design details of the original ...
Ford'?s Hybrid Car: A Giant Step towards the Reduc - n concern with the price hikes of main commodities and the tremendous raise in petroleum prices. More and more people'?interest groups, government administrators, consumers and the industry are bothered by these. Since one ca...
BMW and Clean Energy - to many, the recent engineering and marketing breakthroughs for the proliferation of more hydrogen powered BMW cars is something new. In the late 1990s, BMW was worried if its hydrogen fueled will actually gain a followin...
Nissan Exchange Revolutionizes Car Parts Replaceme - ew program designed to give Nissan owners the performance from brand new parts with the service tag of used ones. Nissan Exchange caters to two auto body parts exchange, the Nissan Engine Exchange and the Nissan Gearbox excha...
Chevrolet Ranks As America's Top-Selling Certifie - used vehicle sales. With record monthly sales of 40,666 units in October of last year, Chevrolet overtook Toyota to become America's best selling certified used vehicle manufacturer. This is according to Jeff Heichel, the di...
What Is My Car Worth? - when I sell it to a: Dealer Private individual Dealer as a trade-in You can answer these 3 questions by going to online valuation web sites such as: Kelly's Blue Book in the United State...
Protect Your Car From Road Salt - se dangerous driving conditions. Salt was first used in the 1930's in snow and ice control to make roads safe and passable by creating a lower freezing temperature of the water. It is the most available and cost-effectiv...
Motorcycle Values $ - Buying or selling? You will - THE BOOKS In the United States the two main pricing guides are: the Kelley Blue Book and the N.A.D.A. guides. Personally I like very much the N.A.D.A. guides. They give faithful information about almost every motor v...
Motorcycle Parts - OEM or Aftermarket ??? - e of us must decide what's best for our bikes AFTER carefully evaluating each of the possibilities. For me? Well... it really depends on what I am looking for - just replacement or improvement - , the availability of t...
The Latest Mercedes Car Technology - been continuous. Engineers and manufacturers have sought to give the public improved performance, more comfortable features and safer cars. And this goal continues up to now and the process has even become more meticulous as...
What'?s Makes Chevy'?s Number 1 Truck Just a Bit M - ling vehicle, probably in part because it's available in so many configurations. There's a Silverado to suit just about everyone who wants a full size pickup truck. Versatility is one of the Chevy Silverado'?s strongest point...
More Environment-Friendly, Fuel Cell Powered Honda - the car industry, but what is it really all about? Honda FCX powered by Honda fuel cells. It has been two years since Honda released the Honda FCX which has become the first fuel cell vehicle in the world to receive gov...
More Hybrid SUVs in 2005 - big chunk of their efforts to producing more hybrid 4x4s in the year 2005. Taking on the Fleet First. The big three - Ford, Dodge and General Motors have seemed to agree that 2005 is the perfect opportunity to introduce...
The Engine Explained - car. How does it do that ??.... Well let's start with a cutaway of the engine and see all the major parts then we will get into the actual mechanics. Pistons: Most common engines have 4, 6, or 8 pistons, which move up and...
The Exhaust System - ystem is a must to provide for you and your family's safety. Make sure there are no holes in the exhaust system or in the passenger compartment where exhaust fumes could enter. Let's begin by listing the parts of the exhaust ...
Two and Four Stroke Engines: Fast and Simple Answe - ... It seemed there were (and there still are) strong opinions in pro and con of each of the engine types. As Internet wasn't available, and as I was worried about other aspects or motorcycle riding back then, I left that ...
FAQ on Modifying the Toyota Supra - 75mm) or bigger cat-back exhaust system, raised boost (18psi), and the required boost cut eliminator (GReddy BCC) needed to achieve that boost without activating the factory fuel cut-off at 14-15psi. These are the modificatio...
Car Ground Effects : Should You Install Yourself ? - ou have been looking for. These car ground effects features are not just pretty add-on's, they are designed to really work on your car, truck, jeep or suv ! Generally, they are wind-tunnel tested to generate huge rear down fo...
Website Launch in 5...4...3...2...1 - issues as well as restoration techniques? You can find all this and more at our new site. JC Custom's provides users with a wealth of information on products ranging from engine components to insurance quotes, and even de...
After The Sale - e owners manual. Familiarize yourself with the service requirements. Understand when you need to change oil, filters, and other major things like timing belt and driveline fluids. Get used to operating the heating/AC ...
Ten Myths About Synthetic Lubrication - de the sight of land lest they would fall off the edge of the world. In the early 19th century, the train was considered dangerous because it was believed that if you moved faster than 25 miles per hour, you'?d be traveli...
Cheating Your Engine'?s Planned Obsolence That Was - other quick lube shop, you'?ve probably seen some big sign outside telling you to come back every 3,000 miles for an oil change '? quite the opposite of the "extended drain interval". Jiffy Lube promotes the short, 3,000 mi...
Synthetics Best For Winter Stress - -ups. Right now, faster, faster, faster! So how do you feel. A bit stressed, maybe. Well, that's how your car engine feels every time you turn the key. Because starting your engine from cold is just like the story above. R...
Winter Tire Myths Revealed - ndling and performance. Tire manufacturers like Michelin, as well as associations like Transport Canada and the Rubber Association of Canada, are working to increase awareness of the importance of tires as well as dispelli...
Young Drivers Need Winter Practice - mpanied with a more experienced driver in the vehicle, it's important that parents take some time to share safety tips with their teenagers. Learning to drive is challenging enough. When you throw snow, ice and slush into ...
Traffic Zoology - f mile-long tales whipping behind them like Chinese dragons. Though composed of hundreds of pounds of steel, glass and plastic, they are able to pass through solid objects. They are bound by the laws of the highway, but not...
Why Highways Are So Important - System, the backbone of Canadian trade. In fact, the Canadian transportation system carries more than $1 trillion worth of goods every year. If our transportation system isn't running smoothly, it affects our quality of l...
Tips On Safe Highway Driving - ghway is to learn as much as you can about how these vehicles operate. Here are some tips from Transport Canada on how to share the road safely with commercial vehicles: '? While drivers of commercial vehicles enjoy a bett...
A Ship For Canadian Highways? - ngs more efficient, upgrading intersections, refitting bridges and making our national road system safer and more efficient. The Government of Canada Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program '? or SHIP '? is a $600 million...
Sharing The Road Safely With Commercial Vehicles - t by more than half. While every province and territory is responsible for highway safety by enforcing laws and maintaining highway infrastructure, Transport Canada is improving the safety of our roads by funding upgrades ...
Medical Bills - Evaluating Your Personal Injury In - to five times more than a claim with $100.00, or less. And that'?s a fact of life in the world of insurance claims. The adjuster will reason if you were hurt badly enough to run up $500.00 in medical expenses than it'?s c...