First Look: Infiniti LE Concept
First Look: Infiniti LE ConceptShown in concept form at the 2012 New York auto show, the Infiniti LE closely foreshadows a production electric car.
***Myth*** A tire may explode if you exceed the “max pressure” number on the…
***Myth*** A tire may explode if you exceed the “max pressure” number on the sidewall. Truth: The “max pressure” number found on the sidewall of a tire refers to its load-carrying capability, not its burst pressure. The burst pressure of the tire is far beyond the “max pressure” number. When the tire is inflated to…
***Myth*** If the brake fluid is low, topping it off will fix the problem.…
***Myth*** If the brake fluid is low, topping it off will fix the problem. Reality: As brake pads wear, the level in the brake-fluid reservoir drops a bit. That helps you monitor brake wear. If the fluid level drops to or below the Low mark on the reservoir, then either your brakes are worn out…
***Myth***The purpose of antilock braking systems (ABS) is to shorten stopping distance. Truth: ABS…
***Myth***The purpose of antilock braking systems (ABS) is to shorten stopping distance. Truth: ABS was designed to give the driver the ability to steer around danger and not spin out while braking as hard as possible. It’s true that most drivers can shorten braking distance with ABS because no skill and little training are needed…
***Myth*** Engine oil should be changed every 3000 miles. Reality: The last time engines…
***Myth*** Engine oil should be changed every 3000 miles. Reality: The last time engines required oil changes as frequently as every 3000 miles was in the mid 1960s, except for turbocharged cars in the 80s. Unleaded fuels and clean-burning engines of today require fewer oil changes, typically on the order of 7000-10,000 miles. Consult your…
Myth: The proper tire pressure is stamped on the sidewall. Truth: The pressure stamped…
Myth: The proper tire pressure is stamped on the sidewall. Truth: The pressure stamped on a tire’s sidewall is the tire manufacturer’s maximum inflation level for safe driving in all conditions. It’s not the “normal” inflation pressure and would be too high for every-day driving. The correct pressure can be found on a tag either…
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10 Greatest Failed U.S. Auto CompaniesNothing lasts forever. Today we have Detroit’s Big Three, but in the early days of the car industry there were thousands of different manufacturers that eventually went broke, merged, collapsed, or disappeared. Here are 10 worth remembering.
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http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/1c2b007e-6eb6-11e1-afb8-00144feab49a.html?ftcamp=published_links/rss/world_us/feed//product #axzz1pEF4A2j3Oil prices fall on talk of reserves releases – FT.comOil prices fell sharply on Thursday after Reuters news agency reported that the US and the UK were working on a deal to release their strategic petroleum reserves. ICE April Brent fell to a session’s low of $120.97 a barrel, the lowest level in two
Oil had a monster day on Thursday even after a relatively mildly bearish oil…
Oil had a monster day on Thursday even after a relatively mildly bearish oil inventory snapshot. Oil is going a bit parabolic all on a four letter word…IRAN. Also we can throw in a dusting of Syria into the geopolitical mix and what we have is the spot WTI contract approaching the $110/bbl mark while…
