Articles for category: AUTOMOTIVE

Karla News

Does Your Mailbox Meet USPS Regulations?

Government regulations, their everywhere. Something as simple as a mail box having a whole list of rules may seem a bit over board. Be assured, there is a good reason for all the restrictions. The US Postal Service recognizes three sizes of rural mail box: 18.5″ long x 5″ wide x 6″ high The most ...

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Frugal Tips: 50 Ways to Save Money

A dollar doesn’t seem like much money these days. But wouldn’t it be nice to have an extra 365 bucks in your pocket? If you were able to save just one dollar every day for a year, that’s exactly what you would have. Here are 50 tips that will show you ways to save one ...

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An Interview with KHS Bicycles’ Vice President

We’ve recently had a chance to sit down with Wayne Gray, Vice President of KHS bicycles who sheds a little light on what keeps KHS on the top of the bicycle manufacturer heap year after year. Wayne, tell us a bit about KHS. KHS Inc of Los Angeles, California is the designer and U.S. distributor ...

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How to Insure a Leased Car

After you’ve weighed the pros and cons of owning versus leasing a car and decided to proceed with a leasing agreement, you need to obtain adequate insurance coverage. Most car dealerships require you to carry a certain type of insurance when leasing a car, and you typically have fewer options than if you were buying ...

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10 Ways to Go Green at the Grocery Store

Eco friendly grocery shopping is just one of the latest trends in our going green lifestyles. Here are some easy ways to making the weekly trip to the grocery store an eco friendly part of your green lifestyle! Eco Friendly Grocery Store Idea #1: Room Temperature Foods Room temperature foods do not have to stored ...

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Four Ways to Increase Your Car’s Horsepower

Increasing horsepower is largely about increasing air flow. Think of your engine operation as a continuous circle: air flows in, mixes with gas, sparks in the combustion chambers that power the engine, then flows back out through the exhaust. Anything that makes that air flow more freely helps that circle spin faster and more efficiently. ...

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What’s that Funny Sound Coming from Under My Car?

It happens all the time. You’re in the car and suddenly, “fwuup, fwuup, fwuup, fwuup”. What the heck? Is it serious? Should I stop, or can I get where I’m going, and worry about it later? Internet diagnosis is no substitute for having a real, live mechanic look at your car, but I can give ...

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How to Switch to Synthetic Motor Oil

At one time, switching to synthetic motor oil from mineral (conventional) motor oil created serious problems. Specifically, the difference in viscosity caused the seals to leak, resulting in lost oil. Now, however, new seal technology has produced products that rarely permit problems when switching to synthetic motor oil. Those who live in colder climes might ...

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How to Make a NASCAR Costume

Choose a driver for your NASCAR Costume: You may already have a favorite NASCAR driver in mind if this particular costume idea has been selected. Men and women who do not regularly follow this sport can just choose one from a current or recent roster. There are at least 40 drivers who participate in the ...