Jul
31
Tips on changing your car tires
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All cars come with instructions as to what is the regular amount of time interval to be kept between changing tyres. But if you are a regular driver, it is alright to be unmindful of these instructions as you will yourself feel the need to change them when the time is appropriate. When your car takes a lot of effort to be handled and also exerts a lot of pressure on your engine than it normally does, you become aware that is time to get new tyres.
But how do you choose your tyres? The first thing you need to know is that the left and the right sides of your tyres should be matched in order to achieve the proper balance of your car. For this, you need to check the code that comes with the tyre. Instructions on how to decipher this code which represents the tyre’s classification as a passenger tyre or not, the width, the height-width ratio, the construction (radial) and the diameter of the rim, the total load the tyre should be made to handle and the maximum speed it can give you. This makes it important for you to understand the code.
Jul
31
Tips on how to keep your car as good as new
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Generally people don’t buy cars every day; it is bought once and then you try hard to maintain it in the same new condition for your lifetime. Its perfect longevity depends on the maintenance that you can provide it. Although it might seem tedious, but if you do it regularly, you need not worry about major issues as a stitch in time saves nine.
Basically you should never eat, drink or smoke in your car. The smell settles in the car and there is a high chance of these things getting spilled and spoiling the seat covers of the car. Do not ever ignore the scratches and blemishes. Repair them as soon as possible. To prevent any rusting possibilities protect it from rain and snow. Use a cotton cloth cover for your car. For cleaning the car, use a car shampoo with normal water or soft water. You can even repair your car by getting it painted form time to time and applying an acrylic finish to complete the job. With these simple steps your Car will shine the brightest among all others.
Jul
13
Land Rover LR4
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The Land Rover LR4 is a fourth generation model and has a refined look. Its center stack has been completely redone and has fewer buttons compared to the LR3. With fewer buttons, most of the functions are now available on the touchscreen. Its touchscreen is more intuitive than other systems in the market but it requires a little more integration. This model also has 5 exterior cameras and a Surround Camera System that gives a bird’s eye view of the car. The images from the cameras are displayed on the touchscreen with customizable views.
The car has a 5.0 liter V8 engine with 375 horsepower and 375 torque. Its 6-speed automatic transmission provides a better off road driving performance. It has the same suspension used for the Range Rover Sport therefore its feel is more planted. Some of the off road technology available in this model include hill decent control, terrain response and electronic air suspension.
Jul
13
Nissan Altima Hybrid
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The Nissan Altima Hybrid is lean and runs clean but it is not your ordinary hybrid car. This is because it looks and performs like the traditional midsize sedan. It comes with a Nissan engine and continuously variable transmission. It only comes in a single trim level and the standard features include keyless entry and ignition, climate control, 16 inch alloy wheels and 6-speaker sound system.
This model comes with a 2.5 liter 4-cylinder engine with 158 horsepower. It also has an electric motor with 40 horsepower and 199 torque. Its electric and gasoline power plants can either work separately or together depending on the driving conditions. The safety features include traction control, antilock disc brakes, airbags and head restraints.
Its interior design includes a roomy cabin and comes with large compartments and several bins. Its front seats are well designed and provide adequate comfort and support. The Nissan Altima Hybrid has a battery pack that takes a lot of space and this limits its cargo space.
Jul
13
Porsche 911 Carrera4
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Porsche is known to be one of the best automakers in the world in terms of quality, engineering and performance and the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 does not disappoint. The exterior of this car has been improved and it now looks more elegant compared to its predecessor. The main changes that have been made on this model include horizontal covers for its bi-xenon headlights and LED daytime headlamps. These horizontal covers have been extended all the way to the air inlets.
In the interior, the most noticeable features include paddle shifters on the car’s steering wheel and an engraved gearbox. It also comes with a Porsche Communication Management System that has a 6.5 inch screen. This system has a 40GB hard drive, Bluetooth, USB and i Pod connectivity. It has a dual clutch which is lighter and allows quicker acceleration and shifts. Its 7-speed clutch increases its driving dynamics and performance.
Jul
13
Porsche Cayenne
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The Porsche Cayenne is a luxury utility car manufactured by German manufacture Porsche. It is a five seater and features an engine that uses a direct injection technology. The second generation model of the Porsche Cayenne 2010 weighs two hundred and fifty kilograms making it lighter thanks to the aluminum and magnesium materials used in modeling it and as such making it fuel efficient compared to models that came before it. In addition to this, it is also five centimeters shorter giving it a low stance.
Though this might be the case, the off road capabilities of the car are outstanding and so is the street performance. Features incorporated into the car include; interior air filter, leather wrapped steering wheel, universal garage door opener, cruise control, and power sunroof. The engines have been revamped to provide a higher tuning grade which gives the model a higher acceleration rate, horsepower and torque properties compared to previous models. The engine capabilities include a 3.6 L V6 engine that produces 300hp.
Jul
13
J D Gator Kawasaki
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The JD Gator Kawasaki is a compact model that is designed especially for home use and light duty use. It is these features that make it easy to maneuver through places that a pick up would not and as such, making it a favorable model. It has a pretty powerful standard 286 Kawasaki 10HP engine and a CVT automatic transmission.
The JD Gator Kawasaki is able to tow up to nine hundred pounds and to top it all it can carry five hundred pounds which is a considerably high weight. There are two performance series found in this line of JD Gators and these include; the Gator HPX and the Gator HPX 4 by 4. Both of these models use a 617 cc twin cylinder Kawasaki and a twenty engine horse power engine. It is also ideal to note that the Gator has a 401cc Kawasaki and a thirteen horsepower engine.
Jul
13
Kubota RTV 900
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The Kubota RTV 900 has six standard models to pick from; the Standard, the Worksite, the Recreation, Turf, Turf Utility and the Worksite Utility. All these models have a four wheel drive, an exclusive Kubota’s 3 range variable hydrostatic transmission and a 3 cylinder liquid cooled diesel engine which is rated at 21.6 hp. Additional features which are found in this range of models and not in the rest include an easy range shift assist mechanism which enables drivers to depress the brake pedal and pull the shaft knob and as such, shift gears with more ease.
Another outstanding feature in the Kubota RTV 900 is the reduction of the speed level by a ratio of seventeen percent which consequently increases the torque giving the models a higher traction level and especially in tough working environments. Comfort has also been incorporated into the car with the seats being boosted with deeper cushioning, a revised backrest shape and to top it all, it has retractable seat belts.