Ford Super Duty is a post from: Tylo Times

This may seem like a silly question, but I am a female who never found it very fun to work on cars and who does not know about these kinds of things, and when I asked my friends, it seemed that no one had the same answer. Some people said “no way”, while other people said “sure why not?’ I decided to look around for the information in auto manuals and online and this is what I found out. If one tires is damaged beyond repair, and the other tires are still in excellent shape and have not yet accrued a lot of mileage, it is fine to replace just one tire. Just be certain that you buy a tire that is the same size as the other three. Many people even suggest buying the same brand as the others if that is possible.

Some car tires are easy to replace yourself, such as those used on vintage wheels however there may come a time when you do need to replace all four tires but can only afford to do two at a time. Now, while it is recommended that when all the tires are worn out, the safest thing to do is to just replace them all. But if you do just buy two, again, make sure that they are the same size, and put them both either on the front axle or together on the rear axle. This will affect the balance in the least possible. And then be certain to replace the other two as soon as that option becomes available to you. These are simple questions that I didn’t know the answer to, but with a little investigation, I found what I needed to know.

Can I Replace My Car Tires One at a Time? is a post from: Tylo Times

No matter what make and model your vehicle is, be it a Ford Ranger or a Chevrolet Cavalier, repair manual suggestions involve using the lowest grad of oil recommended for your vehicle, during the times of cold winter months.  This will not only protect the working parts of your car’s engine, but will also result in better fuel efficiency as well as better conservation of energy.

It will aid in starting your car quicker and allowing the engine too, to warm up quicker.   During winter is when many people decide to make the switch to a synthetic blend of oil.  These blends serve to further speed up your car’s starting abilities, and will ensure that the residual sludge will not build up through your engine, keeping it running longer and better even in the freezing temperatures. And taking steps to ensure that all of your battery cables are tightened and clean, will help your battery when it attempts to start that oh so cold engine.

Water and baking soda, with a used toothbrush is all you need to clean those terminals.   Batteries under perfect conditions will last three to five years, so be aware of the age of your battery.  You can take it to any garage and they can test it for you if you are unsure.  You may find that it is time to buy a new one before the season begins, so look for one with the capacity to reserve electrical power, one that has a higher crank amp, and one that offers the best possible starting power.

Oil Grade and Car Batteries: Keeping Your Vehicle Running in Freezing Temperatures is a post from: Tylo Times

One of the most important parts, as with all vehicles, are the wheels and tires that they use on their bikes and the other motorsports vehicles.  The Cooper Tire Company is one of the best manufacturers for those involved with every thing from drag racing, to ice racing and rally cross.  They have been one of the top competitors for years, since 1950, in all aspects competitions, from the Formula One Races to small grass roots races Cooper Tire has been there.

They continue to be one of the leaders around the world, in more than one hundred and fifty differ championships and series throughout the world, carrying on the tradition of the champion’s spirit and vibe.  This is carried from the tracks of those champions, onto the automobiles of everyday drivers.  Their vast experience of high performance equipement has served to enhance the experiences of the everyday driver.  From inexpensive road tires to cheap rims,
their pricing reflects their innovative technology.

They do not need to charge an arm and a leg for quality.  It is just simply what they do.  This is one of the reasons why the company continues to remain so involved in the aspects of the race tracks and in the competition.  Aside from the excitement of it all, it allows them to take what they have learned and give it back to everyone from the owner of a classic Ford Mustang to a high performance BMW sportscar to a Chevy pick-up truck.  Take time to do the research and I am certain that you will agree.

Wheels and Tires, From the Racetrack to the Roadway is a post from: Tylo Times

The roads become an oil slick, and trying to brake suddenly when traveling fast becomes close to impossible.  The same is true for any of the Western States with low rainfall.  That was one of the things I was taught in driving school as a teenager in Arizona, that and how to change a flat tire, which I have never actually done myself, but carry my Ford Bronco repair manual should the need arise.  Ice on the roads is just as dangerous, as many times you can not see it, you only know it when you are top of it.  It is very important to drive with caution and to slow down, and to not follow too closely to another other drivers.

It is suggested by the DMV and in any Ford Ranger repair manual, that standard following time is five seconds, however it is best to increase this distance when the roads are compromised.  I myself got into a bit of a situation, and I was traveling at a very slow speed, five maybe ten miles an hour at the most.  I was coming up to a stop sign on a small Chicago side street, put on my brakes and my truck just kept on going, bumping in to the car in front of me.  There was no damage to either vehicle, however, the other vehicle just happened to be a police car.  Luckily the Chicago police officer found it to be more funny than anything else, as I still had my Arizona plates on my car.  He poked a bit of fun and then sent me on my way.

Driving on Icy or Wet Roads is a post from: Tylo Times

Most people have a preferred tire brand and size, though they forget that they a need new car tire until they are at a dealer or service center taking care of a different issue. For this reason, many consumers choose to have one store from which they only purchase tires and acquire the other vehicle maintenance products and services from another location. In addition, companies that offer discount tire services have a great deal of knowledge on the subject generally offer other services and products as well. And purchasing a discount model often makes room in the budget for other items. Custom truck wheels might be worth seeking a compromise on tire price and the benefit is that most tire stores also sell wheels.

This should not lead the consumer to believe that companies offering discount tire sales are offering a lesser product. Many times a particular business can offer or specialize in discount tires and wheels due to an extremely large inventory and by buying these brand name tires in large bulk numbers. This is possible with stores that have the storage space available as well as though who specialize specifically in tire sales, which reduces the amount of space that is consumed by other products and services. You as the customer has no need to worry about the quality of tire offered in these stores, you can still find your favorite Goodyear, Falken, Michelin and Kumho among all the others.

Buying Tires at a Discount Rate is a post from: Tylo Times

One thing to be certain of before heading out is that the spare that you have is actually in good shape and fully inflated, otherwise there is not option than to wait for a tow truck.  This is a small bit of car maintenance that is easy to overlook.  Unless you have a full size spare, keep in mind that those little spare tires have a limited number of miles of usage and are intended just to get you to the nearest tire distributor.

Once you have you have ensured that the car is in gear and the emergency brake is set,  use the jack to pull the car up enough to take all of the weight off of the tire, using the small car engine repair manuals you have precipitously placed in your glove compartment, as a guide, use a screw driver to remove the hubcap.  Then you will need to grab your wrench.  And it is now time to loosen the lug nuts that serve to hold the entire wheel on the axle.

Once the lug nuts are removed it becomes easy.  Just remove the damaged tire, and mount the spare. Tighten the nuts just enough to hold the new tire in place, and then lower the car off of the jack.  Once the car is one the ground it will be easier to tighten the lug nuts as much as is possible.  Replace the hub cap, and head on your way to a tire distributor for a replacement tire.  It’s tough and it’s messy, but it’s a good thing to know how to accomplish.

Simple Steps to Changing Your Own Tire is a post from: Tylo Times

When speaking of high performance vehicles such as race cars, this will affect the overall handling of the vehicle and could prove to be dangerous.  The size of tires is another concern.  When replacing current tires it is never wise to mount tires that are smaller than the originals.  This goes for the carrying capacity of the tires as well.  Tires should always be replaced by those of the same dimensions.  One can ask any tire salesperson for the answer, but it should also be located on the sticker that is in the driver side door panel.  Should one only be able to afford to replace one Cooper tire at a time, it is recommended that they be placed on the back wheels.

One reason is that the traction on the new tires will be greater.  Especially if one drives in rainy or snowy conditions, this traction is better to have on the back of the vehicle.  This will help to cut down on the instances of either hydroplaning when one hits a puddle, as well as to decrease the possibility of a fishtail.  Tires are an important component to the safety of ones vehicle.  The handling of one’s car will be greatly affected by the tires one has mounted, and careful considerations must always be made when replacing tires.

Purchasing New Tires is a post from: Tylo Times

Congress passed the rebate offered by the Cash for Clunkers program on July 24 of this year, and moved up the mileage within one week of the program going into effect.  In determining the miles per gallon, tests were conducted on over thirty thousand different makes and models of cars in order to ensure quality and in the effort to control the emissions of the cars on the roads today.  Many of those looking to trade in their cars are frustrated with the sudden change, as just when the program had started, the rules immediately changed rendering their vehicles ineligible.  Those affected were encouraged to contact the Traffic Safety Administration, but there are no guarantees that they will bend the rules.  Some dealers had been offering advances on the rebate as early as July 1, 2009, however now the retroactive effect is that those who did trade in their 18 mpg clunkers, now owe that $4,500 back to the dealer.  Although some are honoring the original terms of purchase, and the EPA had made it clear to the dealers, that to offer the advance rebates was risky and that the dealers are responsible, the consumers should not be retroactively charged.

Cash For Clunkers is a post from: Tylo Times