Cleaning road dirt from car tires involves spraying down the tire with an all-purpose cleaner, scrubbing down the tire with a stiff-bristled brush and wiping it down with a microfiber towel. Keep tires clean and free of harmful debris with cleaning advice from the owner of a car detailing service in this free video on car maintenance.

Expert: Ezra Gipson

When cleaning a car engine, any all-purpose cleaner or degreaser will work, and it can be very helpful to have access to a pressure washer. Learn to be generous when using degreaser on a car engine with help from car restoration specialists in this free video on car maintenance.

Expert: Gary Malec & John Grassi

Car engines tend to overheat because of lack of antifreeze in the vehicle or because of a thermostat that sticks closed, restricting the coolant from flowing through the motor. Discover the most common reasons for overheating engines with information from a certified master mechanic in this free video on car maintenance and repairs.

Expert: Thomas Brintzenhofe

A polite trucker is no contradiction in terms. Just because someone drives a truck in no way means that we are ruder than anyone else. Indeed, those of us who drive big rigs need to be extra considerate while on the road for a number of reasons, safety being #1 on the list. That reality definitely applies to noise. Just because we have enormously loud truck air horns at our disposal does not mean we should use them every time an elderly or otherwise excessively cautious driver drives a bit too slowly for our taste. Those things are loud and they could potentially startle someone, with extremely unpleasant repercussions.

Indeed, truck air horns present a number of courtesy dilemmas. It is certainly hard to resist when sweet faced children looking out of windows pump their arms, making the universal signal for “Please, Mr. or Ms. Trucker, toot your extremely loud horn.” Of course, it’s fun to delight children, but we also need to be aware of other drivers on the road. Before tooting, make a quick visual check around you to ensure there are no sticky situations your horn could unwittingly turn into a potentially deadly highway debacle. Also, if the kids want a repeat performance, resist. The kids will understand — or, at least their parents really should explain to them that you can’t just go tooting your horn over and over again.

Truck air horns aside, there is another kind of noise etiquette that truckers need to be aware of, and that’s actually hearing things. Our big rigs are enormous and loud, so noises don’t get in very easily. Moreover, it would be cruel and unusual punishment not to be able to listen to the radio on our very long drives. That means, however, that we need to be more attentive to outside visual cues and. as much as possible, keep our ears peeled for the repeated honking of much smaller vehicles. Being just a little more considerate and alert could save more than one life — and your trucking livelihood.

How to Install Tire Chains : Installing Tire Chains

Some vehicles only allow tire chains on rear tires. Learn more about vehicle specifications for snow tire chains in this free winter weather driving video from a master mechanic.

Expert: Mark Blocker

8 Steps to Installing Winter Tire Chains

Step 1 – Lay the chains out on the ground with the traction part of the crosslink facing the ground. Ensure the chains are free of twists and tangles.

Step 2 – Place the chain over the tire with the fastener on the outside and the traction part facing up, away from the tire. Ensure the side chains and fastener hooks are not under the tire. Place
excess loose crosslinks under the tire. Hook the inside fastener as tight as possible, followed by the outside fastener pulling as tight as possible.

Step 3 – Drive forwards or backwards over the chain until the hooks are at axle height, about halfway up the tire.

Step 4 – Hook the inner chain first, as tight as possible, leaving just enough room to hook the outer fastener.

Step 5 – First, hook the middle fastener tightly.

Step 6 – Next, hook up the inside rail as tight as possible.

Step 7 – Hook up the outside rail as tight as possible.

Step 8 – If chains are equipped with tightening device (d-cam tightener), tighten now. If not, use bungee cords to remove slack.

Record mondiale di aratura svoltosi nel 2002 in Francia. La macchina: MF 8280 Xtra portata a circa 400cv!! Ben 251 Ha lavorati in 24 ore. Potenza ed efficienza senza eguali.

Ford transit is the name known for an array of panel vans, pickup trucks and mini buses in Europe. It has been 40 years since this name reins the world of commercial vans. Moving the heaviest articles of your house from one place to another is a not a task to bother, if you have this transit van at your service. With ford transit vehicles, you can haul everything comfortably and economically.

The best part of these vans is the comfort and mobility that makes transporting of goods easier. Their popularity can be well assessed with the crowd that gathers to buy them. You may witness huge demand at any of the ford shopping spots because whenever used transit vans come on sale, they become affordable for many to acquire. A brand new ford may cost you heavily but purchasing them is easier when automobiles dealers put ford transit vans for sale.

This van comes in several configurations that facilitate different seating capacity i.e. two, four or five people. It has a four cylinder engine that automatic transmission capacity. Its front side airbags and ABS allows the driver to keep the adversities in control. Its distinct look and multifarious functions make it the best choice for various transportation companies.

You may find its outer look small and scanty but the windshield in these vans is tall enough to provide a clear view of objects that lay ahead. You do not require to hunch or crouch for checking the traffic lights while driving. It has large windows and large mirrors that increase visibility. You may also get a GPS and the Ford Work Solutions in-dash computer, depending upon the model you buy. Whenever you go to see ford transit vans for sale, I would suggest you to check if your van has a computer that has large LCD display located in the center and front of dash. Other things that may be considered before purchasing an old and used van include power windows and cruise control. You must check properly whether all of these functions are working properly or not.