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Enjoy The Ride: Australian Government Urges Drivers to Slow Down (w/Video)

Published on August 10, 2011 in Fun Stuff. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , .

The Australian Government has got the best PSAs for drivers that I’ve ever seen.  I featured one here a while back, and another has come to light.  In the video after the jump, the Australian Safety Council urges drivers to slow down.  Not just behind the wheel, although that’s the focus, but for life in general.  They list a lot of stress-related ailments, and suggest a few ways to counter them.  All in all, a very moving video, just after the jump.

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PSA: It’s time to change your car’s Cabin Air Filter

Published on August 1, 2011 in Maintenance. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , .

See the picture to the left.  Now ask yourself, “How long has it been since I last changed my cabin air filter, or had it changed?”  If that time frame is either so long it’s no longer in your memory, or it’s been more than a year, it’s time for a change.  Click past the jump for some general-purpose instructions, as well as detailed instructions on removing and replacing the cabin air filter in a 7th generation (currently 2009-2012) Nissan Maxima.

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PSA: Check your Tire Pressure (Updated)

Published on September 8, 2010 in Maintenance. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

A lot of people fall into the “I’ll check it later” category when it comes to car maintenance, especially with today’s TPMS setups that use in-car sensors to check each tire’s pressure while you drive.  Despite this technological safeguard, I want to emphasize how important it is to have proper tire pressures, as well as what improperly-inflated tires can cause.

After some reader feedback, I added a bullet about spare tires to the “Checking your tire pressure” section below.

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PSA Update: Battery Tech

Published on February 2, 2010 in General and Under the Hood (In Depth). 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

Image Source: http://www.sendafriendautocare.com/images/car-battery.jpg

Last week I posted an article on battery death in newer cars, and what to do to prevent it.  Because of the feedback I got on that subject, I wanted to address more solutions to this problem.  I found a reason why automobile manufacturers are still using lead-acid batteries, what other battery technology is being used, and what it will take to bring car battery technology into the 21st century.

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PSA: Got a dead battery?

Published on January 26, 2010 in General and Under the Hood (In Depth). 1 Comment Tags: , , , , , , , .

Image Source: http://www.sendafriendautocare.com/images/car-battery.jpgFor many decades, the only electronics in cars were their radios, lights and ignition systems.  Then came power windows and locks, followed by fuel injection, which introduced computers to the automobile.  Then sensors galore, and with them, more computers.  Nowadays, satellite navigation, touch screens and high-powered sound systems are standard or optional on most vehicles.  With all the new electronic gizmos that automakers have added to their products, it’s no wonder that car batteries die quicker.  Not to mention motorized seats and mirrors.

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