"Dear Tom & Ray:
I notice that car businesses that lube and change oil for cars are now charging for recycling oil filters.
Is this a scam, since I never see “recycled” oil filters for sale?
Personally, I think oil filters would be too expensive to recycle.
- Chuck
RAY: You’re right, Chuck, that actually recycling old oil filters and turning them back into new oil filters would be very expensive. But the materials still get recycled."
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Things dads should never say to their kids
Things dads should never say to their kids: "Sometimes, fathers don't know best.
Most people have a story about some bad advice they've gotten from their father, and how that information has led to embarrassment or financial strife. So why call attention to it? Because sometimes bad fatherly advice can help future dads understand what not to say to their children when specific questions are asked.
To help matters, here is a list of fatherly advice that has been handed down throughout the years that has caused nothing but pain and anguish. As always, the identities of these advice-givers is being kept confidential for no other purpose than to spare the family from any undue public shame.
'Oil change? That's just a mechanic's way of squeezing more money out of you. You do the oil change when the car tells you to.'"
Most people have a story about some bad advice they've gotten from their father, and how that information has led to embarrassment or financial strife. So why call attention to it? Because sometimes bad fatherly advice can help future dads understand what not to say to their children when specific questions are asked.
To help matters, here is a list of fatherly advice that has been handed down throughout the years that has caused nothing but pain and anguish. As always, the identities of these advice-givers is being kept confidential for no other purpose than to spare the family from any undue public shame.
'Oil change? That's just a mechanic's way of squeezing more money out of you. You do the oil change when the car tells you to.'"
Battery Monitoring Solutions: Precision and Flexibility
The standard lead acid battery is at the limit of its capability within the modern automobile, especially with the introduction of idle-stop technology, where the car engine is stopped when the car ceases movement. As a result, a sophisticated monitoring system is required to ensure that the battery always has a sufficient charge to re-start. In this article, e2v will describe the requirements of such a system and also outline an implementation which efficiently addresses several application domains within this technology sector.
The increasing amount of electronic equipment and current consumption in the automotive environment means that there is a growing demand for energy management and control in order to guarantee reliable battery performance. The energy management system performs continual battery health diagnosis, which results in an increase of battery life and guarantees that engines start.
The increasing amount of electronic equipment and current consumption in the automotive environment means that there is a growing demand for energy management and control in order to guarantee reliable battery performance. The energy management system performs continual battery health diagnosis, which results in an increase of battery life and guarantees that engines start.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Car Lust:
"Some 2010 models are already here, a few will be late to the show, but this is the time for new life in the auto industry. So, as a suggested topic this week, now might also be a good time to reflect and put our noggins to some good use... if we vehicle consumers could change or add any features to this year's crop, what would they be?
We've thrown this idea around a bit, and some would like to see new vehicles a bit easier to service, especially day-to-day annoyances like burned out dash bulbs. Why should we have to use a flashlight to see how fast or how far we're going after dark? Why does it take 10 hours to change out a headlight? Or have to pull the engine to change the spark plugs! Also, why not pre-wire cars for aftermarket kick-@$$ sound systems?"
We've thrown this idea around a bit, and some would like to see new vehicles a bit easier to service, especially day-to-day annoyances like burned out dash bulbs. Why should we have to use a flashlight to see how fast or how far we're going after dark? Why does it take 10 hours to change out a headlight? Or have to pull the engine to change the spark plugs! Also, why not pre-wire cars for aftermarket kick-@$$ sound systems?"
Sears Service special
Sears is offering a deal on a Lube/Oil/Filter service when purchased through their Sears.com site. The Oil Change service includes the installation of: 5 quarts of oil, lube of the chassis, proper inflation of tires, topping off of the following fluids: windshield washer, transmission and power steering fluid. In addition, we perform a complementary check of: lights, brake fluid level, air filter, belts, wiper blades, antifreeze, tires and shocks/struts.
Mobile Computing
"Professional truck drivers spend approximately ten hours a day behind the wheel of their rig. Then they commit additional time for completing paper work and scheduling their next load. The RAPC FLEET MASTER provides dynamic fleet and driver management through e-mail, text messaging ,video conferencing, phone and the internet, as well as
Serving as a comprehensive mobile personal computer and entertainment system."
Serving as a comprehensive mobile personal computer and entertainment system."
Sunday, November 1, 2009
How to Change Oil in your Car: The ABC’s of Engine Oil
"Would you like to know how to change the oil in your car? Are your trips to the corner garage or Lube shop for oil changes costing you an arm and a leg? Many vehicle owners will be surprised to find that they can easily change the oil in their car or truck, do it correctly, and save money in servicing their own vehicles. Clean engines run better, get better gas mileage, and last much longer, requiring fewer repairs."
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