วันจันทร์, มีนาคม 23, 2009
How to make Bio Diesel : Shopping car care car cleaning sales online 2009
by Peter Ryan
It feels great to fill up your vehicle with inexpensive, clean, renewable, non-foreign fuel!
Bio diesel reduces pollution up to 90% because it has no sulphur in it and adds almost no carbon dioxide to the atmosphere. Bio Diesel comes from plants that take carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and release oxygen. The plants convert the carbon dioxide to oil so when the oil is burned and carbon dioxide is released, it is a small net increase of carbon dioxide. Because it comes from plants it is renewable. It is also easy on your wallet because it only about $1.50 per gallon to make. The fact that we do not have to buy it from foreign countries is also a huge bonus .
Bio diesel can be used in any regular diesel engine such as cars, trucks, tractors, heavy equipment and even generators without modification. It can be used in any combination with petrol diesel from 100% (B100) to 1% (B1). We usually run B100 in the warm months and B50 to B75 in the colder months to keep the fuel from jelling.
Making your own Bio diesel does take some time and equipment but the process is relatively simple. It is a "low tech" process so almost anyone can do it.
I have always felt that the grass roots public will have to solve this energy crisis. For some reason I do not have confidence that big government, big automakers, and big oil companies will ever solve the problems of pollution, cost and foreign dependence. Maybe it is the fact that they do not want to solve these problems and in fact they have a vested interest in keeping things the way they are, which means unbelievable profits, and/or tax revenues and tremendous power. That is why they want to build a Hydrogen Economy so they can continue to have control over the energy. Whereas, Bio diesel could be done by any number of small producers, which would eliminate the ability of a few huge companies or suppliers to control the energy and the prices.
There is not near enough land available to produce enough vegetable oil for our fuel needs using, corn, soy, rapeseed or palm oil but there is enough land available to produce enough vegetable oil for our fuel need using algae. More on this topic later in our series about Bio diesel.
For now lets see how to make our own Bio diesel.
The first thing that you need to find out is what regulations (if any) your local government (usually County) has on picking up and transporting used vegetable oil. Most smaller counties have no regulations and require no permits. Some of the larger counties do, so check with the Health Department of your county and see if a permit is required and what it takes to obtain one. The other permit that may be required is a processing plant permit.
Check this at the same time. Hopefully there will be none required in you area. If there are permits required you must take this into account when looking at the total cost of producing the diesel. One individual in my county even moved to a neighboring county so he could make his own fuel.
The second step is to locate a supply of used fryer oil. At first this may seem daunting, but as you get into it you realize that there are many sources for oil. Restaurants have been our best source but grocery stores, hospitals, retirement homes, private school kitchens, festivals, large churches that have commercial kitchens, gas stations that sell fried chicken etc. all have oil they need to dispose of.
In the next article we'll go into more detail about this process.
วันจันทร์, ธันวาคม 1, 2008
Convert your car from gas to water
by Jana Mraz
So here's the fact, the environment is getting worse every day. It's time for each of us to take charge and reverse this inclination by eliminating harmful exhaust emissions. Converting your car to a water run vehicle is the very first practical, helpful step you can take towards repairing the damage that car exhaust emissions have already done to the environment. You can set a good exemplar by showing others how you personally manage to reduce your own demand for petroleum. If everybody did there would be less demand for foreign oil and large drilling rigs and factories that pollute our lands and seas. • Water can be obtained FREE and is available anywhere and less than a QUART is needed to run a family car or company vehicle for hundreds of miles! Why buy a hybrid car when you can just get a quart of water and attach it to your engine. • A car running on water runs cooler which helps the overall effect of global warming due to the heat emitted by running machinery each and every day. • Your new clean burning engine will only add water and oxygen to the atmosphere instead of carbon and chemical particulates that cause toxic smog! Now, enough of the environmental part. We all now know we have to tighten our belt due to the global economic downturn. Every single one wants to cut cost whenever and wherever they can. Why not start with converting your car from gas to water. You will save tons of money. But by how much can you save from it? We all know every car manufacture uses slightly different designs, so we can't give you the exact savings you will get. What we can say is what we've experienced: Take Peter Minovski from Cleveland, Ohio. He has a Ford pickup and in November he installed the Gas4Free device in his car engine. Peter and his brother tested the device on seven more cars, of all different makes and models, (mostly owned by neighbors and family) and found on average that no matter what, the device increased mileage by a whopping 39%. One tiny Honda Civic fixed up by another neighbor had a massive mpg savings of 80%. Is this technology safe? Since you're converting water into an explosive gas, you might be thinking "Isn't that dangerous? NO, it's completely safe, due to a number of reasons. The way this system releases water energy is extremely safe as it's created on-demand, as the engine needs it and it only ignites inside your engine that gives you some bang for your buck - mileage wise that is. So, here's the summary of converting your car from gas to water: o Save lots of money $$ o Save the planet o Enhance the performance of your vehicle o DOUBLE or even TRIPLE your mileage o HHO is 3x more potent than gasoline o Works on DIESEL, TURBO & BIG TRUCK ENGINES
วันศุกร์, กรกฎาคม 18, 2008
Some of the Vital Auto Parts for Your Car : Car parts auto accessories shopping online 2008
by Caleb Anderson
Auto parts are essential for every car to ensure more safety, especially during times of car break down. However, before making any auto part purchase, it is essential to ensure the essential parts you want to install in your car. Another thing that you need to consider is the price of those auto parts. No matter who fixes them, they need to be inexpensive and of a high quality.
Most auto parts are costly. Nonetheless, if you have a warranty for your car, then you can easily cover those expenses of major repairs and part replacements.
Always, seek professional help before buying auto parts for your vehicle. For buying any kind of car parts, you have two main options, you can either visit some of the local stores specialized in selling car parts or go online to find such auto parts. Many stores now have established online stores to sell car parts to customers.
For a budget conscious person, two different options are available to buy inexpensive car parts. These options include discount auto parts and used auto parts. Usually, you get discount on your car parts when you buy more than one auto part. Similarly, you can also buy used car parts at affordable rates. However, be sure to buy the quality ones for long-term use.
Some Vital Auto Parts:
Before purchasing any kind of auto parts, do a little bit of research over the Internet to know some of the vital car parts. These parts include accessories, body kits, air intakes and conversions, brakes, car audio, bulbs, auto alarm system, video, exhaust, car interior, ground effect kit, tail lights, head lights, performance parts, ignition systems, spoilers, police light sound, suspension door kits and wheels. You can find these custom auto parts in several online as well as offline automobile stores, wherein they sell car parts and other auto accessories.
While purchasing auto accessories, ensure to buy the right one for your car. You can take help of web sites in this regard, since they display a wide array of motor vehicles wherein you can select the best to fit in. Air intakes are the most beneficial auto parts for your car and are available in two varieties such as the very long on that goes into your bumper and another that goes into your hood. They add additional power for your car engine and help to control the noise that your car may produce.
Brakes are also one of the vital auto parts. Best thing about brakes is that you can get the best braking power, since most shops and sites enable you to get efficient brakes for driving. You can either fit them yourself or seek professional help to install for your car. However, it is necessary to know the kind and model of your car, so that you can have a perfect compatibility. Some well-known quality brakes available in the market include Audi brakes, Acura brakes, BMW brakes, Bentley brakes, Ford brakes, Honda brakes, Hummer brakes, Toyota brakes and Jaguar brakes.
Online Dealers of Auto Parts:
The Internet has made it possible to buy auto parts for your car at comfort of your home. This process is convenient as well as cost effective. In addition, when you order these car parts online, you have an option to get delivery of such parts the next day itself. Moreover, when you buy through online sellers selling auto parts, you get discounts on replacement parts, tools, equipment, accessories, performance parts and chemicals. Of course, this costs some additional price, but is better than putting hard efforts on looking for desirable car parts.
วันจันทร์, พฤษภาคม 5, 2008
2007 Lexus GS 450h + superior Toyota aftermarket part= luxury sedan all revved up! : Toyota part Shopping
by Sonia Sood
The 2007 Lexus GS 450h is the world's first hybrid luxury sedan and the first full hybrid vehicle with a front engine and rear wheel drive.
'Once again, we've applied our formula of no compromise engineering - this time to a luxury sport sedan which proves to us that hybrid power trains can work superbly in virtually any application,' said Lexus Vice President of Marketing Mark Templin. 'It's very important to continue pursuing substantial reductions in fuel consumption and emissions, while continuing to improve performance and driving pleasure. Our customers wouldn't have it any other way.
It will be a rear wheel drive full hybrid making it able to travel at low speeds under electric propulsion alone. Lexus says the GS 450h will have gas mileage similar to the average 2-liter, 4-cylinder compact sedan.
The Lexus GS 450h is a Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle. A SULEV-rated vehicle is 90% cleaner than the average new car.
The GS 450h will have a 3.5-liter V6 engine combined with a high-output electric motor--all driving the rear wheels--to pack horsepower at the level of a V8 engine. Lexus says it will have horsepower equivalent to a 4.5 liter V8. 0-60 acceleration is expected to be less than 6 seconds. For perspective, the 2006 GS 430 has a 4.3-liter V8 that has 300 horsepower.
It's built on the GS 430 platform and offers similar standard equipment and options, including a sunroof and perforated leather seats. It is visually identical to the GS 430, except for a large air dam on the front bumper to cool the electric motor, a power meter on the dashboard instead of an odometer, and 18-inch light-alloy wheels.
Hybrid technology, driving dynamics, motoring comfort and generous space inside redefines the new Lexus GS450h. Featuring more powerful and fuel efficient engines, innovative assistance systems, a wide range of safety features, as well as a superior standard of equipment, the new Toyota Lexus of today need no less than superior BMW replacement parts when the need arises.
This is where Parts Train comes in. Having a vast array of well crafted Toyota Replacement Parts, Performance Parts, Aftermarket Parts to choose from its online store at http://www.partstrain.com/ShopByVehicle/TOYOTA available 24 hours a day to serve your most demanding auto parts needs. Excellence is synonymous to service for all of Parts Train's customer service staff in dealing with all of your auto parts inquiries.
วันอาทิตย์, มีนาคม 30, 2008
Navigate on foot or in the car with built in GPS: buying Garmin nuvi 660 GPS Navigator
by John Gray
Why carry a map and a mobile? You can combine them with the Nokia 6210 Navigator.Okay so we all know about mobiles with Satellite Navigation on them, almost every high end mobile phone released in the past year has got a GPS feature on it. Nokia have announced an update to their Nokia 6110 Navigator phone in the form of the Nokia 6210 Navigator.Which is probably a good thing since there have been reported problems with the black Nokia 6110 phone, distributed through Vodafone â€" apparently software glitches are making the phone freeze when a map of the UK and Ireland is loaded onto it â€" if you have the black 6110 and this is affecting you feel free to contact Nokia or Vodafone who will sort out the problem for you.Anyway if that hasn’t put you off Nokia Navigator phones please read on! The Nokia 6210 Navigator comes with the recently announced Nokia Maps 2.0 â€" which can help you navigate just as easily on foot as it can in your car. It comes with full voice and visual turn by turn for no extra cost, has a built in compass and accelerometer to enable the GPS to know where you are and allow the map to keep up with you on your route. As with any good GPS system the Nokia 6210 comes with a car mount in the box so you will be ready to go â€" and it can also be used solely for satellite navigation without a sim card in it, should you ever require this!Now it isn’t just a sat nav phone, it actually has some pretty good features too. Like a 3.2 megapixel camera with flash, music player, FM radio, Bluetooth, and is 3G.So if you need a decent Nokia phone with built in satellite navigation you should look out for the Nokia 6210 Navigator on it’s release this summer.
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วันจันทร์, มีนาคม 10, 2008
Quixx Paint Scratch Remover : Car cleaning product discount
Quixx Paint Scratch Remover
From Quixx
List Price:
$19.95
Price:
$13.95 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25
Product Description
Unattractive scratches in the paintwork of cars are unavoidable over time. QUIXX Repair System removes scratches, small marks and scuff marks quickly and reliably from all paint finishes (including metallic). Two different special polishes can be used to eliminate both slight and deep scratches. Simply apply the paste and polish. Through the superior action of QUIXX the paint finish shines with a new lustre. This offers an added bonus in maintaining the value of your car, motorcycle, caravan or boat, etc. Youll be amazed! 7-piece set comprising two tubes scratch remover, one polishing cloth, and four strips of special sandpaper. Instructions Suitable for all paint finishes (incl. metallic). Step 1: Apply Quixx Polish (No. 1) to the scratched area and, applying pressure and a circular motion, use a clean cotton cloth to polish the area for about 1-2 minutes. Step 2: Use QUIXX Finish (No. 2) to polish to a shine. For deep scratches, first wet-sand with the enclosed special sandpaper (grain 2500). Do not expose primer! Follow steps 1 and 2. Suitable for polishing machines.
Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #66 in Automotive
Brand: Quixx
Model: 00070-US
Dimensions: 1.50" h x 6.50" w x 2.50" l, .19 pounds
Features
Long-lasting, all-weather protection
Reflective high gloss
No stains on contact with rubber or plastic
Free of solvents, environmentally friendly
Also suitable for polishing machines
Customer Reviews
"If it sounds too good to be true" May be ok on very very minor scratches. Will not help on a scratch down to primer. If you have a significant scratch that requires touch-up paint, the included tiny pieces of 3000 grit sandpaper and polishing material will not help. Go the auto supply store and buy some proper supplies.
Couldn't have asked for a better product I bought this scratch remover to take care of several scratches and scuff marks on my doors and fenders. The product has easy to follow instructions and gave me no problems. I was a little nervous about using the sandpaper, but after I was done the difference was amazing. This product works far better than any of those large industrial size scratch removers. It may be a small package but I couldn't be happier with the results.
วันพฤหัสบดี, กุมภาพันธ์ 21, 2008
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by Moshe Farkash
We all know that keeping your vehicle cleaned and properly waxed is the most important step toward preventing it from prematurely losing its luster from the dirt, salt, and contaminants stirred up by New York's temperamental weather conditions. Further, making sure your interior is meticulously cleaned will go a long way to preventing ground-in dirt from staining and wearing out upholstery while eliminating lingering odors. (Just try and remember where you've been walking in this city and the picture becomes abundantly clear). This is especially true from those who lease their vehicles and have to pay premiums for any exterior damage to their cars. However, finding a good car wash in Manhattan can be a bit of a chore. From assembly-line centers that care little about your prized vehicle to inflated pricing at detail centers, finding a responsible car wash that will give you a professional job at a competitive price isn't easy. But making sure you know what to look for can help you keep your car looking like new without breaking the bank. When you look for a good NYC car wash, make sure you look at their menu of services for certain key items. A basic NY car wash should always include a rust inhibitor, undercarriage cleaning and some sort of foam wax. A full-service New York City car wash should include all of those items plus interior vacuum and washing and possibly interior window cleaning. Packages are usually built from these basic services that include extras like complete Armor All, a hot wax, hand spray wax, plastic mat cleaning, and wheel rim shining. The automatic car washing systems most of us have grown accustomed to usually provide this type of standard or basic washing service. In these mechanized brushless car-washing systems your car moves on a conveyor belt though a series of tunnel-like bays. Water and soap are sprayed onto the vehicle and large, bristle free fabrics wash away dirt. Tires and wheels are likewise sprayed with a hot water and soap mixture and vigorously scrubbed to eliminate dirt and grime. A high-pressurized rinse cycle follows and, finally, a wax foam forms a protective layer around your car. Sometimes Manhattan car washes will finish with a spot free soft water rinse, but other times the foam wax is merely buffed to a high shine. Once your car has moved through the system attendants dry off the car, vacuum the interior if you choose a deluxe wash service, and clean your plastic floor mats. For a more polished look, exterior detailing services usually include full service washes paired with meticulous hand washing and waxing techniques that often cost a little more. Costs can vary for this kind of service based on what you'd like done from hand washing and waxing to carpet shampoos deodorizing and upholstery cleaning. (You should expect to pay a little more for SUVs, trucks and vans that you would for a standard car since they obviously require more effort to clean.) A complete interior and exterior detailing job can be anywhere from $115 to over $200. What you're paying for is personal, loving attention to detail, however when you pay for complete detailing you should make sure you receive it. A complete interior and exterior detailing package should include:
* Full Service Wash or Hand Wash * Compound" Treatment * Oxidation Removal * Tar Removal * Wheel Well Cleaning * Exterior Dressing (Armor All) * Hand Wax * Full Service Wash * Carpet Shampoo * Upholstery Cleaning * Carpet & Upholstery Drying * Interior Dressing (Lexoll) * Deodorizing
This sort of custom service avoids harsh abrasives and utilizes only mild soaps and sponges guaranteed not to scratch your car's surface. To keep your car as beautiful as the day you bought it, your best route is to get your car detailed every few months to the maintain and then follow up that detailing with frequent standard cleaning services from a carwash that guarantees your car won't be damaged by its machines. With today's brushless car wash technologies, there is less danger of scratches or damage. Whatever New York car wash services you choose, your car should roll out of a cleaning treatment gleaming and sparkling just like the day it caught your eye. If you find your local car wash cutting corners than that's evidence that you should go to a professional who cares.
For the best treatment in the NYC Car Wash business come down to Broadway Bridge Was & Lube and enjoy our full service wash and lube center for all of your car maintenance needs.


