Car Manufacturer’s Might Actually Be Part of the Oil Conspiracy

Car Manufacturer’s Might Actually Be Part of the Oil Conspiracy by Brandon Wirtz

I didn’t used to believe it.  Sure all the good gas mileage cars were always crap.  But I figured that was because the hippies never had money to spend on them.  But over the weekend I upgraded my 1999 Jeep Wrangler with a high-flow cloth air filter, and an electric cooling fan.  The results in [...]

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Can FastSkinz Dimples increase your Cars Fuel Efficiency?

Can FastSkinz Dimples increase your Cars Fuel Efficiency? by Brandon Wirtz

SkinzWraps is know for their High End Car Wraps for advertising, but they just released a product called FastSkinz which is supposed to increase your cars fuel efficiency by reducing drag.  The concept is similar to the physics of Golf Balls, or Shark Skin.  The Dimples create small pockets of turbulence which the faster moving [...]

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The Night I Almost Ran Over Bob Barker's Right Foot

by rowby

Before I became a successful comedy writer I didn't have a car.  I took the bus everywhere.  During that time I became a member of the Hollywood Junior Chamber of Commerce (The Hollywood Jaycees), in the hopes somehow I might make contacts to get me into show biz.
Each year, in those days, for the Hollywood [...]

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How To Pinstripe Your Car or Truck

by Brandon Wirtz

Before we talk about the different auto pinstriping methods we need to cover a couple of basic points :
1) Pinstripes are usually done in two colors: one that compliments the body color, and another, thin line, which contrasts to make the stripe stand out. There are no rules: color choice is a matter of [...]

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How To Change your Own Oil

by Brandon Wirtz

First, let's answer the question; Why should you change your own oil? Because you can save time and money. You don't have to wait in line at the service garage or quick oil change shop. For ten bucks you can get the best oil and a brand new oil filter. And, it's so easy to [...]

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How To Make Your Own Rain-X / Fog-X anti fog spray

by Brandon Wirtz

Have you ever noticed how when your bathroom mirror fogs up it's always when you're in a rush and need to use it? This article will teach you how to make your own anti-fog glass spray.
Once you make your own anti-fog glass spray can also be used on your car's wind shield to stop [...]

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How To Know What Kind of Battery to Buy for your Car or Truck

by Brandon Wirtz

Modern vehicles make a lot of demands upon their batteries. We expect our batteries to be reliable, have a large reserve capacity and a long life span, and be maintenance-free. In short, once a battery has been installed, we no longer want to think about it. Here's some tips on how to choose a battery [...]

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How To Increase the Horse Power of your Car or Truck for Almost Free

How To Increase the Horse Power of your Car or Truck for Almost Free by Brandon Wirtz

1) Increase the H2O ratio in your coolant - if it weren't for corrosion and freezing concerns, automotive makers would use pure water. Water cools much better than coolant any day of the week, and a cooler engine is a better performer.
Instead of half and half, try 40/60. DO NOT use pure water, [...]

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How To Sell and Ship a Car or Truck Online

How To Sell and Ship a Car or Truck Online by Brandon Wirtz

Everyone has wanted to sell a car at some point and in the age of Internet auctions, there are more options than ever when it comes to selling your car whether it's an '05, '78 or a '20. With this ever expanding world of options comes the need to make delivery after you've sold the [...]

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How to Pick the Right Radar / Laser / Lidar Detector for You

How to Pick the Right Radar /  Laser / Lidar Detector for You by Brandon Wirtz

In today's high speed society, the desire to protect oneself from a speeding ticket it growing ever greater. The best way to avoid the dreaded speeding ticket, you need to have a radar detector or laser detector. You need the best that you can afford, but what is that, how do you choose? The following [...]

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How To Replace Ford Head Lights in your Car

by Brandon Wirtz

Imagine your Ford auto without auto lights–your car or truck would definitely be boring! But more than enhancing your vehicle's exterior looks, auto lights help a lot in keeping your vehicle safe and sound as you drive it down the road. Without lights, your Ford auto would be like a blind man groping in the [...]

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