Saturday, March 29
How to Inflate Car Tires
Full-service gas stations are a thing of the past. You can't tell whether your tires need air by looking at them or even by kicking them. It's up to you to check and add air to your tires monthly.
Things You’ll Need:
Gas Station or Garage with Pressurized Air
Tire-pressure Gauge
Step 1:
Go to a gas station or garage that has pressurized air with a gauge.
Step 2:
Park your car so you can reach all four tires with the air hose.
Step 3:
Find the air-pressure specifications for your car's tires. Look for a sticker located on the driver's side doorjamb or in the glove box or trunk.
Step 4:
Unscrew the plastic cap on the air valve. Put it in your pocket so you don't lose it.
Step 5:
Check the air pressure using either your own tire-pressure gauge or the one on the gas station air pump. Press the gauge against the valve and hold it down firmly. If you hear a hissing noise, you are letting air out. Press down harder.
Step 6:
Add air as necessary. Press the air pump hose on the valve while squeezing the lever on the end of the hose.
Step 7:
Check the air pressure with your gauge, or use the one on the air pump hose.
Step 8:
Deflate the tires if you accidentally overfill them. Press down on the small needle in the center of the valve to let air out. Most tire-pressure gauges have a small knob for this purpose, but a fingernail or a pen will do the trick.
BI-TRON GLOBAL has a cool product (click on the 'Products' link) that you can add to your tires to prevent flat tires...check it out!
Monday, March 17
Tuesday, March 11
How to Change Your Motor Oil
Tips:
When draining your engine oil, get it hot first by going for a drive, and checking that the temperature gauge has moved up.
Remove oil filler cap first, before removing drain plug, as this prevents any vacuum for occurring and helps to maintain a steady oil flow carrying with it any grit or contaminants which may be in the old oil.
Next...to Improve your engine's performance, add Bi-Trons Engine Treatment to your new oil change.
My son calls it 'Autoagra' and you will see, hear and feel a big difference in the way your vehicle performs.
Adding Bi-Tron Engine Treatment:
For the initial 'first time' treament, you will add your Bi-tron at a 10% ratio to your engine's crankcase oil capacity.
That means, 3 ounces per quart of oil you added during the oil change.
At the next regular oil change and every change thereafter, add Bitron at a 5% ratio or 2 ounces per Quart. This will maintain proper protection and extend the lifespan of the oil and your engine.(If you take your car to a oil change business, they will gladly figure out the amount for you and add it)
Plan to change your motor oil every 3,000 miles or every 3 months if you want to be on the safe side, but know that most cars no longer require an oil change after every 3,000 miles. You will not damage the engine by letting it run 4,000 miles in between oil changes. However, if you've been driving in very hot and/or dusty conditions you should stick to the 3,000 mile schedule, or even more frequent changes.
Consult your owner's manual or an automotive parts specialist to find out the weight of oil and type of oil filter your car needs.
When draining your engine oil, get it hot first by going for a drive, and checking that the temperature gauge has moved up.
Remove oil filler cap first, before removing drain plug, as this prevents any vacuum for occurring and helps to maintain a steady oil flow carrying with it any grit or contaminants which may be in the old oil.
Next...to Improve your engine's performance, add Bi-Trons Engine Treatment to your new oil change.
My son calls it 'Autoagra' and you will see, hear and feel a big difference in the way your vehicle performs.
Adding Bi-Tron Engine Treatment:
For the initial 'first time' treament, you will add your Bi-tron at a 10% ratio to your engine's crankcase oil capacity.
That means, 3 ounces per quart of oil you added during the oil change.
At the next regular oil change and every change thereafter, add Bitron at a 5% ratio or 2 ounces per Quart. This will maintain proper protection and extend the lifespan of the oil and your engine.(If you take your car to a oil change business, they will gladly figure out the amount for you and add it)
Plan to change your motor oil every 3,000 miles or every 3 months if you want to be on the safe side, but know that most cars no longer require an oil change after every 3,000 miles. You will not damage the engine by letting it run 4,000 miles in between oil changes. However, if you've been driving in very hot and/or dusty conditions you should stick to the 3,000 mile schedule, or even more frequent changes.
Consult your owner's manual or an automotive parts specialist to find out the weight of oil and type of oil filter your car needs.
Monday, March 3
Is Gas with Ethanol Right for Your Vehicle?
Consider this....
If there is a high proportion of ethanol, the lower energy content of the fuel will almost always lower mileage. However, 10% or less ethanol actually helps gasoline burn more completely, resulting in better economy.
Fuel with ethanol may be more expensive than standard gas, but the minimal price difference is often offset by lower fuel taxes or subsidies.
Ethanol is much better for the environment, however, fuels with ethanol additives can corrode fuel lines in vehicles not designed with ethanol fuels in mind. (2006 models or older?)
Turbocharged cars/pickups often get better mileage with ethanol blends. This is because the higher octane of ethanol permits more boost, which means more efficient fuel usage.
OK, I'm thinking...if ethanal costs a little more or not, gives a better MPG, but may be harmful to some of my engine parts...will I be spending more at the garage or be shortening the lifespan of my vehicles? Is the short term good effects offset by the long term bad effects?
The cost of owning a car is not just about the price of the gas you put in it to get down the road. The cost to finance them, insure them and maintain them, makes them one of the largest investments we make. We want them to perform well and maintain their value. When you do proper maintainance with oil changes, clean filters and the like, why would you want to take chances with the fuel you put in the tank?
When I found out about the Bi-tron products...I got excited. I can actually get ALL the added MPG and extra performance out of my vehicles by changing the small amounts of products I put in at oil changing and filling up time. And they are proven products that are designed to increase the longevity of the vehicle itself! What a concept! ....and it's good for the environment!
By reducing friction, Bi-Tron can improve the efficiency of your vehicle's engine and drive train, allow more complete fuel combustion thereby releasing more energy, while reducing harmful tailpipe emissions.
Bi-Tron's proprietary and revolutionary 'Next Generation' lubrication technology can significantly increase fuel efficiency and overall performance without the risk of long term effects to fuel lines and other motor parts, that were not designed with ethanol in mind. Bitron is great for new car models that use gas or diesel and will restore life back into older models as well.
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