If you are a typical car owner, then you may know about some of the basics. For example, you may understand that certain vehicle maintenance tasks need to be completed on a regular basis to make sure that the braking system functions properly. Maintenance includes the changing of the brake pads about every 50,000 miles. The brake rotors need to be swamped out on occasion too, and every now and then the calipers need replacing.
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Plastic door handles and other exterior trim pieces on vehicles tend to fade over time as they are exposed to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. Instead of being a dark, rich black color as when new, vehicle trim ultimately becomes a washed-out gray. There are commercial products available for use to darken faded plastic, but they can be pricey and some have mixed results. However, the good news is that you can restore the attractive black finish at home using inexpensive products and only a few minutes of your time.
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Although lifted suspensions are popular among four-wheel-drive enthusiasts, those extra inches don't always come without a price. For some, it's simple things like recalibrating the speedometer after installing larger tires, but for others, the lift brings a more frightening and challenging problem. Death wobble, as it as not-so-affectionately known in the off-roading community, is a violent and overwhelming vibration that takes over your front end and spreads through the steering wheel and the entire drive train.
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Are you looking for a grand adventure for your first year of marriage? You can choose to go the traditional route or you can shake up your world and make memories you will talk about for the rest of your married life by choosing RV living. The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association reports that RV ownership is up and still climbing, with 8.9 million households owning an RV. Here are some reasons to take this trend to the next level by actually living in your RV during the first year of your marriage.
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Whether new or used, the purchase of a truck can be an exciting experience. Unfortunately, your new pickup truck may not be suited for harsh terrain or muddy paths. Thankfully, turning your standard pickup truck into a mud-digging machine is possible, but it will require a few updates. Using this guide on 4x4 must-haves, your standard pickup truck will be ready for the mud.
Lift Kit
Driving through rocky, muddy, or swampy paths will damage the underbody of your pickup truck.
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