Tips:- The next time it rains, think about your windshield wipers. They were invented by someone who had noticed streetcar drivers reaching outside of their windows to wipe the water off by hand. The inventor received a patent for the windshield cleaning device in 1903 and a version of it became standard equipment on cars in 1916. The inventor's name? Mary Anderson.
- Other fun female facts. The automobile gave women ample opportunity for invention. In 1923, of the 345 inventions listed under "Transportation" in the Women's Bureau Bulletin No. 28, about half were related to automobiles and another 25 concerned traffic signals and turn indicators. Among these inventions -- a carburetor, a clutch mechanism, an electric engine starter, and a starting mechanism.
- When washing your windshield, be sure to include your wiper blades for increased performance and long life.
- Instead of relying on the maximum tire pressure ratings stamped onto your tires, set your tire pressure correctly, according to the manufacturer's recommendations found in the owner's manual.
Lauren Fix and Steve Ford, the hosts of DIY's Talk2DIY: Automotive, answer your automotive questions.
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Ron Nesmith sent in this photo of his 1995 Ford F-150. He loves having an 8-foot bed for hauling and he loves the reliability of the truck. He's just finished changing the brakes and changes the oil and filter every 3,000 miles to keep his truck running smoothly.
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- What does Camaro mean in French?
A. Spider
B. Camaro
C. Condor
D. Comrade
Answer: D. In French, the word Camaro translates to comrade or pal.
- A thermostat opens and closes your engine's cooling system based on coolant temperature.
- In a four-stroke engine operating at 3,000 rpm, the engine's pistons are moving up and down at a rate of 50 times per second. That's five times faster than a hummingbird can flap its wings!
RESOURCES :
Dye Ink, Alcohol Ink
Ranger Industries, Inc.
Website: www.rangerink.com
Bend-Pak, Inc.
Website: www.bendpak.com
Griot's Garage
3500-A 20th St. E.
Tacoma, WA 98427
Website: www.griotsgarage.com
Meguiar's Cleaners and Waxes
Meguiar's, Inc.
17991 Mitchell S.
Irvine, CA 92614
Toll-free: 800-347-5700
Website: www.meguiars.com
Jasper Engines and Transmissions
PO Box 650
Jasper, IN 47547-0650
Toll-free: 800-827-7455
E-mail: sales@jasperengines.com
Website: www.jasperengines.com
Polishes, Waxes and Cleaners (Mothers Inc.)
Mothers® Inc.
Website:www.mothers.com
GUESTS :
Jeff Jeppesen
Classy Cars Auto Detailing
Website: www.classycarsdetailing.com
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