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  • Automotive Tips
  • From "Talk2DIY Automotive"
    episode DTTA-138


    Tips:

    • Do you know what the motorcycle, taxicab and pickup truck have in common? They were invented by Gottlieb Daimler in the last 1800s. You know the name from Daimler-Chrysler.

    • Wrap a couple of layers of electrical tape around the ferrule of an inexpensive paint brush to create the ultimate detailing secret weapon.

    • Check with a vehicle's manufacturer before using any fuel or oil additives in new vehicles. In some cases, using an additive could void the warranty.
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    Lauren Fix and Steve Ford, the hosts of DIY's Talk2DIY Automotive, answer your automotive questions.

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    Richard and Mary White sent this photo of their 1955 Chevrolet Bel-Air. This car has been restored to its original colors inside and out.


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    • Which auto world king is often referred to as the father of the automobile?

      A. Henry Ford
      B. Nikolaus Otto
      C. Gottlieb Daimier
      D. Billy Durant

      Answer: C. Gottlieb Daimier built the first internal combustion engine for automotive use in 1833. His engine designs were the start of Mercedes-Benz, and earned him the title of Father of the Automobile.

    • A pressure plate provides strong and even force against the clutch disc when the clutch pedal is released.

    • Laminated safety glass is composed of a sticky plastic film called polyvinyl butyral (PVB) sandwiched between two or more pieces of glass.


    RESOURCES :

    Dye Ink, Alcohol Ink
    Ranger Industries, Inc.
    Website: www.rangerink.com
    Bend-Pak, Inc.
    Website: www.bendpak.com

    Tires
    BFS Retail and Commercial Operations
    Bloomingdale, IL 93060
    Phone: 630-259-9000
    Website: www.mastercareusa.com

    Mechanix Wear
    24950 Anza Dr.
    Valcenia, CA 91355
    Customer service phone: 800-222-4296
    Website: www.mechanix.com

    Remote Starter and Compression Tester
    Equus Products, Inc.
    Innova Electronics
    Fountain Valley, CA 97208
    Phone: 714-241-6800
    Website: www.iequus.com

    The Most Complete Auto Troubleshooting Guide: Cars and Light Trucks
    1585001937
    Dewey Huckaba
    (December 1993)
    To order this title from Amazon, click here.
    1stBooks Library

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