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  • From "Talk2DIY Automotive"
    episode DTTA-147


    Tips:

    • Fun Trivia. Clyde Barrow, from the famous duo of Bonnie and Clyde, sent a letter to Henry Ford stating, "for sustained speed and freedom from trouble, the Ford has got every other car skinned."

    • The adhesive components of brake dust turn acidic when wet, and left alone can sometimes ruin a wheels finish. Keep your wheels clean, and protect them between washes with a good coat of carnauba wax.

    • You can save around $450 each year on gasoline by choosing a car that yields 40 mpg compared to a car that gets only 20 mpg.
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    Lauren Fix and Steve Ford, the hosts of DIY's Talk2DIY: Automotive, answer your automotive questions.

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    Mitch Guill sent this photo of his 1958 Ford Pickup. It sports 4-wheel disc brakes, a reverse open hood and a valare front end.


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    • The Museum of Modern Art in New York displays which automotive part as an example of good design?

      A. Hubcap
      B. Piston
      C. Differential

      Answer: B. Piston

    • A universal joint allows drive train components to move in relation to the transmission while maintaining a constant transfer of torque.

    • The word "car" comes from the Latin carrus, a word used to describe the two-wheeled war chariot.

    • It is dangerous to overload an SUV because it can compromise passengers' safety in numerous ways: it can degrade handling, stress the brakes, possibly overheat the tires leading to risk of tire failure, and increase the susceptibility of rollover.


    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

    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

    Safe Young Drivers: A Guide for Parents and Teens
    1889324035
    Phil Berardelli
    (November 1996)
    To order this title from Amazon, click here.
    Nautilus Communications, Inc.

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