| 271 | Inside Knowledge About Diesel Engines Preview: One of the most reliable internal combustion engines around is the diesel engine. In many industrial installations, diesel engines are used as prime movers for the generation of electricity and for emergency air compressors. It's true that they are rugged, but one of the most important advantages of these engines is the fact that they can be... (more) Published By: Thomas Yoon Submitted: 12 November,2004 |
| 272 | What Do You Mean by Four Stroke? Preview: What is a 4-stroke diesel engine? As the name suggests, these engines work on reciprocating actions of pistons. One stroke means one linear motion of the piston in one direction. When the piston moves in the opposite direction, that is counted as another stroke. For a 4-stroke engine, the piston has to move up, then down, then up again, and... (more) Published By: Thomas Yoon Submitted: 12 November,2004 |
| 273 | Bigger Power with Two Strokes! Preview: What is a 2-stroke diesel engine? As the name suggests, these engines work on reciprocating actions of pistons. One stroke means one linear motion of the piston in one direction. When the piston moves in the opposite direction, that is counted as another stroke. For a 2-stroke engine, the piston has to move up, and then down to complete one... (more) Published By: Thomas Yoon Submitted: 12 November,2004 |
| 274 | Lubrication - The Silent Component of Machinery Preview: The function of a lubrication medium is: 1. To form a film between moving bearing components so that metal to metal contact is prevented. 2. To reduce friction and eliminate wear 3. To protect against corrosion 4. To seal against impurities like dust, dirt, water. In order for the oil film to be formed between the moving bearing components, ... (more) Published By: Thomas Yoon Submitted: 12 November,2004 |
| 275 | Common mistakes motorcycle buyers make when looking for a motorcycle loan Preview: Whether interest rates are high or low or it's the end of a model year with lots of incentives, motorcycle buyers tend to make the same mistakes when shopping for a motorcycle loan. Here are four common mistakes motorcycle buyers make with motorcycle loans. Shopping for a motorcycle before shopping for a motorcycle loan. Many motorcycle buyers e... (more) Published By: Jay Fran Submitted: 13 November,2004 |
| 276 | After The Sale Preview: Enjoy your car... that's simple huh? Well it's not really that simple. Here is a list of things to think about after the sale. ·Notify your insurance agent about the new car. ·Read the entire owners manual. Familiarize yourself with the service requirements. Understand when you need to change oil, filters, and other major things like timing belt... (more) Published By: Kevin Schappell Submitted: 24 November,2004 |
| 277 | Making the dealer an offer Preview: Before you make an offer you need to find a dealer with the car you want. You have three options in doing this. ·Drive around all day and night searching for a dealer who has the car you want. ·Spend countless hours online finding local dealers who have websites. And THEN spend more time digging through their websites to find your new car. ·Fill ... (more) Published By: Kevin Schappell Submitted: 24 November,2004 |
| 278 | Closing The Deal Preview: Congratulations !!!! You got the deal you were looking for. Now is the perfect time to mention to the dealer that you are looking to trade in that car you are currently driving. This way they cannot jack up the new car costs and offer you more for your car to make it seem like a better deal. If your trade-in is in good shape you should be looking... (more) Published By: Kevin Schappell Submitted: 24 November,2004 |
| 279 | Researching a Car That is Right For You Preview: Researching a Car That is Right For You Researching your new vehicle is a daunting task in today's world. Once you have narrowed your next vehicle down to 2 or 3 choices it is time to research. Take out a sheet of paper for each vehicle and write down pros and cons for each one. Also on each sheet of paper list the attributes which are most impor... (more) Published By: Kevin Schappell Submitted: 24 November,2004 |
| 280 | Want a chopper? Build your own! Preview: Motorcycle chopper kits are a growth industry. But what does that mean to you and me? Well one thing that we know is that we will have more choppers to ogle at. There is not a single day that goes by without more and more pictures of chopper bikes that have just been finished showing up in all the motorcycle magazines. Then at the weekends, when... (more) Published By: Michael Holmes Submitted: 26 November,2004 |
| 281 | Maximize Your Fuel Efficience Preview: With the escalating price of gas, buying a fuel-efficient car makes a lot of sense. Approximately 15% of new car buyers reject a model due to poor gas mileage. Nearly 40% of those consumers who eliminate a full-size SUV due to gas mileage ultimately purchase a midsize SUV instead, while nearly 20% purchase another model altogether. (J.D. Power and... (more) Published By: Andrea Susan Glass Submitted: 05 December,2004 |
| 282 | The U.S. Dependence on Foreign Oil Preview: In late 2004, the Hudson Institute conducted a survey with the following results: 75% of Americans prioritized "reducing our reliance on foreign oil" over "cheaper prices for oil and gas." 83% of Americans agreed that "reducing our dependence on foreign oil must be a top priority for the next administration." 91% of Americans concurred that "wh... (more) Published By: Andrea Susan Glass Submitted: 05 December,2004 |
| 283 | Fuel Cells & Alternative Fuel Vehicles Preview: FUEL CELLS & ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES The history of the fuel cell can be traced back to the 19th century. Since then the development and usage of fuel cells in a variety of applications have come a long way. Fuel cells hold great promise for fueling alternative fuel vehicles. Here is some of the history of the development of fuel cells: Willia... (more) Published By: Andrea Susan Glass Submitted: 05 December,2004 |
| 284 | Buying A Fuel-Efficient Car Preview: Whether you buy a new or used vehicle, fuel efficiency--good gas mileage--is high on the list of most buyers' concerns. The difference between choosing a fuel-efficient car or one that guzzles gas, will either save or cost you money over the life of the vehicle, which could be substantial. Fuel efficiency varies widely from one car to the next. Ob... (more) Published By: Andrea Susan Glass Submitted: 05 December,2004 |
| 285 | How to buy a used Car at 90% savings off the book value Preview: To buy a used car is a great idea for saving money. Everyone knows that a new car lost 65% of its value in the first 5 years. But the case would be more extreme for a 1 to 2 years old car, it will lost its value 30-40%. If you don’t mind to drive a used car (I mean a 2 to 5 years old car, it looks pretty new) rather than a new car, you may save m... (more) Published By: Steve Li Submitted: 09 December,2004 |
| 286 | Bearings Preview: Since Murphy or whoever it was, took credit for the round wheel, rolling technology has changed somewhat. Today, friction whether static or dynamic, is reliant on bearings to reduce motor or engine load. What is sometimes overlooked is the inherent features and design of a bearings to reduce temperature where it is not necessary. The basic requir... (more) Published By: Seamus Dolly Submitted: 19 December,2004 |
| 287 | Improve Gas Mileage Without Damaging Your Car Preview: REQUIREMENTS FOR REPRINT: You have permission to publish this article free of charge in your e-zine, newsletter, ebook, print publication or on your website ONLY if it remains unchanged and you include the copyright and author information (Resource Box) at the end. You may not use this article in any unsolicited commercial email (spam). You may r... (more) Published By: Marilyn Pokorney Submitted: 21 December,2004 |
| 288 | Honda Pilot 2005: The Weekly Driver Review Preview: Like its popular brethren, the CR-V, Odyssey and new Element, the Pilot completes Honda's best-buy SUV and van line. And like any of those offerings or anything else in Honda's arsenal, it's hard to find serious fault with the Pilot. Introduced in late 2003, the Pilot replaced the Passport and it shares the same basic chassis and powertrain as th... (more) Published By: James Raia Submitted: 22 December,2004 |
| 289 | Honda Accord 2005: The Weekly Driver Review Preview: The Honda Accord is arguably the most reliable, well-respected vehicle on the road today. It's not the most luxurious or the fastest car. It doesn't have luxury car status or solicit overt double-takes from passersby. But what it does is have is plenty of high marks in nearly every ranked category – comfort to acceleration, instrument control ef... (more) Published By: James Raia Submitted: 22 December,2004 |
| 290 | Acura TL 2005: The Weekly Driver Review Preview: Drivers have more stress during the holidays, alcohol consumption increases and patience in busy traffic can quickly wane. A 200-mile roundtrip, therefore, is a less-than-ideal way to spent part of Thanksgiving. It's potentially more problematic knowing the crowded, late-night return trip could include a stretch of interstate infamous for its thi... (more) Published By: James Raia Submitted: 22 December,2004 |