When a car is new, it has a factory horsepower rating. This is the rating of how much power your car has. In a full-sized truck, the horsepower can be well over 300 HP, while a sedan may have less than 100 HP. Lack of horsepower can reduce towing capacity of a truck or the takeoff in a sedan. What causes this? Over the years, cars can lose their horses. Poor performance can be due to many things such as lack of maintenance and repairs.
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It can be really frustrating to plan a vacation in your trailer only to find that, when you are miles from home, your trailer needs repair. Before you start tripping out on trailer repair costs, you can prevent these unforeseen vacation expenses. Here is a list of things you should check before you even pull out of your driveway or take your trailer out of storage.
Signs of Invading Pests
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Imagine emerging from a store and not being able to find your car. At first, you think you just forget where you parked it. Then you are convinced it's been stolen. Finally, you notice the sign that says you have parked in a tow-away zone or a restricted parking area. What do you do now? Following the right procedure will reduce the stress of getting your car back, and it may keep you from paying additional fines.
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Owning a Volvo can represent the culmination of a lifelong dream for many drivers. Unfortunately, if you don't take the time to become familiar with some common problems that plague Volvo owners, then your dream could quickly become a nightmare.
Here are three common problems to be on the lookout for when purchasing a Volvo in the future.
1. Fuse Box Issues In The Volvo 240
If you purchase a 240 model made by Volvo, you will need to pay close attention to your car's fuse box in order to avoid serious mechanical complications.
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There are many words that describe brake problems, including those like "spongy," "soggy," and "squishy." Your brake pedal should always feel firm beneath your feet, with no soft or spongy response when you push on it. If you press the brake pedal and you get some soft resistance or feel as though you're stepping on a large sponge, it's a sign of a brake system problem. Here are the most common causes of these issues.
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