Autos: stuck rotor
Self-tutoring about auto maintenance: the tutor mentions a problem he encountered. The left rotor came off on its own, but the right one stuck – firmly. I did a lot to coax it to release; for a long time it …
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Autos: run-flat tires
Self-tutoring about tires: the tutor mentions run-flats. Run-flat tires continue supporting the car even after loss of air pressure. There are two designs of run-flats: ones has stiff sidewalls, the other, an internal ring of hard rubber that can support …
Autos: winter tires vs summer
Self-tutoring about the differences between winter and summer tires: the tutor mentions a key one. Apparently, 7°C is the threshold that determines which one should be driving on: below it, winter, while above, summer. The material in summer and winter …
Autos: side marker lights
Self-tutoring about autos: the tutor mentions side marker lights. Side marker lights are near the front (amber) or the rear (red) of a passenger car, but on its sides. They are designed to make a car visible when it’s crossing …
Autos: Mixed units: tire numbers
Self-tutoring about auto peculiarities: the tutor mentions tire numbers. 235/65R17 on a tire means 235mm width, with height 65% of the width, on wheel with diameter of 17 inches. Source: goodyearautoservice.com
Autos: the Pontiac Fiero
Self-tutoring about cars of the past: the tutor reflects on the Pontiac Fiero. The Pontiac Fiero was a noticeable car. A lot of them were red, and even gave a hint of the Ferrari GT vibe. Fieros were produced 1984-1988. …
Autos: Nissan Rogue
Self-tutoring about autos: the tutor mentions the Nissan Rogue. On the nearby highway with two lanes in each direction, the make of car I seem to notice most often is the Nissan Rogue (aka the Rogue). I finally decided to …
Retrospect, autos: the Peugeot 504.
Self-tutoring about cars from the past: the tutor mentions the Peugeot 504. Back in the Maritimes, someone in our neighbourhood owned a Peugeot 504 station wagon – I think it was from the mid 70s. I became aware of it …
Autos: brake pads: how much on new?
Self-tutoring about auto maintenance: the tutor finally answers a question he’s wondered. I have the fortune to be replacing the rear brakes on a vehicle. This morning I looked over the new pads; some other parts are still coming. You …
Autos, Retrospect: Ford Maverick, 70s version
Self-tutoring about cars from the past: the tutor remembers the Ford Maverick. In the Maritimes from 1970-86, I don’t recall seeing Ford Mavericks very much. However, when I moved to Victoria in 1986, I started seeing a lot of them. …