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Locate the Serpentine Belt on any Car Before buying...it Could Save You Money

A serpentine belt is a thin flexible fiber-reinforced rubber belt that is powered by the car engine. It turns a series of grooved pulleys to power the engine accessories, such as the air conditioning compressor, power steering pump, fan, generator, etc. It is sometimes referred to as a Poly V Ò belt, which is a Trademark registered to Goodyear. ... (posted by ralphM 6 years 101 days ago.)

Avoid the Hospital....Never Remove a hot Radiator Cap on a Modern Car

Never remove the radiator cap on a hot engine. Extreme danger is involved. Before explaining why, a little history is needed. Many years ago engine water pumps ran full time, pumping the water through the engine block but not through the radiator. Thermostats in the top of the radiator contained a spring-loaded valve, the... (posted by ralphM 6 years 101 days ago.)

Beware of Used Cars. False Mileage and Broken Timing Belts will cost a lot of Money

Premature failure of rubber automotive timing belts can easily cost two or three thousand dollars of repairs, possibly including a new engine. Therefore knowing the true mileage of a used car is imperative. Cars having 4 or 6 cyl. engines may have rubber timing belts and should be avoided. Be warned Five years ago an international oil... (posted by ralphM 6 years 101 days ago.)

Who Sets the Residual Value on a New Car? You'd Be Surprised

Before a customer can lease an auto through a dealer, several parties are involved to determine the residual value and the interest rate of the proposed auto lease. And understanding how residual values and rates are determined will help in negotiating a lower price. First, a bank, credit union, pension plan or automobile manufacturer’s leasing or lending subsidiary (commonly called a “Money... (posted by ralphM 6 years 101 days ago.)