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Oil And Brake Fluid: Monthly Automotive Maintenance
Oil and Brake Fluid: Monthly Automotive Maintenance
Every new car comes with a maintenance guide and the recommended rules to follow are created to help you keep your car in optimum health. And since the new car models and makes can go more miles and longer times between tuneups it really saves you time and money at those routine tuneups if you stick to the maintenance guidelines the rest of the year.
In the list below are the first in a series of instructions for performing several of the most important maintenance checks that will keep your car running well. You will find the type of fluid or oil that is best for your car stated in the instruction manual of your car. If you bought your car from a previous owner and dont have the original owner/operator manual it is easy enough to call or visit online the manufacturer of your car and request a new one.
Checking the Oil
Oil expands when it is warm and this is when you should check it. A cool engine will give you a lower level reading on the oil and if you top it off when the engine is warm again the oil will overflow.
1 Make sure the car is parked on a level part of your driveway.
2 Turn off the engine and give the car about 10 minutes to let the oil drain into the crankcase.
3 Usually youll find your dipstick near the spark plugs. The dipstick is a long skinny piece of metal with a loop or a T handle on the end of it.
4 Pull the dipstick out wipe it off with a piece of paper towel or a clean rag. Then stick it back in now pull it out again and you will clearly see how much oil is in there.
5 If the level is noticeably lower than the full line then youll need to top off the level.
6 Locate and remove your oil filler cap it is somewhere in the middle near the top of the engine.
7 Add just a bit of oil then check the level again going slowly just a little at a time will save you from the major clean ups needed if you were to put in too much too fast.
8 Make sure that your filler cap is screwed back on correctly and securely when you are done.
Checking the Brake Fluid.
In newer model cars this maintenance step is pretty easy in older cars it is a bit trickier. Just remember that brake fluid is extremely toxic be very careful to avoid getting it on any part of you.
1 In most cars manufactured since 1980 the brake fluid reservoir is clear plastic so you can easily see if your fluid level is low.
2 If your car is older than 1980 you need to find the Brake Master Cylinder. On the drivers side of the engine compartment near the back is the most likely place to find it. It will be a small rectangular metal or plastic container.
3 Remove the cap and add fluid to the full line if it has dual containers fill both halves.
4 Replace the cover and youre all done.
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Muscle Car Reviews – 2009 Ford Mustang Coupe And Mustang Shelby GT500
More than just being a high performance sports car the 2009 Ford Mustang Coupe is an appealing combination of power and elegance. Ford has succeeded in blending the classic exterior styling of the 1960s with a highly futuristic interior and an array of technological features.
Exterior Styling
It is evident from several 2009 Ford Mustang reviews that experts agree on the styling of the pony car. While the 2009 Ford Mustang coupe exudes coolness in exterior styling the 2009 Ford Mustang Shelby versions are more aggressive typical of a muscle car. Ford offers plenty of styling options for both Mustang coupe and convertibles available in four trims V6 Deluxe V6 Premium GT Deluxe and GT Premium. The Ford Mustang convertibles feature a power vinyl top.
The Mustang Shelby editions are more robust now with a fortified chassis. The front sway bars diameter of the 2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 coupe and convertibles is reduced increasing spring stiffness to allow quicker turnin on the outward tire.
Interior Comfort
Both the 2009 Ford Mustang coupe and convertible can accommodate four people along with enough storage at the rear cargo. Even though its charcoal black leather seating and aluminum dashboard looks sophisticated the appeal is reduced by excessive use of hard plastic inside the car. The same is applicable for the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 coupe and convertibles except the bold red seams and side bolstering on the seats.
The comfort features in Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe includes keyless access cruise control airconditioning full power accessories a CD player with an additional audio port. The V6 Premium comes with a power driver seat a Shaker 500 stereo with sixCD changer.
As for Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 convertible and coupe Deluxe trims feature 18inch alloy wheels a front air splitter a rear spoiler foglamps cruise control navigation system heat extractors airconditioning and power driver seat while the Premium edition comes with an additional sport bucket seats with Cobra logos and a Shaker 500 stereo with CDchanger and satellite radio.
Power and Performance
All versions of Ford Mustang are rearwheeldrive. The 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a standard fivespeed manual transmission with fivespeed automatic as an option. The pony car uses a 4.0L 210Hp V6 producing 240lbft of torque.
On the other hand the 2009 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is powered by a 4.6L 300Hp V8 that produces the required thrust to acquire 0 to 60mph in 5.7 seconds. But for Mustang Shelby GT500 a Tremec sixspeed manual transmission is the only choice. The Ford muscle cars have 19mpg and 18mpg combined fuel economy respectively.
Safety Features
The 2009 Ford Mustang has fourwheel disc brakes and frontseat side airbags as standard safety features with optional ABS and traction control. The Shelby GT500 features Brembo brakes with ABS and traction control as standard.
Despite absence of electronic stability control all Ford Mustang models have passed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash tests with five stars for front and side impact protection for front seat passenger. The 2009 Ford Mustang Convertible achieved a five star rating in rear side protection as well.
From the 2009 Ford Mustang Shelby reviews one point is clear that competitors like the BMW 128i Nissan 350Z and Mazda RX8 are ahead of Ford Mustang in interior styling and handling. This year in 2009 Mustangs competitors line up adds a new contender the Dodge Challenger available with V6 and V8 powertrains. Nevertheless somewhere down the line the retrofuturistic design and reasonable pricing lend an extra edge to the 2009 Ford Mustang against their old rivals the 2010 Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebirds.
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