...How to Change Engine Oil In A Car What is oil change? Engine oil is the lifeblood of your engine. It picks up dirt, particles and other impurities and deposits them in the oil filter to keep your engine clean. Routine oil changes keep all the moving parts moving, and cut down on friction to cool the engine so your vehicle keeps running longer. The oil filter also gets replaced at the same time. Why need to change oil? If you want to keep your vehicle in great condition, it is recommended to change the engine oil between 3,000 to 5,000 miles. Most important thing to change oil is that you can keep your car running well and keep engine longer life. Over time, your oil will break down and your filter will become clogged with contaminants. One of the cornerstones of do-it-yourself car maintenance jobs is the home oil change. It's a simple process that requires few tools, and it's away to save some money to get best quality items while you avoid the hassle of sitting in a dull waiting room somewhere reading outdated magazines. How to change oil in a car? Part A : Gather your tools and materials. Go to the auto store to get everything you need. Before heading to the auto parts store to buy supplies, consult the owner's manual to confirm the type and amount of oil that's required. Make sure to match the oil's viscosity to your engine. In addition to oil, you'll need an oil filter, an oil-filter removal wrench...
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...Shay Gilligan Introduction: AGD: Story of car breaking down (Personal story) Mini thesis: Changing oil on your own can save you a lot of money Likewise: It’s important to know how to do each step correctly Significance: Car maintenance, save money Background: When cars originated (1886) According to the Library of Congress… Thesis: Changing the oil in your car keeps it up and running for longer Body 1. What to do before changing the oil According to edmunds.com…. A. Purchase oil that is needed for your car B. Buy new oil filter C. Need an oil filter wrench, wrench for drain plug and a collecting pan 2. How to change the oil According to Powermag magazine….. A. Park car in safe well lit area B. Place collecting pan under care and remove old filter with filter wrench C. Loosen the drain plug with normal wrench and let old oil drain D. Replace drain plug and install new filter E. Add new oil 3. Safety According to autos.aol.com A. Avoid prolonged contact with used oil B. Beware of temperature of oil C. Dispose of oil References: Edmunds, D. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.edmunds.com/how-to/how-to-change-your-oil-the-real-down-and-dirty.html Nagy, C. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://autos.aol.com/article/changing-your-oil/ Robb, D. (2009, July 1). Extreme oil changes. Retrieved from http://www.powermag.com/extreme-oil-changes/ The Libary of Congress. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/auto...
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...How to Change the Oil in Your Vehicle the Right way By:Edward Jones In today's economy people are always looking for ways to save money, and one of the ways that you can save money is to change your own oil. In this article, I will tell you how to change your car oil yourself. Whether you change your oil because you drive a lot of short trips or because you travel to different cities or states, you can change your oil at home in just about the same time as a quickie- lube shop. Changing your own oil requires a few tools, and they are common tools so once you buy them they will generally last for years. Let us look at those tools now (pictures on separate page): * You’ll need an oil filter * You’ll also want the proper oil for your car – check the owner’s manual for the right weights and types * A funnel * A Oil Filter Wrench * A Basic socket set * Safety Glasses * Oil Catch Container * Car Jack * A safe, secure set of blocks or wheel ramps so you can get beneath your car. Once you have all the right tools ready, it’s time to begin. Step 1: Warm It Up You will want to warm up the car by running it for about ten minutes, then shutting it off this will make the sludge will move out of the engine easier. Step 2: Drain Oil After the car is raised for easier access, and the parking brake is set for your own safety, you can remove the old oil. Place the container under the oil drain plug and loosen its bolt with your wrench...
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...Answers to the Problems and Applications 1. William Gregg owned a mill in South Carolina. In December 1862, he placed a notice in the Edgehill Advertiser announcing his willingness to exchange cloth for food and other items. Here is an extract: 1 yard of cloth for 1 pound of bacon 2 yards of cloth for 1 pound of butter 4 yards of cloth for 1 pound of wool 8 yards of cloth for 1 bushel of salt a. What is the relative price of butter in terms of wool? 1 pound of butter exchanged for 2 yards of cloth and 4 yards of cloth exchanged for 1 pound of wool. Hence 1 pound of butter exchanged for 2 yards of cloth and 2 yards of cloth exchanged for 1/2 pound of wool. So the relative price of butter in terms of wool was 1/2 pound of wool per pound of butter. b. If the money price of bacon was 20¢ a pound, what do you predict was the money price of butter? 1 pound of bacon exchanged for 1 yard of cloth and 2 yards of cloth exchanged for 1 pound of butter. Hence it took 2 pounds of bacon to exchange for 1 pound of butter. As a result, if the money price of a pound of bacon was 20¢ the money price of 1 pound of butter was 40¢. c. If the money price of bacon was 20¢ a pound and the money price of salt was $2.00 a bushel, do you think anyone would accept Mr. Gregg’s offer of cloth for salt? If the money price of bacon is 20¢ a pound, Mr. Gregg’s offer to exchange 1 pound of bacon for 1 yard of cloth means that anyone could obtain 1 yard of cloth for a money price of 20¢. Mr. Gregg’s...
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...it is I am trying to get you to buy into. Actually, I am here today to give you some friendly tips on how to change your own oil so you can tap into a few extra benefits of your own. Those wonderful cars of yours, need an oil change every three to four thousand miles, which ends up costing you a decent hunk of cash when you add up all those twenty to thirty dollar visits. A do-it-yourself oil change allows for the satisfaction of completing the job yourself, convenience, savings and the assurance that the job is done right. Contrary to what most may think, you can change your oil in less than a half an hour, and it can save you up to ten dollars each time. Another big concern is the mess, but with the right equipment and a rag or two handy, that won't be a problem. Today, I am going to break down for you how to change your own oil properly, by explaining the necessary materials needed, the basic procedures, as well as some precautionary measures and the correct way to dispose of your used oil...
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... | | |Profit margin: __________ | | |Dealer profit: $1,275 | | |Incorrect | |3. |A car has a sticker price of $8,775 and the dealer's profit margin is 15%. What is the dealer's profit on| | |the car? Would the dealer be likely to accept an offer of $7,000? | | |Incorrect | |4. |Wes offered to pay $400 over the dealer's cost on a Knockout SX, which had a sticker price of $7,850. The| | |dealer's profit margin is 10%. How much less would the dealer's profit be if she accepted Wes' offer? | | |Incorrect | |5....
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...life. It said that the oil companies lifted the price of petrol and diesel because of the Middle East conflicts, and also the annual inflation had increase 4 per cent which was driven by petrol prices one-third higher than a year ago. Because of this situation, the Council of Trade unions said that “high petrol price have a significant effect on low-income workers.” and “unions will continue to push for decent wage increase this year.” Moreover, many motorists are affected by the price hike; they have to spend more on the fuel. Therefore they should start to think about the cost budget or find an economical car. Also they will take a public transport instead of using their cars, someone decided not to travel too far. There are some questions in the article which could help me to understand it well, such as why the Middle East conflicts could cause the petrol price raise, why increasing petrol price will affect low-income worker most, and how the motorists’ decision above will influence the market. All of these questions can be answered by using the concepts of supply and demand. Firstly, in the world oil market, the largest oil supplier is from the Middle East, however the conflict there has a negative impact on the oil expert, because the conflict lead to a decline in number of producers which is one of the determination of supply. So the supply of oil in the international market will decrease. At the same time, in NZ oil market, the he supply of oil is also decrease, because...
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...Electric Cars Industry History of Automobile Industry The history of automobile dates back to 17th century as a Flemish Jesuit missionary, Ferdinand Verbiest, built a steam-powered vehicle to Chinese Emperor Kangxi as a toy. In 1769 French inventor Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot improved Verbiest’s car by constructing a car which could hold a driver. But only in 1886 German engineer Karl Benz invented the first real useful car, considered a first automobile powered by internal-combustion engine. A few years later, a guy named Henry Ford applied for work with Thomas Edison. Ford started working with steam-powered engines the Edison’s company used to make electricity for US cities. While working at Edison’s company Ford came up with machine called Ford Quadricycle, ran by internal internal combustion engine and in 1899 Ford founded the Detroit Automobile Company. Company soon failed and after few other unsuccessful attempts Ford finally formed Ford Motor, a first automobile manufacturer, company in 1903. In the beginning of car industry, a time when the technology was completely new, 40% of American cars were powered by steam, while 38% were electric and 22% had gas engines. So, in the beginning of the automobile industry it was really unclear which direction in will turn. Steam engine, internal combustion engine and electricity had almost equal starting positions to become a standard for powering cars. Even at the time with inventions of Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla electricity may...
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...on an Automobile and its Environmental Effects With the increase in oil prices and the negative effects on the environment due to carbon emissions, it is imperative to begin to think about the effects of car maintenance on this issue. Wouldn’t one like to save gas by increasing miles per gallon? There is a proven connection between a well maintained automobile and improved gas mileage. This has a direct effect on automobile pollution in regard to carbon emissions. A well maintained car saves the owner money, increase fuel efficiency and decreases pollution. A well maintained vehicle and its relationship to gas consumption is twofold. One when the car is running at its peak performance. Thus mechanical systems are running at peak efficiency. Two when a car needs service or when modifications can be made to improve efficiency. Projected carbon dioxide (Co2) emissions from cars could remain level at three gigatons through 2050 despite many more personal vehicles on the road with only minor affordable changes to existing engines, chassis and systems, according to a new report. “The study unveiled today at the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland, challenges auto-policy makers to push for technology and design changes to existing autos that could double today’s average gas mileage of 26 miles per gallon.” (Scientific American) Vehicle owners are able to do many necessary maintenance items to keep cars running at peak performance, therefore improving gas consumption. Just...
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...ole of youth in oil conservation ”Under your shoulders. Dear young people of the entire world, weigh the responsibility to transform tomorrow's world into a society where peace, harmony and fraternity reign. “ - Bishop Carlos Belo Youth constitute about 40 percent of the total population of India. The youth of every country is its valuable human resource. The responsibility for change, progress and innovation lies on their shoulders. Youth can make or mar society. There has always been misunderstood by the elders. The elders feel that, being immature and inexperienced, the youth usually indulge in thoughtless activities. However, the youth have the zeal to initiate revolutions. Mao Tse Tung of China realized this latent power and dedication of youth of his country. He entrusted them with the responsibility of bringing about Cultural Revolution, a change in the attitude of the society. The youth of our country also played a significant role in the freedom struggle. Today the youth needs to play an important role in promoting oil conservation. India is country of rich cultural heritage as well as it is rich in resources essential for a comfortable living. Such resources also include the oil resources such as petroleum and diesel which are essential resources for transportation but these resources are exploited today to extreme. Conservation of these resources is necessary so as to enjoy and live life comfortably. As Mahatma Gandhi said “the earth has enough to fulfill the...
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...from our valued customers regarding pressure from car dealerships. It sounds so wonderful when the new car salesman first says it: "Free oil changes for life." The new car buyer dreams of expense-free maintenance, but of course oil changes are not the only maintenance your car will need. It is easy to see what a free oil change gives to the car owner, but what it gives the dealer is more subtle. It gives the dealer a regular opportunity to sell services to their customers. Sometimes those services are overpriced, and sometimes they are unnecessary. It happens like this. The second or third time you take your car in for the free oil change, you receive an estimate for the 12,000 or...
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...occurs in Country A, which is the largest oil producing country in the world, the fuel supply will be disrupted and the economic problems will exist in countries around the world. Let us have a look into a real example of this with the history in world oil market: In 1979 and 1980, events in Iran and Iraq led to round of crude oil price increases (Williams, 2009). It resulted in the loss of 2 to 2.5 million barrels per day of oil production between November 1978 and June 1979 in Iran. At one point, production almost stopped the progress. The Iranian uprising was the immediate cause of what would become the highest price in World War Two. However, its impact on prices would have been limited and of relatively short duration had it not been for subsequent events. Shortly after the revolution, production was up to 4 million barrels per day. In September 1980, Iran already weakened by the revolution invaded by Iraq. By November, the combined production of both countries was only a million barrels per day and 6.5 million barrels per day less than a year before. Consequently worldwide crude oil production was 10 percent lower than in 1979. The combination of the Iranian revolution and the Iraq-Iran War cause crude oil prices to more than double increasing from $14 in 1978 to $35 per barrel in 1981. The oil price rose to $20.45. In 1985, the price of oil (Saudi Arabian Light) was $27.53 per barrel (yearly average) (Hance, 2010). The price of oil during this period was falling, in which...
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... Every decision that we make affects it some way. The cars that we choose to drive is just one of the many ways that humans affect our environment on a daily basis. Even the simplest choices that we can make in life, like recycling, can make a huge impact in the future of our environment. Until you really stop and think about just how big our environment actually is, then you probably would not ever realize just how important it is to us as humans and just how much we do affect it. The Philosophy of environmental protection analysis issues should involve examination of four topics: limits of the environment to absorb human impact without deleterious change; need for change in human behavior to reduce or avoid adverse environmental impact; limits on the authority and jurisdiction of civil government; and need for civil governmental action toward environmental preservation (Staff Writers 2015). The Civil Government is used to protect our environment from humans as well as our property from the actions of others that may be trying to cause harm or destruction to it, but they are not authorized to do anything about the misuse of the environment. I personally think this is hogwash and we as Americans deserve a government that should be able to protect our environment from the people who are intentionally destroying it at all times. Our Environment can only process so much of what we as Humans throw at it. If we do not change our ways, it will not be very long before not only will...
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...Synthetic oil vs. Conventional Oil And the Winner is How often do you take your baby to the local Quick Lube or dealership to get the oil changed, every three months or 3000 mile? Or, if you’re like most of us, you find it challenging to make the time in your busy schedule, so you get it done when you have the first chance. Did you know that in today’s newer model cars, automakers now say it’s ok to wait up to 5000 or even 10,000 miles, depending on the model of the car and daily driving conditions, without an oil change. One question that a mechanic may ask you is, whether you want conventional or synthetic oil used? And do you reply, “What do you suggest?” Even though conventional motor oil cost less than synthetic motor oil, when your car is taken to the shop for regular maintenance, synthetic motor oil is a better choice for your vehicle's engine as it reduces engine wear better than conventional motor...
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...Toyota Hybrid cars. Toyota Motor Corporation is a famous Japanese multinational corporation, and is considered the world’s second largest automaker of automobiles, trucks, buses, robots, and providing financial services. When Toyota and other Japanese carmakers entered the American market, they were not considered as a threat to the American auto industry because it was believed their cars had no appeal to American consumers However, in the 1970s, due to several problems like environmental regulations, and quality control issues with American cars, a good number of American car owners began searching for alternatives to poorly made American cars. In response to these changes, Toyota and other Japanese carmakers aggressively marketed their cars to Americans as being fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly, and having better build quality than American cars. In addition, Toyota marketed their cars with commercials involving young Toyota drivers jumping in the air. As a result, the Japanese’s marketing campaign along with continuing problems from the Big Three auto manufacturers, allowed import cars to make up about 20 percent of the US car market by 1980. Stage1 General Motors, Ford and Daimler-Chrysler focused in the late 1990s on mergers and acquisitions for improving their business positions to meet future challenges. Toyota, meanwhile, centered its business strategy on technological innovation and persistent environmental product development. The price of oil was not especially...
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