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F & L Tire and Service Bloghttp://fandltire.com/blogMost recent posts.Thu, 29 Jun 2017 14:37:26 -0400en-ushourly1What Happened to My Fuel Economy?http://fandltire.com/blog/view/what-happened-to-my-fuel-economyhttp://fandltire.com/blog/view/what-happened-to-my-fuel-economy#commentsThu, 29 Jun 2017 14:37:26 -0400http://fandltire.com/blog/view/what-happened-to-my-fuel-economy
 You notice that suddenly your vehicle seems to be getting worse gas mileage than it did awhile back. Why? What happened?

 Like with most things on your vehicle, there can be numerous problems at the root of poor fuel economy. Let's start with the simple ones and work our way to the more complicated issues:

 Tires: This one's easy. Underinflated tires mean more rolling resistance (think about riding a bike with a low tire), and more rolling resistance means poorer fuel economy. Check your tire inflation at least once a month, while the tires are cold, using a good quality tire gauge. Even a pound or two of underinflation can be enough to cause problems!

 Air filter: The air filter is made of pleated paper or fabric elements which prevent pollen, dust and particulates from entering the fuel system where they could do some real damage and cause wear. A clogged air filter can literally smother the engine by restricting air flow. Take out the air filter and hold it up to a bright light – if no light can pass through it, it's time for a change.

 Check Engine light: Your engine relies on a series of sensors which send information to the drivetrain computer to monitor fuel delivery, ignition timing, transmission shift points, emission controls and other functions. If a sensor is sending readings which are outside of normal operating limits, a trouble code will be registered in the engine's drivetrain computer and the Check Engine light on the dashboard will be illuminated. A technician can then use a code reader or scanner device, connected to the diagnostic connector, to read the codes and determine the cause of the problem.

 Oxygen sensor: Engines use an O2 sensor in the exhaust stream to monitor the content of the exhaust gases. Usually, the O2 sensor(s) will last the life of the vehicle, but if an O2 sensor fails it can lead to a rich-running condition and cause the engine to put excessive amounts of fuel into the system.

 Questions? Concerns? Call us and we'll get you straightened out again!
 /blog/view/what-happened-to-my-fuel-economy/feed0Make Those Tires Last!http://fandltire.com/blog/view/make-those-tires-lasthttp://fandltire.com/blog/view/make-those-tires-last#commentsThu, 15 Jun 2017 14:17:18 -0400http://fandltire.com/blog/view/make-those-tires-last
 Your tires are a big investment, and while it's easy to just take them for granted, you want them to last through their entire warranty phase (at least). Here are some tips on how to get the most life out of a set of tires:

 Tire rotations: No vehicle has 50/50 weight distribution from front to rear, and front tires see a different set of stresses from braking and cornering. Rotating your tires at a 5,000-mile interval ensures even wear and good drivability and handling.

 Proper inflation: Underinflated tires are bad news! They'll wear unevenly due to their altered footprint, they'll cost you money in terms of higher rolling resistance and poor fuel economy, and the stress from overheating can lead to premature tire failure. Check your inflation levels at least once a month, using a good quality tire gauge.

 Wheel alignment: Think about someone who walks with one foot skewed out to the side. That shoe will wear unevenly, usually at the heel, and that's not unlike what happens with poor wheel alignment. One tire is trying to steer the vehicle in another direction and is dragged down the road by the other three tires. Before long, the tread of that tire is going to be scrubbed off along the inside or outside edge. If you notice signs like a persistent pull to one side or the need to hold the wheel off-center while driving in a straight line, chances are you're in need of a wheel alignment. Don't put off this important automotive maintenance detail!

 Like we mentioned, it's too easy to take your tires for granted…right up to the point where there's a problem and you find yourself stuck by the side of the road or in a parking lot with a flat. It's not hard to get the most out of your set of tires, though. Just follow the tips we mentioned, keep an eye on your treads and sidewalls and inspect them from time to time, and your tires should be good for many years of good, reliable service!
 /blog/view/make-those-tires-last/feed0How To Maintain A New Carhttp://fandltire.com/blog/view/how-to-maintain-a-new-carhttp://fandltire.com/blog/view/how-to-maintain-a-new-car#commentsThu, 25 May 2017 14:00:56 -0400http://fandltire.com/blog/view/how-to-maintain-a-new-car
 So you got a new set of wheels – congratulations! You're going to want to hang onto it as long as possible, so you'll want to keep it maintained as well as you can. Here are some suggestions:

 First, read the owner's manual carefully and stick to manufacturer's recommendations for service intervals. There are certain things that are critical enough that failure to adhere to recommendations can void a new car warranty. Don't let that happen!

 For instance, just about every manufacturer recommends synthetic oil for their engines; it provides better protection in just about every respect, and it's more stable at high and low temperatures. If your owner's manual prescribes a 10,000-mile oil change, stick with that and be sure to use the brand and grade of motor oil called for in the manual.

 Apply a good coat of wax to your vehicle, and another one on top of that. A properly waxed vehicle does more than just look good, it helps repel grit and grime that can damage the finish as well as preventing oxidization of the paint in sunny locales.

 Clean the radiator from time to time. You can just use the spray setting on a hose to get rid of bugs and grime that may have lodged in the radiator and could possibly impair cooling. If there's a stubborn bug that won't come off, use a brush but be very careful not to damage the delicate fins of the radiator!

 Check the air filter every few months. Take it out and hold it up to a bright light – if no light passes through, the air filter has become dirty enough to need a change. A dirty air filter can kill performance and fuel economy.

 The good news is that today's new cars need less maintenance than ever before, and don't even have the extensive break-in period of cars from a generation ago. Stick to manufacturer's recommendations and you can't go wrong…and you'll have a car you can count on for many years to come!
 /blog/view/how-to-maintain-a-new-car/feed0What Tires Are Right For Your Truck?http://fandltire.com/blog/view/what-tires-are-right-for-your-truckhttp://fandltire.com/blog/view/what-tires-are-right-for-your-truck#commentsThu, 11 May 2017 13:47:16 -0400http://fandltire.com/blog/view/what-tires-are-right-for-your-truck
 So you're in need of a set of tires for your truck? No problem! The question is, though, what kind of tires are going to be best?

 First, you'll need to think about what you use that truck for. Will you regularly be hauling heavy loads or pulling a trailer? Do you expect to keep it on the pavement for the most part, or will you occasionally go off-road? If you go off-road, will it be on soft dirt or will you be plowing through brush, mud, and rocks? And finally…what's your budget?

 If you're wanting to keep it on the pavement most of the time and your truck is a daily driver for errands, school, soccer, and grocery runs, all-season tires are probably the right choice. All-season light truck tires can rival the best passenger tires when it comes to noise level, handling, ride quality and road manners while offering good, reliable traction on wet or dry pavement.

 All-terrain tires feature a more aggressive tread pattern than all-season tires and are capable of at least limited off-road use. While they have enhanced traction and load capacity, many all-terrain tire designs still have good noise suppression, ride quality and handling on the pavement. Many all-terrain tires feature the industry's M + S stamp, meaning they offer good performance in mud and snow.

 Mud tires are a next step up from all-terrain tires. Mud tires usually feature a blocky tread pattern with a high void ratio, meaning they can shed mud from their treads as they spin so there's always a clear area to dig into soft surfaces. Many mud tires are also designed with reinforced sidewalls for extra toughness and resistance to gouges, punctures, and abrasions in off-road use.

 In the end, the choice is yours, of course. Just think about your truck, your driving habits, your expectations and your budget. There are plenty of great choices out there for light truck tires, at all price points! Make an appointment with us and let's talk about the next set of tires for your truck!
 /blog/view/what-tires-are-right-for-your-truck/feed0Spark Plugs – How Often Should They Be Replaced?http://fandltire.com/blog/view/spark-plugs-how-often-should-they-be-replacedhttp://fandltire.com/blog/view/spark-plugs-how-often-should-they-be-replaced#commentsThu, 27 Apr 2017 13:31:12 -0400http://fandltire.com/blog/view/spark-plugs-how-often-should-they-be-replaced
 In the old days, a tune-up was necessary about every 35,000 miles. It would usually consist of setting the ignition timing, replacing the mechanical breaker points in the ignition, cleaning and adjusting the carburetor and replacing the plug wires and spark plugs. Today, of course, the carburetor's job is done by fuel injection and the ignition timing and spark are controlled by the engine computer. Few vehicles still have plug wires anymore either, as the distributor was replaced by the computer and a coil-on-plug design which delivers a spark at each spark plug.

 But what about the spark plugs themselves, though? How often do they need to be replaced now?

 Manufacturers tout an 80k-100k mile service interval on spark plugs now, thanks in part to improvements in plug design and materials. That might be stretching it, however. Remember that if you have a 100,000-mile spark plug, its electrode is worn down 4/5 of the way at 80,000 miles. A worn electrode means a wider spark plug gap, which can mean a loss of power and fuel economy.

 Worse, though, spark plugs that have been in the engine's cylinder head for years and tens of thousands of miles have a tendency for their threads to seize. A seized spark plug can be pretty difficult to extract from the head and can mean a hefty repair bill before it's all said and done.

 If your vehicle was originally equipped with a specific type of spark plug, it's a smart idea to keep that design of plug when you replace them. It's also a good idea to check a few other things under the hood when it's time to replace the plugs, including

 --Air filter

 --Cabin air filter

 --Belts and hoses

 --Charging system

 --Starter

 --O2 sensor

 --All vacuum lines and junctions

 Today's cars may be a lot less maintenance-intensive, but that doesn't mean "maintenance free." Remember that a well-maintained car is a reliable and strong-running car…and don't put off maintenance like spark plugs just because it doesn't need to be done very often!

 /blog/view/spark-plugs-how-often-should-they-be-replaced/feed0Reasons Why Tire Inflation Is So Importanthttp://fandltire.com/blog/view/reasons-why-tire-inflation-is-so-importanthttp://fandltire.com/blog/view/reasons-why-tire-inflation-is-so-important#commentsThu, 13 Apr 2017 13:15:14 -0400http://fandltire.com/blog/view/reasons-why-tire-inflation-is-so-important
 Even just a pound or two of underinflation in your tires can be a problem. Why, though? There are several reasons.

 Fuel economy: If you ever rode a bicycle with a low tire, you know that it feels like you're riding through wet cement due to the added rolling resistance. The same thing is happening with your car, and compromising your fuel economy. Over the course of 10,000 miles per year, that can add up to 150 gallons of gas or $500 out of your pocket!

 Handling: Low tire pressure means poorer control and longer stopping distances. At high speeds, in particular, this can be downright hazardous.

 Premature tire wear: Underinflated tires are under a lot of stress, especially their steel belts. Take a paper clip and work it back and forth until it snaps. Feel how hot it gets when the metal is stressed? The same thing happens with the steel belts in your tires, which are already heating up anyway due to normal wear. This heat and stress will cause uneven tread wear and can even cause tires to fail altogether.

 Proper tire inflation can give you as much as a 3.3 percent increase in fuel economy, or even more. Remember that you can't really detect low air pressure from looking at a tire until it gets really low (under 20 psi or so). Remember also that air will migrate out of a tire through the valve stem and the tire sidewalls just through normal wear; you should get a quality tire gauge (not the ones built into the hose at the gas station) and check the tire inflation at least once a month. Air expands when hot, so remember to check tire pressure when the tires are still cold.

 Tire pressure isn't at the forefront of most drivers' minds, but it's still important. Having to replace a prematurely-worn-out set of tires or to dump more gas into your fuel tank seems like a pretty dumb way to spend money, doesn't it? Do yourself a favor and be mindful of your tire inflation levels!
 /blog/view/reasons-why-tire-inflation-is-so-important/feed0Uh Oh…My Check Engine Light Is Onhttp://fandltire.com/blog/view/uh-oh-my-check-engine-light-is-onhttp://fandltire.com/blog/view/uh-oh-my-check-engine-light-is-on#commentsThu, 30 Mar 2017 13:43:31 -0400http://fandltire.com/blog/view/uh-oh-my-check-engine-light-is-on
 So you come out to start your car one morning and the Check Engine light on the dashboard comes on…and doesn't go back off again. You can't really notice any difference in the way the car runs and drives, but it's on anyway.

 What does it mean?

 Since the late 80s, most engine functions have been controlled by a central drivetrain computer. This includes emissions controls, fuel metering and delivery, ignition timing, shift points and many other elements of drivability and performance. The drivetrain computer relies on information from a chain of sensors that monitor exhaust composition, camshaft position, throttle position and many other factors.

 The voltage readings from any of these sensors are supposed to fall within a certain range. When these readings are out of normal parameters, the drivetrain computer stores a trouble code and illuminates the Check Engine light (also known as a Malfunction Indicator Lamp or MIL). Some problems on some makes may take several failure cycles before the MIL will illuminate.

 The trouble code could originate from something as minor as a loose gas cap or a loose or corroded wire to a sensor. On the other hand, it could mean something considerably more serious.

 The trouble code can be accessed by a technician using a code reader or scanner device, which hooks up to a standardized connector usually found under the dashboard. The code (or codes) can then be interpreted to diagnose the problem. It takes an experienced technician, however, to know why a given code occurred in the first place and find the problem and repair it.

 So for you, the driver, what should you do when the MIL is illuminated?

 You should, of course, get your vehicle to a shop for a proper diagnosis as soon as you can. If you notice problems like rough running, poor idle, transmission roughness, smoke or other real driveability problems, don't put it off! The good news is that the whole system of onboard diagnostics has made it easier for a technician to track down a problem and address it, taking a lot of the guesswork out of the process.
 /blog/view/uh-oh-my-check-engine-light-is-on/feed0Five Things You Didn't Know About Tireshttp://fandltire.com/blog/view/five-things-you-didn-t-know-about-tireshttp://fandltire.com/blog/view/five-things-you-didn-t-know-about-tires#commentsThu, 16 Mar 2017 13:32:55 -0400http://fandltire.com/blog/view/five-things-you-didn-t-know-about-tires
 1. For performance and handling, the trend has long been toward fatter tires with a bigger footprint. That's starting to change, though. Skinnier tires mean lower rolling resistance and better fuel economy, as well as a smaller aerodynamic profile. While fatter tires do handle better, tire engineers are making up the difference by designing skinny tires with a stickier tread formulation for traction and cornering ability.

 2. Static electricity used to be a real concern for vehicles; if you're old enough, you may remember seeing station wagons with a "ground strap" dragging along the pavement. It's become a concern again, with newer tread compounds cutting back on the amount of carbon black in newer tires. The solution? Many tires are now designed with an "antenna strip" of more conductive material down the center of the tread, providing a positive electrical contact between tire and pavement.

 3. Like with cars, tire manufacturers are doing everything they can to cut the weight of their products. A heavier tire means more inertia, while a lighter tire means lower rolling resistance. Bridgestone is now using a lighter gauge of cord for steel belts, and Michelin has actually cut the depth of the tread surface while using a tougher, high-mileage tread formulation for longer treadwear.

 4. Sure, you know about the rubber, nylon, steel and Kevlar in modern tires. However, tires include some compounds you might not have known about, such as cobalt and titanium to bond the rubber to the steel belts. Yokohama uses citrus oil to modify how tread stiffness changes with temperature, and silica helps enhance wet and snow traction (as well as cutting rolling resistance).

 5. Airless tires are on their way. They're already in use for industrial vehicles and are pretty close to market phase for passenger cars and trucks. These tires (sometimes an integral tire/wheel) use a honeycomb- style structure to carry the vehicle's weight and maintain rigidity. They're amazingly tough, too – in some testing, drivers have been able to hit a curb dead-on at 50 mph with no damage to wheels, tires or suspension!
 /blog/view/five-things-you-didn-t-know-about-tires/feed0Get Your Car Really, Really, REALLY Clean!http://fandltire.com/blog/view/get-your-car-really-really-really-cleanhttp://fandltire.com/blog/view/get-your-car-really-really-really-clean#commentsThu, 23 Feb 2017 13:22:08 -0500http://fandltire.com/blog/view/get-your-car-really-really-really-clean
 It can be a lot of work and attention to detail to get your car really clean…especially if it's pretty dirty to start with…but here are some ideas for truly thorough cleaning that you may not have thought of!

 --A cheap foam paintbrush can get into crevices (like A/C vents) that might be impossible otherwise. As you loosen up dust from these spots, keep a vacuum cleaner nozzle at work in your other hand to suck up the dust and prevent it from settling other places.

 --A soft-bristled brush is perfect for cleaning around radio knobs and other buttons.

 --While you're cleaning, don't forget to locate your cabin air filter and replace it. A dirty cabin air filter can lead to a lot of odd smells and stinks. Check your owner's manual; cabin air filter locations can vary a lot from one make/model to another.

 --Get all the junk out. That means checking under the seats and far up in the front foot wells, even under the dash.

 --A Magic Eraser, with some light rubbing, can be great for getting drips, stains, and gunk out of both leather and fabric.

 --Armrests and door panels tend to get pretty grimy with embedded dirt. A mild soap and water solution will do the trick; scrub with a toothbrush to dislodge this grime. The toothbrush is also really handy for getting dirt and fine crumbs out of the seams of seat cushions.

 --If your dashboard or seats have started to dry out or crack, you can condition and polish them with olive oil.

 --Dog hair on cloth upholstery? Try a spray bottle of water and a squeegee, then vacuum up what's left. If there's any left after that, try doubling a length of duct tape into a loop and picking up the remains.

 --Stains in upholstery or carpeting can come out surprisingly well with diluted all-purpose cleaner, a sponge or scrub brush and washcloths.

 With a little time and elbow grease, you'll be driving around in a nice clean car again. Hope this helps!
 /blog/view/get-your-car-really-really-really-clean/feed0Can I Buy Just Two Tires?http://fandltire.com/blog/view/can-i-buy-just-two-tireshttp://fandltire.com/blog/view/can-i-buy-just-two-tires#commentsThu, 09 Feb 2017 13:10:52 -0500http://fandltire.com/blog/view/can-i-buy-just-two-tires
 We know that a lot of drivers are working pretty hard to make a dollar go farther and that the outlay for a full set of four tires – even inexpensive tires – can be considerable. That's why we run across drivers pretty often who ask if it's okay to just replace a pair of tires, then buy the other pair when they can afford them.

 The answer is…yes, but…

 You'll really need to pay attention to the size of the set of tires that you've already got and go with that exact same size of tires for your new pair. Having mismatched sizes of tires on your vehicle can result in squirrelly and unpredictable handling and ride quality. If your existing tires are all-season, go with all-season tires. If they're winter tires, go with winter tires. Ideally, you should even have the same tread pattern and design on the new tires.

 Also, the new tires will need to go on the rear, and you can then take the tires that have the most tread left and put them on the front. Rear wheel traction is vital to getting you down the road safely and preventing the rear end from oversteering and "fishtailing" out as you go around a corner, especially on wet pavement.

 Really, though, you should try to get that other pair of tires under your vehicle as soon as you possibly can afford them. A matched set of tires – all the same brand, same age, same size, same tread pattern and design – will mean a vehicle that's suddenly much quieter, smoother riding, better handling and safer all the way around!

 While tires are a big investment and can be pretty daunting to try to afford, we encourage you to check back on our site for specials and sales…we carry a wide variety of premium brand tires in all sizes for various fitments and we're sure we've got tires that'll be a great fit for your vehicle!
 /blog/view/can-i-buy-just-two-tires/feed0Are You Ready For A Roadside Emergency?http://fandltire.com/blog/view/are-you-ready-for-a-roadside-emergencyhttp://fandltire.com/blog/view/are-you-ready-for-a-roadside-emergency#commentsThu, 26 Jan 2017 12:59:37 -0500http://fandltire.com/blog/view/are-you-ready-for-a-roadside-emergency
 Yeah, yeah…your vehicle's fairly new and you take care of it, and you've even got a membership in AAA. That doesn't mean that your chances of ending up in a tight spot are zero. It's just common sense to be prepared with a trouble bag in your car. Here's a pretty good rundown of things you should keep in a car emergency kit:

 Fully charged cell phone: You may want to consider a cheap prepaid "burner phone" with a long battery life and keep it strictly in the car. If nothing else, at least keep a charged-up power bank on hand.

 First-aid kit: At a bare minimum, a first-aid kit should include gauze pads and bandage tape, aspirins, antiseptic wipes, scissors, antiseptic cream or ointment, Band-Aids, rubbing alcohol and burn cream.

 Tools: It doesn't have to be anything comprehensive; just a good quality Leatherman-type tool and some duct tape can be real, real handy.

 Fire extinguisher: It's kind of bulky, but it can literally be a lifesaver. Try to find a fire extinguisher that's rated for Class B and Class C fires: flammable liquids and electrical fires.

 Warning triangles or highway flares: Self-explanatory.

 Tire gauge: You know you should be checking your tire pressure regularly anyway…right? Right?

 Foam tire sealant: If you got a flat tire and it didn't completely shred before you could get off the road, a can of tire sealant can keep you going for a while.

 Gloves, sweater, cap: Self-explanatory for cold climates or cold weather.

 Flashlight and tow strap: Self-explanatory.

 Nonperishable snacks: Try to find snacks that are protein-rich, as they will make you feel full and satisfied a lot longer than crackers or chips. Also, try to avoid salty snacks that will only spike your thirst.

 Of course, you hope that you won't find yourself stuck by the side of the road. But even if you don't know how to repair a problem yourself and get back on your way, a well-stocked trouble bag can make your emergency a little more tolerable while you wait for help.
 /blog/view/are-you-ready-for-a-roadside-emergency/feed0Flat Spots? Let's Clear Up Some Myths About That…http://fandltire.com/blog/view/flat-spots-let-s-clear-up-some-myths-about-thathttp://fandltire.com/blog/view/flat-spots-let-s-clear-up-some-myths-about-that#commentsThu, 12 Jan 2017 12:39:59 -0500http://fandltire.com/blog/view/flat-spots-let-s-clear-up-some-myths-about-that
 So your vehicle's been sitting for a while…you get in it, start the engine and pull out of the driveway when you notice a hard, rough (but very regular) vibration that only gets worse with speed. It doesn't feel like it's coming from the driveline or suspension – so what is it?

 It could be that the tires have developed flat spots.

 With the weight of the vehicle pressing down on the tires for long periods, a section of the rubber and belts can become softer (or harder) than the rest of the tire. This can be exacerbated by cold weather, or just by parking on a cold concrete floor.

 Low-profile tires with short sidewalls can be more prone to flat-spotting, as can tires with an H or higher speed rating. In most cases, you can just grit your teeth and drive and the flat spots will work their way out of the tires…but not always. In some severe cases, the flat-spotting is permanent.

 So, what can you do?

 There are all sorts of old-wives'-tales about parking your vehicle on sheets of plywood or carpeting or sandbags to prevent flat spots. Unfortunately, they are all pure nonsense.

 If you've got a vehicle that's going to be stored for a long time, the only way you can avoid flat spots is to have the vehicle up on jack stands at all four corners. That'll take the weight off the tires completely. Unfortunately, that's also pretty inconvenient.

 The other solution? There's a product called "FlatStoppers" which supports the tire using a curved shape, distributing the vehicle's weight evenly and reliably.

 It may seem like a lot of trouble, but it beats the alternative…which is a set of tires that are potentially ruined with flat spots that won't come out again!
 /blog/view/flat-spots-let-s-clear-up-some-myths-about-that/feed0So You Think Some Traffic Laws Are Nuts?http://fandltire.com/blog/view/so-you-think-some-traffic-laws-are-nutshttp://fandltire.com/blog/view/so-you-think-some-traffic-laws-are-nuts#commentsThu, 29 Dec 2016 10:29:52 -0500http://fandltire.com/blog/view/so-you-think-some-traffic-laws-are-nuts
 Yes, there are plenty of traffic laws in certain areas that don't make much sense. Here, though, we present a collection of traffic laws from other parts of the world that are just bizarre:

 --In Thailand, the law states that no driver, male or female, shall ever drive without a shirt.

 --In South Africa, "the driver of a vehicle on a public road shall stop such vehicle at the request or on the signal of a person leading or driving any bovine animal, horse, ass, mule, sheep, goat, pig, or ostrich on such road." Or face a $500 fine.

 --Splashing a pedestrian with water is illegal in Japan.

 --In Montana, you can forget about driving with a sheep in the truck unless the sheep has a chaperone... and the state of Alabama had the presence of mind to make it illegal to drive while blindfolded.

 --On the island of Cyprus, it's illegal to raise a hand from the steering wheel. No waving at anyone, no eating or drinking anything while you drive.

 --Danish drivers are required to check under the car before starting it…just in case anyone is sleeping under there.

 --In Spain, if you need glasses to drive, you're required to keep a spare pair of glasses in the vehicle at all times.

 --In Singapore, it's illegal to ever come within 50 meters of a pedestrian. 50 meters equals about 162 feet. Good luck with that.

 So, do you still think there are some weird traffic laws in your locale??
 /blog/view/so-you-think-some-traffic-laws-are-nuts/feed0 A Brief Explanation of Tire Informationhttp://fandltire.com/blog/view/a-brief-explanation-of-tire-informationhttp://fandltire.com/blog/view/a-brief-explanation-of-tire-information#commentsThu, 15 Dec 2016 16:06:08 -0500http://fandltire.com/blog/view/a-brief-explanation-of-tire-information
 Ever wonder what the designations stamped on your tire sidewall actually mean? We'd like to break it down for you.

 Let's take for instance, "P195/60R15 87S". This is a full service description of a tire.

 In this case, "87S" denotes a tire's load capacity and speed rating. The higher the number, the greater the load capacity – an 87 load capacity means that tire can support 1,201 pounds. Speed ratings range from L (75 mph) through V (149 mph), and an S speed rating means the tire is good for 112 mph. W, Y, and Z-speed rated tires are available for extreme performance cars and are rated as high as 186 mph.

 As for the rest of the information:

 --"P" denotes Passenger Tire

 --195 is the tire's width from sidewall to sidewall... in millimeters

 --60 is the aspect ratio... the proportion of the height of the tire cross-section as compared to the width of the tread area

 --"R" stands for Radial construction

 --15 is the wheel size... in inches

 There's other information on the sidewall of a tire, such as its Mountain & Snow rating (if applicable), date of manufacture code and maximum allowable pressure. For the average consumer though, it's good to know the meaning of the service description so you can be an informed tire buyer when it's time to replace them. Remember, your vehicle was designed for a very specific tire size, and it's best to stay with that size when you go shopping for new tires!
 /blog/view/a-brief-explanation-of-tire-information/feed0Your Car's an Investment – Protect Ithttp://fandltire.com/blog/view/your-car-s-an-investment-protect-ithttp://fandltire.com/blog/view/your-car-s-an-investment-protect-it#commentsThu, 24 Nov 2016 15:20:50 -0500http://fandltire.com/blog/view/your-car-s-an-investment-protect-it
 You rely on your car every day, and you have a lot of money tied up in it. It's probably one of the more valuable things you own…so make sure you get the most out of that investment:

 Oil changes: Changing your motor oil at regular intervals will ensure long engine life by cutting wear and friction and helping to prevent the buildup of sludge and carbon on internal engine assemblies.

 Cooling system: Older cast-iron engines could overheat with no serious consequences, but not so with today's aluminum blocks and heads. Your engine's coolant has a finite life and should be changed and flushed at regular intervals to prevent accumulation of scale and corrosion in the radiator, heater core and water pump.

 Finish: A good coat of wax does more than keep your car looking good. It also helps prevent rust from forming, helps to repel debris and dirt and keeps the paint in good shape.

 Filters: The air filter is crucial to protecting your engine from dirt and particulates…but once the air filter gets clogged, it can smother performance (literally) and hurt fuel economy. The fuel filters and carbon canister filter should also be checked and changed if necessary.

 Timing belt: Many vehicles are designed with a timing chain to coordinate the crankshaft and camshaft; timing chains usually last the life cycle of the vehicle. Timing belts, however, have a finite service life and even a few thousand miles past that recommended change interval is borrowed time. A broken timing belt can very literally result in a wrecked engine.

 A little preventive maintenance and forethought can go a long way toward getting the most miles out of your vehicle!
 /blog/view/your-car-s-an-investment-protect-it/feed0What To Do With Those Old Tireshttp://fandltire.com/blog/view/what-to-do-with-those-old-tireshttp://fandltire.com/blog/view/what-to-do-with-those-old-tires#commentsThu, 10 Nov 2016 15:06:40 -0500http://fandltire.com/blog/view/what-to-do-with-those-old-tires
 Every year, about 290 million tires are discarded; of those, about 233 million are recycled in one way or another. Shredded tires can be used for playground surfaces, welcome mats, hot-melt asphalt, bark mulch and even made into building material for "green" construction.

 But what can you do with your old tires? Here are some ideas:

 --Fill a tractor tire with sand to make a great sandbox for kids

 --Hang a tire from a rope as a tire swing

 --Stack a couple of tires on top of each other, bolt them together and paint them a cheerful color, then use them as a planter

 --Lay two rows of tires next to each other, somewhat staggered, and use them for broken-field running as part of football conditioning

 --Bolt two tires together, then affix a round glass top for an instant patio table

 --Tires can be hung or slightly embedded in the ground and used as planters (note: don't grow vegetable plants in tires)

 --With a little imagination and some other building materials, you can use old tires to set up an entire playground of climbing structures, obstacle courses, and other fun designs

 While tires are tough, they can still be cut with a Sawzall or other heavy-duty saw. Whatever you decide to do with used tires, it's important to recycle them somehow. Used tires collect water and can quickly become mosquito breeding grounds in the summer. You'll be doing your part to help the environment and make the world a better place.
 /blog/view/what-to-do-with-those-old-tires/feed0So…Many…Kinds…of Tireshttp://fandltire.com/blog/view/so-many-kinds-of-tireshttp://fandltire.com/blog/view/so-many-kinds-of-tires#commentsThu, 27 Oct 2016 13:25:25 -0400http://fandltire.com/blog/view/so-many-kinds-of-tires
 Ever think about all the different vehicles that use rubber tires? Tractors, industrial equipment, everything else that rolls on rubber?

 Each specialized type of tire requires a specialized design for its specific purpose. Aircraft tires, for instance, have to be very robust and handle a great deal of weight and stress, but for only a short period of time. Aircraft tires are often filled with an inert gas such as nitrogen, for more stable inflation levels, and are designed with specialized fusible plugs which provide a safer failure mode (rather than a sudden, catastrophic tire explosion).

 Off-the-road tires, for vehicles such as graders or mining equipment, operate at low speeds but have to be able to withstand severe service conditions while handling heavy loads. They're designed with tough, thick carcasses to resist cuts, tears, gouges and punctures while still providing decent control and ride quality for the operator.

 Agricultural tires are designed for good traction while not compacting soil too heavily. They feature a large footprint to disperse the weight of the vehicle, and may feature a paddle tread for tractor tires or a knobby design for turf machines such as mowers.

 Industrial tires, such as for forklifts, backhoes or dock equipment, often have to encounter chemicals and other substances that can be damaging to ordinary tires. They're tough and rugged and often come in solid, non-pneumatic designs.

 Tires for heavy duty trucks and buses need to put in long hours and many miles hauling heavy loads. They're designed to minimize dangerous heat buildup and offer good traction on wet or dry pavement. A relatively new innovation for heavy trucks is the "Super Single," a wide single tire that replaces the dual rear wheels of older truck designs. Super Singles offer better fuel economy as well, with a weight savings of around 200 pounds per axle.

 /blog/view/so-many-kinds-of-tires/feed0Make Sure Your Car's Ready For Winter!http://fandltire.com/blog/view/make-sure-your-car-s-ready-for-winterhttp://fandltire.com/blog/view/make-sure-your-car-s-ready-for-winter#commentsFri, 14 Oct 2016 10:09:04 -0400http://fandltire.com/blog/view/make-sure-your-car-s-ready-for-winter
 You know that winter and bad weather are coming. Is your car ready? Here's a quick checklist of things to get up to speed on:

 Motor oil: Motor oil has a tendency to thicken in cold weather, making it harder to circulate to upper engine parts at startup. If you haven't ever used synthetic oil before, this might be a good time to start. The flow properties of synthetic oil are a lot more consistent, meaning it doesn't thicken in sub-freezing temperatures or thin out when it's hot outside.

 Wipers: Even the best windshield wipers only last about a year. If your wipers are showing cracks or chips or losing strips of rubber, go ahead and replace them. Don't forget to refill your washer fluid reservoir…you'll need it once the weather gets bad.

 Cooling system: If you can't remember the last time your coolant was changed, it's pretty easy for a technician to test its condition. Remember that coolant, a 50/50 mix of antifreeze and distilled water, prevents freeze-ups in wintertime as well as boilovers in hot weather.

 Heater and defroster: Since the heater is part of the cooling system, a flush of the system will help remove any scale or corrosion that may have built up in the heater core.

 Tires: Make sure your tires are in good shape, with plenty of tread depth, and check the inflation. Remember that air expands when hot, so be sure to check tire pressure when the tires are still cold. That also means they'll lose a couple of pounds of air pressure when the temperatures are really cold.

 You can't do much about winter weather, but you can at least up your chances of getting through it unscathed when your car's in good shape for winter driving!
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 Believe it or not, many new vehicles come without a spare tire. Manufacturers have a few different reasons for that, including weight savings, space efficiency, and cost. When you're stuck by the side of the road, though, none of that really matters much, does it?

 Instead, these vehicles come equipped with an inflation kit and/or a can of sealant.

 Sealant is a gooey substance in an aerosol can that's designed to coat the inside of the tire due to centrifugal force once you get rolling again, hopefully sealing the puncture. These products, such as Fix-A-Flat, have been on the market for decades and tend to work pretty well on a minor puncture. They're not a permanent fix, however. Your speed should be limited after using Fix-A-Flat type products, and you should see about getting the tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible. In addition, most of these products freeze at temperatures below 32 degrees and may not be usable in cold weather.

 The other alternative on new vehicles is an onboard compressor which usually plugs into the cigarette lighter. These little compressors actually work quite well and can refill a tire in a few minutes' time, getting you back on your way again.

 This is all well and good, but...

 Many times, a tire which fails at highway speed is going to be shredded by the time you can get off the road, or at least permanently damaged and ruined. No inflation kit or can of sealant can help you in that case.

 No tire can be repaired if it has a hole in the sidewall or the shoulder. In that case, you've got no other choice but to spring for a new tire.

 You can always invest in a spare tire and a jack if you're really concerned about it, but in many new vehicles, there's not even space for a spare. As if that weren't enough...if you do have a spare in your vehicle, remember spares can lose air over time and can even dry rot if they're never on the ground. Most experts now agree tires have a life expectancy of about six years before dry rot, ozone, and the sun's UV rays degrade them.

 The upshot? You might want to just make sure your AAA membership is paid up!
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 Buying a used car is somewhat less of a crapshoot than it was at one time. You can get detailed information on a vehicle's history via the CARFAX report, and a technician can use onboard diagnostics to get a good picture of what's going on under the hood and what problems might be coming up.

 It's always a good idea to get a mechanic to look over any prospective purchase, but there are things you can get a look at yourself before you spend the money for a professional inspection. These are things which will give you a pretty good idea of the kind of use and maintenance a vehicle has seen before you got it.

 -- Put your head against a fender and sight down the side of the vehicle with one eye. Look out for ripples or irregularities in the sheet metal which could point to a collision and body work. Look closely for mismatched paint on body panels, or paint which has an orange-peel texture.

 -- Closely look at the carpeting, upholstery, and pedals. The condition of these can tell you a lot about how a vehicle was cared for.

 -- Pop the hood and look for leaks anywhere on the engine. Start the engine, let it warm up to operating temperature and sniff carefully for unusual smells such as burning oil, burning transmission fluid or leaking antifreeze (all of which have a distinctive smell).

 -- With the engine running, vehicle on level ground and transmission in Park, pull the transmission dipstick and get a close look at the fluid. The fluid should be magenta colored with a slightly sweet smell. Fluid that's darker or has a burnt toast smell means that the transmission has been overheated, poorly maintained and/or run with a low fluid level. Avoid.

 -- Take the vehicle for a test drive. Listen for clunks or thumps while going over bumps. Get a good feel for how it handles; a pull to one side on the highway or a tendency for the steering wheel to not center itself could mean front-end problems. Accelerate sharply and listen for any unusual noises. Does the vehicle have enough power and run smoothly when driven hard? Hit the brakes hard. Does the vehicle pull to one side while braking, lock up any of the wheels or have a pulsation through the brake pedal?

 None of these constitute a detailed inspection, of course. They're all common-sense measures you can take, though, to pre-screen a prospective used car before calling a professional in for a thorough pre-purchase shakedown.
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Adam Price has orchestrated a lot of changes in his three years as executive director of the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art including changing the name of what used to be the Salt Lake Art Center.
Now, Price is taking some time off.
"I promised my wife I'm going to take at least 60 days to rest, relax and go back to the gym," Price said Tuesday, as museum officials announced Price's departure from his job before the end of the year.
"I inherited the institution at the height of the Great Recession," Price said. "It's been a lot of labor over the last three-plus years."
Price leaves UMOCA "in much better condition than he found it," said Roy Jespersen, president of UMOCA's Board of Trustees.
According to UMOCA, fund-raising is up nearly 50 percent during Price's tenure, which began in 2009, while the museum's audience has increased 500 percent to more than 100,000 visitors annually. "Those are 100,000 people who have gotten to see some of the best contemporary art in the world," Price said.
Price also orchestrated programs that took art to the people, such as Art Truck at UMOCA, which brings commissioned art free to area schools, and artist Luke Jerram's "Play Me, I'm Yours" installation that put pianos on downtown Salt Lake City streets last summer.
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In Livermore, California, Diane Caragio assembles this saucy side dish days before she needs it. "Take one out of the freezer in the morning, and it's ready to be baked for dinner," she offers. "It's great with turkey or ham."
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- 24 pearl onions
- 1 cup water
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 10 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
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- In a small saucepan, combine the onions, water and salt. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Transfer to two greased 1-qt. baking pans; set aside.
- In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in 4 tablespoons butter and lemon juice until tender. In a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir into mushroom mixture. Pour over onions.
- Melt remaining butter. Add cheese and bread crumbs; toss to coat. Sprinkle over each casserole.
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I was mortified. Great, I thought, now my client knows about the personal discussions between my son, his fiancee, my future in-laws, and me over who's paying for what. What other personal details did she know, I wondered? Now, I was the one not feeling safe.
Over the next few sessions, if anything, Louise's position hardened. She continued to tell me that I couldn't stop her, the catering plans were between her, my son, and his fiancee, and I was the one with a problem about it, not her. Furthermore, I was impinging on a business opportunity for her-a chance to break into an entirely new community with lots of new business.
At this point, some might well reason, "Oh for heaven's sake, this is really not such a big deal. This client isn't suffering from a mental illness. She seems well on the way to full recovery. You like and respect her. So why put a crimp in her professional life just to assuage your own hyperactive conscience? Maybe you are the one with the problem. Lighten up!" But not only was it an "official" ethical violation for Louise to cater the reception, it was an avoidable dual relationship. We didn't live in a small town, where there's only one caterer. I was convinced that allowing Louise to cater the wedding would compromise her therapy, subtly or not so subtly. I wasn't going to become another in the line of teachers, guides, or mentors who used her talents to benefit or satisfy themselves. Louise's pattern was to take care of others in order to feel good about herself-to sacrifice herself to meet others' needs and have them adore her as a result.
Furthermore, for my own well-being, I need to maintain a buffer between my professional and personal life. I don't want to have to worry about my client's thoughts and opinions about my personal life-my taste in friends, my relationships with family members, my behavior at high-profile personal occasions. This isn't a small matter because, as therapists, we're only as effective professionally as our own mental and emotional self-care allow us to be.
By now, my work with Louise seemed threatened by what felt like a classic power struggle. The more rounds we went on this, the more it seemed to me that this was a bona fide clinical issue that we needed to resolve to save the therapy. Louise wanted me to become like other authority figures in her life. One of my hypotheses was that we were coming close to the end of therapy and she wanted to find a way to make our relationship sustainable. She'd never had a relationship with someone in which the boundaries were clear and sustained. I felt that her core relationship issues were getting played out in this scenario, and we discussed all this. What felt deeply therapeutic was that we could argue about what was going on; this was a disagreement that we had to have. Finally, though, Louise said she was no longer willing to use her sessions to discuss my problem.
Luckily, I could call upon my consultation group, which I'd created years before to help me through just such clinical and ethical quandaries. Since I couldn't convince Louise that this was a clinical issue, my consultation group and I agreed that I'd offer to see her without charge to discuss the problem for two reasons. The first was that, since we'd already spent so much time early in the therapy creating a therapeutic context for safety and openly discussing the nature of and necessity for boundaries, this would all be familiar territory for her. And while no amount of preparatory conversation can prevent every ethical dilemma, it does establish a framework in which therapist and client can have the kind of free and open conversation that can resolve the issue.
Louise and I began methodically exploring both the positive and negative consequences of her catering or not catering the wedding. The pros of her catering: my son would have a fantastic event and she'd get great publicity, perhaps more clients, and a way to feel closer to me. The cons: there'd be a secret and some weirdness between us during every conversation and meeting, along with a degree of discomfort for me and for her, if she experienced me in a role other than as a therapist. Louise even admitted that she might be jealous that she wasn't going to be my daughter-in-law or that she might discover aspects of me that she didn't like. The pros to not catering: we'd continue on our therapeutic journey and might even get closer, having learned how to handle a difficult and confusing conflict together. Finally, there'd be someone in a position of intimacy and power who didn't use her or love her for what she could give to them. This was the most crucial point and the one that ultimately changed her mind about catering the wedding.
We also explored her personal history as it related to the current problem with a renewed immediacy. People in positions of hierarchy-her uncle, her teacher, her cantor-had all sexually abused her. Her first husband had physically abused her. In fact, throughout her life, too many people had crossed relational boundaries with her, confusing their needs with hers. I told her that if she catered the wedding, even though she consciously believed that I was in no way taking advantage of her, she might feel it on some level, given her history. I was deeply convinced that I simply couldn't take the risk of even inadvertently putting her, or any other client, into that predicament. As we spoke and she began to truly take in what I was saying, her eyes teared up. "I get it," she said softly. "This relationship has changed my life and I don't want to risk it. I'll find some way of canceling the job with your son and his fiancee." Then she smiled and said, "But, boy, would they have gotten one spectacular dinner!"
A day or so later, my son called and told me, with obvious disappointment in his voice, that Let's Have an Affair had cancelled. The owner had called to tell him that she'd mistakenly double-booked that day and was obliged to honor the first commitment. I inwardly breathed a sigh of relief as I consoled him. "I'm sure you'll find another wonderful caterer," I said.
The Good Old Slippery Slope
Ethical issues may seem obvious until you get embroiled in one. Most of what takes us, as therapists, close to the "no-go" line aren't the biggies (sex, expensive gifts, business partnerships, major confidentiality violations), but the less obvious ones, which make hard cases in the end. At the margins, many ethical issues are really judgment calls. It's not so easy in the thick of things to see a bright, shining line dividing the therapy relationship from some other relationship. While allowing Louise to cater my son's wedding is clearly a dual relationship, it might seem like a relatively benign one to many practitioners. Yet it seemed clear to me that it represented the slipperiest of slopes. In the end, two factors helped me work out a solution that she and I could accept. First, both of us had spent so much time discussing boundary issues and the peculiar nature of the therapy relationship early on that even though Louise challenged me mightily, she came around because she had, in effect, gone through the "Ethics 101" course that I give all my clients. She knew the language and could understand the issues.
Second, I had a consultation team on my side. To me, such a group is critical to helping any therapist think and make decisions about the kinds of thorny ethical issues that come up all the time in therapy. I like sports metaphors. As a therapist, you're something like an athlete, who must stay in shape to be ready for whatever comes at you during the game. You must have a coach and a team on your side who support you, challenge you, and tell you when you're in danger of screwing up. You can tell a good consultation group anything-"I've got a crush on a client," "My client wants to give me a pricey gift and will feel hurt and rejected if I say no," or even "My client has been hired to cater my son's wedding." The list goes on and on, and a consultation group will give you perspective on how to sort through it.
During good therapy, clients feel protected enough to let go of the defenses that shackle them to unhappy and unsuccessful patterns of living. In that environment, they can feel freer than ever before in their lives; they can allow themselves to be inspired and encouraged-empowered-to reenvision the world and the meaning of their lives. That therapy can do that is, in my opinion, due as much to the right understanding of boundaries as to any particular methodology. In fact, clients will forget all those brilliant interventions and masterful insights of ours, but they'll remember how we made them feel. Did we help them feel safe and secure enough to be bold, to look at the world with new eyes, to believe that within themselves they do have the wisdom and imagination to remake their lives? To me, therapy is genuinely a kind of sacred space-a sense that's been reinforced for me by many, many clients who've said the same thing. So, from my standpoint, the original Great Law of Good Therapy that we began with remains constant: remember thy boundaries, and keep them holy!
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But progress came at a price, and by 1990 the cost of living in Tokyo was also the highest in the world. If you stood in the high-fashion district of Ginza, the area beneath your feet would have been worth an astonishing $20,000. In response, Tokyoites redefined overspending into an art form. As darkness falls, the city crackles to life in bursts of neon energy. Scrolling signs slither down the sides of skyscrapers, while multi-story television screens flaunt hot young bodies flashing hotter new gadgets. On the streets below, designer girls in ice-pick heels download horoscopes onto their iPhones and chatter to each other like a flock of sparrows, while tuxedoed Svengalis urge you into darkened bars where financial doom awaits. Those Japanese who are not of the City, who are still inculcated with the frugal values hammered home in the aftermath of the war, mutter darkly of modern influences. But Tokyo is to Japan what New York is to America, and, like New Yorkers, Tokyoites don't care what anyone else thinks.
And yet … there is another side of Tokyo. You can catch glimpses of it in Asakusa, deep in the heart of old Tokyo—a village that became a city yet remained a village, where people still leave their doors unlocked at night and old-fashioned cottage industries fill the hot summer air with the scent of fresh-cut tatami or the sour tang of fermenting soybeans. You can hear it in the sharp clap of wooden sticks and the call "watch out for fires!" of the neighborhood volunteer fire patrols. And if you look carefully, you'll even find the occasional stiff-backed woman in a three-layered kimono surreptitiously enjoying a burger in a corner fast-food restaurant. And just beyond the well-lit train stations, under soot-smeared bridges, you'll discover an inconspicuous soup stand where salarymen gather each evening, to share a bottle of sake and smoky camaraderie, just as their ancestors once did.
Dig deeper, and you will find Tokyo's feudal heritage in moments as ephemeral as the first cherry blossoms in spring. Tokyo is one of few places in the world where a flower can bring an entire city to a state of near-sexual excitement. Cherry blossoms last for less than two weeks and are symbolic—as any Japanese on the street can tell you—of the impermanence of life, the sadness underlying its exquisite beauty. Cherry blossoms fall in their prime, as samurai warriors were meant to do. The samurai may be long gone, but throughout the bars of Tokyo, gray-haired businessmen still moon about, composing haiku and dreaming of shedding career and kin to follow the blooming flowers down the spine of the Japanese Alps. High-end kurabu bar hostesses compose themselves into human ikebana flower arrangements with the same eye for art and beauty as the geisha who once frequented the pleasure districts of old Edo, famous throughout Japan.
Look out over Tokyo and you will see a 21st-century megalopolis, a city of glassy skyscrapers ringed by an elevated super toll road, like a modern Great Wall of China. But Tokyo is far more than that. It's a place where the past is inextricably woven into the present; where pockets of ancient traditions don't just survive, they thrive in the midst of an ultramodern consumer culture. And like a well-forged sword, it is precisely this balance that gives Tokyo both the resilience and the flexibility to survive everything from catastrophic fires to Hello Kitty as it moves confidently into the 21st century.
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Petition to Save Lumbini, the Birthplace of Buddha
The Buddhist Channel, April 24, 2010
Lumbini, Nepal -- Lumbini is said to be the location of the birthplace of Buddha, which is located in present day Nepal. The importance of Lumbini is not only marking the region where Siddhartha was born but with his birth it is also where Buddhism itself was born.
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<<Under threat: Lumbini's Ashoka pillar >>
Air polluting substances (particulate matter, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides and other pollutants) emitted by the factories in Gonaha VDC 6 – 8 and Kamhariya 3 - 6 are likely to damage the Lumbini Ashoka pillar with its inscription and the archaeological remains at the World Heritage Site Lumbini and other archaeological sites.
Historic stone structures in Europe, notably the Cathedral of Seville, Spain, have been damaged by air pollution in a manner similar to what is occurring at the ruins of the great Maya cities in Mesoamerica. This is what will be expected to occur in Lumbini in the near and middle term if the status quo remains.
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I am writing to enlist your support in an international petition to protect the environment of Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Buddha, from degradation caused by heavy industry that has located in the Lumbini region of Nepal.
The environmental pollution caused by cement and steel plants in this area is degrading local ground water and air quality and has already impacted local agriculture and public health. Needless to say, it is also impacting Lumbini's sacred space.
The Industrial Promotion Board (IPB) of Nepal's Ministry of Industry issued 4 decisions in late November 2009 to restrict industrial activities in the area. However, no action has followed and the situation continues to deteriorate.
A local, national, and international initiative has been launched to protect Lumbini's sacred environment and the health of its community. This initiative is now led by the Lumbini Environment Protection Alliance (LEPA), an international alliance that includes the Lumbini Development Trust (established by the government of Nepal to oversee this World Heritage Site), Lumbini Institutions (all the Buddhist monasteries in Lumbini), and the Lumbini Stakeholder Committee, comprising numerous Buddhist and non-Buddhist organizations as well as individual supporters from around the world.
The full petition prepared by LEPA with complete background information is viewable at <http://tinyurl.com/yalhvkj>. The petition to be signed and submitted by individuals can be found at the following address: <https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dF8xYzkteHFmNi1jTFA2R3J4a28zRWc6MA>. GO TO ORIGINAL ARTICLE AT LINK BELOW FOR PETITION DETAILS.
I am writing today to plead for your support in this international effort. If you would add your name to this petition, it would add immeasurably to the significance and value of this initiative to restore the integrity of Lumbini's sacred space for current and future generations of humanity.
With much gratitude for your hoped for support,
(Ven) Vivekananda
Abbot of Panditarama Lumbini International Meditation Centre, Nepal
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If you're just getting started and don't know a lot my best advice to you is be VERY SKEPTIC of anything you read in most forums. The internet has a way of making everyone sound like an expert and I've seen a lot of guys follow bad advice because they thought that it was good advice.
Subscribe to some car magazines, they're like $10 for a year. Yes they are paid to endorse products (so again be skeptic) but they usually do a good job at introducing beginners to basic concepts.
Join a local car club. Often they meet once or twice a month and the veteran members LOVE new guys and showing them the ropes.
That all being said you'll probably want to change your exhaust first, then a cam and a tune, and then the air intake system. Those are the three most common things done to newer cars and will make the biggest difference in sound and power.
You have a very good car to start with and aftermarket support is huge, which is great for parts selection, but it also means there are a LOT of people just aching to tell you what to do when they don't have a clue themselves.
If you want some more ideas and info feel free to PM me.
I'd take a look around for a Camaro-specific forum. Find one you like with good info and active, pleasant members that nerd out at length and know the cars inside & out.
You'll find out all sorts of tips, tricks, & products to use on your car.
That said, I'd suggest going simple & bolt on for more speed & sound at this point.
The top 2 things I'd be looking for with a 2000 Camaro would be an upgrade to the air intake and a tower strut brace to stiffen the handling but that's just my taste. I have both of those upgraded in my 2010 Challenger R/T & I like it.
Maybe search around on those forums and see what they think of the K&N or Volant CAI system. You could also try just dropping an OE style high flow filter first too. I did a quick search on a major online parts supplier and it turned up a couple CAI boxes and a "Power Tune Kit" which included things like thicker plug wires, nice new spark plugs, a Throttle Body Velocity Stack/Spacer, & a 160º Thermostat. Most of these things are bolt-on & non invasive mods. I'd be wary of the thermostat in MA though as it could end up in a big red R sticker for emissions.
Then crawl under your beast & see what the exhaust situation actually is. If you've already got a nice system, keep it or change the mufflers out to something louder. If you're running stock, look into a Cat-Back exhaust system but keep in mind that'll likely run you at least a grand installed. If you go this route, look into a High Flow Catalytic Converter & Headers while you're at it. While I'm on Headers, those you could probably do for around or under $500 _IF_ you install them yourself, which, if you're inexperienced, will be a _very_ frustrating learning experience. You're also gonna want to try & make sure whatever system you get will mate up to your existing gear or the gear you're installing with it.
Do all or some of this stuff & you've done a bunch to get more out of what you've got AND free'd up your intake & exhaust to take on future mods. This is all stuff you'd need to do along with things like cam swaps, lifters, roller rockers & boosting.
What I'd suggest you get (FIRST!) if you don't already have, is some of those Mechanix style gloves & some thick leather/hide gloves (you will tear your hands up plenty), some decent & comfortable shop goggles (you will get rust & debris in your eyes), a flannel/cotton long sleeve work shirt (poly doesn't get along with heat) * some good respirator masks. Then get some basic, good quality tools. This will help keep the fun in your project by filtering out some of the pains.
The Camaro has a lot of good parts.You can upgrade all of them.Hang out at a local car show or club meeting and look at similar cars.Up here in Canada we have gatherings at AnW/ whitespot/Canadian tire,etc.just a bunch of hot rodders show up and bench race and talk about how good we thought we were.
You have a very good starting car with lots of options,look at other guys cars,,,
actually the camshaft changes rotary motion to up and down motion with each of the cam lobes.This information is transferred to the valves via a rocker arm. some cams have cam followers(lifters) and push rods.some cams(overhead) do not use lifters.
The shape and size of the cams determine how much the valves open and how long they stay open and when this happens.Start with the basics like I originally said. Improve the exhaust system and the intake system first.As power increases you will learn whats next. Everything costs money,think awhile before buying.
|start at the beginning and learn as you go. Dont even think of changing the cam untill you understand what it does
don't take it to lou's custom exhaust..
you'll be better served if you tell us what you want to do..
|find a good exhaust shop in your area,start there.get a few bolt ons,headers,better air filter.You will learn as you go
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I've got a 2000 Camaro SS, bone stock. I'd like to make it faster and sound better, but I know little about cars except how to drive them. Is there a shop in eastern Massachusetts that anyone can recommend that'll work with me to modify my car?
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Quote from: JP on June 04, 2008, 11:39:25 AMI miss Whoppo!!!...JP ;)Too bad you can't make it for labor Day, Cindi is bringing duck!!! Yum, Yum!!!!
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. Heck I didn't even know what a honeybee was until I started beekeeping 3 years ago.
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A clip of me on my Buck Ferton to give an idea of the flex and pop.
Still loving the board and I hit 32mph on it the other night.
|I also got this board for myself like a early Christmas present, best board I've ridden! and nice burton stomp pad.
|john doe
UPS had the shipping weight at 6.5lbs My bathroom scale has the board with bindings weighing 9.5lbs.
Torsional flex is right in line with the rest of the board.
One thing I will be doing is getting some stiffer bindings sometime.
|Great review! What's the weight of the board like?
|john doe
|Basic flex seems the same nose to tail. I ment to check torsional flex today but forgot. I'll check tomorrw. Stability at speed felt great. I never felt it getting loose. Carving with the shallow cut is taking some getting used to. You can't rush the turn or your body will get ahead of the board. I can't compair the pop to anything besides my regular camber TRS. I'm going to be riding my friend 156 NS Revolver sometime but I don't know when. About the rocker/camber profile. It is the same idea as Neversummer but not as rockered. Sitting on my kitchen floor the board is nearly flat with just the weight of my bindings.
Thanks for the review, a few questions:
So flex pattern was uniform throughout the base, not a little stiffer on the tips? how about torsional flex?
How was high speed stability? how was carving on the shallow sidecut?
About the pop, did it feel more like a camber or like a rocker?
Still hoping it had better graphics though...
|john doe
Smokin Buck Ferton review.
First, some backround on me. This is my second season and second board. Last season was about 20 days on an 08 Lib Tech TRS MTX regular camber. At the end of last season I was doing basic carving, comfortable grabing 20ft jumps and was trying 360's.
22" 15/-15 stance
Salomon F20's in 28cm
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Smokin Buck Ferton 155
Coming from my TRS I wanted something a little longer, rocker camber, and softer flex. That's exactly what I got.
Conditions: Manmade snow that was all kinds of crusty early in the morning.
Flex: The flex seems consistant all the way though the board. I had no trouble riding a tail press for as long as the terrain would allow. For me the flex is exactly how I wanted it to be. I almost went with the Superpark because it was stiffer but I'm glad I got this.
Pop: I love the way this board pops. It doesn't get me much higher then my TRS did but it seems like it takes a lot less effort to get that pop and it is more controlled.
Cruising: Edge to edge I didn't feel it was fast but not slow by any means. Nice and controlled. I don't know why but this board was pushing me to go fast and I was loving. Once again I was loving the megnatraction on the ice I ride on in St Louis just like with the TRS. I didn't get any weird hooking from the edge grabbing too hard. I did detune the nose and tail and put a 1.5 degree bevel on the base edge. It didn't handle choppy stuff well.
Jumping: Did a few ~10ft jumps off a roller and it felt great. Stable when I landed but I could still pull out from a crappy landing.
Jibbing: My hill sucks and even though they didn't open until today they didn't have any jibs set up.
Other thoughts: The base is fast. Never felt any sort of sticking to the snow. The weight seems about the same as my TRS, maybe a little lighter. Most boards that say they come prewaxed have a very basic job but when I waxed this it seemed that it was a decent job and could easily be ridden right out of the box.
Pictures. This is what the base looks like after 4 hours on manmade snow with a combo of OBJ wax and Bluebird soy wax.
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For Christmas my family is going to get me a Camera. They're going to spend around $200, maybe all the way up to $250 if i'm lucky.
I don't care how big the camera is, what's important to me is that the camera take good HD video and photos in lower light. This will be used as a family camera, so we'll be taking a lot of photos and video inside the house, usually at night when there's no natural light coming in the windows.
I've found 3 at Walmart, and i'm trying to figure out the best of these three cameras for my needs. But I would REALLY appreciate some suggestions, because i'm not limited to these three cameras.
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A Good Camera With Quality Hd Video, Low Aperture, Just Something That Takes Good Pictures And Records Quality Video For Around Or Under $200.
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Excellent. The only improvement I'd like to see would be to actually be able to upvote or downvote directly from the extension.
Could you please update this? It doesn't always work. Would also be nice if the up/down-vote arrows worked.
Very good
<del>Not work on Opera 10.10 alpha, build 2020, on Linux. Only XXXXX.</del>
Something is wrong - it shows different score in the extension (or badge if configured so), than in the reddit itself (for example it was 26 in extension, and 30 in reddit website - for a relatively old entry, refreshing doesn't changed anything).
A great extension, but should sort the submissions it shows by whatever criteria the badge uses (most comments, best score, etc.), or by date with newest first.
Works great, although its unable to retrieve statistics for links posted on NSFW reddits. Only way around this restriction I know of is to authenticate as a user able to view 18+ reddits.
I can confirm madjos comment, the extension doesn't work for me either...
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