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Water Hydrogen Cars – How to Convert a Gas Car to Hydrogen

admin — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 12:04:13 +0000

2 years ago, I was filling up my fuel tank at gas pump. The gas prices were not as high as they are right now, but they still were high for that time. And I thought about how great it would be if some alternative resource, that a replace gas would be found. It was invented by that time, I just didn’t know that yet, my friend recommended me to convert car to hydrogen gas. I was stunned at first. So I decided to give it a go. I gathered some additional info about this stuff, so here’s how it works: hydrogen is being produced from water, under a chemical reaction, called electrolyze. I’m not so strong at Chemistry, so can’t really explain the whole process. So, basically, it is called now running a car that can drive on water.

This whole process belongs to a group of scientists from Canada. Thanks to them, many people don’t depend anymore on gasoline. They are not afraid of the upcoming world economic crisis, because of the shortage in oil.

So, the whole convert process costed me roughly 130$. I bought some needed parts from my local mechanic store. The biggest what I paid was for guide, it costed me 69$, but damn, it was worth it. It described SO precisely, that even a child would be able to do this. Even I am not specialized in this sort of deal, but I was able to do the whole process in less than 40 minutes. Thanks to science and technologies, today, I’m using a hydrogen generator to increase gas mileage in a car. And it really helps, I almost doubled my mileage. Just by adding a small attachment to my car’s engine. With the rapidly increasing gas prices, I think you should be thinking of converting your car. It really saves your pocket a lot.

By: Maksims Gundarovs

Water Cars – You Cannot Run Your Car On Water

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:58:16 +0000

Hello everyone! I have decided to let everyone who is interested in converting his or her car so that it can run on water in on a little secret.

Running your car on water is not possible.

The people that say this often are just trying to make their product sound appealing, however there are some truths behind this.

You cannot run your car on water, however… you can run your car on both water and gasoline. Running your car on both of these works, and it does have great outcomes, and advantages.

Running your car on water and gas can save you a lot of money, money that could be spent somewhere else, or even saved.

There are a lot of advantages of converting your car so it can run on both water and gas.

- You Save Gas Mileage

- Your Engine lasts a lot longer

- It’s Reversible!

- Easy to install, and uninstall

They are also very easy to install, and you don’t need to take it to your nearest mechanic, unless you want to…

If you leased a vehicle you could install a water converter, and then uninstall it and turn the vehicle in without any damage to value or cost.

Many of the sites that help you convert your car come with money back guarantee.

If you find it difficult to install, follow, or process, you can always refund it with no questions asked.

Gas prices are rising fast! Today we went up to $3.60.

Imagine if we could cut this price in half by running our cars on both water and gas. Think of how much money we would save in the end.

By: Erik C Fuller

A Quick Guide to Servicing Your Vehicle’s Transmission

admin — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:04:51 +0000

The fluid in your car’s transmission should be replaced every 30,000 miles. Over time, the assembly’s friction creates an enormous amount of internal heat. That causes the fluid to oxidize and lose its ability to lubricate the moving parts. Eventually, the lack of lubrication will cause the operational temperature to rise further, leading to varnish, cracked seals, and a loss in pressure. If your transmission fails, you can expect a hefty repair bill.

Below, I’ll quickly take you through the steps involved with changing your car’s transmission fluid and filter (it’s recommended that you do both at the same time). You can pay a mechanic to do the job, but you’ll save time and money by doing it yourself.

Draining The Fluid

If your car has an automatic transmission, it will also have a service pan that contains both the fluid and the filter. On the pan’s underside, there will normally a plug. Remove it and drain the fluid into a catch container. If the pan does not have a plug, you can drain the fluid when you remove the entire pan.

Removing The Transmission Pan

After completely draining the fluid, you’ll need to remove the pan. Look for bolts around the pan’s perimeter that are securing it in position, and remove them. Before removing the last two bolts, place your hand on the pan’s underside to hold it. Then, remove the remaining bolts.

Cleaning The Pan

After you have removed the pan, place it on a flat surface. Clean out the remaining fluid and look for small residual metal particles. There will usually be some, but an excessive amount can eventually cause problems within your tranny. Clean the pan as thoroughly as possible. Then, place a new gasket (included inside transmission service kits available at auto supply stores) along the rim of the pan.

Replace The Transmission Filter

In most cases, the filter will be housed inside the pan. Occasionally, you’ll find it secured with bolts to the front of the tranny. Remove it and replace the corresponding seal. It’s critical that the seal is in good condition in order to prevent fluid leaks. Replace the filter and reinstall the pan. As with the filter seal, make sure the gasket along the rim of the pan will prevent leaks.

Replenish The Fluid

At this point, your work under your vehicle is complete. Lift the hood and replenish the fluid level in the appropriate reservoir. Then, turn your car on and allow the engine to idle for two or three minutes. Check the fluid level again and add more, if necessary.

That’s it. You’ve successfully serviced your vehicle’s transmission. It’s a good idea to check the fluid level after a few days. Also, check the ground directly underneath the assembly to make sure that a badly positioned seal or gasket isn’t causing leaks.

Recognizing The Warning Signs Of A Sick Car

admin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:31:03 +0000

Okay, something’s wrong with your car. You know it. It just doesn’t “feel” right.

That may sound lame when you’re talking to your mechanic, but believe me, it’s not something you want to ignore.

Maybe you feel like the car is difficult to handle. Maybe the ride just seems less smooth and stable. Perhaps there’s a vibration that wasn’t there before.

These symptoms almost always indicate a problem.

Is it harder to steer your vehicle? Do you have difficulty steering in a straight line? This might mean your front wheels are misaligned or you have worn steering parts.

Does your car feel like it wants to steer or pull to the right or left? You’ll need to get this checked out. It may only be that your tires aren’t properly inflated. But it could also mean that your front end is misaligned or damaged in some way. That’s nothing to play around with!

Maybe your car feels like it’s vibrating. Your tires may need balancing in this case.

It’s a good idea to check your shock absorbers and struts, too. They might need replacing if the car rides “strangely”.

If you put on your brakes, and your car pulls to one side – that means you need to take in it for repair.

If the brake pedal sinks to the floor when pressure is maintained – same thing. Take it in.

If you hear or feel scraping or grinding when you apply the brake, this indicates a problem that needs to be checked out.

And of course, the no brainer – You need to get your car to a repair shop if the “brake” light on the instrument panel is lit.

Engine trouble is on the menu if you find that your car is hard to start. Other indicators include the check engine light coming on, your car using more than one quart of oil between changes, the car engine running after you remove the key, if the car stalls or idles roughly, and if there’s poor acceleration. Also, getting fewer miles to the gallon is nothing to pooh-pooh. That could mean an engine problem, too.

Say the word “transmission problems” and your wallet being drained of all that’s in it comes to mind. You might have a problem of this nature if there’s a delayed response when shifting from neutral to drive or reverse, if your car doesn’t shift during regular acceleration, or if the engine speeds up, but the car doesn’t respond. If shifting is hard – there could be a problem with transmission, too.

Just for your peace of mind, make sure the mechanic checks to see if it’s just a disconnected hose problem or if maybe the filter is plugged. These repairs are much simpler and cheaper than having your transmission replaced.

When it comes right down to it, you know your car and how it’s supposed to feel when all is well. If something doesn’t quite feel right, get it checked out. You may end up saving money and someone’s life

By: Samuel Murray

Sometimes Your Car Just Does Not Feel Right

admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:07:20 +0000

Okay, something is wrong with your car. You know it. It just does not feel right.

That may sound lame when you are talking to your mechanic, but believe me, it is not something you want to ignore.

Maybe you feel like the car is difficult to handle. Maybe the ride just seems less smooth and stable. Perhaps there is a vibration that was not there before.

These symptoms almost always indicate a problem.

Is it harder to steer your vehicle? Do you have difficulty steering in a straight line? This might mean your front wheels are misaligned or you have worn steering parts.

Does your car feel like it wants to steer or pull to the right or left? You will need to get this checked out. It may only be that your tires are not properly inflated. But it could also mean that your front end is misaligned or damaged in some way. That is nothing to play around with!

Maybe your car feels like it is vibrating. Your tires may need balancing in this case.

It is a good idea to check your shock absorbers and struts, too. They might need replacing if the car rides strangely.

If you put on your brakes, and your car pulls to one side that means you need to take in it for repair.

If the brake pedal sinks to the floor when pressure is maintained then that means the same thing. Take it in.

If you hear or feel scraping or grinding when you apply the brake, this indicates a problem that needs to be checked out.

And of course the no brainer. You need to get your car to a repair shop if the brake light on the instrument panel is lit.

Engine trouble is on the menu if you find that your car is hard to start. Other indicators include the check engine light coming on, your car using more than one quart of oil between changes, the car engine running after you remove the key, if the car stalls or idles roughly, and if there is poor acceleration. Also, getting fewer miles to the gallon is nothing to pooh pooh. That could mean an engine problem, too.

Say the word transmission problems and your wallet being drained of all that is in it comes to mind. You might have a problem of this nature if there is a delayed response when shifting from neutral to drive or reverse, if your car does not shift during regular acceleration, or if the engine speeds up, but the car does not respond. If shifting is hard there could be a problem with transmission, too.

Just for your peace of mind, make sure the mechanic checks to see if it is just a disconnected hose problem or if maybe the filter is plugged. These repairs are much simpler and cheaper than having your transmission replaced.

When it comes right down to it, you know your car and how it is supposed to feel when all is well. If something does not quite feel right, get it checked out. You may end up saving money and someones life!

By: Terry Parker