Much of a vehicle's value is lost during the first few years of ownership, with less depreciation occurring later in the car's life. By purchasing used instead of new,you let the first owner absorb the massive depreciation hit, giving you a much lower-priced car that will depreciate more ...
The only thing the factory installs that we didn't order is the towing package. But since the QX50 can pull only 3000 pounds, it wouldn't have been much use to most of us. View Photos Marc Urbano|Car and Driver The QX50’s cabin impressed us with its exquisite detailing and ...
It's important to understand that a vehicle's GVWR is not a measurement of how much a vehicle actually weighs. A vehicle's actual weight is the gross vehicle weight, or GVW. The two numbers should not be confused -- the GVW of a vehicle is constantly changing, but the GVWR will alway...
Here's just a sample of what can go wrong if, for example, too much weight is placed on the rear axle of a vehicle: The vehicle's overall handling will be greatly affected because the steering will be less responsive. The vehicle's brake system will not be as effective, as the front...
As mentioned already, it is always best to get the problem diagnosed and repaired as soon as possible and not wait until later when you “find the time” or “have the money”. If you wait until later what would have been a relatively inexpensive repair can easily become a much more cos...
The third example is a typical of an over-torqued bolt. Note that the bolt has not only stretched, but stretched to the point of changing the properties and yield strength of the bolt. The bolt now has a much lower tensile/yield strength and allows the bolt to flex, generate heat and...
It's weird how much stuff we store on our computers. From files to memories, the laptop has become an essential tool for storing all types of valuable information. But what if the laptop crashes? Well, in that case, you could use the InfinitiKloud storage solution, which is designed speci...
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I have never been able to clear the ECU memory by just unplugging the battery for a short period of time. Regardless, methods 1 and 2 above are much faster and ensure that the ECU has been 100% erased. Once you do the accelerator pedal methods a couple of times you get the hang of...
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