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Washing your car is one of the best ways that you can keep it looking its best. However, you need to use the right method to wash your car. You need two buckets to wash your car. One bucket needs to have plain water. The other bucket needs to have water and soap. Use a brush or mitt to rinse the car before you apply the soapy water to the car. Make sure that you rinse the vehicle thoroughly.

You will also need to focus on the glass. Use glass cleaner and vertical strokes when you are wiping the glass…

The answer to this question largely lies in the region of the tire consumer. In moderate climates, summer tires do have advantages over all-season tires. Although they would not do well in winter conditions, summer tires tend to perform better in the heat and rain than all-season tires do. Thanks to their general design, summer tires maximize their contact with the road and create stability in these weather conditions.

Summer tires are known for their asymmetrical tread and shallow, straight grooves that work well in promoting braking and acceleration stability.

Though it is commonly understood among today's drivers that maintaining proper tire pressure is something that they need to do, it can be helpful to know why this is the case. The reality is that maintaining the correct tire pressure is one of the most essential maintenance tasks that you need to do as a vehicle owner. There are some key reasons why this is the case and they include:

• When tires are underinflated, it can lead to issues with effective braking 
• Low tire pressure can cause a vehicle's handling to be affected negatively
• When tires are underinflated…

There are different methods of testing whether your vehicle’s battery is working well.

First, you can use a voltmeter. You turn your car off, uncover the positive terminal and make sure you clean it. You then connect the positive of the voltmeter to the positive of the battery and the negative to the negative.

A good battery should give a voltage that ranges between 12.4 to 12.7 volts. Secondly, you can use a Power Probe by attaching the probes positive to the battery’s positive and the negative to the negative terminal. You then place the probe…

It will be a lot easier for you to drive in the snow and ice during the winter months if you have winter tires. However, it is time for you to switch back to the all-season tires during the winter months. Winter tires tend to steer more slowly than the all-season tires. That is why you will be more likely to crash. Winter tires also tend to wear out quickly during the summer months. The heat can cause the components of the tire to break apart.

When temperatures plunge and snowy weather is on the way, many people reconsider their tire choices. At Valley Imports Mitsubishi, we want you to be informed and choose the best tires for your situation. The following guide will show you the difference between winter and all-season tires.

All-season tires are meant to be a good choice under most driving conditions. On the other hand, winter or snow tires are specifically designed for icy or snowy Fargo streets. Winter tires feature specialty slits to cut into the ice and are made from a material that remains more pliable as temperatures

Car wax, also referred to as automotive wax, is a product used to protect a vehicle's body. This product comes in either natural or synthetic form. The commonly applied types of wax are made from a mixture of carnauba wax blended with beeswax, natural oils, and petroleum distillates. 

The new generation waxes majorly synthetic wax, is achieved by infusing synthetic resins and polymers that produce the hardening and shining effects in the product.



 

Gaskets are made from a cut of sheet materials. Mechanical seals are used to fill a space between two joining surfaces. The purpose is to prevent any leakages that might occur to the joined surfaces while they undergo compression. They allow imperfect surfaces or objects on parts of a machine where they can fill up the irregularities.

Gaskets used for applications such as high-pressure steam systems may use asbestos, which is considered a health hazard. Asbestos is put to use when the need arises. It is recommended that gaskets be made using materials with some degree of yielding.

Experiencing a flat tire is a disappointing situation, but don't let it ruin your day. In actuality, knowing how to change the tire out yourself can get you back on the road in a very short amount of time. If it's been a few years since you've had to change a flat, here is Valley Imports Mitsubishi's cheat sheet for flat tire replacement.

• Don't start taking off your tire until you have moved your vehicle out of the way. It should be parked somewhere very flat.
• Loosen up the lug nuts which are located underneath…

Valley Imports Mitsubishi knows that a roadside emergency is something no one wants to face. Unfortunately, every driver will likely encounter a breakdown at some point. There are a few things to remember if you want to stay safe.

When a breakdown occurs, try to guide your car to a safe area. Look for level ground that is well away from traffic. The area should be lighted if you break down at night. You can drive slowly on a rim for a very short distance if a tire is flat.