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2020 Hyudai Kona Pre-Inspection - Oil levels

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*** Relevant Background :  Pre-trip vehicle inspection is a mandatory and essential part of a truck driver’s daily routine in the United States. It is a comprehensive process designed to ensure the safety and efficiency of  commercial motor vehicles (CMVs)  before they hit the road. Pre-trip inspections are mandated by the  Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) , which enforces the regulations set forth in the  Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) , Title 49, Part 396, Section 11. .. ( Pre-trip Vehicle Inspection - Truckers Wiki ) *** Relevant Material:  " Periodically checking to make sure your car has enough motor oil is the best way to keep your engine running well for a long time to come. Motor oil is the lubricant between the moving engine parts; if the level is too low, the parts will wear quickly and increase likelihood of engine seizure. Learn how to check your oil to keep this from happening... " ( 3 Ways to Check Your Oil - wikiHow ) Re...

2008 Ford E-250: Windshield Washer Fluid

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  *** Relevant Background:  " Windshield washer fluid  (also called  windshield wiper fluid ,  wiper fluid ,  screen wash  (in the UK), or  washer fluid ) is a  fluid  for motor vehicles that is used in cleaning the  windshield  with the  windshield wiper  while the vehicle is being driven.... Windshield washer fluid is sold in many formulations, some are pre-mixed and others require dilution before use. The most common washer fluid solutions are given labels such as "All-Season", "Bug Remover", or "De-icer", and usually are a combination of solvents with a detergent. Dilution factors will vary depending on season, for example in winter, the dilution factor may be 1:1, whereas during summer the dilution factor may be 1:10. It is sometimes sold as sachet of crystals, which is also diluted with water.   Distilled   or   deionised water   is the preferred diluent, since it will not leave trace mineral...

2008 Ford E-250: Jackstand Use

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*** Q: How does one use the jack stand ? How does one align jack stand to the metal frame of the auto rather than the plastic part? A: As shown in the video... ************************** Applications : Tire change, Auto repair & Maintenance — Avoid jack stand mishaps and getting crushed by the vehicle... ****************** Relevant Background: "A jack is a mechanical lifting device used to apply great forces or lift heavy loads. A mechanical jack employs a screw thread for lifting heavy equipment. A hydraulic jack uses hydraulic power.[1] The most common form is a car jack, floor jack or garage jack, which lifts vehicles so that maintenance can be performed. Jacks are usually rated for a maximum lifting capacity (for example, 1.5 tons or 3 tons). Industrial jacks can be rated for many tons of load.." (" Jack ", https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_(device) ) ************************ Relevant Statistics: " The NHTSA Research Note, put together using data fr...

2020 Hyundai Kona: Seat Arrangement

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*** Relevant Stats:   " Back pain is one of the world's biggest health problems, and unfortunately, it's becoming increasingly common. We've compiled statistics that show how common back pain is, its detrimental effects, and the huge cost it places to society and individuals. Take a look at these shocking back pain statistics. Globally,  540 million people  suffer from back pain at any given time. 8 out of 10 people  in the United States experience back problems at least one or more times. 50% of all Americans  that are employed, about 80 million workers, claim to have back pain every year. Chronic back pain will develop in  5% of people  that are struggling with mild symptoms at the onset. Of the global population,  7.5% of people  have lower back pain as opposed to other sections of the back. Overweight people and women over 30 years of age  are the most at risk of developing chronic pain in the lower back. $635 billion  is the an...