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2008 Ford E-250: Engine Coolant/Antifreeze

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*** Relevant Background :  " Most automotive engines are   "water"-cooled   to remove   waste heat , though the "water" used is actually a mixture of water and antifreeze. The term   engine coolant   is widely used in the   automotive   industry, which covers its primary function of   convective heat transfer   for   internal combustion engines . When used in an automotive context,   corrosion inhibitors   are added to help protect vehicles'   radiators , which often contain a range of   electrochemically   incompatible metals ( aluminum ,   cast iron ,   copper ,   brass ,   solder , etc.). Water pump seal lubricant is also added. Antifreeze was developed to overcome the shortcomings of  water as a heat transfer fluid . On the other hand, if the engine coolant gets too hot, it might boil while inside the engine, causing  voids  (pockets of steam), leading to localized hot ...

2020 Hyundai Kona: Steam Wash

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  *** Applications: Mats, Car Seats & Upholstery, Auto exterior, Glass & Windshield, COVID-19 *** Relevant Background :  " A fact of car ownership that’s hard to get away from is depreciation. You can expect that most brand new vehicles will depreciate by more than 20% in the first year alone. 8 Tips To Minimize Car Depreciation If you can’t wrap your head around giving up that much value, you aren’t alone. Like most Canadians, you can think of dozens of ways to spend that money more wisely, right? Here are eight tips that car buyers can employ to minimize the pain of depreciation....Wear and tear is a major factor when pricing a used car for sale. If you have paint chips or door dings, or if your car has minor rust while another vehicle is in perfect shape, you’ll need to price your vehicle lower to get it sold. That’s considered depreciation too. There are ways to combat excessive wear and tear including:  Have your hood, front bumper, and door edges wrapped in ...

2020 Hyundai Kona: Fuse Panel Box

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  *** Q: Where is the Instrument Panel Fuse box and Engine compartment panel fuse box in a 2020 Hyudai Kona ?  How many amps is the fuse for cigar lighters in a 2020 Hyudai Kona ? A: As shown in the video.. The Instrument Panel fuse box is under the steering wheel on the driver side while the engine parts fuse box is under the hood on the drivers side.. Applications: Fuse Replacement, Auto Inspection, Cigar Lighter for Dashcam, GPS etc ***  Relevant Background:  " 1. Turn the engine off. 2. Turn all other switches OFF. 3. Open the fuse panel cover. 4. Refer to the label on the inside of the fuse panel cover to locate the suspected fuse location. 5. Pull the suspected fuse straight out. Use the removal tool provided in the engine compartment fuse panel. 6. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it is blown. Spare fuses are provided in the instrument panel fuse panels (or in the engine compartment fuse panel). 7. Push in a new fuse of the same rating, and make sure it...

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...