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2020 Hyundai Kona: 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 m...

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 ...