Technical & Info
How To Improve Gas Mileage
Whether you are shopping for a new fuel efficient car or just trying to maximize the range of your current car, you can take some steps to get the best mileage out of your gas […]
Month: February 2016
Technical & Info
Ten Myths About Synthetic Lubrication Oil
It’s a fact of life that behavior is influenced by what people believe, whether true or not. Numerous cases from history bear this out.For example, sailors were once fearful of sailing outside the sight of […]
Technical & Info
Synthetic Oils, The Environment And Your Quick Lube Operation
BY ED NEWMAN – MARKETING & ADVERTISING MANAGER, AMSOIL INC.Are synthetic motor oils safer for the environment than conventional petroleum motor oils? Environmental issues are far more complex than any brief overview can present. We can […]
Technical & Info
Motor Oil Recycling
Motor oil recycling is the process of restoring the motor oil to its original state, removing dirt and chemicals. Industrial and automotive used oils are recycled at re-refineries. The used oil is first tested to […]
Trailer & Towing
Trailer Hitches – Ideas On How To Choose The Right One
So you have decided you need a trailer hitch. Trailer hitches come in a variety of styles and sizes and are used for many different things. Knowing what you are going to be towing and […]
Trailer & Towing
Ball Hitches – No Flash, No Dash, But Very Useful
Cars, trucks, RV’s and vans all have something in common; they can all use ball hitches. These are the most widely used hitch and the simplest to install and use. They are simple contraptions that […]
Trailer & Towing
Trailer Safety and Trailer Hitch Information
When you are pulling a trailer or load of any kind, one thing is undisputed: trailer towing is a special situation which places demands on your driving skills, and on your tow vehicle. Here are […]
Driving & Recovery Techniques
Snatch Recovery — What is a Snatch Recovery?
A Snatch recovery is where a bogged vehicle is recovered by using a mobile vehicle to pull the stuck vehicle free.A Snatch recovery differs from a normal tow recovery because the line connecting the two […]
Driving & Recovery Techniques
Common Offroad Driving Techniques
The following are some general offroad driving techniques that are used in all types of terrain. These general tips can help to improve your ability to navigate safely and efficiently.Safety & Hand PositionWhen driving off […]
Driving & Recovery Techniques
Off-Road Driving Techniques & Safety
It’s important always to drive within your ability. There are times when in soft sand, like beaches and washes, speed needs to be moderate and flotation through mud and snow needs to be kept up, […]
Communications
CB Radio for the 4×4 – Installations, Adjustments, Troubleshooting, Information
CB Radio Articles Installations […]
Communications
Wiring the Cobra CB Mic
Wiring the Cobra Microphones Model: 21, 25, 29, 89gtl,1000gtlStandard wiring: 1-Shield2-Audio3-Transmit4-ReceiveModel: 18RV, 19X,19PLUS, 20PLUSStandart wiring: 1-Audio4-Shield2-Transmit5-Receive3-N/CModel: 90, 140gtl, 142gtl,148gtl,2000gtl, 2010 Standart wiring: 1-Audio2-Shield3-Receive4-Switching Wire5-TransmitAstatic wiring: 1-Shield and Blue2-White3-Red4-BlackAstatic wiring: 1-White4-Shield and Blue2-Red5-Black3-N/CYellow-N/CAstatic wiring: 1-White2-Shield3-Black4-Blue5-RedYellow-N/CTuner: 1-Shield […]
Communications
How to ADJUST YOUR SWR on your CB radio and Why.
Equipment needed: SWR meter, short jumper coax 3 foot. Procedure: The SWR meter needs to be placed in line between the antenna and the CB. Connect the antenna (normally connected to the back of the […]
Communications
CB Antenna Length – How does an antenna size affect my CB radio?
CB Antenna LengthHow does an antenna size affect my CB radio? If you put 4 watts into a four-foot antenna, you will get the same power out of that antenna as if you were putting […]
Communications
Information About Citizens’ Band Radio
Citizens’ Band radio (often shortened to CB radio) is, in many countries, a system of short-distance radio communications between individuals on a selection of 40 channels within the 27-MHz (11 m) band. The CB radio […]
Communications
How does a CB radio antenna work and why does it need to be tuned?
A Citizen Band or “CB” radio as it is widely known, is a radio transceiver for two way communication, transmitting and receiving, over a CB radio antenna. The job of the antenna on a CB […]
Communications
CB Radio – Adjusting SWR
PARA DYNAMICS SWR METER INSTRUCTIONS 3-FUNCTION TEST INSTRUMENT – MODEL PDC 2IntroductionModel PDC 2 test instrument is a compact 3-function test meter designed to indicate the condition of any 52 ohm antenna and […]
Cheap Tricks and Useful Tips
Off-Road Driving Info Sheet and FAQ
DEPARTMENT OF: Cheap Tricks & Useful Tips …1 Why an ORDFAQ?2 Where to get it3 Lawyer Drivel4 Sharing the blame5 Future Plans6 What can you do to help?7 History8 Vehicle Familiarization9 Safety Check10 Safety Gear10.1 […]
Cheap Tricks and Useful Tips
Garage Tips for the Backyard Mechanic
DEPARTMENT OF: Cheap Tricks & Useful Tips …Over the years I have been asked by people who are going to undertake a rebuild of a Jeep, what I might suggest to help get the project […]
Cheap Tricks and Useful Tips
25 Dollar Sunroof
DEPARTMENT OF: Cheap Tricks & Useful Tips …Looking for a Cheap alternative to installing a Sunroof? Try this on for size.You have to admit, a vehicle just looks better with a sunroof. Yet most vehicles […]