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Iacocca was courted heavily by Chrysler, which was on the verge of bankruptcy due to a combinat... automotive history Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:13:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4493-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner~y2009m9d20-Sep-20-in-automobile-history-timeline-Lee-Iacocca-takes-over-at-Chrysler?cid=exrss-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4493-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Sep-15-in-automobile-history-timeline-Charles-Kettering-ignites-an-automotive-revolution?cid=exrss-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner Charels F. KetteringIt was on September 15, 1909 that Charles Franklin Kettering filed a patent on his new ignition system, ushering in an automotive revolution and igniting a career that ultimately ended with 140 patents, including other notable inv... classic cars drivetrains automotive history Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:56:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4493-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Sep-15-in-automobile-history-timeline-Charles-Kettering-ignites-an-automotive-revolution?cid=exrss-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4493-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Personal-fiscal-responsibility-101-is-Cash-for-Clunkers-CARS-for-me?cid=exrss-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner Saving money is good fiscal responsibilityAs the Obama administration's “Cash for Clunkers” program, officially known as the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), goes into effect today, many people may be wondering whether o... saving money automotive maintenance gasoline automotive regulations Mon, 27 Jul 2009 05:42:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4493-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Personal-fiscal-responsibility-101-is-Cash-for-Clunkers-CARS-for-me?cid=exrss-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4493-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner~y2009m7d23-July-23-in-automobile-history-timeline-celebrating-the-first-Ford-automobile?cid=exrss-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner 1903 Ford Model AIt was on July 23, 1903 that Dr. Ernst Pfenning of Chicago, Illinois took delivery of the very first Ford automobile, an original Ford Model A. 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A primary topic of discussion was to select a proper oil viscosity (motor oil weight) per the car manufacturer’s recom... automotive maintenance motor oil Sun, 10 May 2009 21:05:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4493-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner~y2009m5d10-Oil-viscosity-explained?cid=exrss-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4493-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner~y2009m5d9-Using-pure-nitrogen-in-tires-is-it-just-a-scam?cid=exrss-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner AP Photo / Max Nash A reader of this column recently asked a very good question: “Is there an actual advantage to using nitrogen in tires?” Many motorists are asking this question in recent years as numerous repair shops and tire stores ... saving money automotive maintenance new technology tire safety Sat, 09 May 2009 20:13:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4493-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner~y2009m5d9-Using-pure-nitrogen-in-tires-is-it-just-a-scam?cid=exrss-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4493-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner~y2009m5d8-Will-Californias-tire-pressure-law-lead-to-broader-regulations?cid=exrss-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli CARB, the California Air Resources Board, recently passed a new regulation which will require automotive repair shops to check the tire inflation on every tire that rolls into their facility. Whether this law is an example ... automotive maintenance automotive regulations tire safety Fri, 08 May 2009 19:16:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4493-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner~y2009m5d8-Will-Californias-tire-pressure-law-lead-to-broader-regulations?cid=exrss-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4493-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner~y2009m5d3-The-importance-of-vehicle-maintenance-the-brake-fluid-flush?cid=exrss-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner An example of a high quality synthetic brake fluidThe brake fluid flush is one of the most frequently forgotten car maintenance services. Many motorists do not even realize that a brake fluid flush is an item that should be on their maintenance list... automotive maintenance brake systems Sun, 03 May 2009 18:32:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4493-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner~y2009m5d3-The-importance-of-vehicle-maintenance-the-brake-fluid-flush?cid=exrss-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4493-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner~y2009m5d2-Dodge-Durango-blower-motor-resistor-troubles?cid=exrss-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner Blower motor resistor from a 2001-2004 Dodge Durango or DakotaIf you own a 2001-2004 model year Dodge Durango or Dodge Dakota and you have experienced blower motor resistor troubles, this article is for you! Tell-tale signs of a Dodge blower motor r... automotive maintenance Sat, 02 May 2009 21:48:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4493-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner~y2009m5d2-Dodge-Durango-blower-motor-resistor-troubles?cid=exrss-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4493-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner~y2009m4d30-Right-to-Repair-legislation-back-in-Congress?cid=exrss-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner Technician diagnosing a computerized automotive systemOriginally introduced into Congress in 2005, the Right to Repair Act is once again making its rounds, reintroduced into the 111th Congress as the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (H... saving money automotive maintenance new technology Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:22:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4493-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner~y2009m4d30-Right-to-Repair-legislation-back-in-Congress?cid=exrss-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4493-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner~y2009m4d27-The-importance-of-vehicle-maintenance-correct-tire-inflation?cid=exrss-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner A tire placard located on the front-facing edge of a vehicle's "B" pillar Maintaining the correct tire inflation pressure is perhaps more important than following a proper tire rotation schedule. Correct tire inflation provid... saving money automotive maintenance road trip Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:09:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4493-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner~y2009m4d27-The-importance-of-vehicle-maintenance-correct-tire-inflation?cid=exrss-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4493-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner~y2009m3d31-The-importance-of-vehicle-maintenance-tire-rotation-frequency?cid=exrss-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner A tire severely worn from poor maintenance habits When considering the importance of vehicle maintenance, tire rotation frequency deserves as much attention as oil changes. Adhering to appropriate tire rotation frequency and understanding the appr... saving money automotive maintenance Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:40:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4493-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner~y2009m3d31-The-importance-of-vehicle-maintenance-tire-rotation-frequency?cid=exrss-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4493-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner~y2009m3d19-Growth-Energy-petitions-the-EPA-regarding-ethanol-fuel?cid=exrss-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner Typical label on a gas pump, photo by Mario Roberto Duran OrtizStruggling to meet a congressional mandate to use 36 billion gallons of ethanol fuel annually by 2022, the ethanol industry has petitioned the EPA to increase the percentage of ethanol pr... gasoline ethanol fuel Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:55:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4493-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner~y2009m3d19-Growth-Energy-petitions-the-EPA-regarding-ethanol-fuel?cid=exrss-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4493-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner~y2009m3d17-TOP-TIER-Detergent-Gasoline-providers-of-the-best-gasoline-quality?cid=exrss-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner At the behest of my readers, the following is the list of TOP TIER Dergent Gasoline Providers which were approved as of 22-JUL-2009. Though I will do my best to keep this list updated, please refer to the TOP TIER website for the most current list of... gasoline Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:44:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4493-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner~y2009m3d17-TOP-TIER-Detergent-Gasoline-providers-of-the-best-gasoline-quality?cid=exrss-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4493-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner~y2009m3d17-What-are-the-lowest-gas-prices-in-my-area?cid=exrss-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner (AP Photo/Lisa Poole) In a recent article, I highlighted the benefits to choosing the best gasoline quality for your vehicle. Once of the most common reasons I hear for not considering a gasoline's quality is price. It is not uncommon for someone to... saving money gasoline Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:02:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4493-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner~y2009m3d17-What-are-the-lowest-gas-prices-in-my-area?cid=exrss-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4493-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner~y2009m3d16-Choose-the-best-gasoline-quality-avoid-costly-engine-trouble?cid=exrss-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner Photo by MJCdetroit The minimum gasoline additive performance standards, established in 1995 by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), do not adequately ensure the best gasoline quality. Though these standards were necessary and largely succes... automotive maintenance gasoline Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:29:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4493-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner~y2009m3d16-Choose-the-best-gasoline-quality-avoid-costly-engine-trouble?cid=exrss-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4493-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner~y2009m3d15-The-importance-of-vehicle-maintenance-see-clearly-with-a-clean-windshield?cid=exrss-Orlando-Auto-Mechanic-Examiner   With the warming temperatures of March and April also comes a transition to a slightly wetter weather pattern. 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