If your fuel tank has developed a leak, has been punctured or otherwise
damaged, it will need replacement. This task can be completed by the
average mechanic. Wait and see, and be positive you have safety on your
mind at all times. Gas is highly flammable and dangerous if ignored.
Safety Tips:
Work in a clean, organized area. Clutter can cause accidents.
If you are working indoors, be sure there are no pilot lights or other sources of flame or spark present.
Keep your work area well ventilated.
Be sure to have a fire extinguisher on hand.
What you’ll need:
Fire extinguisher!
New fuel tank
Fuel line
Hose clamps
Proper gas storage container
Floor jack
Wrenches, sockets, normal hand tools
With all of your materials together, you're ready to install a new fuel tank. Don't forget to do it safely!
Before
you can install a new fuel tank, you need to drain the gas out of your
old tank. Be sure you have a proper receptacle to catch the draining
fuel.
Some fuel tanks have a drain cock that will allow you to
drain all of the gas neatly. If you have a drain cock, it will be
located at the lowest point on the tank. Loosen the valve and allow the
gas to completely drain.
If your tank has no drain cock, you'll
have to drain it by removing one of the fuel lines. The rubber hose that
exits the tank at its lowest point will drain the tank fully. It will
either be connected to an electric fuel pump, fuel filter, or to a hard
fuel line that goes to the front of the car. Loosen the clamp on the end
of the line that connects to the gas tank. Pull the hose off and allow
the gas to run out of the tank into your container until it is drained
completely.
Pour the gas into a gas can and store it safely. You can pour it into your new tank!
The
next step in replacing your fuel tank is removing the fuel lines that
connect to the tank. Gas tanks have more than one line. There is a fuel
supply line that leaves the tank at the lowest point and goes toward the
fuel pump or engine. Then there's the large fill tube coming from your
gas fill entry point (where you fill 'er up). There will also be a vent
line to allow pressure to be released when the tank's level changes.
Disconnect
all of the lines going to the fuel tank. It's a good idea to take a
digital camera and shoot the setup before you take it apart. This will
help you put it back together if it gets confusing.
This step won't be necessary on all vehicles. If you're lucky, you get to skip it.
Some
cars have a single beam in the rear. On front wheel drive vehicles, it
will be a suspension beam only, but on rear wheel drive cars it will be
an axle with a rear differential. Inspect your situation to see if the
tank can be removed with the rear suspension in place.
If it can't, you'll need to drop the rear suspension.
First,
disconnect the bottom fitting on your rear shock absorbers and pull the
rear suspension down and away from the dangling shocks.
Next,
support the rear suspension beam or drive assembly at the center with a
floor jack. This will allow you to slowly lower the heavy parts.
If
you're forced to drop the rear suspension to remove the fuel tank,
you've already supported the assembly with a floor jack and removed the
lower shock mount bolts (see previous step).
Next you'll need to disconnect the rear brake lines to avoid damaging them.
Now
remove the large nuts that attach the rear beam or drive assembly to
the frame of the car. With the nuts off, lower the assembly to the
ground using the jack.
Your fuel tank is held in place with two metal straps. These straps hold the tank in tightly and safely.
To
remove the metal straps, loosen the nuts at one end of the straps. They
should drop on their own, but they might be a little sticky. Pull them
down and unhook them from the other end.
With nothing holding it
back, you can now drop the elderly fuel tank. Installing the new is like
taking the elderly out, only the other way around. In mechanics terms,
installation is the reverse of removal.
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2015年8月10日星期一
2015年7月24日星期五
Steering wheel dirt - How to get rid of it
Steering wheel is one of the main elements in driving a car. Therefore, getting rid of dirt on it is pretty recommended for the sake of a joyful driving experience and performance.
One of the key points while driving a car is the pleasure of driving it. The cleaner a car drives, the more favorable a car is. But a joyful driving does not come with a dirty steering wheel. Thus, it is important to pay attention to the cleanliness of the steering wheel.
Over time, dirt may gather on the steering wheel of a car. Even though it is almost impossible to see dirt with our bare eyes, it will disrupt driving performance and the pleasure of the driver in most cases, especially when they are sensitive to dust.
Fortunately, it is quite easy to get rid of the dirt on the steering wheel. As a matter of fact, you can even use self-made material to clean your steering wheel.
What to know
First of all, you will need to take into consideration the material that makes the steering wheel. There are cars out there that are either equipped with a plastic steering wheel or with leather upholstery.
In the case of a textured plastic steering wheel, it is often the case that the owner of the car can find black dirt sticking on the part where the wheel is grabbed the most. This is usually the 3-o'clock and the 9-o'clock position. This can also be found on steering wheel that comes covered with suede, synthetic or even genuine leather material, causing a rather annoying sight.
Although some car owners try to make use of an instant hand sanitizer before they drive their car, it is still not an ideal solution. The steering wheel will still get dirty due to the sweat or the oil produced by hands while grabbing the wheel. This is when dust particles or microscopic dirt will stick onto the steering wheel by means of the driver's sweat.
With that being said, you will have to realize that there is only one solution to this problem - to clean the steering wheel periodically. Fortunately, you are able to do this without the help of others. Acquiring car grooming companies will no longer be necessary as well.
Nonetheless, there may be slight differences between cleaning steering wheels that are made of plastic and leather. However, the basic principles remain the same. The difference is mainly on the types of cleaners used.
Plastic steering wheel
Cleaning materials required:
You may use plastic or vinyl cleaning materials - often in the form of liquid - for this kind of steering wheels. There are a couple of brands you can use for the cleaning material. Some examples are Turtle Wax F21, Autoglym Super Sheen or the Meguiar's Quick Interior Detailer.
Fortunately, for those who are not quite willing to spend such a sum of money, you can make the cleaning materials yourself. The things you will need include warm water and shampoo that you use every day. Yet, it is important that the mix is not too slimy, otherwise the steering wheel may end up being too sticky.
You may also need to prepare a sprayer tube, a toothbrush and a clean soft cloth or microfiber. This allows you to clean the narrow and difficult-to-reach parts.
What to do:
You will need to spray the cleaning liquid onto the steering wheel equally.
Let the steering wheel sit for a few minutes before wiping it with the piece of cloth prepared earlier. You will need to wipe it softly until it's clean.
However, if it does not work well, spraying the steering wheel again with the cleaning liquid will be good enough. Then, softly brushing it with the toothbrush prepared is necessary. Lastly, you will have to wipe it dry by means of a dry piece of cloth.
Leather steering wheel
Cleaning materials required:
In this case, the use of cleaning liquid especially designed for leather material is necessary. Some examples are the Turtle Wax Leather Cleaner, Meguiar's Gold Class Rich Leather Cleaner or the Astonish Car Care.
You may need to prepare a sprayer tube, a shoe or a paint brush, a toothbrush and a clean soft cloth or microfiber.
What to do
1. You will need to clean the steering wheel surface by means of the shoe or paint brush prepared earlier. This is intended to remove dust or soft dirt particles from the steering wheel.
2. Spraying the cleaning liquid onto the steering wheel equally can then be done. Let the wheel sit for a few minutes and then wipe it softly using the toothbrush prepared.
3. Following that, wipe the steering wheel dry using a soft and dry piece of cloth.
4. Additionally, spraying a conditioner onto the wheel may be a good idea. This is intended to dampen the leather material of the steering wheel. (From sgcarmart)
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One of the key points while driving a car is the pleasure of driving it. The cleaner a car drives, the more favorable a car is. But a joyful driving does not come with a dirty steering wheel. Thus, it is important to pay attention to the cleanliness of the steering wheel.
Over time, dirt may gather on the steering wheel of a car. Even though it is almost impossible to see dirt with our bare eyes, it will disrupt driving performance and the pleasure of the driver in most cases, especially when they are sensitive to dust.
Fortunately, it is quite easy to get rid of the dirt on the steering wheel. As a matter of fact, you can even use self-made material to clean your steering wheel.
What to know
First of all, you will need to take into consideration the material that makes the steering wheel. There are cars out there that are either equipped with a plastic steering wheel or with leather upholstery.
In the case of a textured plastic steering wheel, it is often the case that the owner of the car can find black dirt sticking on the part where the wheel is grabbed the most. This is usually the 3-o'clock and the 9-o'clock position. This can also be found on steering wheel that comes covered with suede, synthetic or even genuine leather material, causing a rather annoying sight.
Although some car owners try to make use of an instant hand sanitizer before they drive their car, it is still not an ideal solution. The steering wheel will still get dirty due to the sweat or the oil produced by hands while grabbing the wheel. This is when dust particles or microscopic dirt will stick onto the steering wheel by means of the driver's sweat.
With that being said, you will have to realize that there is only one solution to this problem - to clean the steering wheel periodically. Fortunately, you are able to do this without the help of others. Acquiring car grooming companies will no longer be necessary as well.
Nonetheless, there may be slight differences between cleaning steering wheels that are made of plastic and leather. However, the basic principles remain the same. The difference is mainly on the types of cleaners used.
Plastic steering wheel
Cleaning materials required:
You may use plastic or vinyl cleaning materials - often in the form of liquid - for this kind of steering wheels. There are a couple of brands you can use for the cleaning material. Some examples are Turtle Wax F21, Autoglym Super Sheen or the Meguiar's Quick Interior Detailer.
Fortunately, for those who are not quite willing to spend such a sum of money, you can make the cleaning materials yourself. The things you will need include warm water and shampoo that you use every day. Yet, it is important that the mix is not too slimy, otherwise the steering wheel may end up being too sticky.
You may also need to prepare a sprayer tube, a toothbrush and a clean soft cloth or microfiber. This allows you to clean the narrow and difficult-to-reach parts.
What to do:
You will need to spray the cleaning liquid onto the steering wheel equally.
Let the steering wheel sit for a few minutes before wiping it with the piece of cloth prepared earlier. You will need to wipe it softly until it's clean.
However, if it does not work well, spraying the steering wheel again with the cleaning liquid will be good enough. Then, softly brushing it with the toothbrush prepared is necessary. Lastly, you will have to wipe it dry by means of a dry piece of cloth.
Leather steering wheel
Cleaning materials required:
In this case, the use of cleaning liquid especially designed for leather material is necessary. Some examples are the Turtle Wax Leather Cleaner, Meguiar's Gold Class Rich Leather Cleaner or the Astonish Car Care.
You may need to prepare a sprayer tube, a shoe or a paint brush, a toothbrush and a clean soft cloth or microfiber.
What to do
1. You will need to clean the steering wheel surface by means of the shoe or paint brush prepared earlier. This is intended to remove dust or soft dirt particles from the steering wheel.
2. Spraying the cleaning liquid onto the steering wheel equally can then be done. Let the wheel sit for a few minutes and then wipe it softly using the toothbrush prepared.
3. Following that, wipe the steering wheel dry using a soft and dry piece of cloth.
4. Additionally, spraying a conditioner onto the wheel may be a good idea. This is intended to dampen the leather material of the steering wheel. (From sgcarmart)
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2015年7月9日星期四
How to Change the Oil in Your Car from the Top of the Engine
Some cars, including most VW group cars and Mercedes have top mounted
oil filters, which eliminates the necessity to crawl beneath the engine.
This only works if the car does not have baffles between the bottom of the dipstick and the bottom of the oil pan.
Steps
1 Obtain an oil drain pump. These are available at some consumer auto parts stores, and at boater (marine) supply stores. Well-known brands are Pella and Topsider.
2 Obtain oil, filter and tools for removing oil filter.
3 If this is the first time and you hadn't verified that a topside oil change works for your car, obtain a drain pan. A disposable roasting or flat gallon (4 liter) coolant container will do.
4 Remove the oil filter. There's information on this in Change the Oil in Your Car.
5 It's best to remove the filter first unless you're familiar with the car. The reason -- it's possible to be able to drain the oil but not be able to remove the filter. On the other hand, if you can remove the filter, it's unlikely you'll have a problem with draining the oil.
6 Insert the topside pump's tube into the dipstick, gently feeding until it hits the bottom of the oil pan. Do not force beyond that point; otherwise the tube will turn upward. Use the drain pump per the instructions.
7 If you are unsure of the suitability of the topside pump for your engine, open the oil drain to see if any remaining oil can be drained the conventional way.
8 Replace filter, replenish oil.
Tips
The first few times, it helps to have a knowledgeable friend watch.
Oil disposal varies depending on location, including curb-side pickup, central receiving locations, and automotive stores and service stations. (Waste oil is a toxic waste material, but is economically recycled.)
Many municipal drop-off locations have limited posted hours but are unofficially open 24/7 for individuals who want to drop off oil without taking a day off from work.
Some cars have baffles between the bottom of the dipstick tube and the bottom of the oil pan. This is checked by opening the drain plug after using the topside pump.
Topside oil changes mean you don't automatically inspect under your car. Make it a habit to look under there during each oil change.
Unlike conventional drainage, topside oil changes are best done with the oil warm but not hot. The hot oil makes the tube too soft, allowing it to collapse and making it difficult to determine you hit the bottom of the oil pan. Cold oil can be drained but can take considerable time.
Warnings
Be aware of the heat of some parts of the car that you'll be working around. No-one likes to get burned.
Never, ever work under a car that is up on a jack. Jack the car up, then put it on a jack stand.
Do NOT over tighten the new filter. Tighten it by hand only, DO NOT use a filter wrench -- except by following instructions on the oil filter package.
Be definite you have the drain plug in and filter attached before adding oil and beginning the automobile.
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This only works if the car does not have baffles between the bottom of the dipstick and the bottom of the oil pan.
Steps
1 Obtain an oil drain pump. These are available at some consumer auto parts stores, and at boater (marine) supply stores. Well-known brands are Pella and Topsider.
2 Obtain oil, filter and tools for removing oil filter.
3 If this is the first time and you hadn't verified that a topside oil change works for your car, obtain a drain pan. A disposable roasting or flat gallon (4 liter) coolant container will do.
4 Remove the oil filter. There's information on this in Change the Oil in Your Car.
5 It's best to remove the filter first unless you're familiar with the car. The reason -- it's possible to be able to drain the oil but not be able to remove the filter. On the other hand, if you can remove the filter, it's unlikely you'll have a problem with draining the oil.
6 Insert the topside pump's tube into the dipstick, gently feeding until it hits the bottom of the oil pan. Do not force beyond that point; otherwise the tube will turn upward. Use the drain pump per the instructions.
7 If you are unsure of the suitability of the topside pump for your engine, open the oil drain to see if any remaining oil can be drained the conventional way.
8 Replace filter, replenish oil.
Tips
The first few times, it helps to have a knowledgeable friend watch.
Oil disposal varies depending on location, including curb-side pickup, central receiving locations, and automotive stores and service stations. (Waste oil is a toxic waste material, but is economically recycled.)
Many municipal drop-off locations have limited posted hours but are unofficially open 24/7 for individuals who want to drop off oil without taking a day off from work.
Some cars have baffles between the bottom of the dipstick tube and the bottom of the oil pan. This is checked by opening the drain plug after using the topside pump.
Topside oil changes mean you don't automatically inspect under your car. Make it a habit to look under there during each oil change.
Unlike conventional drainage, topside oil changes are best done with the oil warm but not hot. The hot oil makes the tube too soft, allowing it to collapse and making it difficult to determine you hit the bottom of the oil pan. Cold oil can be drained but can take considerable time.
Warnings
Be aware of the heat of some parts of the car that you'll be working around. No-one likes to get burned.
Never, ever work under a car that is up on a jack. Jack the car up, then put it on a jack stand.
Do NOT over tighten the new filter. Tighten it by hand only, DO NOT use a filter wrench -- except by following instructions on the oil filter package.
Be definite you have the drain plug in and filter attached before adding oil and beginning the automobile.
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2015年6月16日星期二
How to Dispose of Waste Oil
Anyone
who has changed their own oil has probably had trouble deciding how to
dispose of it. Waste oil must always be recycled. Oil can have
devastating effects on the environment if improperly disposed. Waste oil
can be reused for other applications. Learn what to do along with your
waste next time you modify your own oil.
Instructions
1 A funnel can prevent spills
Transfer the oil you have collected from the vehicle into a thick plastic jug (milk jug or water jug). It is best to use a funnel to transfer the oil from the drain pan to the plastic container. Be careful not to spill the oil as you transfer it. The smallest amount of oil spilling can have negative environmental impacts, such as harming plants or animals.
2 Oil recycling
Find an authorized used motor oil recycle center near you. The locations serve as agents for refineries. The refineries will clean the waste oil so it can be reused for other applications.
3 Take the waste oil to the recycling center of your choice. The agent will pour the waste oil into a collection tank for the refinery to pick up. You can also usually give the refineries your used oil filter for recycling as well.
Tips and Warnings
Use tape to secure the lid of the plastic jug while you are transporting it to prevent spillage.
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Instructions
1 A funnel can prevent spills
Transfer the oil you have collected from the vehicle into a thick plastic jug (milk jug or water jug). It is best to use a funnel to transfer the oil from the drain pan to the plastic container. Be careful not to spill the oil as you transfer it. The smallest amount of oil spilling can have negative environmental impacts, such as harming plants or animals.
2 Oil recycling
Find an authorized used motor oil recycle center near you. The locations serve as agents for refineries. The refineries will clean the waste oil so it can be reused for other applications.
3 Take the waste oil to the recycling center of your choice. The agent will pour the waste oil into a collection tank for the refinery to pick up. You can also usually give the refineries your used oil filter for recycling as well.
Tips and Warnings
Use tape to secure the lid of the plastic jug while you are transporting it to prevent spillage.
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