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Sipping Through A Straw!

Let's face it, we all want a car with guts, but at the pump, acts like it sippin' through a straw! The proverbial "cake and eat it too" can be a positive for everyone envolved who wants to save money and do they're part in reducing the global fuel consumption. It's a "Win Win" situation that I don't have to sell you on because, if your reading this you have arleady shown that your not scared to do your part. Now that I've got your attention, let look at a few easy and free things you can do to take the tiger by the tail.

Are You Tired Of Feeling Like That Guy? 

Air & Fuel...Do They Mix?

let's hope so!

type=textWe are going to look at one of the basic fundamentals of the combustion engine that powers your car, provided your car requires a fossil fuel to operate it. (it's not solar or electric) Air and fuel are necessary for the hole process to occur to start with. The appropriate mixture ratio of 14.7:1 (14.7parts air/ 1 part fuel) has been used for years as the optimum ratio for fuel economy and performance. Don't worry that is about as technical as we are going to get today.

Your car needs the right amount of clean air to operate effeciently no matter what brand of vechicle you drive. The first thing the air encounters when entering the engine is the Air Filter. A good filters' objective is to allow as much air as possible to pass through it, while not allowing dirt or foriegn particles into your engine. The term "air filter" is probally not new to most of you however, we sometimes forget just how important a clean quality air filter is.

You Can Do It 

Have You Checked You Air Filter Lately?

Wheter you have done it before or not...You are in charge!

type=textFor those of you that have not had the occasion to admire, one of your cars' most important parts, this is for you. Most makes and models can be accessed from under your cars hood. If any tool is required to check your filter, it is probally nothing more than a phillips or flat head screwdriver. However, a small 3/8 drive rachet and socket set is not a bad thing to have around the house anyway. If you don't aready know where the filter is located, it should be in your owners manual under routine maintenace or find a component/part locator for your car online.(more about that later).

Have You Seen Your Air Filter Lately?

Maybe it's timeYou do!

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Don't know what this picture has to do with your cars' air filter? Just so darn cute! 

Just Curious....

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Air Filter Which One?

Be prepared!

Alot of vehicles come with more than one air filter these days, especially your higher end sedans and suvs. Don't panic there is a reasonable explaination for this and a simple way to differentiate between them. The second filter I am refering to is usually called a cabin air filter and is located inside your car, usually under the dash however, some are also under the hood (refer to your owner's manual ). It's primary function is to filter the air that is being recirculated inside you car. We will come back to this filter in a later module. Just besure to specify the correct one when ordering online.

Which are You?

Honesty is the first step!

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Amazon Search

You Can Search For A Filter Here For Your Car

Having A Repair Manual On Hand-GOOD IDEA!

click on one even if your car is not shown and select your make and model when you get to Amazon

Keep in your glove box or trunk as a quick reference guide and get familar with it, the sooner the better.
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Here are some cabin filters for inside your car

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Alittle More About Me

the short version

I have recently been looking for different ways to accomplish some goals I've had most of my life and yet to fufill. Traveling the world, starting with 30 of the states that I haven't visited yet, and sharing my talents where ever and when ever I can. I enjoy learning about different cultures and meeting people that share the same zest for life.

Growing up in a college town, I got to meet people from all over the world through my familys' business. My father serviced and repaired many of the professors' and exchange students vehicles. We had quite a few families stay in our home over the years from atleast 10 different countries. I attended college for 5yrs only to wind up in the family business, which I ran for several years before I ventured out on my own and got married.

I have three beautiful children, the youngest will turn 4 yrs old in August my first girl, her older brothers are 16 and 17. Life has been on hold for a few years now but, I hoping through an online business I can fufill some of my dreams and provide for my family at the same time. I'm looking forward to meeting people even if it is online for now, I toured playing music for several years and met alot then, but now I work in front of a computer screen.
Thanks for taking a few minutes to listen, I look forward to hearing from you guys! Love the Squidoo community, everybody is so nice and helpful it has been a pleasure so far.
Thanks again!
Wayne
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  • whoisbid Jul 19, 2011 @ 2:24 pm | delete
    Obviously you know about cars. I am a bit ignorant and probably need to get more familiar one day soon
  • mamamia2011 Jul 12, 2011 @ 2:30 pm | delete
    I like your lenses. it opens up for a car newbie to know more things about car. thanks for sharing.
  • sunworld Jul 12, 2011 @ 12:09 pm | delete
    You win my award for the best title of a squidoo lens!
  • wayne_luvinlife Jul 18, 2011 @ 6:42 pm | delete
    Thanks Sunworld, trying to get the hang of this, hopefully it will get better. Thanks for the vote of confidence
  • Tipi Jul 11, 2011 @ 10:40 am | delete
    I confess, I do raise the hood to get someone else to help, busted!
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