Used Bmw Parts: Modifying Your Car



#1 Change your oil, air filter and oil filter. You probably do this regularly but make sure that you do it before the heat of the summer takes place. Your oil, oil filter and your air cleaner will help cool your car and cause less strain on your engine. Less strain means fewer problems.

I started doing some research by going to my local auto parts near me but they seemed too expensive, I only had about $500 to spend. So, I turned my attention to the internet. I looked at JBA headers and Pacesetter headers. The JBA headers were more expensive then the Pacesetter brand. But I have heard of JBA and not Pacesetter. I had to ask myself if the JBA brand was worth almost double the price.

Replace the plug. You will only need to get this snug. Overtightening the plug can cause it to strip the threads in the oil pan. This will require another trip to the auto parts store near me to buy an oversized plug to replace the one that you used to ruin the threads. Make sure to give the plug and area around it one last cleaning before leaving it behind. Getting rid of all of the residual oil will allow you to check for leaks easier at the end of the oil change.

Shine up the paint: Embarrassed by nicks and scratches on your car? Buy some touchup paint from a dealer or auto store near me. Wash the car thoroughly, then paint over the nicks. Once the paint dries, coat your car with high-quality wax or polymer finish to bring back the shine.

Smooth as Silk - Smooth driving pays, really, really well. If you're a closet drag racer that has to be the first one off the line then you can expect to pay for it. Starting slowly and allowing your speed to increase along with your RPMs will save you money every time. Punching the accelerator is like punching your wallet. Ditto for the hard braking that inevitably follows now that you have sped up to get to the front of the pack. Just not worth it under any circumstances.

The conversion kits can be assembled in an afternoon and installed on your car in under an hour. Don't worry, you do not have to make any adjustments to your car engine or computer system and installing an HHO conversion kit will not void you warranty. All it WILL do is increase your gas mileage from 20% to 60%. Consider what you are now spending on gas prices and figure what a 60% savings would mean for your wallet!

closest auto store is a major ordeal on some bed liners but not on rubber bed mats. The hardest part is lifting the heavy thing up into the bed. After you get it hoisted into place, all you do is roll it out. It wants to lie flat, being thick and stiff. Once it's in place, there's no worry about it blowing away or moving in the wind. It is too heavy for that.