http://www.articleburn.comfree submit original articleen-EN Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:30:59 GMTCopyright 2007 articleburn.comhttp://www.articleburn.com/articles35232-extra-tough-and-durable-hubcaps-now-available-at-parts-train.html There are many different kinds of wheel covers, or "hubcaps," that you can purchase for your vehicles. Parts train"s hubcaps come as new, used, aftermarket, and re-conditioned. One way you can find various types of wheel covers is by checking retail stores like Partstrain selling wheel covers. Most consu ...Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:22:53 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles35262-modern-materials-in-hubcaps-and-wheel-covers.htmlOur father's and grandfathers' wheel covers were gleaming orbs of chrome plated steel, glittering wire spoke patterns, or flat chrome Frisbee look-alikes. Before 1980, chrome plated steel was the only material light and strong enough to do the job. Unfortunately, plated steel thin and light enough for hubcaps was easily dented, and if scratched o ...Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:22:53 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles35350-staring-the-revolvolution.htmlA replacement for the S70 midsize sedan, the Volvo S60 sedan has been crafted and made available in three models which are the 2.4, 2.4 T (turbocharged), and the T5 (turbocharged). The 2.4 T model requires an automatic transmission, however both the 2.4 and the T5 models are available with either an automatic or a manual transmission as opt ...Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:22:53 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles35406-motorcycle-shock-absorbers.html What happens when you hit a bump while riding? Well, your tire compress fractionally. However, you will still experience bouncing. Basically, this is because they are not really shock absorbers. Motorcycle shock absorber comprises of oil-filled tube and a piston that slides up and down the tube. One end of it is connected to the bik ...Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:22:53 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles35417-gms-2006-cadillac-xlr.htmlThe 2006 Cadillac XLR-V is the newest addition to the high-performance V-Series vehicles for the ultra-luxury class of high-performance roadsters. The 2006 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a supercharged 4.4-liter Northstar V-8 engine, good for 440 horsepower and 425 pound-feet of torque--120 horsepower. The 32-valve V-8 is backed by a Hydra-M ...Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:22:53 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles35424-the-secret-to-saving-14-at-the-gas-pump.html If you know the smart way to purchase your gas you can save a considerable amount of money. The following strategies could save you 4 percent, 5 percent, 10 percent or even 14 percent of your gas costs. 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The Duratec 30 V-6 is the heart of Lincoln Zephyr"s power train. Using intake Variable Cam Timing (i-VCT) to improv ...Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:22:53 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles35649-20-tips-to-cheaper-car-insurance.htmlCar insurance premiums rise year after year,Although your car insurance premium largely depends on your Car, Age and discount there are a few steps you can take to help stop the rise or even reduce your premium. 1. Buy from the internet. Most companies offer a discount for online applications as this is auto ...Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:22:53 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles35718-how-to-save-on-your-auto-insurance.htmlLet your fingers do the walking… Remember that Yellow Pages Ad Campaign? Excellent advice if you’re shopping for auto insurance. Shop around and do it yearly. Don’t just keep paying the invoice over and over without comparison shopping. Below are a few suggestions to help you get the best deal available on your automobile insurance policy. Insu ...Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:22:53 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles35855-edmunds-list-ten-most-elderfriendly-vehicles.htmlAs we grow old, there are things that our bodies are no longer capable of doing. This is a fact of life that car manufacturers are aware of. This is also the reason why there are vehicles which are more elderly-friendly than others. While there are talks about regulating the driving privilege of the elderly ...Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:22:53 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles35872-did-the-oil-companies-rob-us.htmlDuring the hurricane season, starting right after the flooding of New Orleans, gas prices soared to unheard of levels. This was blamed on supply and demand. After all, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita had affected crude oil production in the Gulf of Mexico. People lined up to buy gas before it ran out. That sure didn't help matters ...Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:22:53 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles35928-kids-and-cars-driving-is-more-hazardous-when-school-is-in-session.html The new school year has started. That means a lot more traffic on the roads, and a lot more kids crossing streets, parking lots and driveways. Parents drop off their children at school in the morning and pick them up in the afternoon. And little does anyone realize the dangers. With today"s prevalen ...Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:22:53 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles35942-8-gm-brands.htmlLots of folks are speculating about GM's future. If you take all the press reports at heart, you would think that General Motors is on life support. Quite frankly, the opposite is true especially when you look at the global picture. In 2005, "the General" sold more than 9 million cars worldwide, the first time the automaker reached tha ...Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:22:53 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles36012-how-to-summerize-your-car.htmlWe go to great lengths to make sure our vehicles are ready for winter. Who wants to get stuck in sub-zero degree weather with a stalled car? But what about during the summer? Believe it or not, the heat takes its toll on your car, too, so it’s important to keep your car serviced. Periodic maintenance on your car ...Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:22:53 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles36016-oil-the-lifeblood-of-your-car.htmlI was actually a passenger in a car that was having an active oil leak. The driver knew what was happening, and was warned to pull to the side of the road and call a tow truck, but she wanted to try to make it home. Unfortunately, she didn't. The engine seized up, never to run again. What a foolish and costly mistake. 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W ...Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:21:36 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles34819-mazda-5-driving-dynamics-with-the-most-complete-line-up-of.htmlThe MAZDA5 is powered by an all-aluminum 2.3-liter, four-cylinder MZR series engine shared with the popular MAZDA3 subcompact, producing 157-horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque. Sequential Valve Timing (S-VT) provides brisk throttle response and plenty of torque both under acceleration and at cruising sp ...Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:21:36 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles34854-truck-performance-101-a-beginners-guide.html Today, the aftermarket gives truck owners more performance options than ever before. However, all the new products and gizmos can be a little hard to sort through. What you need for your specific truck will depend on what type of truck you have and what you use it for. What is performance? 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The first step is to ...Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:21:36 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles34936-saturn-sky.htmlSomebody at General Motors must love Saturn. One hundred year old Oldsmobile was killed off in favor of bringing the Saturn brand in-house. Up until the early part of this decade, Saturn was a separate automaker, wholly owned by GM. Now, as a bonafide GM division, the Saturn line is finally getting some much needed new models including th ...Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:21:36 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles35033-building-a-show-car-part-6-the-display.htmlHello and welcome to part 6 in the building a show car series. Today we are going to look at the display of a show car at a car show. If you've put all that time, money and effort into building a show car you're going to want to get a good display to show it off. At car shows a lot of the time two cars will end up in a tie, and it's the car ...Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:21:36 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles35047-getting-to-know-your-motorcycle-parts.html A motorcycle is generally defined as a vehicle with two wheels which is mainly used for the purpose of transporting in land areas. Motorcycles, though small can be compared to automobiles when it comes to speeding. Motorcycles have been enhanced and further improved. Same as mobiles, motorcycle riders need to acquire themselves driver’ ...Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:21:36 GMThttp://www.articleburn.com/articles35088-subaru-and-alternative-fuels.html1 October 2005 The current oil shock should be making manufacturers think carefully about alternative fuels, and once again the makers of Subaru seem to be at the forefront of development.. Subaru is maintaining its innovative technological edge by developing environmentally friendly alternative vehicle power sources. The makers of Subaru ...Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:21:36 GMT