How-To Test A Battery Or A Alternator To See What The Problem Is
Most people have no idea how the charging system of a car works and they really don’t have to know. What you should know however is how to test to see what the problem may be.
Here is how the test goes if you how the charging system of a car works and you left the lights on is one thing. On the other hand if you did not leave lights on and come out to a dead battery then you need to get a jumper box or cables and get a boost.
Once the car is running disconnect the positive cable from the battery, this cable should most of the time be red in color and be a wider then the negative cable. When you remove the positive cable and the car runs for more then two minutes, that means that the battery is the problem for sure.
The reason for that is the car only needs the battery to start the engine in motion, then the alternator will take over recharge the battery and supply the car for the rest of the time it is running. If you take the positive cable off and the car cuts right off the the alternator needs to be replace. You can get brand new or used batteries and alternators at your local auto salvage yard or give Vinny at New York City Auto Salvage a call at 718-297-9797
5 Tips On How-To Winterize Your Car Or Truck Before The Cold Hits
The winter is coming in fast here in New York City, now is the time to get your cars winter driving safety issues looked at before the really cold weather hits.
Below you will find a check list of 5 tips on getting your car ready for the winter driving weather.
If you follow the following tips the winter will be a breeze.
1) Make sure your radiator is in good working condition, meaning it can hold anti-freeze without leaking. If it leaks you must keep it filled up with anti-freeze not water and not a water anti-freeze mix. This will cause the water to freeze and blow open the plugs on the engine block or worst crack the engine block it self, then its game over for the engine until your replace the blocks.
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How-To Check and Repair Your Car’s Plugged Heater Core To Avoid The Cold Winter
It’s been said many times preparation is everything and getting your car ready for a harsh winter is no exception. If your cars heater core is not working and needs replacing the fall is the best time to buy a used heater core before everyone is looking for your make and model leaving you in the cold.
This is what a heater core looks like from the front end of a car
You should run the heat in your car now to test it out, if it does not get hot you need to take immediate action, before the winter sets in. If this sounds like a problem you are having you have a few options.
1) You can take it to a mechanic you may or may not know so well to have them replace your heater-core.
2) Buy a new or used heater core from a trusted used parts dealer such as New York City Auto Salvage and install it your self.
3) Buy a used or new heater core from us and bring it to one of NYC Auto Salvage’s trusted auto repair partners to have it installed at a discount.
Call Vinny at 718-297-9797 to find a heater-core for your car or truck today.
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Junk your car for the holidays and start the year off right
Junk My Car? Never well maybe it’s way past time!!
You have had your car for sometime now, and may be it’s been good to you until now.Sure every now and then you may need to buy some Cheap used auto Parts living in NYC you know it’s never kind to a car or truck. The point is there comes a point where maybe it another cheap used car you need and not cheap auto parts.
This is the end to the first ten years of 2000 and with ten years past it’s time to look for a new or used car. Nowadays used cars are great, better on gas and repairs. So much so your next used car may take you into 2020 and beyond. Its time to Junk Your Car and find a new one that give you less problems. New York City Auto Salvage will pay top dollar 500.00 and up for Junk Cars.
We pay $500.00 and up for Junk Cars sold to us.
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New York City Auto Salvage Wishes You A Very Happy Thanksgiving
Man it seams like this year just flew by. All in all it was a great summer, all the blogging increased business and brought us new clients and readers to the blog and for that we are very thankful. We just want you to know how important your business or viewership is for us.
Looking forward to 2011 where we are putting up even more informational blogs. Again Thank you for your business this past year and in the future. We will continue to bring NYC Cheap Used Auto Parts of the highest quality.
Happy Thanksgiving
From New York City Auto Salvage owners, family and workers
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