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What Towing Situations that Require a Flatbed A standard (dolly) tow truck lifts the front or back wheels of your vehicle onto a short trailer that’s attached to the truck, leaving the other set of wheels to roll along the ground. While this type of truck works well for certain situations, there are others where it isn’t the best option. In the following cases, it’s better to go with a flatbed truck that lifts the vehicle entirely off the ground. Towing across long distances.  Because two of the vehicle’s wheels are on the ground during a standard tow, this can translate into a lot of wear and tear on a vehicle if you’re moving the car any great distance. A flatbed truck holds its cargo above the road surface, so it’s a better choice for cross-country or other long tows. When you have an expensive car.  While a dolly tow is generally less expensive than a flatbed, that doesn’t mean much if your prized vintage or sports car hits a pothole during the tow and ge...

 Roadside Towing Services And Help Guide Nobody plans on having something go wrong with their car and being stranded on the side of the road. You can, however, be prepared for the unexpected before you hit the road. Modern cellular networks makes this easier than ever, since you can locate roadside assistance and call them from the safety of your car. Organization Roadside Coverage One of the most common roadside services is the coverage that you get through a company or organization. Usually this is auto clubs and insurance companies, but it’s also offered by car manufacturers. In fact, you may have currently have roadside assistance coverage and not even know it. And if not, it’s easy enough to add to any existing account. The exact nature of the coverage will change with each company and coverage. Some will cover your towing fee and unlimited miles. Some will only cover a certain number of tows per year, or a certain number of miles. It’s always a good idea to...

Know About Chip Tuning, Remapping, ECU Looking to modify the computers in your car to get more power or efficiency? A quick Google search can be incredibly confusing. If you’re having trouble telling the different ECUs apart or comparing chip tuning vs. remapping, this quick guide can help you understand what they are. Chip Tuning: Early engine computers were first introduced in the 1980s and changed the way that engines were tuned up. Suddenly tune-ups were no longer about adjusting parts like a carburetor. In order to change key engine parameters, the chip had to be physically removed and replaced with a new chip. This was the original chip tuning, where the tune-up involved switching out the chip. This term gets a little murky as technology evolved. The introduction of diagnostic ports meant chips didn’t have to be removed to be changed. The diagnostic ports allowed direct software access, so the chips could be reprogrammed without being removed. Today, chip tuning ...

ABS EBCM Repair 2000 S10 HAS CODE CO265 ON ,HOW DO i REPAIR THE COMPUTER? EBCM relay is the actual fault code cause. EBCM stands for Electronic Brake Control Module. ECBM stands for Electronic Brake Control Module. It is the big part that the brake lines go into and back out of from the MasterCyl and to the Brakes. It is also the ABS motor all in one. The relay is under the hood at the Fuse/Relay center just inbetween the EBCM/ABS and AirIntake. Relays are big and square. The underside of the Fuse/Relay center cover has the ID and placement embossed into it of everything in the F/R center. Be sure to check the fuses first. The relay needs power to operate and the EBCM or ABS or Brake fuse will be the one for it. Good luck! Car Repair World Troubleshoot All types Of Car Problem With proper Solutions http://carrepairworld.blogspot.com/2015/03/how-to-repair-car-problem.html   Know Exactly How Each And Every Part In Your Car Works http://carrepairworld.blogsp...

Safety Inspection How To Take Care Of Your Vehicle Helpful Information A car operates using a variety of systems from the air conditioner to the power steering. Some systems require little maintenance, a basic visual safety inspection is all that is required, while other systems need routine maintenance. A safety inspection should be included at all service intervals to detect any malfunction in these systems. Between service intervals safety inspections are also necessary before a long journey to ensure safe passage. Step by step guide on how to perform a vehicle safety inspection, this information pertains to most cars. Difficulty Scale: 1 of 10 Begin by parking the vehicle on level ground, engine off, with the parking brake set. Step 1  - Check tire condition, inspection tread wear, side wall condition and air pressure readings. Learn more Tire Safety Inspection Step 2  - A vehicle relies on several types of fluid to maintain proper operation, when t...

Know And Learn How Does it Work Automotive Working System.How Exactly the car part functions. Working of your vehicle part by part. Body Air Bag Safety SRS Door Locks Convertible Top Seat Belts Brake System Anti-Lock Brakes ABS Brake Pads Brake Caliper Brake Rotor Brake Drum Brake Shoes Brake Light Switch Brake System Climate Control Air Conditioner Heater Cooling System Coolant Cooling System Coolant Temperature Sensor CTS Radiator Cooling Fans Thermostat Drivetrain Automatic Transmission Low Tire Indicator Warning Light Axle Bearings Manual or Automatic: Which Transmission Is Better? Clutch Standard Transmission CV Axle Joint Tires Differential Torque Converter Gears Universal Joint Electrical Alternator Hybrid Battery Battery Hybrid Car Battery Cables Hybrid Transmission Brake Light Switch Idle Air Control Valve Computer PCM Ignition Switch Cooling Fans Ignition System Crankshaft Angle Sensor CKS CAS Knock Senso...