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In This Issue
4 5 steps to avoid engine overheating 6 Tips for Motorcycle Beginners
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5 steps to avoid engine overheating
out of the engine block, while maintain-
It is a common sight many an automo-
vehicle trouble due to overheating is
* Top off the radiator with coolant. Wa-
bile owner is all to familiar with: A car
to prevent an engine from becoming
ter can also work in a pinch.
is stranded on the side of the road with
overheated in the first place. Here are
the hood open and smoke billowing out
strategies to employ.
as an exasperated driver looks on shaking his or her head.
ing a slow pace can continue to draw air over the engine. * Pull over and open the hood to allow the engine to cool.
* Take frequent breaks during long road trips to allow the engine to cool down
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Ensure that coolant levels are main-
for at least 15 minutes.
tained and there are no leaks that
An overheated engine can render a car
would cause coolant to drip out. Be sure
* Be sure to clear the radiator from
useless in a matter of minutes. A vehicle
the right coolant is being used for the
obstructions, including leaves or insects
is propelled by an engine that ignites
particular vehicle.
that may have collected.
gasoline and causes controlled explosions within. An engine can produce quite a lot of heat. Compound this with
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Dirty, inadequate motor oil cannot
Men and women without auto main-
dissipate heat as well as clean oil.
tenance experience should not touch
external temperatures and an overheat-
Check the oil level and viscosity. Change
anything under the hood. Consult with
ed engine may occur. Other mechanical
the oil before a long trip or if it looks
a mechanic to determine engine over-
factors can also cause an engine to over-
past its prime.
heating causes.
heat. These include a faulty thermostat to regulate coolant supply to the engine and even an inoperable radiator fan.
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Confirm radiator hoses are in good working order and do not look
worn out. Experts say an average car engine is designed to operate within 195 to 220 F. Anything above that could cause engine failure. Overheating can cause a lot of
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Have a mechanic check that a radiator fan is working and that there is
adequate air flow through the radiator.
damage to a car. It may damage and burn holes in the parts. Rings, pistons or rod bearings may become impaired, or one can blow a head gasket. Coolant
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Be aware of engine temperature by watching the gauge on the dash-
board.
is designed to protect an engine to a point, but it can also become compro-
If an engine seems like it’s about to
mised under high heat. Boiling coolant
overheat, here are some steps to take.
may cause the radiator and hoses to burst.
* Slow down, and pull into the right lane. Turn on the heat in the car and
The best way to avoid engine and
open the windows. This may draw heat
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Tips for Motorcycle Beginners
beginner should get on a motorcycle without first watching or reading a motorcycle training guide. Practice away from other motorists. Don’t start riding on a freeway until you have grown accustomed to riding
Men and women who ride motorcycles
gearing up, as many are understand-
the bike at slow practice speeds you’ve
often insist there’s nothing quite like
ably nervous and therefore less likely
honed away from other motorists.
riding.
to leave necessary equipment in the
Empty parking lots make ideal training
garage. Always wear a helmet, motor-
grounds. Once you feel comfortable in
Riding a motorcycle not only can be
cycle jacket, riding gloves, riding boots
the parking lot, gradually move to roads
exhilarating and provide a feeling
and motorcycle pants when riding.
without heavy traffic, such as residen-
unlike any other, but it also requires
Many riders fall into the trap of wearing
tial neighborhoods. Once you’re truly
patience and discipline for beginners
less gear once they become more ac-
comfortable on the bike, then you can
and veteran riders alike.
climated to their bike. But gear should
hit the highway.
be worn whether you have been riding Riding a motorcycle carries a certain
for 50 days or 50 years.
Go to class. A motorcycle safety course might be a
stigma of being dangerous, but that’s only the case for inattentive riders who
Prepare, prepare, prepare.
requirement in some areas but not re-
forget their responsibilities while on
There’s no such thing as too much
quired in others. Regardless of whether
the road. The following are some tips
preparation when riding a motorcycle.
or not it’s required, take the class any-
that beginners can put to use when
Motorcycle training guides are valu-
way. Such classes might cost a few hun-
hitting the open road.
able tools of information for beginners.
dred dollars, but their value far exceeds
These instructional videos or read-
that cost. A safety course prepares riders
Gear up & stay geared up.
ing materials provide insight into all
for anything they might encounter on
Beginners often don’t have a problem
aspects of riding a motorcycle, and no
the road. Just be sure to enroll in a class that teaches accident evasion. Get the right size. Some riders envision themselves at the helm of a big hog, while others see themselves tooling down the highway on an ultra-light bike. But don’t go to extremes in either direction, at least not with your first motorcycle. A heavy bike might be more stable, but it’s also harder to control. A lighter bike might feel easier to control, but it’s best to wait until you have had a year or two of experience before buying bikes often referred to as “crotch rockets,” which are sporty and fast.
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