Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Oxygen Sensor

Your car’s emission system controls the emissions, exhaust and pollutants using an array of sensors, computerized engine controls and the exhaust components. The emission system substantially reduces harmful gases such as carbon monoxide (CO), unburned hydrocarbons (HC) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and prevents harmful gasoline vapors from escaping at the fuel tank.

Typical Wear and Tear
Some factors affecting the emission system include:
• Driving and atmospheric conditions
• Mileage
• Vehicle age
• Type of spark plug electrode material
• Maintenance history
• Poor spark
• Bad fuel
• Damaged or worn sensor

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Engine Oil Filter

Critical parts of your engine are lubricated, cleaned and cooled by your car’s oil and filter. Other specifically formulated fluids are used for the operation and protection of systems and components such as brakes, power steering, automatic transmissions, and cooling and axles. Your car may also be equipped with a variety of filters including those for the transmission, fuel system and interior ventilation.

Typical Service
• Change oil and filter every 3,000 miles or 3 months.
• Many car manufacturers recommend extended oil drain intervals for some drivers.
• If you regularly make short trips in your car, drive in stop-and-go traffic, idle for extended periods, drive in dusty or dirty air conditions, tow a trailer or live in a cold-weather region - stay with the 3,000-mile/3-month schedule.
• For automatic transmissions, brakes, power steering and axles, vehicle-specific fluids should be used.
• Coolant should be changed every two years or 24,000 miles on cars with ethylene glycol antifreeze.

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Vegetarian Festival

This annual auapicious event is a most colorful and dramatic celebration which takes place during the first nine days of the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar. The 9-day event is usually in late September or early October.
The origin of the festival is unclear. However, it has been passed from generation to generation that it originated in the south-eastern part of China near Fujian Province. The festival was celebrated to make merit and save animals from being killed for food
In Thailand, the most talked - about vegetarian festival is in Southern Province of Phuket where the auspicious ceremony is held in a grand celebration. During the 9-day period, the devout Chinese Buddhists dress in white attire, convert to vegetarians and observe the ten rules in order to purify their minds and bodies.
Besides a strict vegetarian diet and temple offering, some highlights of the 9-day event include incredible acts of self -mortification such as climbing knife - blade ladders, walking on hot coals, a ritual of bridge - crossing and a street - procession in which the mediums in a state of trance have their cheeks pierced and bodies spiked with various types of sharp objects.
The entire atmosphere is full of religious frenzy with the ear - spliting sound of firecrackers and lion dances. In the evening of the last day event, the main road of Phuket Town is turned into a path of din and smoke of firing crackers. All the local residents participate in the event. Visitors to Thailand should not miss an opportunity to visit Phuket during this auspicious event.

The Vegetarian Festival is a religious festival annually held on the island of Phuket in southern Thailand. It attracts crowds of spectators because of many of the unusual religious rituals that are performed. Many religious devotees will slash themselves with swords, pierce their cheeks with sharp objects and commit other painful acts.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Checking Oil

According to automobile manufacturers, these oils should provide gasoline-powered car engines with several benefits: • Improved oxidation resistance, which means less oil thickening • Improved deposit protection so that the engine won’t form harmful deposits as quickly • Better engine wear protection • Better low-temperature performance over the life of the oil.Maintenance Tips/SuggestionsBe sure to use the correct oil as recommended by your car’s manufacturer. Oil grades have changed over the years and you will want to make sure you use the right oil for the best engine protection. Periodic oil and filter changes keep your engine clean on the inside. Motor oil can become contaminated by dust, metallic shavings, condensation, and even antifreeze. Additives break down over time and can also act as contaminants. The best advice is to follow the guidelines provided in the vehicle owner's manual, but every 3,000 miles or 3 months is a good rule of thumb for oil and filter changes. Many car manufacturers today are recommending extended oil drain intervals for some drivers. However, if you regularly make short trips in your car, drive in stop-and-go traffic, idle for extended periods, drive in dusty or dirty air conditions, tow a trailer or live in a cold-weather region, it's best to stick with a 3,000- mile/3-month regimen. If you change your own oil, be sure to properly dispose of all waste. A single quart of used engine oil has the capacity to pollute 250,000 gallons of ground water. Never pour used oil down the drain or into the ground. Not only is it illegal, it's also harmful to the environment. Used engine oil is converted for new uses, such as industrial fuel or lubricants. Put used oil into original oil containers or other clean, plastic closed containers, with the contents clearly labeled on the outside and bring the used to oil to a facility that accepts used engine oil.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Top 5 Tips to Prevent and Cure Acne

1. Get a lot of sunshine and fresh air for vitamin D, an ingredient for healthier skin. Your skin will appreciate all the vitamin D and your mind and body will enjoy all of the stress reducers and oxygen of daily outdoor jaunts. However, do not overdo it.
2. Keep in mind hat even good kinds of stress could trigger inner chemical responses, which end in acne.
3. Drink enough water every day.
4. Dirt and acne are absolutely not related. Therefore, do not scrub or wash your face and body too much.
5. Put more vegetables, nuts, seeds and fruits into your everyday diet.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Treatment the scars.

Scars come in all shapes and sizes depending on the wound, your age, nutrition, genetics and other factors. A scar usually takes around a year to fully heal. From there it will take years to lighten, flatten and fade...sometimes they never fade.Different types of scars

Ice pick scars - Acne scars. Deep pits. These are usually formed from severe acne.
Box car scars - Similar to chickenpox scars, they are very angular.
Rolling scars - These scars appear wavelike.
Hypertrophic scars - Thickened raised scars. Usually red or dark. Keloid scars is another fine example of what these scars look like. To me this is the worse of all the scars.

How to treat scars.
1. Aloe Vera helps remove acne scars by acting as an immune booster and an anti inflammatory agent. It is also used to reduce infections to regenerate skin and is thus able to rebuild scarred areas.

2. Vitamin E - Vitamin E is beneficial for heal the skin.

3. Fish Oil - Omega-3 Fatty Acids helps heal the skin.

4. Retinol - speeds up the skin's rebuilding process and helps heal post inflammatory changes.

5. Laser - Perhaps the most expensive out of all treatments (besides surgery). Exposure to infrared light. IR light has been demonstrated to regenerate collagen structure. It stimulate collagenase which breaks down collagen.

Beauty tip : Extend your lipgross.

If you have a lipgross and it's starting to run low. It's hard as a stone and difficult to use. But there's still half left, you can extend it by below;

1. Pour the hot water in a cup.
2. Place your almost empty lipgross in the hot cup.
** The heat from the water will melt your lipgross down**
3. Wait... around 5 minutes.
4. Check your lipgross, and now your lipgloss is as good as new. Moreover it's save your money too.