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Repacking and greasing wheel bearings are essential periodic maintenance for trailers, boats, and other rolling wheeled equipment. If not done properly, you won’t get very far before they break down. And it’s especially important to pay attention to...
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A while ago, Bell’s master mechanic James Dunst wrote a blog post on diagnosing common engine noises. The focus of his advice was geared towards cars...
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“Stale gas” is the term commonly used to describe gasoline that has degraded and lost a significant portion of its combustibility. The causes for...
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The nature of owning a generator is that you never know when you’ll need it most. It’s a hedge against the unpredictability of life. 99% of the time,...
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Changing your oil within the manufacturer recommendations is the single best thing you can do to maximize the working life of your car’s engine....
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A big difference between the fuels of today and the fuels of yesteryear is the need to protect the fuel quality of today's fuels in storage through...
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Back in 2004-2005, we had four (or was it five) major hurricane barrel their way through the Southeast United States. It was a scene that we may...
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The good news this year is that gas prices are likely to be lower for the fourth consecutive year. So that will save boat owners some money. Boats...
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Memorial Day traditionally signals the start of both the boating season and the summer driving season. Schools are out and families hit the road for...
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Google a combination of terms concerning gasoline treatment and outboard motors, and you’ll find a variety of parties chiming in. Some of them (West...
