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To retain its beauty and other desirable qualities, leather requires frequent conditioning to replace the natural lubricants lost during normal use. |
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If you drive one of the older GT cars and enjoy doing some of the maintenance yourself, you may have shied away from the fuel system because of its complexity. It's true that setting up the fuel injection or multiple Weber carburetors is better left to someone with experience. Checking to make sure that the engine is getting an ample supply of clean, cool air by inspecting the air filter housing, filter element and ducting for proper sealing and cleanliness is important and within the capabilities of most owners.
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Overheating can have many causes so it pays to always check the basics before tearing things apart. First, let your car cool down a bit. Is there enough liquid in the cooling system? Have you bled the air pockets from the system? Is the water pump belt slipping? Are the radiator fins blocked with debris? Are all the ducting panels in place? If the fan is engine driven, does it have an electro- magnetic clutch? Does the clutch engage the fan? Do the electric fans cycle? (On systems with double electric fans, one fan is usually triggered by the air conditioning controls, the other by a thermostatic switch in the radiator.) Are the brakes dragging? |
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The fluids in your car are its life blood. While most owners religiously change the motor oil at regular intervals, many don't give the other important fluids much thought other than topping them off occasionally. Admittedly, the engine oil does take tremendous abuse. Particularly in a turbo-charged car. The engine hammers the oil harder and the oil is forced to circulate through the exhaust heated turbo-chargers. Then there is dilution with gasoline and water. Oxidation is also a problem.
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