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Do you need to know what all of those numbers mean? If you have a Mercedes-Benz manufactured after 1980, then check out the Mercedes-Benz Club of Russia website. There is a free online VIN decoder - from Russia with love! Here is an excerpt from the site:
This service is primarily intended as a first aid in choosing and acquiring a Mercedes-Benz car. We also consider it to be our contribution into fighting stolen cars sales. We believe that detailed car data should be available to potential car buyer, as these are already accessible to criminals anyway. It is a well-known fact that Mercedes-Benz cars are very popular among automotive criminals and frauds. It is typical for them to forge vehicle identification, factory plates, documents, re-finish cars and change their options. It is also common for legitimate car owners to add or remove options, change interior and exterior finishing or introduce other changes into car design. < < MORE >>
For other vehicles check out the article page here. We have a general VIN decoder article on the list.
No sidewall, no air, no flats, just “tweel.” A revoluntionary new tire design by Michelin - given the name Tweel - has been in development at the company’s Greenville, South Carolina research and development facility since 1995.
The Tweel is available for low-speed vehicles such as wheelchairs, Segways, and military vehicles. Currently, the Tweel is being testing under high-speed conditions and Michelin reports improved performance and better handling. According to Michelin, the Tweel is projected to replace existing tire designs within the next 10 to 15 years.
A composite reinforced treadband, flexible wheel and polyurethane spokes replace the traditional designed tire. As shown in the video below, you can see right through the area of the tire normally filled with air.
Prior to turning the wrench, it is often a good idea to read an article or two concerning the repair. The website 10W40.com includes a collection of articles sorted by type of problem or project. You can find a variety of free auto repair advice in the site's database of auto repair articles.
The site also includes a search feature that lets you search the guide directly. Here's the link: 10W40.com
It is smart to avoid exposure to asbestos, period. By law most professional auto shops must follow OSHA regulations. They are mandatory measures that employers must implement for brake and clutch inspection, disassembly, repair, and assembly operations. But how about the do-it-yourselfer or home mechanic?
The risk of asbestos exposure is real and the health risks are serious. In addition to being a custom publisher and management consultant, I spent a dozen or so years as an environmental consultant. Asbestos was always one of the potential environmental hazards we considered when conducting industrial audits. And, that was ten years ago.
As recently as last month, EPA published a "draft" brochure concerning asbestos risks for home mechanics. First, I wondered what the hell took EPA so long to address this issue? Next, I wondered if I and my fellow auto enthusiasts were at risk working in the garage.
I replaced my brakes this past weekend. And, yes, I was glad I had a little extra knowledge concerning asbestos when completing the job. I created an asbestos information page for those of you that would like to learn more about the recommended procedures for reducing your asbestos exposure risk.
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