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Bulletproofing Your Diesel Truck: Top Tips
The year was 2003. Ford had just launched its latest diesel engine powered offering – the 6L Power Stroke V8. This was the era when the world was waking up to tougher emission standards and the 6L Power Stroke was equipped with a variety of newly-introduced equipment such as the EGR (Exhaust Gas Re-Circulation) system to comply. However, within just 4 years, production of this engine was discontinued due to constant complaints by customers of malfunctioning EGR, gaskets being blown, etc. Though the engine delivered high power, it became a byword for unpredictability, poor performance and unreliability. In spite of this major setback, Ford is still the company that makes…
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All You Need to Know About Eye Test
Eye test is a stage that comes in everyone’s life. There are some common diseases like glaucoma, which can affect your eyes and damage your retina. You can identify the symptoms of such disease by conducting few eye tests and must consult an optometrist or ophthalmologist to know more. Here is the guide to learn more on eye test process: #1. Screening of kids The children eyes grow and change very quickly, especially from childhood to the teenage. Yet, it becomes a great responsibility to provide proper nutrition as eyes tend to get weaken up quickly. But there are high chances that eyes might become weak because of their genetics…
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Quick Ways To Upgrade Your House Exterior
Making your house look better doesn’t only mean improving its interior. Actually, the outside is what you need to upgrade in order to get the ultimate curb appeal for your house. That’s crucial in case you are seeking to sell your home and you need to impress its eventual new owners. Next few steps are easy to follow and will help you make the most of all your available green space. Edging is a relatively easy but very effective technique to help you make your garden and even backyard look sharper and remind visitors something they’ve only seen in those colourful gardening magazines. You can highlight the edges of your…
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Tooth Sensitivity: Symptoms & How To Manage Them
Tooth sensitivity causes a unique, irritating sensation. Have you ever bitten into your morning apple and followed that up with a sip of hot coffee and felt that ugly bolt of pain? It feels like hitting your funny bone, but worse. If this happens frequently, you’re probably wondering if your symptoms will ever improve and trying to figure out how to prevent them from getting worse! Read on; we’ll go over the tooth sensitivity basics as well as some simple home treatment methods. The why There are a few distinct reasons for tooth sensitivity. The most common causes are plaque build-up caused by poor dental hygiene and the natural erosion…
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Top 5 Ways To Extend The Life Of Your Used Vehicle
The attraction of buying a used vehicle outright is, of course, no car payments. But are you taking proper care of your used vehicle? Repairs can be costly and your car’s lifespan short if you let maintenance fall by the wayside. These days, most vehicles can see mileage as high as 400,000 to 500,000 if properly looked after. The service pros at Certified Automotive consider preventative maintenance one of the smartest ways to keep your vehicle running efficiently. Here some preventative maintenance guidelines that will help keep your car in the best shape possible: #1. Change your oil Regularly changing your engine oil according to your owner’s manual specifications is…
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Wisdom Teeth Removal: What to Expect & Aftercare
If you’ve never had your wisdom teeth removed, you probably haven’t done much research on the matter aside from the (admittedly hilarious) videos of pour souls coming out of anesthesia. That is until your dentist tells you that you need to undergo that same procedure. It’s normal and valid to be apprehensive! We’ll go over exactly what to expect during the procedure and how to practice good oral care after. But first, a little of the why: Firstly, understand that it is incredibly common to have wisdom teeth removed. Some dental professionals even recommend wisdom tooth removal even if there are no current issues where they are so commonly problematic. Dentists and…
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What to Pack and Unpack First When Moving
One of the most stressful and daunting things about moving is the packing and unpacking. Where do you start? It’s easy to just tackle whatever is in front of you first but without a plan, that’s a surefire way for you to end up packing the things you need first, and unpacking the things you need last. Here are some tips on what you should pack and unpack first: What to pack first Rarely Used Kitchen Items Kitchens are the most notorious spaces for rarely used items, and therefore should be one of the spaces you start with. Keep your essentials like dinnerware, flatware, and the things you need most…
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Planning the Perfect Road Trip
There is something quite delicious about a road trip. It’s just you, your friends and family, your pet, the open road. It can be one of the most relaxing and rejuvenating ways to travel even if you are driving the whole time. No one says that you have to enjoy every single minute of your road trip because let’s face it – sitting in backed-up traffic is no fun. However, for the most part, it is a great way to travel. Planning the perfect road is a lot of fun. It might be that you need to travel for work, or you want to get out of town for a…
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How To Find Your Signature Style
When you take a few minutes to scroll through Instagram, flip through a fashion mag, or even take a walk down the street – people are talking about their personal style. And for some of us, it leaves us to ask… Well, what is our signature style then? How do you know what looks good on you? There are so many different cuts, styles, fabrics, and excellent designers that it can be hard to find out who ‘you’ are when it comes to what you wear. Sometimes it takes moving outside of your comfort zone, and other times it takes spotting great sites like Grapefruit who have sourced great designers for you…
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5 Signs That Your Power Steering System Is Failing
Your power steering system is one of the most important components in your vehicle. If you have a newer model, you likely won’t have any issues until your car is between 5-15 years old. Yet, anything can happen, and vehicle care knowledge is valuable! Power steering has been around since the early 1950s and allows drivers to steer without actually pulling the full weight of the front end to turn a corner. There are two commonly used power steering systems: electric and hydraulic. Hydraulic is the most popular in midsize and full-size cars. It works by using a pump powered by your car’s engine via a belt to circulate pressurized…
