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Find Tire Leaks With A Water-Soap Solution
4:30AM Adam Pash | Suspicious that you’ve got a leak in your tire but not sure. Try this simple tried-and-true tip from the pros. Blogger Pinny Cohen’s mechanic taught him this painless method for quickly and easily detecting leaks, no special equipment required: The last time I thought a tire had a hidden leak, he whipped out a spray bottle with a 20/80 mix of liquid soap and water. I was about to tell him “thanks, but I just got a car wash done the other week” when he started spraying the tire. In a small area by the rim, I noticed a neat effect. Bubbles started growing and bursting at a fast rate – a leak! It’s not a new idea, but it’s one of those clever little tricks that’s always good to know. Photo by modenadude. Check For Tire Leaks With Liquid Soap [Life of an Entrepreneur] More »
Best Scenic Drives in the U.S.
9:00AM Adam Pash | If you’ve got a hankering to hit the road and take an all-American scenic road trip this summer—despite the astronomical gas prices—Yahoo Travel rounds up a few editor-favourite routes. The article highlights: …everything from the obvious Highway 1 in California to the less-obvious — but brilliantly named — Going-to-the-Sun Road in Montana. We’ve picked routes for their history; for their natural scenery; for their romantic appeal; and for their remote wild beauty. Got a favourite stretch of road in your neck of the woods? Let’s hear about it in the comments. And before you’re taking that drive, check out our many tips for saving on gas. Photo by cadmanof50s. Best Scenic Drives in the U.S. [Yahoo Travel] More »
Handle a Traffic Stop and Avoid Your Ticket
9:10AM Adam Pash | Car and Driver magazine knows a thing or two about getting pulled over, so they asked seven state troopers from across the Us what they want and don’t want from you, the driver, during a routine traffic stop. For example, rather than preparing your licence, registration, and insurance information before the officer asks for it, “most cops don’t want you to do anything except rest your hands on top of the steering wheel until directed otherwise.” More »
DIY iPhone or iPod Touch Car Dock
4:00AM Adam Pash | A crafty user at DIY web site Instructables makes a car dock for the iPhone or iPod touch from materials primarily found in your device’s packaging. Throw a little bit of glue and some velcro into the mix, and you’ve got a clean, attractive dock for your car for virtually nothing. On the other hand, if you prefer shelling out a little cash to taking the DIY route, check out the previously posted guide to iPhone car integration. Iphone car stand doc for iPhone or iPod Touch [Instructables] More »
