I am all for supporting the community and building neighbourly relationships but I think that doing this under the guise of Car Free Days is false advertising.
I live one block east of Main Street and, yet again, the car-free-ness is completely lost on me. Granted, increased traffic through the side streets is expected, thanks to closing down Main Street for the festivities, but I have never seen the side streets so busy or jam-packed with parked cars, save maybe for last year’s Car Free Day.
The common joke is “if you drive to Car Free Day, you’re doing it wrong!” Yes, it’s funny at a glance, but when the majority of people just laugh as they finish parking their cars on their way to Car Free Day, something is terribly wrong.
This is a huge inconvenience for people who actually live in the area. Street festivals are a great and excellent way to foster community support. But don’t sugar coat it, it needs a new name, as “car free” it is not.
Maxim Kinakin, Vancouver
Car free on Father’s Day
What a kick in the crotch for older fathers: hold a Car Free Day on Father’s Day!
Not all fathers are in their 20s and 30s; some are even grandfathers! Could it be that the organizers don’t know their fathers?
Mac Savage, Surrey
Editorial is silly
Your editorial on Vision’s bike agenda is a bit silly and misinformed. I can’t imagine a worse example of the “straw that broke the camel’s back” than the 200-block of Union Street.
Drivers have 12th, Broadway, Great Northern Way, Terminal, Venebles, Hastings and Powell for major east-west travel in the area. Union street, 10th, and a path on the shoulder of Great Northern Way are the east-west bicycle routes. In no way does increased cycling safety this short bit of Union impede the major flow of traffic.
Charles Freeman, Vancouver
Vision has bad priorities
It seems that Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson and his Visionaries have made downtown and the West End their pet project.
From the bike lanes that choke traffic with idling cars, to butchering Comox Street for an unnecessary bike lane, to “greening up” our laneways and adding laneway homes, all the while extinguishing much needed parking as they go along with their anti-car agenda.
Now they’re expanding to Union Street, and they are still contemplating putting in a doomed bike-share program in Stanley Park paid by taxpayers, while likely wiping out bike-rental businesses.
Many probably don’t know they are putting electric-car charging stations on English Bay because God knows what we need more than more bike lanes are chargers for all those “e-cars” we have in Vancouver.
Maybe someone out there can pry the secret city financials out of Penny Ballem’s overpaid hands, so we can see how deeply in debt Vancouver truly is. Yes people, we can fight city hall, if only they would give us more than their usual two-week notices.
Debbie Moreau, Vancouver
Bike lanes are passe
Bicycles are in the past. We need rollerblading lanes.
Chris Houghton, Surrey
Quit slagging cyclists
Your editorial board has used every opportunity to slag the cycling community.
For the most part, cyclists are responsible citizens doing their best to reduce the impact on health and the environment caused by over reliance on automobiles. I would like to understand the reason for your antipathy; perhaps a bike protest delayed a pub booze-up for your staff.
Bikes are the logical alternative to the mayhem caused by inner city traffic. Despite your continual carping, cycling is on the increase. Get used to it.
Edward Simpkins, Burnaby
Anti-car agenda
It’s about time that Vancouver voters took notice of the Vision war on cars disguised as promotion of the use of bicycles.
Bike riders can use any route or street without restriction and most options are safer than utilizing even the barricaded routes promoted by Vision.
In addition, what cyclist would go blocks out of their way to use the bike lanes on arterial routes, which are designed to move heavy vehicular traffic efficiently.
The Point Grey Road proposal is a two-fold diversion — a sop to landowners who want more privacy while meeting the demands of the cycling crowd.
Voters can now assess their true intent, i.e., a naked ambition to gridlock the city.
Rick Angus, Vancouver
Money well spent
Media and citizens have been going crazy over the cost of the three bike lanes: $3 million. Here are some more costs to put into the equation: The left-turn lane at Knight and 33rd cost $3.4 million, and the Highway 1 widening project cost almost $2.4 billion.
After looking at these numbers, I must conclude that this investment in healthier people and more lively community for an area with over 2,000 bikes a day is a bargain.
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Car repairs can drain your pocketbook fast, but you can do a wide range of repairs yourself, regardless of your technical skill. We're not just talking oil changes; provided you can hold a wrench, you can fix everything ranging from fuel filters to alternators. We'll detail the tools necessary for your DIY toolkit, where to turn to for help when you're making the repairs, and how to tackle some of the most common car problems yourself.
Title image remixed from an original by Laralova (Shutterstock).
The biggest hurdle in convincing someone they can handle car repair is the fear factor, but here's the thing: It's actually pretty hard to permanently screw up a car. You might break something temporarily, or a fix might not work in the long run, but you probably won't set yourself or your car on fire just because you banged too hard on a valve. Cars are resilient machines and regardless of the year or make, there are plenty of repairs even the clumsiest and technically challenged can handle provided they have the confidence to push through.
The Free Tech That Will Help You on Your Way
For a little background, I didn't own a car for about eight years, and before that, I had a small car I barely had the sense to put gas in, let alone repair anything on. Then, a couple years ago, I was handed down a small truck. Within the first couple weeks, a hose connection leading to the radiator cracked. I took a picture of the part that seemed to be leaking, walked into an auto parts store, showed it to them, and they found the replacement part for me. Twenty minutes later it was in and the truck was working again. Since then, I've helped friends with a wide range of repairs so I could learn more and practice.
For DIY repairs, your computer is your friend. AutoMD and Expert Village are both excellent resources of general purpose videos, how-to guides, and diagnostic assistance for the most common car problems. AutoMD also has an iPhone app with guides optimized for mobile viewing. If you need help deciding if a repair is worth your time, RepairPal is an excellent resource for checking the average cost of repairs in a shop and can help you decide if it's worth the time and effort to do it yourself.
As for the repair work, consider your phone, tablet, or computer the manual. Bring it out to the car with the video guide loaded up or the walkthrough in front of you. Watch and read over the directions several times so you feel comfortable, but keep your technology ready in case you need to reference a step. Take a picture of the section you're going to work on with your phone or a digital camera before you start so you know exactly how the engine is supposed to look if you get lost in the directions. If you feel like you need paper, you can always print directions or purchase your car's official guide.
For this guide, you can watch the videos embedded within or find step-by-step text instructions linked at the end of each section.
The Common Tools You Need and How to Shop for New Parts
Every car is different, but the myth foreign cars require special tools isn't exactly true. Nearly all cars use basic nuts and bolts for the most common repairs you need to make. Here's a short list of what you typically need:
Adjustable wrench
Torque wrench
Socket and ratchet set
Pliers
Phillips and flat head screwdrivers
Jack (usually included with your car)
There's no real secret to picking out tools, but they need to have a good grip. Buy tools with hefty handles.
You will also need to purchase new parts for your car if you're doing a replacement. If you purchase these from an auto parts store online, you will enter your car's year, make, and model into a form before searching for the part you need. If you're unsure of the technical name for a part, you can find the part number on the piece in your car, or you can head into a parts store for expert advice. Every car is slightly different, so make sure you enter the correct information to get the correct part and always hold onto your receipt in case it doesn't match up.
Replace a Broken or Worn Drive Belt
How to know when to replace your drive belts: If your car squeals when you start it or when you use certain accessories, it might be a drive belt. You can quickly give the car a visual inspection and check the belts for cracks, wear, and looseness. Even if you're not hearing noises, if the belt is cracked or worn, it's best to replace it. If it's loose, you might need to tighten it up instead of replace it.
Terms you need to know
Drive Belt: A drive belt is the rubber belt that connects and loops around pulleys on the your car's engine and is located at the front of the engine. These belts typically control accessories like the cooling system, battery charging, windshield wipers, and power steering. In older cars, you may find multiple belts for each system, but newer cars often use a belt called a serpentine belt, which is a single belt that loops through all of your car's systems. When working properly, you will not hear or notice the belt's existence, but if it's starting to fail, you will hear a loud squealing sound.
Serpentine Belt: The serpentine belt is the main drive belt in new vehicles. It wraps around several of your cars components instead of individual systems.
Pulleys: These are the small wheels with grooved rims the belt wraps around. When force is exerted, they spin, giving power to the systems they're attached to.
Tensioner pulley: A tensioner helps the pulleys work properly by allowing you to adjust the tightness of the belt in one place. Belts often stretch over use, so this keeps the system tight so belts don't fall off.
Tools you need: Ratchet, sockets, wrenches, screwdriver
How to replace a drive or serpentine belt yourself (step-by-step guide).
Replace Your Battery and Alternator
How to know your alternator or battery needs replacement: If your car isn't turning over and your accessories aren't powering on, two possible culprits are the battery and the alternator. You can test your alternator and your your battery with a multimeter to see if either are dead. If one of them isn't measuring enough power with the multimeter, you will need to replace it. If you have trouble locating your battery or alternator, your car's manual will include a chart with their location. If you left lights on overnight, your battery might just need a jump, so make sure you know how to jump a car. If your battery or alternator have failed, a jump start will often work to at least get you home.
Terms you need to know
Alternator: The alternator is the device that works with your battery to generate power for the electrical parts of your vehicle. An alternator is almost always found near the front of the engine, with a belt connected to the front.
Battery: The battery is usually a large black box found near the front of a vehicle that supplies the initial power to the alternator. It is connected to your car with positive and negative terminals.
Multimeter: To test and replace a battery or alternator, you'll want a digital multimeter. A multimeter measures electrical properties like current and resistance. You'll use this to test your battery and your alternator to figure out which is causing the problems you're experiencing.
Accessories: Accessories refers to all your electronically powered parts in your car. These might include your stereo, power windows, power locks, or clock.
Tools you need: Wrenches, socket set, multimeter, screwdriver
Keep your battery in good shape: It's good to keep your battery clean to increase the battery life and cleaning isn't hard to do. You can clean your battery with baking soda, water, and little elbow grease to ensure the connection between the car and the battery is strong. It's not a bad idea to mix in cleaning your battery terminals to your yearly maintenance.
How to replace your battery (step-by-step guide).
How to replace your alternator (step-by-step guide).
Replace Your Brake Pads
How to know when your brake pads need replacing: If you hear a squeal when you apply the brakes, the pads need to be replaced. However, if you hear a grinding sound instead of a squeal, it usually means the rotor needs replacement. In the early stages of your car repairing life, you should probably take your brakes into a shop for service if you hear grinding. The brake pads, however, are an easy replacement you can do yourself.
Terms you need to know
Brake pads: The brake pads are the part of your brakes that apply the frictional force to stop the car. These pads have a built-in warning system that squeals when the brakes are applied and the pad is worn down.
Rotor: The rotor is the main disc part of your brake system that the pads clamp onto. It's connected to the wheel and when the pads hit it, the car slows down. The pads are held on the rotor by calipers.
Calipers: The calipers are the part of your brakes that push the brake pads against the rotor, which causes the car to slow down. The calipers are usually located at the top of the rotor, like bicycle brakes.
Tools you need: jack, torque wrench and ratchets, tire iron, c-clamp
How to replace your brake pads (step-by-step guide).
Fix Exterior Coolant Leaks
How to know when to replace hoses and other parts: If after driving your car you notice a pool of green, orange, or yellow liquid on the ground when you park, you might have a leak. The liquid on the ground is antifreeze and if you're lucky, it's coming from a hole or crack in one of the exterior hoses. Right after you stop the car, pop open the hood and look for the same colored liquid draining from a hose or plastic piece, but be careful not to touch it because it will be hot. If you can see the leak, you can fix it yourself. All you need to do is unclamp the leaking hose, put on a new one, and then reinstall the clamp. It's about as complicated as attaching an accessory to a vacuum. If you cannot locate the leak, it might be inside the radiator. For this, you are best off taking your car into a shop until you have more experience.
Terms you need to know
Radiator: The radiator is the large, air conditioner-looking part in front of the engine. When the engine gets hot, it's the radiator's job to keep the temperature down. To do this, it sends antifreeze through the hoses and to the engine. These hoses erode over time and eventually start to leak. When a hose is leaking, the engine isn't getting enough coolant and can overheat.
Water Pump: The water pump acts as the heart of your coolant system and pumps the antifreeze to and from the engine and the radiator. Like the radiator, it has hoses that can become brittle and cracked over time.
Hoses: While mostly self-explanatory, the hoses in the coolant system are what transfer the antifreeze between the radiator, engine, and water pump. These are made of rubber and often crack over time. They are usually attached with spring clamps or worm gears.
Tools you need: wrench, pliers
How to fix exterior coolant leaks (step-by-step guide).
The Regular Maintenance You Can Do in an Afternoon
How to know when your car needs a tune-up: It's recommended you get a tune-up every 30,000 miles or every two years, whichever happens first. If you're close to either of those marks, it's a good idea to do some maintenance before taking a long road trip.
Nearly every facet of your regular maintenance, or tune-up, in car speak, is easy to do yourself. Each part of a tune-up is a separate procedure, so we've broken it down into individual sections that guide you through the process. With regular maintenance, your car will last longer and run better over time. We're not going to walk through each of these, but you'll find how-to guides by clicking the link on each section.
Terms and procedures you need to know to perform your own tune-up
Replace a Fuel Filter: The fuel filter does exactly what the name describes. It filters dust, particles, and anything that falls in your fuel line before it gets to the engine. Replacing your fuel filter can be a little terrifying since you're tapping into the gas line, but despite the inherent danger and caveat that you can't go around lighting fires while doing this job, it's usually a quick fix. Despite the name, the fuel filter often looks like a soda fountain cup with one or two straws sticking out of it.
Replace the Air Filter: The air filter is the part of the car that keeps dirt and particles from outside from getting into the engine when the engine sucks in air. It's incredibly important to your vehicles operation and a dirty filter can affect gas mileage and engine performance. There are few replacements on your car that are this simple. You need to unscrew a plastic lid, usually on the side of your engine, then take out the old filter, put the new one in, then screw the lid back on.
Check and Replace Spark Plugs and Wires: The spark plug is the part of your engine that ignites the gas and the air that cause combustion. When spark plugs fail, your gas mileage goes down, you may have trouble starting the car, a rough idle, or you might fail an emissions test.
Replace Distributor Cap and Rotor: The main job of the distributor cap is to distribute voltage from a coil to the correct cylinder. It essentially makes it possible for ignition to happen, which ensures the car starts. It's an easy replacement you'll do alongside replacing the spark plugs.
Oil Change: You have likely heard that you need to change your oil every 3,000-7,000 miles, but it's also good to do it when you do your tune-up. Not changing your oil can lead to contamination and will begin to affect your engine's performance. The problem is that it's often hard to properly dispose of the oil, so check online to make sure you have a disposal area near you, otherwise it may be cheaper to do it at a shop.
How to perform a basic engine tune-up (step-by-step guide).
Tools you need: ratchet and socket set, screwdrivers, torque wrench, spark plug gap tool, spark plug socket
Once You're Comfortable Under the Hood the Possibilities Are Endless
Once you're comfortable fixing minor car problems and doing your regular maintenance, you're likely going to want to try more complicated repairs. With the exception of major engine work, you can do many repairs from the comfort of your own garage or street. Diagnosing the problem is the hardest part of more difficult repairs, but Car Trouble make the diagnosing process a little easier. If your problem is a Check Engine light, remember that most auto parts shops will test your car for free.
For the repairs, using a website like AutoMD will give you a difficulty estimation to help you decide if you can handle it. The difficulty bar is based on the amount of time it takes, the location of the replacement or repair you need to make, and the tools needed to make the repairs.
Every car is going to have quirks and there will inevitably be a few things you can't figure out or can't get to. The main point to remember is that car repairs are not as difficult as they look and it's pretty hard to screw things up. Even newer cars with more electronics have parts that can be repaired in your driveway and it's just a matter of trusting yourself to do it. Getting over your fear of car repair is similar to teaching yourself Photoshop in a lot of ways, and fixing your car is more willpower than anything else.
Do you do your own car repairs? Share your tips and favorite guides in the comments section.skymale2013 share this article 2013.6.13
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With their lovely appearance, curvy figures and shiny dresses, car show girls always manage to steal the spotlight, no matter how dazzling the cars they're standing alongside of are. However, along with their seemingly glamorous lifestyle, these young ladies also have to cope with blinking eyes caused by the flashbulbs, jerky legs due to standing for long periods of time, and blisters from the high heels they have to wear. Therefore, the 10 most popular auto show girls mentioned below might also very well be called the most hard-working ones. Pang Hanyue (庞涵月) Age: 24
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Weight: 45kg
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Xie Meng (谢梦)
Age: 22
Height: 175cm
Weight: 47kg
Measurements: 84/58/86
Xie Meng, born on March 10th, 1990 in Jinzhou City of Liaoning, is currently a student at the Communication University of China, with a Performing Art Major, and models for the Chinese edition of Vivi magazine. In 2010, Xie worked as an Aston Martin girl at the 2010 Beijing International Automobile Exhibition and won the model contest of the same show. Since then, she has participated in various auto exhibitions and different kinds of TV programs.
Olwen Jin (金美辛)
Age: 23
Height: 175cm
Weight: 54kg
Measurements: 88/64/92
Olwen Jin, or Jin Meixin in Chinese, was born on August 21st, 1989 in Yantai City, east of Shandong Province. Ever since she was chosen to be a Moko Top Girl, a popular beauty competition in China, Jin has become one of the hottest names on the Chinese modeling scene. Since 2009, she has taken part in various auto shows throughout the country and modeled for many famous car brands, including Marserati, Audi, Kia and Peugeot.
Du Yifei (杜奕霏)
Age: 23
Height: 177cm
Weight: 50kg
Measurements: 88/60/90
Du Yifei, born on September 4th, 1989, in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, graduated from Xinjiang Arts University. In 2010, Du won the Most Popular Award at the 5th Miss Asia Brand. From then on, she began her modeling career participating in various auto exhibitions, fashion shows and TV programs. During recent car shows, Du has worked for Ferrari, Peugeot, Toyota, Audi, and Spyker.
Qu Yutong (曲昱曈)
Age: 23
Height: 173cm
Weight: 48kg
Measurements: 82/60/88
Qu Yutong, born on June 23rd, 1989, in Jilin, graduated from Jilin University of Finance And Economics, with a major in International Economics and Trade. In 2010, Qu won first place at the 5th ICARLUS Shining Make-up Show and began modeling at various auto exhibitions. In 2011, Qu worked for Lamborghini at the Shenyang International Auto Show, as well as for Chinese automotive manufacturer Geely at the 2012 Beijing International Automobile Exhibition.
Zhai Ling (翟凌)
Age: 25
Height: 177cm
Weight: 50kg
Measurements: 85/60/85
Zhai Ling, widely known as Shou Shou, was born on August 18th, 1987, in Jinan of Shandong Province. She is a model signed with the New Silk Road Company, the oldest and largest modeling business in China. Since 2008, she was praised for being "the No.1 Chinese car show model" and she worked for Audi in a series of auto shows. In 2010, Zhai's sex photos and videos were published on the internet by her ex-boyfriend, which catapulted her into the national limelight.
Gu Chen (古晨)
Age: 25
Height: 178cm
Weight: 49kg
Measurements: 86/58/86
Gu Chen, born on September 26th, 1987, is the former girlfriend of famous Chinese basketball player Sun Yue. In 2005, Gu won the Most Dynamic Award at the China Final of Model Mania International Supermodel Contest. In recent years, Gu not only works for various car shows, but also for different kinds of magazines, fashion shows and TV programs, making her one of the most famous Chinese models.
Li Yingzhi (李颖芝)
Age: 23
Height: 175cm
Weight: 50kg
Measurements: 88/60/89
Li Yingzhi was born on October 3rd, 1989, in a famous touristic city --Qingdao in Shandong Province. Since 2009, Li has worked as a catwalk model, car show model, fashion model, dancer and actress. In 2011, she won the Best Curves Award in a Chinese slimming competition. During this year's Beijing International Automobile Exhibition, Li worked for BMW , wearing a diamond gown with an estimated values of over 100 million yuan (US$16 mln). This made her one of the most popular up-and-coming car show girls in the country.
Gan Lulu (干露露)
Age: 27
Height: 165cm
Weight: 43kg
Measurements: 89/61/88
A little over a year ago no one knew who she was; nowadays, however, Gan Lulu has become one of the most googled women in China. Gan, born in 1985 in Henan, was majoring in Chinese folk dance when she studied at the attached middle school of Beijing Dance Academy. In early 2011, Gan became an overnight sensation after her mother uploaded a video of her naked in the shower in the hopes of finding her a boyfriend. Since then, she began frequently appearing in various car shows, fashion shows, TV programs and movies. During the 2012 Beijing International Automobile Exhibition, Gan continued to show off her hot figure wearing a cleavage-revealing dress.
Cica Zhou (周韦彤)
Age: 30
Height: 175cm
Weight: 50kg
Measurements: 88/61/89
Cica Zhou, born on August 26th, 1982, in Guizhou Province, is said to bear a strong resemblance to Taiwanese supermodel Lin Chi-ling. Graduated from Beijing-based New Face Fashion Modeling School, Zhou is now one of the most famous and successful models in China. In 2000, Zhou won the 6th China Model Star Contest and was rated as one of the China's top 10 professional models in 2000-01. In addition to fashion shows, she can also been seen in various auto exhibitions, movies and TV programs, and has posed for many famous men's magazines, including FHM, Esquire and Maxim.
