The Top Five Tips for Detailing Your Wheels and Rims
Understand Why Wheel Detailing is Important
Most people know that a good set of wheels is fun to show off. However, you may not realize how important it is to detail this area of your vehicle. A lot of the grime that builds up around the wheels and rims is actually dust from the brakes. This is corrosive material, and over time it will pit and corrode your wheels. A full detail of your wheels and rims should be done every two to three months for the best protection and maintenance.
Learn Why the 2017 Acura RLX Always Turns Heads
This year, start turning heads with your car. When you’re ready for a new vehicle, check out the 2017 Acura RLX. This stylish luxury sedan offers the features and benefits you’re looking for. Plus, you’ll get outstanding power and performance, such as you expect from an Acura vehicle.
Under the Hood
The 2017 Acura RLX comes standard with a 3.5-liter direct injection 24-valve SOHC i-VTEC V6 engine. This engine offers an outstanding 310 horsepower and 272 pound-feet of torque. If you choose the Sport Hybrid, you’ll get up to an EPA-estimated 29 miles per gallon city and 30 mpg highway. You can choose from a six-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control, or an integrated seven-speed dual clutch transmission. Your drive is smooth and fun with the Agile Handling Assist system to give you better handling through curves and anywhere you drive.
Wyler Aerial Tramway
If you want to see the landscape for miles and miles, take a ride on the Wyler Aerial Tramway. Here you’ll be able to see Texas, New Mexico, and Chihuahua, Mexico. The views are unlike anything else you’ll ever see, and on a clear day, you may be surprised how far off the horizon is. The gondolas used for the tramway travel 2,600 feet to take you to the top of Ranger Peak. During the ride, you’ll learn about the rock formations and cacti that you see. Overall, the ride to the top takes about four minutes, and Ranger Peak sits 5,632 feet above sea level.
Reasons Why You Should Never Skip Oil Changes
To work well, vehicles need regular maintenance. Different vehicles need different levels of maintenance. However, all automobiles need an oil change after about every 3,000 miles. No matter how tempted you may feel to skip an oil change, you should resist this temptation. Here is some information about why you should never skip oil changes for your vehicle.
What Is the Purpose of Oil?
Ask any driver about the purpose of oil and they will likely tell you that oil is necessary to keep a vehicle running well. While this answer is correct, it does not tell the entire story.
The purpose of oil is to lubricate the vehicle’s engine and help the transfer of heat from the engine. Oil circulates through the engine of the vehicle and lubricates its many components. All of these components play an important role in a vehicle’s operation. As the oil moves through the engine, it also draws heat produced by the engine.
Now that you know the purpose of oil, here are a few reasons why oil changes are so important.
Go Out to Eat
One way you can show your father you care is by preparing a nice dinner for him. However, if you don’t have much trust in your cooking skills, you should consider taking your father to a restaurant. Fortunately, there are many steakhouse restaurants in El Paso. You can take the entire family to Edge of Texas, Great American Land & Cattle, or Cattleman’s Steakhouse, for a great meal and perhaps a few beers.
If your father isn’t a huge fan of steak, there are many other excellent alternatives in El Paso. There are many Buffalo Wing restaurants in El Paso. There are also Chinese, Mexican, and German food restaurants. Whether your father is a meat-lover or a vegetarian, you will be able to find the perfect restaurant for his taste buds.
Signs That Your Belts and Hoses Need to be Replaced
Of course, the belts and hoses aren’t the most expensive or largest vehicle components, but drivers should keep in mind that lack of maintenance of the belts and hoses can lead to an overheated engine, a damaged cooling system, and a loss of steering power. Here are a few signs that the belts and hoses of your vehicle need to be replaced.
1. Belts – Visible Damage
The most obvious sign that you should replace the belts of your vehicle is if there is visible damage. Most engine systems only have two serpentine belts, so you can conduct inspections easily. When inspecting the belts, you should look for cracks, premature wear, and other forms of damage. You should look closely at the outer edges of the belts. If you notice that the belts are unraveling or fraying, then your vehicle may have an underlying issue that you should deal with immediately.
Older belts tend to develop cracks around the sides, top, and bottom. However, a belt in good condition should always be flexible. If you notice that the belt is no longer flexible, you should replace it.
El Paso, Texas, is not too far from the Rio Grande river. While there is plenty to do in this city, for both residents and tourists, festivals are one of the main attractions. Every year, there are dozens of festivals within driving distance from El Paso. If you’re interested in going to one of these festivals, here are some within a two-hour drive from El Paso, that will be occurring in June 2017.
Annual Billy The Kid Breakout Festival
In June 2017, you should consider stopping by the Annual Billy the Kid Breakout Festival. It will be held in the San Elizario Historic District, from June 2nd to June 4th. This event is free to the public and there will be exhibits and activities that guests can take part in each day, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Billy the Kid is a famous gunfighter of the American Old West. He is known for participating in the Lincoln County War as well as for murdering eight men. Sheriff Garrett shot and killed Billy the Kid. However, according to many legends, Billy the Kid did not die that night. Since then, many men have claimed that they are Billy the Kid.
Acura prefers to use packages where other manufacturers offer trim levels, and so the different packages offered for the 2017 ILX compact luxury sedan are comprehensive. Overall, the ILX comes with four package options, including one that adds to either the Premium or Technology Plus packages and two starting packages you can choose separately.
Standard
Without any extra packages, the 2017 Acura ILX still has plenty to offer. There’s the advanced 2.4-liter I4 engine that offers 201 horsepower, the eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and the Jewel Eye full LED headlights. The ILX also comes with a smart keyless entry system, and based on which key fob opens the driver’s side the side mirrors, driver’s seat, and climate control system will all readjust to meet the preferences of the fob’s holder.
Sun City Craft Beer Festival
Thanks to the growing popularity of microbreweries and craft beers, someone came up with the idea to hold a one-day festival on the last Saturday of April from 1 to 8 p.m. so attendees can sample them all. On the day in question, visitors age 21 and up can visit the Sun City Craft Beer Festival and sample any of 150 different brews from 60 different breweries, most of which are small and local to the area. Along with that, attendees can enjoy live music on two stages, food truck fare, some unusual games, and beer-brewing workshops.
General admission is $30, with $80 for VIP tickets and $10 for alcohol-free admission. The event takes place at the Convention Center Plaza.
2.4-Liter 8-Speed DCT with P-AWS
The first powertrain option comes with a smaller but more efficient four-cylinder engine that displaces 2.4 liters. This engine offers 206 horsepower at 6,800 rpm and 182 pound-feet of torque at 4,500 rpm. That’s a good amount of power from a normally aspirated engine, but that’s just the start. It also comes with an eight-speed automatic dual-clutch transmission (DCT). The high gear count gives the TLX a smooth, efficient acceleration whether you’re going fast or slow, and the dual clutch cuts down on the time spent moving between gears.
The last aspect of this drivetrain is Precision All-Wheel Steering (P-AWS), a technology that’s practically unique to Acura: P-AWS lets all four tires turn with the steering wheel instead of just the front pair. They even change the direction they turn based on the car’s speed. When moving slowly, P-AWS turns the back wheels the other way so the TLX can make tighter turns. At high speeds, the rear tires move with the front ones to make the car more stable on high-speed turns.
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