Most normal people drive modern cars with computer controlled everything, and they seldom over heat. If you folks are like me (and I know you are because I’m an Eastwood guy too) you likely drive a special car that is more than a few years old and may have a carburetor, purely mechanical forms of engine control (or manual, driver controlled) systems, and a motor butting out a lot more power and heat than the factory ever provided. Some of the common advice for what to do in case of an overheating car works no matter what car you are driving, but older cars sometime require special care.
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Chemical Guys- How to Dilute Car Wash and Cleaning Products
Chemical Guys manufactures professional car care products that create the best results. Many Chemical Guys products are able to be diluted using clean water. Properly diluting cleaners, degreasers, and dressings produce the best results and saves you money. Diluting your car wash chemicals is the process of mixing a specified […]
Chemical Guys- How to Use a Clay Bar on Auto Paint
The modern detailing clay bar is a synthetic plastic putty that physically pulls embedded dirt out from your car’s paintwork. If your car has ever felt rough and “dirty” even after a full car wash, you need to use the clay bar. The rough feeling on your car’s exterior is pollution, industrial fallout, and environmental contamination stuck in the pores of the paintwork.
Eastwood Surface Conditioning Tool Review By Skinned Knuckles Magazine
COURTESY OF SKINNED KNUCKLES MAGAZINE FROM THEIR JUNE 2017 ISSUE. Eastwood’s Surface Conditioning Tool – Contour SCT By Roy Girasa The following review of the Eastwood Surface Conditioning Tool (SCT) was submitted by Roy G. of Oregon. Roy volunteered to use the tool as part of the restoration of his 1964 […]
Compare and Contrast- Eastwood Versa-Cut 40 Vs. Eastwood Versa-Cut 20
Over the years we have been steadily filling out our product line of welding and plasma cutting products. We constantly get requests for a better/different/more affordable option to something we sell and we do our best to listen! Our tech team often gets questions about which product is better for […]
5 TIG Welder Upgrades You Can Afford
The nice thing about the influx of guys and gals with TIG welders at home is that we are able to fill out or line of TIG accessories. This allows you to customize your welder to fit your needs (and budget). Once you get the process down you can quickly learn what add-ons will help you make a nicer weld. We’ve quizzed Eastwood employees and customers to find what the top TIG welder accessories are. Read below to learn more about each of them.
Why SCFM Ratings are Important When Selecting An Air Compressor
Air compressor ratings can often be confusing and we have seen many customers get confused into just looking for the largest tank size (gallon) compressor or the highest PSI compressor within their budget.
How to Extend your Battery Power When Using a Power Inverter
There may be times where you need to use your power inverter for extended periods of time or you need to draw a lot of power from the inverter. This may cause a common battery in your vehicle to drain relatively quick. This can be overcome by letting the car run, but then you are wasting fuel!
Why are Scroll Compressors More Efficient
Scroll Compressors have been the standard in high quality air compressors for a little while now. But many times the cost deters most buyers from purchasing. When looking at the specs of a scroll compressor versus a piston-type compressor it is pretty impressive how efficient the scroll really is. Scroll compressors can put out close to twice as much air a piston compressor of a similar size or have a much higher duty cycle. What’s the secret behind their efficiency and is it worth the added cost?