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It's a beautiful day; the birds are singing, you love your life, job, children, everything. You're singing along to your favorite tune driving down the freeway, when BAM! A rock flies through the air and lands smack dab in the middle of your windshield. What can you do? Well, depending on the extent of the damage, it is quite possible to repair a the place that is cracked or chipped. In this article, we will outline instructions set in place to help you perform a DIY auto glass repair.

Listen closely:

Step 1 - Begin by purchasing a windshield repair kit through your local auto supply shop. These bundles typically include a small bottle of resin, suction cup, and various rags. Most are fairly inexpensive.

Step 2 - Make sure the surface of your windshield is clean. Using a razor, pick out any loose, or small pieces of glass from the chip or crack. Wipe the area with window cleaner and allow drying.

Step 3 - Attach your suction cup to the problem area. Make sure the hole is directly over the chipped surface. Press the device down toward the glass and slide the arms of the X-frame in order to adjust the position of the hole if needed.

Step 4 - Insert the threaded plastic tube into the hole on the suction device and screw it in until it is tight. Take a minute to enter the car to make certain the rubber tip of the tube is placed just above the chip.

Step 5 - Place the resin tube into the tube situated in the suction device. Be sure that the resin cap is open. Squeeze roughly three drops of resin into the tube and onto the crack or chip. Next, take the plastic tube's center plunger and twist all the way down, pushing the resin into the chip.

Step 6 - Wait a few minutes in order to allow the resin to settle and remove the entire kit from the windshield. Place a sheet of clear finishing film over the surface, and using the dull side of the razor, smooth the resin over the crack or chip.

Step 7 - Remove the finishing film after a 10 minute period and make sure the resin had dried completely. Scrape away any excess resin from the surface.

And that's it! Congratulations on your new windshield repair. You can rely on it and sit back and enjoy.

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Ford Plug-ins Expected Within Ten Years

Dearborn-based automaker FoMoCo will be producing plug-in hybrid vehicles in 5 to ten years according to the company’s Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally. The announcement came at a press conference where Ford and Southern California Edison formally announced their partnership towards the future of PHEVs.

“Within five to ten years we will start to see this technology in our hands,” said Mulally. When asked whether Ford plug-in vehicles will be available on their dealerships, the Ford CEO answered “Yes. Sure.”

According to Mulally, the production of practical plug-in hybrid vehicles depends on how long it takes for them to produce a practical lithium-ion battery pack for automotive application. Lithium-ion battery packs are seen as focal point of plug-in hybrid vehicles of the future.

PHEVs are essentially hybrid vehicles, having a powertrain composed of an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. What drives the electric motor is the battery pack. A PHEV is a hybrid with a plug-in capability. This means that its battery pack can be recharged by plugging it into an electrical socket.

Lithium-ion batteries are powerful energy storage devices which mean they can store power which can power a vehicle over long distances. This means that for car owners driving around the city everyday, the need to refill their tanks with petroleum fuel will be virtually eliminated.

This advantage of PHEVs is what Ford and Edison are looking to exploit. The working relationship between the two companies is expected to find solutions to problems posed on the mass production of PHEVs. But with complete dedication on the part of the two companies, we may soon see numerous Ford fender-equipped Ford PHEVs in our roads.

The partnership between the second largest American automaker and the second largest American electric utility company has already received praises from different groups. One of the groups which have commended this joint venture of Ford and Edison is the Freedom from Oil Campaign. According to Rainforest Action Network Campaign Director Sarah Connolly and Global Exchange Campaign Director Mike Huderna:

“We applaud Ford’s bold commitment to build the first ever road-ready, consumer-class plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Consumers have been waiting a long time for an automaker to offer the next generation of ultra-fuel-efficient, gasoline-optional cars. Plug-in hybrids could very well be the key to breaking America’s destructive oil addiction by giving consumers a viable alternative to the gas-guzzling cars and trucks currently clogging our roads and polluting our atmosphere.”

The environmental group also stressed that the partnership encourages their effort to take steps to further protect the environment. “Plug-in vehicles, which use proven technology that is capable of achieving over 100 miles per gallon, make the U.S. Senate’s goal of 35 miles per gallon by 2020 seem painfully conservative. We are encouraged by what appears to be a sincere effort by Ford and Southern California Edison to chip away at the auto industry’s longstanding relationship with Big Oil. By being the first automaker to put a plug-in hybrid on the road, Ford is leaving its competitors in the dust.”

The Freedom from Oil campaign concluded its support of Ford and Edison’s initiative by saying: “Powering America’s cars by electricity rather than oil will help America kick its oil addiction once and for all. Yet, despite the hope raised by today’s announcement, plenty of work remains. Utilities must earnestly begin the shift away from dirty coal and toward renewable energy sources. A green grid powered by wind and sun can cleanly recharge car batteries and help tackle our twin crises of oil addiction and global warming.”

About the Author

Anthony Fontanelle is a 35-year-old automotive buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop.

will a performance chip really help my ford escape?

i have an 08 ford escape and as most of you prolly know, the power in the escape is terrible. i wanted to boost the hp, torque, and quicker acceleration, if i purchased a performance chip, will it help me very much at all?

Those things usually make small changes to the fuel trims. They claim power increases like nothing else and much better fuel economy. Fact is. On a car like the ford escape the difference isn't gonna be anything to brag about. And it's definitely not worth the money. Chips. Or custom tunes if you will, start making a difference when you've modded your car. And the more you mod it the more it's gonna need it's fuel trims adjusted to get the most out of your setup. They also do other things. Now if you had a turbo diesel on the other hand. They can do wonders. Adjusting boost and things like that are definitely gonna be noticeable. But like i said. On a stock naturally aspirated car it's not worth it IMO.

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