Cooling Systems

It’s hot. And you’re stuck in traffic, again. No biggie, just crank up the stereo and the a/c, and wait it out. Creeping along, you start to smell that cloying, unmistakable maple-syrup-in-a-Turkish-bath-smell of boiling coolant. Turning off the air helps for a few minutes. Turning on the heater helps for another few hundred yards, but the inevitable happens: a geyser of evil green coolant erupts from under your hood. It takes an hour

for the engine to cool off and you can pour some water into it. That’s okay - CARiD is here to help. If your car’s cooling system fails, your car will grind to a halt by the side of the road in short order. Two-thirds of the energy in a gallon of gasoline turns to heat inside your engine, and it’s the responsibility of the to remove that heat promptly and efficiently. The entire cooling system is filled with a mixture of ethylene glycol and water, laced with additives to retard corrosion.

This coolant is pumped through passages in the cylinder block and heads by the water pump, which is usually driven by a rubber belt. It then passes through the radiator to dump heat into the air passing through it. The customary 50-50 concentration of coolant has a boiling point well above 212F. Cars have pressurized cooling systems—as high as 16psi—so the boiling point is even higher, as high as 300F. That same 50-50 concentration also won’t freeze until -34F, providing low-temperature protection

2013 Audi R8 Preview

Following an early reveal late last night, Audi has now released the full images and details for its updated R8 supercar, which sails into showrooms early next year.
The big news is the availability of a new seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission across the R8 range, with Audi finally deciding to do away with the clunky R tronic automated manual that plagued the previous model. A conventional six-speed manual is still available on some models, however.
The other major update is the addition of a new range-topping R8 V10 plus model.
At the front of all the new R8s we can see a revised headlight design, with the daytime running lights slicing through the center, and a slightly different overall shape. The grille remains very close to the current model, as do the side air dams and splitter, though these too are new. As an option, Audi installs a front splitter made of carbon fiber (standard on the R8 V10 plus).
All R8 models also benefit from LED headlights as standard. The individual diodes for the high and low beams have been placed above and below the strip-shaped daytime running lights, which are specially actuated to serve as indicators. In addition, static turning lights are integrated in the headlights.
At the rear, more LED detailing can be found, including around the engine bay. The indicators for the tail lights also light up in pattern towards the outside of the unit, in the direction the driver wishes to turn. Finally, all models have the same twin exhaust pipe design with a glossy finish, though the pipes on the R8 V10 plus are painted black.
The engine lineup is still much the same, with the base 4.2-liter V-8 unit delivering 430 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque. Matched to the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, this engine will rocket the R8 to 60 mph from rest in around 4.3 seconds and see it reach a top speed of 186 mph.
The painful truth is that factory floor mats do not offer “real” protection. Are they better than nothing? Maybe. But if you’re a serious driver who truly cares about your car, than “better than nothing” is just not good enough. At CARiD, custom Audi R8 Floor Mats always deliver. We fill up our inventory with nothing but the highest quality Audi R8 Floor Mats available, coming at you from names such as WeatherTech®, Lloyd®, and Nifty™. With our selection you are guaranteed the most durable materials, innovative designs, and latest styles. Audi R8 Rubber Mats, ultra-luxurious Carpet Mats, Floor Liners, and Custom Embroidered Audi R8 Mats highlight our inventory. Choose the set of Audi R8 Mats that meets your demands. Whether for superior defense against spills and stains or simply for a taste of luxury and style, we’re here for you. Find your Model Year above to learn more!

Toyota Avalon Grille

Toyota’s CEO Akio Toyoda has already promised more fun-to-drive cars, and now a company executive promises design is becoming a greater priority, as well.
The bold statement is similar to one of Steve Jobs’ most notable quotes: “A lot of times, people don’t know what they want until you show it to them.” Hunter says future car design will be more confident and optimistic, rather than cute or surprised. He notes that Toyota has recently unveiled bold designs including the new 2013 Toyota Avalon and the NS4 concept car, which debuted in Detroit.
“We’re moving to more unexpected designs; that’s our big message,” Hunter said to WardsAuto. “In the past, let’s face it, we had boring design.”
We should expect bolder designs from Lexus, too, as more models continue to adopt the spindle-styled grille currently used for the refreshed RX crossover and new GS sedan. Lexus showed off the stunning LF-LC hybrid concept at this year’s Detroit auto show, yet another hint of the brand’s future design language.
This smooth ride presents a stunning picture of grace when fixed up in the front and CARiD.com brings you the Toyota Avalon Grills that deliver the message. If you think that poor imitation quality is good enough for this vehicle, think again. It isn’t how we do things here and plus, you deserve better! Your Toyota Avalon Grill has to be luxurious – otherwise it just won’t fit the mood. We’ll set you up right thanks to premier names like E&G Classics® and Precision®, that way you never have to second-guess where your shiny new piece is coming from. As you can see, we take extra-special care of our drivers. It’s why they come back to us over and over and over. And we love grilles! Choose your lockdown Toyota Avalon Grill today and ride on with renewed elegance!
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2014 Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet completes the transformation of its North American passenger car lineup with the introduction of the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The redesigned flagship sedan builds on the strong heritage of the Impala nameplate by offering expressive style, a more-refined interior, easy-to-use technology, and what is expected to be an exhilarating driving experience.

"The 2014 Impala re-establishes this iconic Chevrolet nameplate as a design leader, with bold styling that will turn heads for years to come," said Mark Reuss, president, GM North America. "The team has also delivered the comfort, safety, fuel efficiency and technology that will strengthen Impala's leadership in the highly competitive full-size sedan market."

The all-new Chevy Impala goes on sale in early 2013 as the 10th generation of one of the industry's most enduring - and popular - nameplates. Impala was America's best-selling full-size sedan in 2011, with sales of more than 171,000, which also made it one of the 10 best-selling cars overall in the United States, along with Chevrolet Malibu and Cruze.

"This all-new Impala delivers on our promise that every new car that wears the Chevrolet bowtie will embody the pioneering spirit that has defined the brand for more than a century." said Chris Perry, vice president, global Chevrolet marketing. "With the striking new design and the right mix of comfort, technology and efficiency, we have recaptured the magic that attracted millions of consumers to the Impala nameplate for decades."
From the E&G Classics® “Q” Grille to Precision’s latest releases, CARiD.com offers the most exclusive line of Chevy Impala Grills found anywhere. We know what it takes to find front-end magic and we’ll never let you down. The precise fitment in each Chevy Impala Grill is what we promise because we know what’s most important. You’ll also find nothing but the highest quality selections in our inventory to choose from. Exterior style is always crucial to even the most casual of custom-hungry motorists. And the grille is always the first point of contact. Placed right in the front, it’s what gets noticed first. What does your Impala say about you? To find out for sure, choose your Chevy Impala Grill and watch the seething results take form!
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Chevy Volt Spoiler

It appears the right-wing wall against the Chevrolet Volt is starting to crumble. Following months of beating on the Volt, Fox News aired a puff piece on how great the Volt is earlier this week. Now we hear that former president George H.W. Bush has purchased a Volt for his son Neil as a birthday present. As our friend Chelsea Sexton said on Twitter, "Can't wait to see what Fox News makes of that!"
In a sense, the Bush family should be among the first to buy one of GM's plug-in hybrids, since the $7,500 federal tax credit that the car qualifies for was put into place during President George W. Bush's second term. Since President Obama has also promised to buy a Volt when he gets out of office, that makes the Volt a vehicle that presidents from both major American parties can agree on.

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