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		<title>The 30-Second Guide to Oil Changes</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:44:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wondering when to do oil changes and what type of oil to use?  These questions have a very simple answer: Your car’s manual should detail the type and weight of oil that should be used in your car.  It should also detail how far you vehicle should travel between oil changes AND how the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>RV Storage Tips for Winter</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:44:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your camper, trailer and motorhome need some proactive care to survive the winter.  The first set of measures is common to all three. That is the prevention or reduction of damage that a season (or two) of non-use will cause. This includes...]]></description>
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		<title>Sell Your Car for More Money</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:02:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The most cost effective things to do are: clean, clean and clean.

The inside should be carefully vacuumed. There are many products to fix tears and restore a new look to the plastic, leather, carpet and vinyl so get them and use them. They should pay for themselves by helping to get you a higher price, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Buy Cheap Car Parts (without sacrificing quality)</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:19:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many places to buy car parts.
Most people automatically think of going to the dealer to get their parts.  What you buy from dealers is OEM (Original Equipment Manufactured) parts. Many times these are the most expensive. However, they will also be of original quality and the dealer parts counter will have access to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Winter Car Storage Checklist</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:35:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[car storage tips]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Short Term Storage
If your car is to be stored for shorter periods of time, for example 2 to 6 weeks, then the list of things to do to protect it is relatively short.
-It would be wise to start and run the car at least once a week, preferably around the block to warm and circulate [...]]]></description>
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