- Jenny McCarthy and the Fight Against Autism
Jenny McCarthy's proudest accomplishment probably isn't what you think it is. It's not her successful acting career, or her recently published book, Louder than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism, which became a bestseller. It's treating her son's autism. - Can Nutrition Be a Treatment for Autism?
Learning that their child has been diagnosed with autism is a devastating moment for any parents. The developmental disorder affects over 1 million Americans, and is the fastest-growing in the U.S. One in every 150 children born in the U.S. will have autism, and there is no cure for this disease. Luckily, proper nutrition and vitamin supplementation can be effective when used as a treatment for autism. - Six Things to Know If You're New to Diesel Engines
Diesel engine fans will rapture on about the impressive combination of power and fuel efficiency that modern diesel engines carry. Environmentally friendly and fairly low maintenance, diesel engines have been popular for years in Europe, and that popularity is finally beginning to grow in the United States as well. With all their benefits, diesel engines may very well become more popular than gas engines! Here are some tips to consider if you, like most U.S. drivers, are fairly inexperienced with diesel engines. - Your Guide to Putco Side Bed Rails
Pickup trucks are extremely practical vehicles, great for hauling cargo. Some people, however, often carry gear like motorcycles, lawnmowers, furniture or pallets of wood, which are too bulky to fit snugly in the truck's box, but which could be damaged by too much side-to-side movement. Newer pickups are usually outfitted with tie-downs and cutouts so that you can attach ropes and chains. However, these are located at very fixed positions, and might be difficult or inconvenient to use. - Car Dealership Customer Service Tips
Maybe you're dissatisfied with your new car, or maybe with the dealership that sold it to you. Whatever it is, you're left unhappy with your recent experience buying a car, and feel like the customer service you received was below par. Yet despite your efforts, you can't seem to make your voice heard and get your problems resolved. Here's how to get the best service possible from your local car dealership. - A Brief History of TRD
After his victory over the Pharnaces in 47 BC, Julius Caesar addressed his Senate and spoke the famous lines, "Veni, vidi, vici" - "I came, I saw, I conquered." Today, over 2000 years later, Toyota Racing Development (TRD) might say the same of every racing venue it has entered. - Vehicle Parking Assist Systems Explained
Vehicles of virtually every type and make have been steadily growing over the past ten years. "Entry level" cars by companies like BMW are almost the same size nowadays as a mid-size car from a decade ago. One of the consequences of vehicle sizes expanding is that parking now is harder than ever. - New Smart Cars Can Predict Emergencies and Make Drivers Safer
When it comes to vehicle safety, automakers are a little puzzled. How can it be that vehicle-related fatalities in the U.S. have been steady at 40,000 deaths a year even as vehicle safety measures continue to improve? Is all this vehicle safety technology really making us safer? One company has announced that the problem is not with the safety of the cars - it's with the drivers themselves. - Some Basics to the Toyota Tundra Supercharger
Here's a quick look at the numbers for the new Toyota Tundra supercharger from TRD: it adds 504 HP and 550 lb-ft of torque; sells as a complete kit for $5 875; and costs about $6 800 total when installation is figured in, based on a labor rate of $105/hr. - Are Chrome Fuel Filler Doors Right For You?
Big, brushed aluminum gas caps high on the rear is an iconic part of the classic muscle car look. It practically screams out the car's muscle and power! Muscle car designers were inspired by fuel caps seen on race cars in the 50's and 60's. The fuel doors on these cars were big, so they would be easy to open and shut during pit stops, and made of metal durable enough the endure the aerodynamic stress of the racecourse. - Does Your Truck Need an Exhaust System?
If you're a truck owner, you're probably quite familiar with how powerful they are. Trucks are meant to haul and tow heavy loads without strain, which is why they require so much power. Yet most manufacturers equip their trucks with fairly quiet exhaust systems in spite of their powerful engines. If you want your truck's sound to show its power, or you want reduce some of the constrictions in the exhaust, you might want to consider adding to or changing the exhaust system. - 5 Ways to Get a Car Loan Fast
Getting a car loan can be tiresome business, and you want to get it done as fast as possible. There are many things you can do to get your loan processed quickly. - Understanding Toyota's VVT-i System
Any mechanic or automotive enthusiast can tell you that an engine is essentially a large air pump. The more an engine can suck in air to mix with fuel, the more it can create power through combustion. Thus, the more efficiently an engine removes exhaust gases from the cylinders, the better it can manage that power. The key to a strong, healthy engine is adequate air from one end to another. - The 5 Mistakes You're Making that Ruin Your Credit Rating
It's tough to keep a good credit rating, and even the best of us can accidentally damage our score. There are a myriad of credit risks everywhere, from credit cards, home equity and auto loans, to a dubious health insurance system, and it's easy to make a mistake somewhere along the line. These are the top 5 mistakes, from easiest to hardest, that you might be making to damage your credit score: - Should I Use Synthetic Oil In My New Car?
Many drivers are unsure whether they should use synthetic oil in their new cars. Synthetic oil has a number of pluses over regular oil: it can maintain integrity in heat; lubricates better; has fairly good purity; and rarely ever becomes sludge, even after abuse. Most drivers will see the obvious benefits synthetic oil has to offer and decide to use it in their car. However, even with the synthetic oil's numerous benefits, the real difference is made in how you care for your car. - Ivan Stewart is The Ironman
Off-road race fanatics don't think of comic creator Stan Lee or actor Robert Downey, Jr when they hear the word "Ironman." The real Ironman in the racing world is Ivan Stewart, who has earned the title for himself. - How the AIDS Epidemic Brought Back a Desert Plant Forgotten
Since the beginning of the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, members of the medical profession wear latex gloves as diligently as they do scrubs. With this increased use of protective wear, health care workers noticed more and more how the material irritated their skin and developed latex allergies. - Fixing a New Car Scratch with Touch-Up Paint
You've just exited the store and are striding confidently towards your new car when you notice something isn't right -- the paint is SCRATCHED! You look around, hoping to see the culprit, vainly wishing they were still around so you could vent your rage. Then, you walk up to the scratch hoping it will "rub-off". Alas, that doesn't work either. What do you do next -- get out the touch-up paint? - Should You Special Order a New Car?
With most products, special ordering means that you are going to get exactly what you want. However, special ordering a new car isn't always that simple. Once upon a time, car manufacturers would be happy to build you what you wanted. Today? Not so much. Here are a few things to consider before you special order a new car, truck, or SUV. - Car Loans: When to Refinance
If you are considering refinancing your car, you should only do so for the following three reasons: - Dealer Holdback Explained
An auto manufacturer pays a dealership money, or holdback, to stock their inventory. - 8 Tips For Selling Your Car Yourself
1. You need to get organized. Clean out your car, taking out all of your personal things. Next wash it inside and out, making it shine as much as it possibly can. Take all of the service records and put them in chronological order. If you have any spare parts or accessories, be sure to put those back in the car. Your car needs to be ready to be driven away when you show it so that they can drive it away if they decide to buy it. Then you won't have to deal with it again. - RBD: A Band Created for Success
In Mexico, television is something very important. It is a vital part of Mexican culture. Soap opera producers will do anything for viewers to get hooked on their programs. A producer of the soap opera Rebelde, a modification of an Argentine soap entitled Rebelde Way, had the idea of creating a musical group to promote the characters and story of the soap opera. This is how, in the year 2004, RBD was born. - Calculating Your Gas Mileage the Easy Way
If you want to calculate your gas mileage, you can very easily. Each time you fill up, you can figure out your own gas mileage. - The Basics of Used Car Financing
If you are one of the many Americans that need financing when buying a used vehicle, there are a few basic things you should know. There are many lenders and financing options available, making financing very confusing. It will help every consumer to know the basics of most all used-vehicle financing. - Thinking about Buying a Used Rental Car?
When it comes time for you to buy a vehicle, you have a few options. You could buy a brand new one or a previously owned (used) vehicle. There is a third option you might not have considered; you could buy a used rental car. There are quite a few benefits of buying a rental car. They are thousands of dollars cheaper than a new car of the same model. Most of the time, rental cars are less than one year old. They have lower mileage than privately-owned used cars of the same model and year. However - Is a Down Payment Necessary to Buy a Car?
People who are thinking about buying a car should know the answers to two very important questions about down payments: - What Does it Mean When a Used Car is Certified?
Generally speaking, certified used cars are: - New Cars: When Is The Best Time To Buy Or Lease?
Throughout the year, there are both bad and good times to buy or lease a new car. Although the car-selling season is from March to October, it isn't necessarily the best time to buy or lease a car. - Argentina Has A Drug Problem, And Many Blame Musician El Pity
Cristian "el Pity" lvarez is the leader of the Argentine rock band Intoxicados, and he has been the focus of controversy surrounding Argentina's rising drug problem. El Pity's lifestyle, his music, his addiction, and the powerful influence he has on the lives of the young people that follow him have made him an icon for drug use. El Pity, who has been personally struggling with drug abuse for a long time, always asks his audience not to follow in his footsteps, expressly saying that he does not - Diesel Engine Maintenance Basics For New Diesel Owners
If you're new to owning a diesel, there are a lot of maintenance items you should be aware of. Diesel engines, while extremely powerful, are also somewhat fragile if not maintained properly. In fact, failing to complete any one of these basic maintenance tasks could result in your diesel breaking down. But if you properly care for your diesel, you'll have an engine that generates tons of torque, accelerates any big load, and offers you the kind of fuel efficiency that you would expect from a muc - A Geometric Twist On Graffiti: Eltono
The term "street art" is used to describe a very wide variety of art forms, some of which are performed on the street, and some of which are actually ON the street. While Eltono is considered by the art community to be a modern street artist, most people in the US would probably describe Eltono as a "graffiti artist". But don't let the use of the word "graffiti" mislead you - Eltono is no vandal. - How to Get a Car Loan After a Bankruptcy
When you file for bankruptcy, a lot of people will tell you that re-establishing credit will take years. They'll also warn you that you'll be unable to buy anything on credit for a long time, and that your credit history will be permanently damaged. - Should you change the exhaust on your new Tundra?
Toyota's new Tundra is powerful. It is a capable hauler and tower, and it's as fast as many sports cars. But does your new Tundra's exhaust need modification? For instance, do you want to hear that V8 rumble or are you trying to get more power? - Is Synthetic oil right for the new Tundra?
![](/unique.gif?id=659</a><br>This is a question I hear all the time — "I just got a new Tundra and I want to treat it right — should I use synthetic oil? If so, should it be full synthetic or synthetic blend?" Unfortunately, the answer is complicated. Generally speaking, because synthetic oil has fewer impurities, better properties at high temperatures, slightly better viscosity, and it is more resistant to breakdown than regular oil, synthetic is better for AN engine. However, whether or not it’s better for YOUR engine dep</li>
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