"preventive-maintenance" Articles & Blogs:
Ladies first – Women’s Health Amendment Vote Coming Soon
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by Judy Waxman, Vice President for Health and Reproductive Rights, National Women's Law Center
You know what they say — ladies first.
The Senate has finally begun debating the historic health care reform bill. The first amendment offered is the Women...[Read on] |
Car care essentials for women
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According to a study by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, nearly 9 out of 10 female motorists are involved in their household's vehicle maintenance and repair. After all, we're usually the ones who drop them off and pick them up from servi...[Read on] |
Jiffy Lube to raise $1 Million to fight heart disease
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Just three weeks into its "2010 Maintenance Partners For Life Campaign," Jiffy Lube has already reached more than 65 percent of its $1 million national fundraising.
Through the generous support of its customers, as of February 22 Jiffy Lube has already ...[Read on] |
October is Fall Car Care Month
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Brought to you by Car Care Council
As autumn descends, the Car Care Council would like to remind motorists of the many benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair. October is Fall Car Care Month and a great opportunity to make sure that yo...[Read on] |
Cold weather automotive advice to save money and stay safe
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The first rains of the season hit the Los Angeles area this week, temperatures are dropping all over the country as autumn weather moves in. Some colder climates have already gotten their first snows!This is the perfect time to change your wiper blades,...[Read on] |
Cold weather automotive advice to save money and stay safe
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The first rains of the season hit the Los Angeles area this week, temperatures are dropping all over the country as autumn weather moves in. Some colder climates have already gotten their first snows!This is the perfect time to change your wiper blades,...[Read on] |
Autumn leaves present driving hazards
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Autumn is the picture-perfect time of year when many drivers take to the road to view the colors. The leaves are beautiful to see, but when wet or in piles, they present driving hazards unique to the season. The Car Care Council reminds drivers to prepar...[Read on] |
Fuel savings tips as gas prices soar
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Brought to you by Car Care Council
With gas prices exceeding four dollars a gallon in many parts of the country, the Car Care Council is offering gas-saving maintenance and driving tips that really work.
"Millions of dollars worth of gasoline is w...[Read on] |
Celebrate National Women's Health Week!
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by Ellen Newcomb, Program Assistant, National Women's Law Center
Yesterday was the kickoff of National Women’s Health Week and the Office of Women’s Health is encouraging women to celebrate by making positive changes to their lifestyles that wil...[Read on] |
Car Care Tops List of Thanksgiving Preparations
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As Americans get ready for Thanksgiving, car care tops the list of pre-holiday preparations, according to a survey conducted by the Car Care Council.
Both men and women say they are more likely to make sure the car taking them to Thanksgiving dinner is...[Read on] |
A tip for using technology to track your vehicle's fuel efficiency
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I'm a bit obsessive. I used to track my car's fill-ups, every one of them, in a logbook. The gas receipts were tucked between the pages to show the price per gallon as well as the total paid for each tank, and a handy little spreadsheet I created in Ex...[Read on] |
Car Maintenance: Can you really do it yourself anymore?
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For most of you, when you open your hood, all you see is a big plastic
cover that keeps you from seeing anything pertinent related to your
engine. Remember the days when you could see the spark plug wires,
there was enough space to see around under the h...[Read on] |
10 tips to maximize the resale value of your car
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While the new car market took a big hit at the end of 2008 that continued well into 2009, used car values continued to climb. Used car dealers and private owners selling their vehicles may have benefited from this particular perk, but analysts expect t...[Read on] |
Save Money with These Fuel Efficiency Tips
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There's so much information being broadcast lately about the economy and the high prices we are paying for consumer goods, so AskPatty thought we would offer ways to help you to drive more efficiently with this money saving advice we found at the Car Care...[Read on] |
How Efficiently Do You Drive? Take the Gas Saving 101 Quiz
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The Car Care Council's short Gas Saving 101 Quiz is a reminder to all motorists that the number of miles per gallon (mpg) a car gets is directly related to driving behavior and vehicle maintenance.
"Motorists can very easily save money on gas by driv...[Read on] |
Checklist for selecting the right auto repair shop
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Do you feel your car is in good hands when it needs repairs or maintenance? Do you feel comfortable with the diagnoses offered to you by your technician? Do you trust that your repairs are completed safely and thoroughly? The Car Care Council recommends ...[Read on] |
Can you make your engine last 300,000 miles?
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Ladies, here at AskPatty, we're always sharing tips about car care and maintenance to help you get more out of the life of your vehicle. Performing your regular scheduled maintenance and oil changes is the BEST WAY to ensure your vehicle lives a long and...[Read on] |
Goodyear Blimp Ride - One off the Bucket List
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I was given a rare invitation by Goodyear take a ride in the Goodyear blimp. You cannot purchase a ride: you have to be invited and getting an invitation is a rare deal. The pilot, a woman by the way, informed us that less than 1% of the American pop...[Read on] |
Women Are People Too ... Right?
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by Judy Waxman, Vice President for Health and Reproductive Rights, National Women's Law Center
Since the beginning of the health care reform debate, it seems every Member of Congress has adopted the mantra, “People shouldn’t lose coverage under heal...[Read on] |
Is Your Car Ready for a Holiday Road Trip?
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Deep down, you know your car should be checked out before hitting the road for the holidays, but with so many other things left to do, some folks put it off. Bad idea, says the Car Care Council, especially when motorists realize that in as little as 10 m...[Read on] |
AskPatty Mother's Day Gift Guide
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Mom was always there to pick you up from school and shuffle you to and from soccer practice. She drove you to your first school dance, and parked around the corner to save you the embarrassment. Mother's Day is an opportunity to give back to Mom in a wa...[Read on] |
Hankook Tire "Be Safe.. Air ‘Em UP" Campaign Launches
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Millions of U.S. drivers fail to maintain proper tire pressure, which is not only a safety risk but also wastes gas and money. According to a study by the Rubber Manufacturers Association, 55% of vehicles on the road today have at least one underinflated...[Read on] |
Sexism Watch: Publishers Weekly Top Ten Books of 2009
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The editors of Publishers Weekly have thrown down the gauntlet picking the top 10 books of the year and SURPRISE they are all by guys.
Here’s what Louisa Ermelino said about how they chose the books:
From more than 50,000 volumes, we valiantly set out...[Read on] |
Some Health Choices That Women Could Do Without
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by Brigette Courtot, Policy Analyst, National Women's Law Center
This post is part of a series on Women and Health Reform.
NWLC’s health and reproductive rights team does a lot of work around the importance of choice. We advocate for reproduct...[Read on] |
The facts about cervical cancer
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Perhaps one of the most well known preventive cancer treatments it the HPV vaccine, Gardasil, which is one hundred percent effective in precluding the development of cervical cancers since it’s FDA approval in 2006.
Auspiciously, doctors are indicating...[Read on] |
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