On Today’s Christian Car Guy Show we are asking our Audience: what’s the best GPS system for the money?

We will list your feed back after the show.

The votes during The Show were Four for Garmin, one for Tom Tom and one for Magellan

Get your Free (GPS) God positioning Device this Christmas: Memorize and Triangulate with

# 1 the Bible 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,

#2 Godly Counsel Proverbs 15:22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

#3 Prayer Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus

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MICHELIN^® SMART JUMPER CABLES™ LET MOTORISTS CHARGE AHEAD

Patented Technology Helps Avoid Injury, Electrical System Damage

GREENVILLE, S.C. (November, 2009) – Improper use of ordinary jumper cables can result in sparking or shorting which can result in serious injury to the user. This can also produce a power surge that causes damage to a vehicle’s expensive electrical system vital to such things as engine and transmission operation, entertainment and navigation functions.

But MICHELIN’S new Smart Jumper Cables™ can help avoid personal injury and costly electrical damage incurred during an improper jump-start. The patented safety technology in Smart Jumper Cables provides built-in surge protection and automatic polarity adjustment from either positive or negative connections.  Their ease of use and safety features makes a traditional jumper cable design and process obsolete.

“Many motorists won’t associate the power surge from traditional jumper cable use as the root cause of their vehicle’s electrical system problem or failure because there can be a time lag between the two events,” said Alexia Hayes, a product development engineer for Pylon and mother of two young children.

Hayes adds battery problems are a year-round occurrence and the driving patterns of many parents with young children, new drivers and seniors make them especially vulnerable. 

“There are many factors that can cause a battery to fail,” said Hayes.  “Motorists that frequently forget to turn off their lights or take many short trips on a daily basis are at risk. The combination of performing many starting cycles, coupled with short run times can leave a battery below the ideal charge specification for most of its shortened life.”

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While motorists recognize automobile batteries are affected by cold temperatures and winter weather, few are aware that prolonged exposure to heat also contributes to battery failure.  Auto service experts place the life expectancy of a typical automotive battery at 3-5 years in average climates, but only 2-3 years in areas with high heat or extreme cold.

Beginning this fall, MICHELIN Smart Jumper Cables are available in North America at auto supply retailers and mass merchandisers for around $40 (U.S.).  Visit www.michelinsmartcables.com for store locations and details for online purchase.

In addition to the built-in surge protection and automatic polarity adjustment, Smart jumper cables offer a number of other premium features that make traditional jumper designs obsolete, including:

·         Cable clamps that can attach to either the positive or negative connections – eliminates guesswork 

·         LED indicator lights – confirms correct connections are made

·         Textured grips – improve handling, especially in cold weather

·         Heavy-duty cable with insulated clamps – stays flexible, tangle free, cold weather resistant

Dedicated to the improvement of sustainable mobility, Michelin designs, manufactures and sells tires for every type of vehicle, including airplanes, automobiles, bicycles, earthmovers, farm equipment, heavy-duty trucks, motorcycles and the space shuttle. The company also publishes travel guides, hotel and restaurant guides, maps and road atlases. Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Michelin North America (www.michelin.com) employs 22,600 and operates 19 major manufacturing plants in 17 locations.

For nearly 40 years, Pylon Manufacturing Corporation (www.pylonhq.com) has been a leading automotive aftermarket supplier specializing in the design, engineering and marketing of wiper blades.  Located in Deerfield Beach, Fla., Pylon is an ISO 9001-certified division of the Qualitor, Inc. family of automotive companies.  Pylon is the exclusive licensee responsible for the distribution and marketing of the Michelin^® Smart Jumper Cables™ and premium wiper blades throughout North America. 

MICHELIN^® Smart Jumper Cables™ Frequently Asked Questions

1) How are MICHELIN Smart Jumper Cables different from conventional jumper cable designs?

MICHELIN Smart Jumper Cables automatically adjust polarity which means you can connect the clamps to either positive or negative connections. Conventional jumper cables require that the clamps are specifically connected to the positive and negative battery terminals. Failure to properly attach conventional jumper cables can result in sparking, shorting, exploding batteries, engine fires, and expensive electrical system damage.

2) When and where can I purchase MICHELIN Smart cables and what is the MSRP?

Retail availability begins in the fall at around $40 (U.S.). Smart Jumper Cables make an excellent gift and are available for purchase at a number of major retailers in North America and via the Internet.  The list of retailers that will sell the cables includes Wal-Mart, Advance Auto Parts, Pep Boys, Rite Aid, Strauss and Fred Meyer and Zellers in Canada.  Visit www.michelinsmartcables.com for store locations as well as instructions for making an online purchase.

3) How do I know if the MICHELIN Smart Jumper Cables can be used to jump my vehicle’s battery?

Prior to using MICHELIN Smart Jumper Cables, check your vehicle owner’s manual for any special precautions or considerations specific to your particular vehicle.  Like traditional jumper cables, MICHELIN Smart Jumper Cables are designed for use on passenger vehicles and light trucks, most of which utilize a 12-volt battery.

4) What are the recommended steps for jump start using MICHELIN Smart cables?

Four (4) vehicle preparation steps:

1. Position vehicles so they are not touching but close enough for cable use.

2. Set an auto transmission vehicle in “Park” position; Set a manual transmission vehicle in “Neutral.”

3. Turn the ignition “Off” of both vehicles and set both parking brakes.

4. Raise and secure both hoods.

Four (4) easy boosting steps:

1. To the vehicle supplying assistance: connect one clamp to the positive (red) and the other clamp to the negative (black) battery terminal.

2. To the disabled vehicle: connect one clamp to the positive (red) terminal and the other clamp to exposed metal on the engine block or vehicle frame.

3. Verify both green LED’s are lit on the jumper’s center module. If not, adjust the clamps until they do light up.

4. Start the vehicle supplying assistance and let it idle normally for about 30 seconds. Then start the disabled vehicle.  Once the disabled vehicle is running, disconnect the clamp attached to the engine block/vehicle frame first, and then disconnect the remaining clamps in any order.

5) What safety precautions are recommended during the boosting procedure?

1. Do wear eye protection.

2. Do provide adequate ventilation when working with a battery in an enclosed space.

3. Do inspect battery caps on both vehicles are tight and level.

3. Do not lean over either battery. 

4. Do not smoke.

6) Do I have to connect the clamps to the battery terminals in a certain order?

No.  MICHELIN Smart Jumper Cables do all of the thinking for you. Connect one set of clamps to the boosting vehicle’s battery terminals and the other set of clamps to the disabled vehicle – one clamp on the positive battery terminal and the second clamp to metal on the vehicle engine block or frame.

7) Why attach one cable to metal on the engine block or body frame of the disabled vehicle?

Hydrogen and oxygen gases are produced during normal battery operation. The recommendation is an added safety precaution in the event gases are present during the jump starting procedure.

After connecting both sets of clamps to the battery terminals, the green LED’s on the center module are not illuminated.  What does this mean?

If the green LED’s on the center module are not lit, it probably means that the clamps are not securely fastened.  Adjust the clamps until the green LED’s illuminate.  If the green LED’s still do not light after you have firmly connected the clamps, then your battery is damaged, completely drained (no residual voltage), or has less than the 6 residual volts required for boosting.  The average residual voltage in batteries that require jumping is about 9 volts.

9) Tell me more about the surge protection feature.

The technology within the circuitry is designed to absorb or dissipate voltage spikes to prevent them from traveling down the line and causing damage to the vehicle’s electronics. One of the key components responsible for absorbing/dissipating voltage spikes is a varistor.

10) Tell me more about the automatic polarity adjustment feature.

The circuitry takes the residual power of the battery and identifies its polarity. Once the polarity is determined, the circuitry adjusts the polarity and switches the cables (if needed) and correctly routes the power.

The auto polarity adjustment is performed by five circuits – two voltage polarity recognition circuits (one for the battery to be rescued; the other for the battery providing the power supply) a logic recognition circuit, a driving circuit and a relay switching circuit.

·         The voltage polarity recognition circuits recognize polarity then send a signal to the logic recognition circuit.

·         The logic recognition circuit receives the polarity information then sends a control signal to the driving circuit.

·         The driving circuit receives the logic recognition signal and in turn drives the relay switching circuit.

·         The relay switching circuit enables the two batteries to be accurately coupled. In the event the system detects a connection problem, this circuit switches off the current conductors for safety.

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11) I have successfully jump started my vehicle.  How do I disconnect the MICHELIN Smart Jumper Cables?

Disconnect the clamp from the engine block/frame first then disconnect the remaining clamps in any order.

12) I have tried several times to start my vehicle with the MICHELIN Smart Jumper Cables attached, but my vehicle will not start.  What does this mean?

If after several attempts you are unable to start your vehicle, then it is likely that your battery is damaged, completely drained (no residual voltage), or has less than the 6 residual volts required for boosting.  The average residual voltage in batteries that require jumping is about 9 volts.

Dedicated to the improvement of sustainable mobility, Michelin designs, manufactures and sells tires for every type of vehicle, including airplanes, automobiles, bicycles, earthmovers, farm equipment, heavy-duty trucks, motorcycles and the space shuttle. The company also publishes travel guides, hotel and restaurant guides, maps and road atlases. Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Michelin North America (www.michelin.com) employs 22,600 and operates 19 major manufacturing plants in 17 locations.

For nearly 40 years, Pylon Manufacturing Corporation (www.pylonhq.com) has been a leading automotive aftermarket supplier specializing in the design, engineering and marketing of wiper blades.  Located in Deerfield Beach, Fla., Pylon is an ISO 9001-certified division of the Qualitor, Inc. family of automotive companies.  Pylon is the exclusive licensee responsible for the distribution and marketing of the Michelin^® Smart Jumper Cables™ and premium wiper blades throughout North America.

Ford’s new Super Duty will arrive at dealerships next spring.

This week on The Christian Car Guy

Scott DeRaad engine NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) engineer

DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 23, 2009 – People who know diesel engines are familiar with, and expect, the noisy clatter generally associated with diesels.  That is, until now.  When Ford’s new 6.7-liter Power Stroke® diesel engine debuts in the 2011 Super Duty lineup, it’s expected to be the quietest, smoothest diesel on the market, outperforming its closest competitors by several decibels.

Engineering and design improvements to the all-new Ford-engineered, Ford-tested and Ford-built 6.7-liter Power Stroke turbocharged diesel engine – debuting in the 2011 F-Series Super Duty – eliminate the harsh sounds of the typical diesel to make it one of the quietest and smoothest diesels on the

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SYLVANIA ECOBRIGHT^TM HEADLIGHT BULBS HELP PROTECT DRIVERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Today’s Guest : Mr. Greg Bibbo, Consumer Products Marketing Manager, Automotive Lighting,  OSRAM SYLVANIA, Inc.

With nearly 20 years of experience in the lighting industry, Mr. Bibbo has expert knowledge on an array of lighting technologies available today, as well as the processes used to produce them.  Prior to his current role in marketing, he has held roles of increasing responsibility in engineering and operations management.  
HILLSBORO, N.H., September 13, 2009 – OSRAM SYLVANIA announces the launch of its new EcoBright^TM, headlight bulbs that offer excellent down road and side road visibility while reducing environmental impact.

EcoBright bulbs use nine to 21 percent less energy than SAE maximum design specifications, and are 25 percent brighter compared to aged standard bulbs. Over the life of a pair of bulbs, drivers can save from $2 to $19 in fuel costs and reduce a car’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions nine to 21 percent, or from 13 to 107 pounds, compared to bulbs operating to SAE standard maximums.

These environmental savings add up. If only one percent of registered cars switched to EcoBright, 21 million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions would be avoided annually. The spirit of environmental responsibility extends to the production of the bulbs as well. EcoBright bulbs contain no cadmium or mercury, and qualify as lead-free by automotive regulatory agencies and the National Drinking Water Regulation for Public Water Systems.

“EcoBright is the perfect option for drivers who are concerned about being environmentally responsible, yet don’t want to sacrifice performance,” says Joe Verbanic, Marketing Manager for SYLVANIA Automotive Lighting.  “At SYLVANIA, we’re continually looking for ways to minimize the environmental impact of our products, production and packaging.  We also want to offer our customers outstanding performance and increased visibility.”

The company’s automotive lighting plant in Hillsboro, New Hampshire has an ongoing environmental program that has decreased water use by 94 percent over a 10-month period and reduced greenhouse gas (CO2) emissions by more than 4,410 tons over the past three years. The plant is an ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems certified facility, ensuring that there are formal environmental goals in place, systems to reduce environmental impact, careful monitoring, and independent compliance audits. These initiatives are all part of Global Care, OSRAM SYLVANIA’s commitment to social and environmental responsibility worldwide.

EcoBright bulbs will be introduced in retail stores across the country in September and will retail for $29.99 for a set of two bulbs. Actual performance results may vary by product type, vehicle model and usage.

About OSRAM SYLVANIA Automotive Lighting
OSRAM SYLVANIA, together with OSRAM GmbH, is the world leader in automotive lighting for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the aftermarket.  The company’s global automotive lighting division has its principal North American operations in Hillsboro, N.H., with nearly 500 employees.  In addition to TS 16949, this facility has also achieved ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications.  Automotive Lighting designs, develops, manufactures and markets state-of-the-art automotive light sources, including auxiliary, advanced halogen, LED and high-intensity discharge lighting for interior, exterior and forward lighting applications.  More than 400 lamp types are produced for cars, trucks, and electronics in facilities throughout the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Automotive applications for OEMs are marketed under the OSRAM brand while products for the aftermarket are sold under the SYLVANIA brand. For more information, visit www.sylvania.com/auto.

About OSRAM SYLVANIA
OSRAM SYLVANIA is a leader in lighting solutions and specialty products that feature innovative design and energy saving technology. The company sells products for homes, businesses and vehicles primarily under the SYLVANIA brand name, and also under the OSRAM brand. Headquartered in Danvers, MA, OSRAM SYLVANIA is the North American operation of OSRAM GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens AG. For more information, visit www.sylvania.com.

“Global Care” represents our commitment to social and environmental responsibility worldwide. As a leader in innovative lighting solutions, we are dedicated to products and processes that contribute to solving global sustainability challenges, address economic needs and protect the environment for today and for the future.

These simple tips can help make night driving safer:

•    Change headlights in pairs before they burn out. Most headlights dim over time so evaluate yours every year for optimum performance.
•    Check headlight alignment. Misaligned headlights can be distracting and dangerous. Ask your auto service technician to align them for you.
•    Clean headlight lenses regularly. Wash headlight lenses when you wash your windshield. You’ll see better at night and in poor weather conditions.
•    Make sure all vehicle lights are working. Have a friend turn on your headlights and signal lights while you walk around the outside of your vehicle.

A term I haven’t heard in a long time, and thinking about ‘fender skirts’ started me thinking about other words that quietly disappear from our language with hardly a notice, like ‘curb feelers’

And ‘steering knobs.’ (AKA) suicide knob, Neckers Knobs.

Since I’d been thinking of cars, my mind naturally went that direction first.

Any kids will probably have to find some elderly person over 50 to explain some of these terms to you.

Remember ‘Continental kits?’

They were rear bumper extenders and spare tire covers that were supposed to make any car as cool as a Lincoln Continental.

I’m sad, too, that almost all the old folks are gone who would call the accelerator the ‘foot feed.’ Many today do not even know what a clutch is or that the dimmer switch used to be on the floor.

Didn’t you ever wait at the street for your daddy to come home, so you could ride the ‘running board’ up to the house?

What’s Your Forgotten Accessory?

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Barry Meguiar, this week at 10am Eastern on the Christian Car Guy Show

Live: Call Barry with your questions 1-866-34-TRUTH or 1-866-348-7884

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Remember how excited you were when you first took the wheel. How you used to look forward to driving, even made up excuses to go for a ride. What happened? You’ve lost that loving feeling for old Bessie. Dose your auto-romance need some spark or lost that fire. How do you get your relationship re-wired and all fired up?

Truth is, way too many people trade perfectly good cars loaded with debt to go further in debt for a new one. Why? The grass looks greener maybe, or they think cars won’t go over 100,000 miles. Chances are they’ve just lost that lovin feelin for their old one and they think a new car will bring the joy of driving back. Listen today for tips on how to get the spark back in your auto-romance.

Call us with your auto-romance tip show airs at 10am Eastern 1-866-348-7884 8 or POST IT HERE UNDER COMMENTS.

Special Guest Greg Hathcock CEO of Vogue Tyre will be on hand to help.

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Today’s Guest Paul Goldman CEO of Juicedhybrid.com will get us out of Prison to foreign oil and start revving up our enthusiasm for electric cars and hybrids..

• Can you switch some hybrids to electric only?
• What is your greenest product?
• Which products save money?
• Which products Juice up a hybrid?
• What is a voltage tuning system?
•  What if I don’t own a hybrid?

Do these Air Intake Systems Work?

• Turbonator
• Vortex Generator
• KN Air Filters

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