Wednesday, April 30, 2014
How to Jump Start a Saturn Vue
Extremely cold outside temperatures or leaving the lights on while the motor is off, are factors that may cause the battery in a Saturn Vue to lose its charge. In the event that this happens, you will need to perform a jump start to get the Vue up and running. Exercise caution when performing a jump start because there is a risk, albeit remote, that an explosion may occur.
Instructions
- 1
Open the Saturn Vues hood and locate the terminals on the battery.
2Move the operational vehicle close enough to the Vue that the jumper cables can reach between them.
3Connect one of the jumper cables red clamps to the positive (+) terminal on the dead battery, and then connect the other red clamp to the positive terminal on the jumper vehicles battery.
4On the jumper vehicles battery, connect a black clamp to the negative (-) terminal and then connect the other black clamp to an unpainted metal surface on the engine block to ground the connection.
5After five to 10 minutes, start the Saturn Vue. Idle the engine for another five to 10 minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
6Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing the above steps. Close the hood. The jump start process is now complete.
Sunday, December 8, 2013
How to Paint a Replacement Kool Vue Mirror
Car mirrors can endure a lot of damage, even in normal driving conditions. When a broken mirror must be replaced, they often come unpainted and must be painted before installation. Many replacement mirrors are manufactured by Kool Vue, so if you purchase a Kool Vue mirror its important to know the proper way to paint it for the best results.
Instructions
- 1
Cover the glass portion of the replacement Kool Vue mirror with newsprint.
2Secure the newsprint in place with masking tape.
3Clean the entire surface of the plastic to be painted with mineral spirits applied with a clean lint-free cloth. Allow the mineral spirits to dry completely before continuing.
4Sand the entire surface of the plastic to be painted with 800 grit sandpaper and water. Keep the sanding surface moist as dry sandpaper can damage the plastic.
5Wipe away any excess sanding debris with a clean lint-free cloth.
6Apply plastic primer, also called "adhesion promote," to the entire surface to be painted. Allow the primer to dry fully according to manufacturer instructions.
7Apply a second coat of plastic primer to the entire surface to be painted. Allow the primer to dry fully according to manufacturer instructions.
8Paint the entire surface of the plastic to be painted with automotive paint. Allow the paint to dry fully according to manufacturer instructions.
9Remove the masking tape and newsprint from the glass portion of the mirror.