Donating an old or unused computer is becoming a more common occurrence and there are a few considerations that should be made before doing so.Consider how old the computer in question is. If it is less than five years old, it can probably be made useful to someone in need. Any computer that is older than five years will more than likely be outdated and of no use to its recipient.Another aspect to consider is the personal data that is on the machine. Even if the hard drive is formatted, the information can still be obtained by an end user with some technical knowledge. The computer should be sent to a refurbisher to ensure that all of the data is completely wiped clean before you donate it. These companies and services use US Department of Defense grade cleaning software and techniques to ensure that information is not obtainable by the […]
In order to conserve our environment, it is essential to follow eco-friendly boating practices. By following these environmentally safe guidelines, our waterways can be conserved for generations to come to share and enjoy. There are many different ways that boats can contribute to pollution. Marine engines contribute to ground level pollution by emitting hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxide. The pollutants caused by marine engines impact humans directly because they cause respiratory inflammation. Lack of regular maintenance on a vessel can contribute to oil and gas leaks. The surrounding environment of a particular waterway can be infected by a single vessel through the transportation of evasive species from one body of water to another. While there are many ways a boat can contribute to pollution, there are many ways drivers can make their boating trips greener. Action Donation Services® who processes boat, yacht, and watercraft donations for hundreds of America’s best known […]
Books and PublicationsElectronic Fuel Injection: order Ben Strader’s book Building & Tuning High-Performance Electronic Fuel InjectionOnline Manual Car Codes: Diagnostic code manual for American, European, Japanese, Korean, and Australian cars from 1983-2009Scrap or Donate a Car?: Newsletter for Driving Force . Legislation regarding scrapping vehicles or used car donationInjection Systems Reliability: international journal of Materials and Structural Reliability during simulation testsDiagnosing and Repairing Auto Electrical Systems: excerpts from Tracy Martin’s book How to Diagnose and Repair Automotive Electrical SystemsManufacturers and SuppliersFuel Injection Comparative Directory: Thomas Net is the go-to resource for finding manufacturers, distributors and suppliers for a particular industryHolley: an industry staple for carburetor and electronic fuel injection system partsFuel Injectors Direct: direct distributor of car and truck fuel injectorsArticlesBosch Multipoint EFI Basics: basic information on electronic fuel injectors and sample calculationsHow EFI Works: Identify EFI components, circuits controlled by the computer, tables, and fuel flow dynamics and emissionsEFI […]