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In the fast-paced world that we live in today, power and air-driven tool maintenance doesn’t seem high on our priority list. However, tools are an expensive investment and every one of us wants a power or pneumatic tool to work properly and safely when we pick it up to use it. The best way to ensure this is to perform regular maintenance and cleaning. There are some simple routine maintenance, cleaning, storage and proper usage tips that anyone can understand and perform. They all take only ten minutes or less.

The first thing that most people ignore with a new tool is the operating and care instructions. Right out of the box, if the care instructions are ignored, your new power or air tool is destined to have a decreased life. Improper usage can also doom your tool to an early rest in the junk-pile. There are some parts of a pneumatic tool that need proper oiling, or lubrication, while some components of an electrically driven tool need to be kept free of dust and debris. Keep the care instructions information in a binder, or protect it with plastic and put it in a place you will remember. When it comes time to access the information, perhaps even years from that point, you will be glad you did.

Power tools such as drills, drill presses, power screwdrivers and rotary tools require little maintenance. Keep them clean and store in a clean, dry area where they have some protection. Keep dust and debris away from areas where electricity flows, and protect them from the elements. Check the electrical cord, switches and connectors periodically for damage. Ensure proper tightening of chucks and bits. If the tool has been provided with a case, use it for storage.

Other power tools like tablesaws, bandsaws, mitersaws, sanders and the like all require special attention for their maintenance. This is because the very nature of the tool involves a cutting or abrasive action. These cutting and abrasion surfaces wear out and must be replaced periodically, but it goes deeper than that. Flattening tool surfaces, keeping sawdust and/or resin buildup away from integral components, checking electrical and/or electronic components for any sustained damage, wheel and bearings function and proper lubrication are all important to proper operation and life of the tool.

Air tools are generally piston-driven and they require lubrication. It is a simple operation; just add a few drops of pneumatic oil into the air intake coupling. If you are using your air driven tool every day, it doesn’t hurt to oil it daily. Keep a good tight seal to avoid loss of pressure on components by using tape on threaded surfaces. In addition, clean or replace filters, as needed depending on usage of the tool. Remember to protect your tools from moisture and extreme heat and cold. Exposure to moisture can cause corrosion on bare metal surfaces and extreme temperatures can do damage in many ways. Finally, use your tools as they are intended. Most tools are made for specific jobs and when they are subject to stress they weren’t designed for, they will likely fail.

Article was written by FR Penn sponsored by www.mrtool.com. Mr. Tool sells affordable, professional quality hand tools and air tools from makers such as Michigan Industrial Tools. Mr. Tool also carries a wide selection of cutlery from well-known brands like Boker, Case and more. Reproductions of article must include link pointing to www.mrtool.com.

Preventive maintenance–this is the main reason being cited by
the leading oxygen sensor manufacturers why they would advice
BMW owners to replace the O2 sensors of their vehicles
periodically. A damaged oxygen sensor can greatly increase the
fuel consumption of a vehicle. Further, the failure of the BMW
oxygen sensor may cause damages on other parts of the vehicle,
especially on the catalytic converter which is necessary for
emissions control.

An automotive oxygen sensor is a small
electronic sensor inserted into the exhaust system of most
engine-fueled vehicles, especially on those manufactured after
1980. Vehicles manufactured in the 1980s are usually equipped
with one or two oxygen sensors, usually located on the branch
manifold before the catalytic converter. This number, however,
has been doubled after the introduction of the Onboard
Diagnostic II (ODBII), with the added sensors usually placed
after the catalytic converter to measure its efficiency.

The main function of automotive oxygen sensors is to measure the
volume of oxygen remaining on the exhaust gas. The data obtained
by the oxygen sensor would then be delivered to the engine
management ECU computer. Based on this data, the ECU computer
would then adjust the amount of fuel to be delivered to the
engine. If the oxygen sensor gets damaged, this function of the
ECU computer would be compromised, usually resulting to feeding
the engine with more gasoline than what it actually needs. Such
richness in the fuel-to-air ratio would also cause the catalytic
converter to run hotter than normal, a condition that may lead
to the eventual failure of the converter.

To prevent such things from happening, oxygen sensor
manufacturers advise that oxygen sensors be replaced at regular
intervals. For vehicles manufactured prior to the implementation
of the OBDII, unheated oxygen sensors must be replaced after
every 30,000 to 50,000 miles while heated oxygen sensors after
every 60,000 miles. For those vehicles with OBDII (vehicles
manufactured in the mid-1990s and newer), the replacement of
oxygen sensors is recommended after every 100,000 miles.

By replacing the BMW oxygen
sensor at the said intervals, BMW owners will be assured
that the emission levels and the fuel consumption of their
vehicles will be held at the minimum. The power generation of
the vehicle’s engine is also guaranteed to become more efficient.

In an attempt to be of better service to every BMW owner, Auto Parts Corner offers high quality and high
performance BMW parts over the Internet. BMW oxygen
sensors are among the newest products being offered by this
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because Auto Parts Corner is available 24-hours over the
Internet, BMW owners can be assured of a BMW O2 sensor source
whenever it is time to replace the sensors of their vehicle.