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| RC cars are one of the hottest hobbies going but to | | | | if your glow plugs fail. Even new plugs can be faulty so |
| keep your vehicle in top condition you need to have a | | | | having a small kit that includes a glow plug igniter, |
| stock of standard equipment to maintain your car. | | | | charger, spare glow plugs and a glow plug wrench is a |
| There are also great RC car accessories that can | | | | good idea so that you can make a change on the |
| add to the experience and get you up and running | | | | course instead of ending the fun. |
| more easily. | | | | Fuel |
| You don’t want to be left on the sidelines | | | | If you’re going to drive a nitro car you’re |
| because you can’t get your vehicle started or | | | | going to need fuel. The fuel used for RC nitro cars is |
| perform a quick maintenance on the spot. Here are | | | | specially designed for optimum performance. Using the |
| the top five accessories every RC enthusiast should | | | | fuel recommended in your owner’s manual will |
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| | | | provide your vehicle with exactly the right combination |
| Starter Boxes | | | | of synthetic and castor oils. |
| Need help starting your engines? Starter boxes can | | | | To make fueling easier you can select a fuel filler |
| give you the boost needed to break in your new RC | | | | bottle that fits your needs. Several sizes are available |
| vehicle or just make the starting process easier. | | | | and they are equipped with long, angled tips to speed |
| The starter box will eliminate the need to pull-start your | | | | up the refueling process and prevent spills. |
| RC nitro car. Some car models are more difficult than | | | | Always keep your fuel tightly capped since moisture |
| others to pull start and having a starter box removes | | | | will quickly be absorbed from the air and ruin the fuel. |
| the problem and gets your vehicle going in no time. | | | | You might also consider including a fuel cleaner and |
| RC Tools | | | | rags in your stash to clean up any spills and drips. |
| Specialized tools help you keep your vehicle in top | | | | Air Filter Oil |
| form. Some of the recommended additions to your | | | | Treating your nitro car’s air filter with special air |
| standard tool box are: | | | | filter oil will improve the ability of the filter to keep out |
| Magnetic Balancer: reduce wear and tear on your RC | | | | dust and dirt while also extending the life of your |
| vehicle by ensuring that rotating parts are properly | | | | car’s engine. Over or under oiling the filter will |
| balanced. Ideal for balancing new tires before hitting | | | | affect the performance and possibly damage the |
| the road. | | | | engine. Only use the oil specified for your type of filter |
| Gear Puller: avoid stripping the set screws by using a | | | | since using the wrong oil can disintegrate the filter. |
| gear puller. | | | | Be sure to let your oiled air filter dry for up to half an |
| Temperature Gauge: test the temperature while tuning | | | | hour before installing it to avoid the excess oil from |
| your engine without risking a burn. | | | | choking the system. Carry pre-oiled filters for changes |
| Tool Pouch: keep all your tools handy and organized to | | | | rather than using a recently oiled filter or dry filter. |
| make pit stops and tuning an easier task. | | | | These are a few of the recommend RC car |
| Glow Plug Wrench: makes the necessary task of | | | | accessories you should be sure to keep with you |
| changing glow plugs easier and quicker. | | | | when racing or just playing around with your RC |
| Glow Plugs | | | | vehicle. |
| You will definitely need spare glow plugs on hand | | | | |