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