Do It Yourself Auto Upgrades

How to Save Money on Gas-Water 4 Gas- Executive Summary

By Paul R

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If your looking for a way to cut your auto or truck fuel costs, Water4Gas has a great solution and offering a free online course to show you how!.. more »

How to apply vinyl decals using dry method.

By framp882

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There are two ways to apply vinyl decals, the wet and the dry method. This how to covers how to apply vinyl using the dry method... more »

How to BOOST your Vehicle remote's range by using your own SKULL

By russostyle

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This is the best thing discovered after the first wheel :D , its summer it s hot you are walking out of the Mall or a clothing store and your car is all the way at the end of the parking lot and its scorching hot so you just want to open your ... more »

How to paint your cars brake calipers.

By Chase16016

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Painting your cars brake calipers will not increase it's performance, but it will definately give it the look. You might also learn a thing or two about your cars braking set-up... more »

How to Remove Symbols Off of Your Car

By LetterLover07

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Do you enjoy customizing your car? If so, removing the Honda, Toyota, etc. decals is a must to look as cool as possible... more »

How to Replace Car Carpet

By eHow Cars Editor

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Replacing your car carpet can be a quick way to customize or upgrade your car. It's also an easy way to get rid of nasty stains, burns or damaged carpet. This can be done by any car enthusiast who has an afternoon to spare... more »

How to replace the stereo system for Mercedes Benz 96-03

By knarf

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If you own a first generation Mercedes SLK and would like to know how to replace the amplifier, this is the weHow for you!.. more »

How to get inexpesive performance increase from a car engine by advancing the timing.

By knarf

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This weHow is for older cars with distributor ignitition. More recent cars with electromagnetic ignition requires CPU upgrade to advance the timing (IOW, not free.) Most cars come from the factory with ignition timing that is in the middle of ... more »

How to Green a Car

By John O'Mahony

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A new Toyota Prius or a Lexus LS 600H L may be too much for your pocket, and the thought of buying a diesel Mercedes-Benz and converting it to run on peanut oil may sound just too out there for you. Even so, for a driver concerned about the ... more »

How to Make Fiberglass Bodykits for Cars

By Driverinmyhead

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So you would like to duplicate body parts and panels for your custom car, but either want something or little different or don't have very much money? Follow along!.. more »

How to Make More Horsepower

By framp882

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A guide to different ways to add torque and horsepower to your car... more »

How to Pinstripe a Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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Pin striping is an easy way to add a classy personal touch to your car. Actually applying a pinstripe decal to your car can seem a little daunting at first, but with the right tools you will be on the road in no time... more »

How to Remove the FM/CD Cassette Player From a 2003 Tahoe LT?

By dweaver

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So you want to add a little more bling to your sing when cruising in your Tahoe. If the cassette player just isn't cutting it anymore you have to know how to take out the old unit before installing the new one... more »

How to retrofit automobiles with halogen bulbs with high intesity discharge system

By knarf

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This article is on retrofitting HID lighting into cars with older halogen filament bulb systems. Please make sure to check laws where you live and make sure retro-fitting is legally allowed. Retrofitting is for off-road use only when you need ... more »

How to build a simple DIY fuel injection ECU controller

By binder

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This is a follow up to the HHO electrolyser article. It can be used to take advantage of the increased lean burn limit provided by HHO gas injection systems. It can also increase mileage slightly by simply making your car run slightly leaner/more ... more »

How to Connect Aftermarket Car Lighting

By eHow Cars Editor

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You just installed aftermarket lighting to your car or truck and now you need to connect it to the battery. You will need to set up the lights to turn off automatically when the ignition is off. This method of hook up prevents you from ... more »

How to Determine the Accuracy of Your GPS Unit

By eHow Cars Editor

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So you have finally decided to purchase a Global Positioning System (GPS) unit that you can use in traveling unknown territories or hiking faraway mountains. This item can be very useful in determining your location and time, calculating your ... more »

How to Get a Sponsor for Sound-Offs

By eHow Cars Editor

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Believe it or not, it's possible to construct a state-of-the-art sound system for your car consisting of components donated by the best manufacturers in the field. Companies will donate products if you use the car to promote the company. Expect ... more »

How to increase leg room in a Mustang

By cjsara04

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It's no secret that Mustangs are a little light on legroom. There is a fairly easy modification you can make to give almost 2 inches of extra legroom. This does not require any changes to the floorpan or how the seat adjusting mechanism attaches ... more »

How to Install a Cassette Player in Your Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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Would you like to be able to listen to your favorite tapes whenever you like? If you install a cassette player in your car you will accomplish just that. These simple steps will make this task a breeze. Read on to learn how to install a cassette ... more »

How to Install a Winch

By jbuskirk

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A winch can be a helpful tool for off-road driving enthusiasts and anyone who lives in a snowy climate. Outfitting your truck with a winch will ensure your vehicle never gets stuck... more »

How to install an NOS kit in your car

By ishan

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Installing a NOS kit is a simple process of installing the nitrous tank.. more »

How to Make Your Minivan Hip

By Beren deMotier

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Both baby boomers and Generation-X parents bemoan the middle-class mediocrity of the ubiquitous urban minivan, that boring symbol of tied-down domesticity—or is it? Could yours be but a blank slate awaiting your late-life rebellion, a political ... more »

How to prep your car for a car show

By Spectamax

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This article will give any car show participant all the required steps to ensure that the car is judged properly and that their car shows well... more »

How to Protect Your Car With Lightning

By Jonathan F.

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A car is a very valuable asset, and it should be carefully protected from damage or theft. Unfortunately, even the loudest car alarm could not scare off some potential thieves. For a particularly potent security system, then, you can rig your car ... more »

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