Do It Yourself Car Maintenance

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Anyone who lives in an area where winter weather creates all sorts of driving challenges knows how important it can be to have a vehicle one can depend on. Anybody who has had the misfortune of breaking down, or getting stuck, or otherwise ... more »

How to Properly Dispose of an Old Car Battery

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Car batteries contain toxic materials such as lead and acids. It is important to take proper steps to safely dispose of an old car battery... more »

How to Properly Store Tires

By Ron Cogan

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If you live where snow tires are needed, you're faced with storing the other set of tires during the off- season. Idle tires can deteriorate because of natural aging and oxidation. Ultraviolet light and ozone damage can also occur. This damage is ... more »

How to Purchase the Right Gasoline

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Different brands of gas--even those with the same octane rating-- can cause a vehicle to behave very differently. Your car may act sluggish or misfire (knock) on one oil company's fuel but not another's. Since different refineries offer different ... more »

How to Put On Snow Chains

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Snow chains help your vehicle's tires grip better in snowy conditions and improve control when braking. There are several types of snow chains. Price and ease of installation are two main factors to consider. Some chains have a more comfortable ... more »

How to Put Tire Snow Chains on Automobiles the Easy Way

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Putting tire chains on in the snow can be quick and easy if you know how to do it properly. Too often people get in a hurry and make it a difficult, complicated process. It need not be once you learn that there is a faster, better way of doing it... more »

How to remove car dents with airduster

By russostyle

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How to remove a small or medium dent on your car the easy way this is like a punch to the hungry bodyshop owners face :D this is crazy easy by the way.. more »

How to Remove Gum From a Car's Interior

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Let's face it, you're in a sticky situation. The solution, however, is easy: Play it cool... more »

How to Remove Ice From Your Windshield

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You walk outside to discover a sheet of ice blanketing your windshield, and you're already late for work. Here's how to clear things up quickly and get on your way... more »

How to Remove Mud from Vehicle Carpeting

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Getting mud stains in your vehicle's carpeting can be a weekly occurence. Especially if you live in rainy areas or work in mud prone conditions. When not approached properlyMud can be difficult to remove whether it is dry or wet. Fortunately, ... more »

How to Remove Oxidation From Oxidized Plastic Headlights

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Ever wanted to know how to remove oxidation from oxidized / yellow headlight lenses? Is easy, there is no magic polish, no magic cream, or magic de-oxidizer its just common sense and being educated about the problem at hand. Plastic headlights ... more »

How to Remove Your Car From Long-Term Storage

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Getting your car back on the road is a little trickier than storing it properly in the first place - but this is still a job that most car owners can deal with... more »

How to Repair Fiberglass

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Fiberglass is a notoriously strong material that is used in boats, bathtubs and even garage doors. However, as with any material, it can develop cracks or holes. You will repair the hole from the inside out, so you can create a seamless repair ... more »

How to Replace a Car Fan Belt

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Working under the hood of a car can intimidate some people, but there are a few things you can do yourself to save money. You can replace the fan belt on your car in a short amount of time. Learn how to replace a car fan belt by following these ... more »

How to Replace a Car Headlight

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Replacing a burned-out bulb or headlight on your car is relatively easy. Cars will have one of two designs: On some cars, you replace only the small halogen bulb inside the larger glass headlamp, and on other cars (usually older ones), the inner ... more »

How to Replace a Power Car Radio Antenna

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Due to vandalism, a car wash accident or just wear and tear, there may come a time when you need to replace your power car antenna. Car audio retailers sell and install aftermarket power car antennas if you don't want to do the job yourself... more »

How to Replace an Electrical Fuse in a Car

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Fuses protect all the electrical devices in your car: In case of a power surge, a fuse will "blow" so that the extra electricity doesn't reach the device. Replacing a fuse is easy, and you'll feel good diagnosing and fixing something yourself... more »

How to Replace Front Wheel Bearings on a Car

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Do your wheels wobble as you drive? You may need new bearings installed. You can do it yourself by following these steps... more »

How to Replace Spark Plug Wires

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Changing spark plug wires are fairly easy and usually requires no tools. Each spark plug wire is connected to a spark plug, and brings the electrical spark to the spark plug in order to ignite the fuel inside the engine's cylinders. A damaged ... more »

How to Replace Spark Plugs

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Using the right tools, almost anyone can deal with this maintenance item. Spark plugs should be changed every 30,000 miles, usually when your car is getting a major tune-up. If your car has faulty spark plugs you will experience trouble starting ... more »

How to Replace Windshield Wiper Blades

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Windshield wiper blades are usually packaged with the rubber wiper as well as its support structure. Follow these steps to replace this entire piece, referred to here as the 'wiper blade.'.. more »

How to Restore Your Car's Shine

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Pick a nice shady place and crank up the tunes. Before you know it your car will be as shiny as new... more »

How to Store a Car

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Storing a car is not just a matter of park, lock and leave. Nasty problems can develop deep in the innards of a beloved vehicle if you ignore preventive measures. Careful prestorage preparation will keep any car happy during its hiatus... more »

How to test fuels for alcohol content

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Alcohol doesn't have as many BTU's as gasoline, and it doesn't perform the same. I will show you how to test your fuel for alcohol content... more »

How to Test Your Shocks

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Shocks are an important part of your car's safety system. If they are not operating properly, you are not only getting a bumpy ride, you are also endangering yourself and your passengers. Take the time to test your shocks every 15,000 miles. You ... more »

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