Do It Yourself Car Maintenance

How to Determine How Much Horsepower Your Car Has

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Horsepower is not easily calculated, but online calculators can get you close... more »

How to Determine your axle ratio

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4.11's 3.73's 2.96's what are theses numbers, what do they mean, which do I have?.. more »

How to Fix a Car Door Dent

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You park your pristine car and return to find a dent in the door. You can take the vehicle to your local body shop, but if the dent is small enough, you can probably fix it yourself and save time and money... more »

How to Fix Dashboard Lights That Won't Light

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If all the lights on your dashboard seem to be out, the problem could be a bad fuse or even something like a turned-off switch... more »

How to Fix Hairline Cracks in Car Windows

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The windows on your vehicle are a feat of engineering. They consist of two panes of very thin glass pressure-molded to a clear piece of safety plastic between them at 800 atmospheres of pressure. Despite this technology, road debris often chips ... more »

How to Flush the Radiator in a Saturn Ion

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The radiator is the heart of the coolant system for any automobile, including the Saturn Ion. If the radiator doesn't work correctly, the engine can overheat and cause it to fail. To keep the radiator healthy, you must perform routine maintenance ... more »

How to jump start a car

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Car won't start? Here's what to do. In this article, the car with the dead battery will be the 'jumpee', and the car giving the jump will be the 'jumper'... more »

How to remove tail light cover w/out braking it??

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Have a ford 250 and the pictures show that there are screws on the tail light it self, but on some p/up trucks you have the screws inside the bed of the body and my question is how do you remove the cover without braking it... more »

How to Remove Window Tint

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All window film deteriorates with age and eventually have to be removed. Two of the most common symptoms of dying film are the dreaded "purple film" and the "bubbling film". Purple film is caused by non-metallic dyes in the ... more »

How to Repair Chipped Paint on a Car

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Any number of things can cause the paint on your car to chip, including pings and dings, rock salt, bird droppings and fender-benders. If left unattended, what began as a small area can spread and rust. Avoid those unsightly spots by following ... more »

How to Replace Car Door Locks

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The car door lock on the driver side door gets used more than the twin on the passenger side. When the lock quits working, it needs to be replaced. Here are the steps to replace car door locks... more »

How to Test a Car Battery With a Multimeter

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You think your car battery might be low on juice and you'd like to use your multimeter to see if it is really low. Testing a car battery with a multimeter is easy if you know what settings to use and where to connect the leads. Here are the easy ... more »

How to test fuel pressure on your car

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Your car is running poorly or not at all, I will show you how to test your fuel pressure to determine if that is the source of the problem... more »

How to Touch Up Car Paint

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Specifically formulated automotive repair paint is available from stores and websites that cater to those people who want to keep their car looking great. A little scratch can detract from a beautiful paint job just as much as a scrape several ... more »

How to Adjust the Clutch in a Ford Focus

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If your Ford Focus clutch is not working as you would like it to, you can adjust it. It may be as simple as filling the reservoir with clutch fluid, or even adjusting the pedal. However, if these simple fixes don't work, it may be a sign of other ... more »

How to Adjust the Clutch in a Hyundai Sonata

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It is possible to adjust the clutch on the Sonata, though first you need to determine whether it's a hydraulic clutch (self-adjusting) or done via a clutch cable. If you cannot fix the clutch by adjusting it, you may need to replace the clutch ... more »

How to aim windshield washer spray nozzles

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Windshield wipers help us all safely see what's ahead of us in adverse weather conditions. Windshield washer fluid aids in cleaning and, in some cases, defrosting the windshield to help the wipers do their job. Sometimes windshield wipers are ... more »

How to Burp a Car

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How do you cool down your car?.. more »

How to change a flat tire quickly on a roadtrip

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Getting a flat tire on a road trip sucks, but it happens. So, what's the quickest way to change the flat... more »

How to Change Automatic Transmission Fluid in a Honda Accord

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Check the Honda Accord owner's manual to confirm the recommended transmission maintenance schedule for your car. The intervals at which you should change the automatic transmission fluid vary depending on the year model and the conditions under ... more »

How to Change Automatic Transmission Fluid in an Acura Integra

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Acura recommends that you replace the automatic transmission fluid in Integra cars every 30,000 miles or 24 months. However, it's a good idea to check the fluid about every 3,000 miles to make sure it's still good. Always check the transmission ... more »

How to Change The Air Filter

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Changing the air filter can be easy and it is essential to get the maximum life out of a car.. more »

How to Change the Struts on Your Car

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The struts on your vehicle are responsible for the quality of the ride as well as the handling. Changing them--something you can do in your own garage--will soften the ride and tighten up the handling. It only takes a few tools and a little time... more »

How to Change the Thermostat in a Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Available for more than 30 years, the Grand Cherokee is a popular model offered by Jeep. Whatever engine type or year you might have, changing the thermostat in a Grand Cherokee remains the same. If you have overheating issues with your Jeep, ... more »

How to Check and Refill a Transfer Case in a Jeep Grand Cherokee

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The Jeep Grand Cherokee relies on a well-lubricated transfer case for its four-wheel-drive function. The transfer case bolts on the back of the transmission. You should check its lubricating fluid every 30,000 miles and change it every 60,000 ... more »

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