Do It Yourself Car Maintenance

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Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to be an expert painter in order to paint your own vehicle. You can do it yourself and save money by doing so. You will need the proper supplies to get the job done... more »

How to Get More Gas for Your Money

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Gas price getting you down? Maybe you wish you could get a little more for your money? Check out my tips to help get a little more gas for the $4/gallon your paying!.. more »

How to get your car ready for summer

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The Summer months can take a toll on your vehicle. Luckily there are steps you can take to prepare your car for the heat. The article is mainly geared towards locations that hit 90 degrees or hotter in the summertime... more »

How to Get Your Car To Pass Inspection, without a tune up

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Has it been over a year since your last auto tune up, and is it time for your car's emission's inspection but you would rather avoid a costly tune up bill? Here are some do it yourself tip's to get your car to pass without having a full tune up... more »

How to Get Your Vehicle Ready For Winter

By Kristie Raburn

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There in nothing more frustrating than going outside on a cold winter day and finding out your car won’t start! After several years suffering through Minnesota winters and a couple of Louisiana ice storms, I quickly learned vehicle maintenance ... more »

How to Grease a Ball Joint on a Car

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Ball joints are important components in a car's suspension system and eventually wear out with use. Keeping each ball joint in your car properly lubricated with grease will help them last longer... more »

How to Handle a Vehicle when it is overheating

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What to do when your car overheats; taking the right measure's can go a long way... more »

How to help keep those nasty bugs off the front of your car

By Rosepedal

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You probably one of the thousand people that have those nasty bug problems on the front of your bumper and the hood. I have found a perfect solution to the problem. Try this and it will amaze you... more »

How to Help Your Engine Run Smooth and Last Longer

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Add this routine to your daily auto and your engine will last longer. Cost is one time $3.00 and takes about three minutes to do after each oil change... more »

How to Increase MPG

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How to increase MPG??.. more »

How to Increase Your Vehicles Miles Per Gallon

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If you think your vehicle should get better fuel economy than you have been seeing lately, try the following steps... more »

How to Inspect an Air Conditioning Compressor

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The air conditioner compressor in a vehicle circulates the refrigerant around the system. The compressor will only kick on when the air conditioner in the car must produce air that is cooler than the interior of the vehicle... more »

How to Inspect Car Brake Calipers

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Brake calipers are a hydro mechanical energy conversion device, also known as an integral part of your braking system and should be checked any time your brakes are serviced. They should also be checked every six months or according to the time ... more »

How to Inspect Car Headlamp and Tail Light Bulbs

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Car maintenance can be overwhelming, but you don't need to run off to the mechanic or dealership just to replace a headlight or tail light. Simply pull out your manual and take a look at the instructions. In the book, you'll find the type of ... more »

How to Inspect Car Piston Rings

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The pistons in your car may begin to fail because of defects within the piston rings. These rings are designed to act like circuit breakers and will fail before your piston does. If your car is losing compression and fuel efficiency, inspect the ... more »

How to Inspect Contact Points in a Car

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The contact points located in the distributor and ignition systems must be kept clean and in working order for the rest of the components to do their jobs and keep your engine running. Learn what to look for when you inspect the contact points in ... more »

How to Inspect Drain Plugs

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Knowing how to properly maintain your vehicle will save you time, money and the hassle of taking it to a mechanic. Make sure you know what you are doing to avoid damaging the vehicle or injuring yourself, including changing your oil and ... more »

How to Inspect for Tire Defects in a VW Beetle

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Regular tire maintenance alerts you to tire defects before they can become an inconvenience or costly repair to steering or suspension systems. Checking for tire defects, proper inflation and tread wear, is part of the routine maintenance to ... more »

How to Inspect the Exhaust System in a Chevy Corvette

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As part of a regular maintenance routine, you should inspect the entire exhaust system of your Corvette at least twice a year. If you find the car is sluggish or you hear a ticking sound when you accelerate, check the exhaust system. The Corvette ... more »

How to Inspect the Exhaust System in a Kia Spectra

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If you hear loud noises coming from your Kia Spectra's muffler, or notice sputtering of moisture out the tailpipe or clicking and rattling while the car is idling, you may have an exhaust problem. A hole in your exhaust system may allow unsafe ... more »

How to Inspect the Exhaust System in a Subaru Outback

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Subaru dropped the Outback sedan from its line after 2007 and now you can only purchase the station wagon. Both models require regular maintenance to run smoothly. This maintenance includes visually checking the exhaust system at least twice ... more »

How to Inspect the Exhaust System on a Cadillac Escalade

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To keep harmful fumes out of the Cadillac Escalade, you should check the exhaust system twice a year. Listen for any clicking, rattling or sputtering of moisture out of the tailpipe while the SUV idles. If you notice a rank smell, you may need to ... more »

How to Inspect the Exhaust System on a Chevy Avalanche

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To keep harmful fumes out of the Chevy Avalanche, check the exhaust system twice a year. Listen for any clicking, rattling or sputtering of moisture out of the tailpipes while the truck idles. If you hear a ticking sound when you accelerate, ... more »

How to Inspect the Exhaust System on a Chevy Camaro

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You should inspect the entire exhaust system on your Camaro twice a year to keep fumes from wafting into the car. Listen to the car while it idles to identify problems with the exhaust system. A hole in the muffler is loud and obvious. Clicking, ... more »

How to Inspect the Exhaust System on a Chevy Cobalt

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You should inspect the entire exhaust system on your Cobalt twice a year to keep it running smoothly and safe from dangerous fumes. Listen to the car for clicking, rattling or sputtering while it idles to identify problems with the exhaust ... more »

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