Do It Yourself Car Maintenance

How to Save At The Gas Pump

By GeorgiaGirl4U

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I have a friend in the petroleum business that gave me a few tips I would like to share with my new friends at ehow. This can give you more for the buck... more »

How to Save at the Gas Pump Part 2

By michellee

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There is always more ways to save gas by helping your car run better and more efficiently with a few more little tips... more »

How to Save Money by Going to a Junkyard

By pcsessler

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Going to a junkyard can be an eye-opener. Practically every part of your car is available- courtesy of similar cars that no longer run. Considering the price of new parts, especially when your consider the cost of a brand new part, it makes good ... more »

How to Save on Gas

By meemee67

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Now that summer is here that means road trips, day trips, a lot of traveling, it is the time people drive the most. But it also means you will use a lot of gas. The need for gas has sky rocketed and so has the cost. In this article I will talk ... more »

How to save your gas

By educatedlady

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Gas prices continue to increase and there does not seem to be any relief anytime soon. Since we all have to pay more for gas these days, it is important that we know how to use our gasoline and save... more »

How to Set Up a Car CTV Recording System

By AngelHeart

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With a car video security system - You can monitor activities in and around your car. The ones that are made for cars are hard to find,and are very expensive, they're mainly supplied to police departments. But if you look for something called a ... more »

How to Spot the Signs Your Car Battery is Dead

By eHow Cars Editor

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Your car's ability to function depends on the life of its battery. If the battery goes bad, the car may not start or it might work with reduced performance. Just because your car won't start though, doesn't necessarily mean the battery went dead... more »

How to Stop a Car Without Brakes

By doonebuggy96

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Imagine this. You’re exiting the freeway off that killer ramp—the one with the steep grade and the hairpin turn midway down. You smash on the brakes, and… nothing. You keep careening at 75 mph toward the guardrail, that broken length of floss ... more »

How to unlock your car using your cell phone.

By tassie

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We've all been there before. Locked yourself out of your car with you car keys in there, too? Here's the least known trick in the book that will cost you nothing but a phone call... more »

How to winterize your car

By lilmrsknowitall

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Your car needs some tlc before the strain of the winter months... more »

How to (easily) get the snow off your car

By stephleppard

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Have you ever used a long-handled ice-scraper in a failed attempt to "sweep" the snow off your car's rooftop? No more. These are not made to sweep effectively. Here's how to achieve a snow-free vehicle before you trek to work... more »

How to Build a Rat Rod Roadster For Under Five Grand !

By Driverinmyhead

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Want to build a Little Hot Rod To Scoot Around Town? Here's a method that can be accomplished for UNDER FIVE GRAND!.. more »

How to Change a Flat Tire ~For Women~

By Melody

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Despite all our best efforts to be equipped with cell phone, AAA, and even OnStar, a woman may find herself stranded on the side of the road with a flat tire. The first occasion this happened to me, I thought to myself, “I’m an independent ... more »

How to Change a Timing Belt on a 92 Toyota Camry

By librarylady

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Timing belts in any car is an essential part of the vehicle, therefore it is important to pay close attention to the condition of your 92 Camry’s belt…particularly since older engines are not predicable as to how much wear the belt will bear ... more »

How to Change a Windshield Washer Fluid Bottle

By eHow Cars Editor

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If you just filled your washer fluid only to find it empty within an hour, you may need to replace the washer fluid bottle, or reservoir. The location of the bottle is as different as the number of cars available, but a common location is on the ... more »

How to Change Oil in a 2009 Toyota Corolla

By ejes05

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How to do a full service oil change.. more »

How to Change Radiator Fluid

By eHow Cars Editor

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The coolant in your car's cooling system needs to be changed every year in cold climates or every two years in temperate climates. If the coolant is changed regularly, there's no need to flush the cooling system... more »

How to Change Your Air Filter

By eHow Cars Editor

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No need to pay a mechanic for this job - air filters are inexpensive and easily changed. You should change your car's air filter every 15,000 miles... more »

How to Change Your Cabin Air Filter

By Ron Cogan

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Cabin air filters help keep pollen, dust, soot, odors and exhaust gases out of your heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. A dirty cabin air filter can impede airflow and produce interior heating and cooling problems. It can ... more »

How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid

By eHow Cars Editor

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Checking your car's automatic transmission fluid (ATF) every month and whenever the transmission isn't shifting smoothly is necessary to optimize performance of many components of your vehicle. In addition to following these steps, consult your ... more »

How to Check Belts

By eHow Cars Editor

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A broken belt is painful to the wallet; get in the habit of scoping yours out from time to time, and have all the belts changed at 60,000 miles. There should be no extra labor charge if you ask your mechanic to change them when the timing belt is ... more »

How to Check the Fluid for a Hydraulic Clutch in Your Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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Cars with manual transmissions (stick shift) use either hydraulics (which uses fluid) or a cable to connect your clutch pedal to the transmission. If your car has a hydraulic clutch, the fluid must be checked monthly to ensure that it's full and ... more »

How to Check Your Oil

By PaulM

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Checking your motor oil often is very important to keep your automobile running efficiently!.. more »

How to Clean a Car's Interior

By eHow Cars Editor

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Cleaning the inside of a car is something that easily can get overlooked because people are mostly worried about how their car looks on the outside or they just want to save some money when going to their local car wash. You can save the cost of ... more »

How to Clean a Leather Vehicle Interior

By Sprice

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A leather interior gives a luxurious look and feel to any vehicle. It feels great to the skin and looks great, too. There is a downside, however. Leather can very easily be stained by dirt and oil from the skin. Letting these kinds of stains sit ... more »

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