Diagnosing Car Problems

How to Dignose Air Conditioning Problems With Your Car.

By kebon77

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Proper steps in diagnosing air conditioning problems with your car... more »

How to Enjoy GAS SAVINGS

By myehow

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Millions of families will travel the roads during the warm weather this summer. whether they are in a car, on business or on vacation many drivers will likely share two major concerns: how they can reduce the impact of their auto has on the ... more »

How to Extend the Life of Your Car Tires

By Left-hander

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An easy way to substantially improve your car’s handling and extend the life of your tires is to be alert to signs of misalignment and to have the wheels correctly aligned immediately if the signs appear. This is usually called front-end ... more »

How to get your car key into the ignition in a Saturn when it's stuck

By Kayar

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Have a Saturn? Car key won't go into the ignition? You're not alone! Here are a couple things to try, and also a way to help prevent the problem... more »

How to Set the Clock Radio on a 2002 Dodge Caravan Using a Pen

By Lancec

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I will explain how to set the clock on a 2002 Dodge Caravan by using a ballpoint pen... more »

How to Diagnose Automotive Vehicle Smells and Odors

By missforty

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Vehicles often give off odors and smells that help to indicate that something is wrong with the car or truck. What are these smells and how can they give us clues as to what could need a car repair?.. more »

How to Troubleshoot a Car's Clutch

By eHow Cars Editor

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Over time, a car's clutch wears out just like its tires. Generally, there are signs or symptoms that indicate there is a problem with your clutch. Here are some basic guidelines for troubleshooting your car's clutch before seeking the help of a ... more »

How to Understand " Car Talk "

By Driverinmyhead

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So you are LOST when people talk "CAR", or maybe you are just tired of being "TAKEN FOR A RIDE" by salesman and mechanics! Well tune in!.. more »

How to Determine if an Oil Leak From a Car is From the Valve Cover Gasket

By can-do

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Do you smell oil burning on the engine block and find drips or puddles under the car after it has been parked for a while? Tracking down an oil leak is really a process of elimination for there are a number of sources. One possible source is that ... more »

How to Estimate Costs of Car Repairs in Your City

By coachmac4

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Do you always wonder if your getting ripped off when you have car repairs? Use this website to get an independent estimate to know what repairs cost in your city!.. more »

How to Know a Bad or Crooked Auto and Car Mechanic

By Limowreck

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Auto repairs are expensive. Sometimes needlessly. Crooks and frauds come in all professions. Fortunately, they are sometimes easy to spot. Here are some red flags in car repair... more »

How to React if Your Car's Brake Light Comes On

By eHow Cars Editor

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There are only two things that can cause the brake light on the dashboard to go on: Either you're driving with the hand brake on or you are low on brake fluid... more »

How to Troubleshoot a Windshield-Washer Pump

By eHow Cars Editor

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Follow these steps to determine why your windshield-washer fluid is not flowing freely, and soon you'll be driving with clean windows again. The problem may be something simple like a disconnected hose, or dirt in the spray nozzle... more »

How to choose Performance Parts

By JohnnyFlex

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I think almost Everybody has a car, suv, motorcycles, truck, all related to automotive and so on. sometime, the car parts also gives up. So, what can you do about it?.. more »

How to Deal with a Flooded Car Battery

By AFrieske

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A dead battery is one of the worst things for a motorist to deal with. Generally, a jump from another car will do the trick. But if you are unfortunate enough to have your battery flooded with water, a jump won’t help. BMWs are one of many ... more »

How to Diagnose a Brake Problem

By eHow Cars Editor

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If you notice braking problems, the first thing you should do is bring your car to a capable mechanic. Although many things can cause brake problems and brake failure, you can identify some of the possible causes yourself. Below are some general ... more »

How to Diagnose an Alignment Problem

By eHow Cars Editor

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Though you cannot align your own wheels, there are several ways to determine if your car needs an alignment. Driving a car that's out of alignment will cause excessive and premature tire wear... more »

How to Improve Car Engine Performance for Free

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 Know if Your Car Has a Fluid Leak

By eHow Cars Editor

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Except for gasoline and windshield wiper solution, the fluids in your car shouldn't get used up or go anywhere. If you notice that any are low, there's a good possibility of a leak... more »

How to Respond When Your Car's Battery Light Goes On

By eHow Cars Editor

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The battery light is misnamed: It doesn't go on when the battery is low. The battery light will go on only if the alternator is not charging the battery... more »

How to Respond When Your Car's Oil Light Goes On

By eHow Cars Editor

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Oil is as important to your car's engine as blood is to your body. The engine oil lubricates, cools and cleans the engine. The oil light will go on for only two reasons: either the oil is low or the oil pump has stopped pumping. In both cases, ... more »

How to Sell:Diga master ,Tacho universal 12/2007 version

By jocelyn1215moon

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Outstanding characteristics of our programming system are: 1. The current odometer reading is decoded and shown in the LCD display 2. Easy self explanitory operation by clear menu guidance 3. Backlit display makes working possible ... more »

How to Check the Drive Belt in a Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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Checking the drive belt on your car is an important part of routine periodic maintenance. It runs the alternator, water pump, air conditioner, power steering and, sometimes, the cooling fan. Belts should last up to 50,000 miles, but if you find ... more »

How to Check Your Oil

By eHow Cars Editor

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Checking your engine oil is very important because without oil you will fry your engine. By checking the oil you can detect if you need to replenish the motor oil in time before it's too late. If you know your car is leaking oil you should check ... more »

How to Diagnose a Cooling System Problem

By eHow Cars Editor

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There are a number of things that can go wrong with your car's cooling system, causing the engine to run warmer than it should. The following is a list of things that are easily checked at home by the do-it-yourselfer, and can always add to your ... more »

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