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How to change brake lights on a dodge caravan

By klnygaard

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Ever been driving and the car next to you calls to you that your brake lights are out? Unsure on how to change the brake lights? Here is how to change the brake lights on a dodge caravan... more »

How to Change Outside Temperature Sensor on a 2002 Corvette

By Kentaro1

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Quick and easy fix for a bad outside air temperature sensor in corvettes from 1997 to 2004. A bad outside air temperature sensor in your corvette can cause your AC to stop working...not good in the summer! If your outside temp sensor reads ... more »

How to change reverse light bulb on a Dodge caravan

By klnygaard

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Light bulbs blow out. Instead of bringing your caravan into the local mechanic, it is very easy to change the reverse light bulb on a dodge caravan yourself... more »

How to Change the Cabin Air Filter in a 2003-2006 Honda CRV

By coelacanth6

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If you have noticed that the air conditioner is not smelling as fresh as it used to, it may be time to change the cabin air filter (sometimes referred to as the "dust and pollen filter"). The Honda Owner's Manual states that the cabin ... more »

How to Check Your Car’s Battery

By Angie Shiflett

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The battery in your car is an essential component when it comes to the ignition system. In addition to this, the battery also provides electrical currents to other components that are necessary to the proper functioning of your vehicle. ... more »

How to Conserve Gas

By Kilogramm

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With the soaring prices of gas, many people are looking for ways to save their gas. By saving gas you will also save money!.. more »

How to determine color paint code for your car or truck

By torque63

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Eventually your vehicle will get a chip in the paint and you will need to buy a bottle of touch up paint to fix the chip or scratch. I will show you how to determine your paint code necessary to buy a matching color of touch up paint... more »

How to Drive Off-Road

By Kilogramm

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So you're ready for the off-road trip finally? There are certain precautions you must take before you jump onto the rough and wild dirt roads!.. more »

How to Drive on Wet Roads

By Kilogramm

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Wet roads can be a major problem when your driving. Wet roads lead to dangerous problems such as skidding, slipping and vehicle damage. Know the proper precautions when driving on wet roads!.. more »

How to Drive your car in a green way

By smilesatme1

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Why is there a need to drive in color? It depends with your lifestyle. If you believed in polluting your environment or global warming then you might get convince about the issue of driving green. It is the short way of saying be an ... more »

How to Fix Loose Defroster Vents on a Jaguar X-Type

By SFlip

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If you own a Jaguar X-Type from 2002 to about 2005, you are most likely familiar with the popping defroster vents. Jaguar admitted to fitting wrongly sized vents over the defroster, however, you still have to PAY them to get it fixed! If you want ... more »

How to Grease Car Brake Calipers

By eHow Cars Editor

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Greasing your car brake calipers is an important step when repairing, replacing or maintaining your brake calipers. The grease provides proper lubrication for the working parts of the caliper and can extend their life and protect them from corrosion... more »

How to handle a tire blowout.

By 91preludesi

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This is what to do if you experience a tire blowout... more »

How to Install a Distributor Rotor and Cap

By eHow Cars Editor

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Both the distributor and rotor are subject to wear and tear. It's estimated that the rotor will make approximately 45 million revolutions during 30,000 miles. This causes the contacts to wear out and need replacing. Keep in mind the following ... more »

How to Install a Power Steering Unit in a Holden Rodeo

By Tynetta746

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Before you replace the power steering pump let the engine cool, spray WD-40 on any bolts and nuts that you may have to remove. Verify the Torque settings are good for the connections and if the front tires are lifted off the ground make sure you ... more »

How to Install Spark Plugs on a 2000 Grand Marquis

By AcceleratedAuto

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Changing the spark plugs on your Mercury is easier than you think. Like many newer cars born in the new millennium, they use a DIS or Distributorless Ignition System, with a COP or Coil On Plug Set up. Lets go through where to find them and how ... more »

How to Jump Start a Car

By flyguy3333

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Jump starting a car is something everyone should know how to do. It is relatively easy and the payoff is worth it... more »

How to Jump start a car

By hack27e

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Everybody has to do sometime in life... more »

How to keep the car in good condition

By VLADIMIR PADILLA

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A car in good condition will give us the opportunity to travel with greater security not only for the benefit of our family, but also to that of other motorists. In addition, keeping the engine and other accessories care will also prevent a ... more »

How to Locate Caliper Bolts When Changing Brake Pads

By eHow Cars Editor

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Brake pads are easy to change once you remove the caliper. Part of the caliper function is to conceal the brake pads. Two bolts hold the caliper in place. Finding these bolts is simple. Removal of these bolts allows the lifting of the caliper, ... more »

How to loosen an extremely tight lug nut while you are changing a tire.

By pixiemama

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It happens all of the time. You are stuck on the side of the road and the lugs won't budge. Adding to your frustration your arms are getting tired from the effort... more »

How to Properly Check the Transmission Fluid on an Automatic Car Engine

By Angie Shiflett

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The transmission is an essential when it comes to a vehicle running smoothly. It is important to check the fluids in your vehicle on a regular basis. The transmission fluid is an item that should be on the top of your vehicle maintenance ... more »

How to Properly Unlock Your Car with a Coat Hanger

By brothabrian

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I run a Locksmith business on the side, and I can't tell you how many times I've Arrived on the scene of a customer attempting to unlock their vehicle with a coat hanger improperly. Being that I'm in the business, I'm qualified to own the Proper ... more »

How to Recharge Air Conditioning with Freon in a Ford Taurus

By eHow Cars Editor

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An air conditioner that is blowing warm air is frustrating. If all of the air conditioning components are working properly in your Ford Taurus, you may need to recharge your system with refrigerant. In models made after 1995, you can simply add ... more »

How to Recharge Air Conditioning with Freon in a VW Jetta

By eHow Cars Editor

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Recharging the air conditioning system in a VW Jetta is possible if the system is R134 compatible. Models made in or before 1995 may still use the old R12 refrigerant. If this is the case in your car, you have to retrofit the system before you ... more »

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