Do It Yourself Auto Repair

How to Use the Wedge Tool for Auto Lockouts

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If you've locked yourself out of your car, you may think your only option is to call the locksmith. There is another option, however, to get you back into your car. You can purchase a wedge tool, but you must decide between metal manual wedges, ... more »

How to Calibrate a Speedometer

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You may figure out the hard way that it's time to calibrate your speedometer. It could be that you got a traffic ticket for speeding and you know that your speedometer was registering the speed limit. Maybe you're continuously honked at for ... more »

How to Camouflage a Motorcycle Tank Dent

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Like so many things in life, dents in your motorcycle tank are easy to do and difficult to undo. If you have patience and some basic repair skills, however, you can save money by camouflaging the dent on your own. Avoid paying high labor costs, ... more »

How to Care for Leather Car Seats

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You can prolong the life of your car's leather interior by giving it tender, loving care. Follow these steps... more »

How to Change an Air Conditioning Clutch

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The life span and overall maintenance of the air conditioning clutch can have a lot of impact on the life and efficiency of the vehicle's entire air conditioning system. It is important to understand how to inspect and change your vehicle's air ... 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 an Alternator

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Fixing the alternator in your car can be a daunting task. You must disassemble it, repair it and reassemble it after the repair. If you want to save a little money, follow these tips to help you fix an alternator... more »

How to Increase Engine Performance With a Cold Air Intake System

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Auto manufacturers design most vehicle engines to be as quiet as possible. They produce an air box and intake tube with several curves that drop the density of air that advances into the internal combustion chamber. Manufactured air boxes are ... more »

How to Install Aftermarket Auto Seat Covers

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If you can use simple hand tools, have some free time and a place to work, you can reupholster your own seats using ready made aftermarket seatcovers. Allow about eight hours if this is your first time, for learning the techniques... more »

How to Make a Sluggish Car Run Better

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Many thousands of dollars are wasted daily at auto repair shops, because stupid didn't do this first ..... more »

How to Remove a Car's Drive Shaft

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Removing a car's drive shaft is easier than you might think. A few steps cover procedures needed for most rear wheel drive cars. Use the following steps to get through the process quickly and on to the next phase of your project... more »

How to Remove a Car's Transmission

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Mechanics charge hundreds of dollars to do transmission work. Removing the transmission, repairing the problem and then installing the transmission again can add up to a huge bill. Save money by performing some of the labor on a big repair job ... more »

How to Remove Car Door Panels

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The process of removing car door panels is essentially the same for each make of car. You may need to remove these panels when your fixing locks or power windows, replacing window cranks, installing speakers or replacing the side mirrors. ... more »

How to Remove Road Paint from Cars

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You were driving along and didn't see the orange cones warning you to stay off a certain section of the freshly line-painted street. Then you got home and noticed paint caked on the side of your car from the fresh road paint. This is no easy job, ... more »

How to Repaint a Car

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Repainting a car can give it a new life. Having someone do it for you can get expensive, especially if the color is unusual or there is a custom design involved. Why not do it yourself and have the satisfaction of knowing your car was sanded and ... more »

How to Repair a Dent in a Motorcycle Tank

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If you ride a motorcycle, you know a thing or two about dents. A dent on a motorcycle's gas tank requires some extra finesse to remove. Because it is a gas tank, you cannot drill a hole and pop the dent out at home. The most effective way for ... more »

How to Replace a Car Seat

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This article covers how to replace a car seat... more »

How to replace automotive carpet

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Replacing old carpet in your car can bring back a feeling of new car! I will carefully explain the complete process and tools you will need... more »

How to Replace Front Wheel Bearings on a Car

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Changing wheel bearings can be done quite easily on all rear wheel drive american made cars and light trucks.. more »

How to Troubleshoot and Fix a Dead Car Speaker

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If you hear a whine, pop or hiss from a speaker, it may not be the speaker itself that is the cause of the problem. You may be experiencing problems from a ground loop or getting amplifier turn on/off pop. Troubleshooting the problem and fixing ... more »

How to Adjust the Headlights in a Pontiac Grand Am

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Many drivers assume a poorly aimed headlight on a Pontiac Grand Am needs replacement. In actuality, any shade-tree mechanic or do-it-yourself fan can correct the problem. Pontiac recommends that you check the aim at least once every 12 months or ... more »

How to Adjust the Headlights in a Saturn Ion

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While you can't adjust the focus of the headlights on your Saturn Ion, you can adjust the angle of your trajectory path. Adjusting the angle can improve your nighttime visibility and maintain compliance with state regulations regarding the ... 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 Attach a Rearview Mirror

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Imagine walking out to your car on a hot day and noticing that your rearview mirror is no longer on the windshield. Driving without a rearview mirror is dangerous and you may end up having to pay a fine if you get pulled over. But don't worry, ... more »

How to Buy A Car Battery At Costco

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If you go to Costco to buy a car battery, you might be on your own. How do you find what battery you need?.. more »

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