Do It Yourself Auto Repair

How to Adjust the Headlights in a Toyota Highlander

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When oncoming drivers flip a not-nice finger your direction, honk at you or flash their bright lights, you might need to adjust the headlights on your Toyota Highlander. While Toyota recommends you use an authorized service center to adjust the ... more »

How to Adjust the Headlights in a Toyota Tundra

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Toyota recommends adjusting the headlights on your Toyota Tundra after you replace a burnt-out bulb. Even if you don't replace the bulb, check the alignment at least once every 12 months. While Toyota recommends taking your truck to a certified ... more »

How to Adjust the Headlights in a VW Passat

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While you can't adjust the focus of the headlights on your Volkswagen Passat, you can adjust the direction, or aim, of the headlights. Volkswagen recommends that you check the aim at least once every 12 months or any time you do front-end body ... more »

How to Adjust the Headlights in an Acura Integra

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After the first generation of Acura Integra cars, the process for adjusting the headlights remained fairly consistent. Adjusting the headlights on second and third generations of the Acura Integra takes a little time, but any do-it-yourself ... more »

How to Adjust the Headlights on a Cadillac Escalade

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The Cadillac Escalade premiered in 1999 as a full-size, luxury SUV. Even though the exterior design changes to maintain its trendy appeal, the interior parts, like the adjustment screws, remain fairly standard on all Cadillac Escalade SUVs. While ... more »

How to Adjust the Headlights on a Chevy Cobalt

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Chevy introduced the Cobalt in 2005. While the look of the exterior changes for the different models, Chevy uses standard parts on items like the headlight adjustments. Should you find your headlights illuminate the trees rather than the road, ... more »

How to Adjust the Headlights on a Chevy Corvette

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Part of the sleek look for a Chevy Corvette is the retractable headlights. Before you adjust the trajectory for the headlights, you should consider double checking the placement of the bulbs to ensure a correct fit. While you can adjust the ... more »

How to Adjust Your Car's Wheel Bearing Nut

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Knowing how to perform repairs on your own car can save you hundreds of dollars over taking it into a repair shop. When you need to repair your car, most of what you wind up paying for is the labor. Knowing how to adjust the wheel bearing nut on ... more »

How to Apply New Grease to Bearings

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An important part of repacking and adjusting the wheel bearings in a vehicle is to lubricate the wheel bearings with grease. The following steps will show you how to apply new grease to wheel bearings... more »

How to Apply Spray Paint to Autos

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Sometimes an auto gets dinged or is involved in a minor wreck, causing minimal damage, and a full paint job is not in order. If you do not have the money to get an auto body repair shop to fix the marks, you could do it yourself using spray ... more »

How to avoid getting ripped of on your auto / car repairs

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Everyone should know what to look for and how to avoid getting scammed when it comes to car repairs. A good mix of a good honest car mechanic and a basic understanding of cars will keep you from getting ripped of when it comes to auto repairs. ... more »

How to Basics to Remove an Evaporator Coil on a 1989 Camaro

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1989 camaros had 2 different types of emission control systems. This article is about the Evaporative Emission Control System (EECS)... more »

How to become a Christian

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Jesus Christ is the only way to the father. Here´s how you can become saved and have eternal life... more »

How to Break Loose the Knuckle From the Suspension When Replacing a Strut Mount

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The next step in replacing the strut mounts in your car is to break loose the knuckle from the suspension. This will allow you to gain further access to removing the strut mount. This should be done after removing the wheel and fender well on ... more »

How to buff out scratches on your car

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Minor scratches will happen, but generally they are easy to remove... more »

How to Buy a Car Piston Ring Set

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The seals and gaskets in your car keep it running under pressure. Piston rings are one of the more important sets of seals, and you can practice a little do it yourself auto repair by buying a new set of rings... more »

How to Buy a Car Piston Ring Set

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In any given car, there are a multitude of seals and gaskets that may seem inconsequential at first glance. However, each of these seals serves the very demanding purpose of keeping your car running under pressure. Piston rings are one of the ... more »

How to Buy a Car Power Steering Pump Repair Kit

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The power steering pump enables the power steering system to work properly, bringing greater safety and operation to your vehicle. The following steps will help you buy a power steering pump repair kit for your vehicle... more »

How to Buy a Car Power Steering Pump Repair Kit

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The power steering pump in your car is extremely important to the power steering system. It enables the system to work properly and for you to steer easily, bringing greater safety and operation to your vehicle. The following steps will help you ... more »

How to Buy a Rear View Mirror

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All vehicles must have a rear view mirror for safety reasons. If your rear view mirror is missing or damaged in an accident you will need to replace it immediately. There are several things to take into consideration when buying a rear view ... more »

How to Buy A Replacement Headlight For Your New(ish) Car Or Pickup

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We live in a modern era where you no longer have to replace the whole lamp when your headlight burns out. You simply need to go to an auto parts store and find a replacement bulb... more »

How to Buy Diesel Fuel Injectors

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A fuel injector is one of the most important system components of your diesel fuel injector system. Fuel injectors can be rebuilt or purchased new and bring new life to your diesel engine. Add horsepower, better fuel efficiency and performance to ... more »

How to Buy Performance Fuel Injectors

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Fuel injectors are an important part of your car's functionality and fuel efficiency. Performance fuel injectors can offer your car a longer life, better fuel efficiency and more horsepower for just a small investment and a little mechanic work ... more »

How to Buy Remanufactured Fuel Injectors

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When you have a fuel line problem or just want to optimize your fuel injection system, you can take advantage on deals on remanufactured or refurbished fuel injectors. Fuel injectors are just one part that you can buy from reputable dealers to ... more »

How to Buy Replacement Car Window Crank Handles

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Before automatic windows that are opened with the touch of a button were invented, car owners would manually crank down their windows. If you have an older car with crank handles that need replacing, you may be wondering where to purchase them... more »

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