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How to Decrease Car Fuel Emissions

By Summer Banks

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Fuel emissions are not simply controlled by our cars. We, as drivers, can reduce the amount of fuel emissions entering the air with a few simple changes to our driving techniques and cleaning habits... more »

How to Decrease Gasoline Consumption In Your Car

By jmessina10

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With gasoline prices on the rise, there are a few tips that you can take to increase your gas mileage... more »

How to Degrease an Engine

By eHow Cars Editor

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Degreasing your car's engine is easy to do, and it provides a clear sign of a well-kept automobile. Increase the car's resale value by showing would-be buyers how well you take care of your baby. Also, keeping her clean can prevent your engine ... 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 Determine the Age of Tires

By tongyun

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Your safety and your family's safety is dependent on having quality tires... more »

How to Determine the Limitations of the Maps in Your GPS Navigation System

By eHow Cars Editor

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The Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) navigation system can replace all the maps that you used to keep. GPS helps you reach your destinations with ease. The following guidelines can help you determine the limitations of the maps of your ... more »

How to Diagnose a No-Start on Your Collectible Car

By cherdons

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There are many reasons why your car may not start. With the older cars (before computers), it is a bit easier to diagnose, as you do not need a scanner to diagnose it. For the basics on your collectible or antique car’s no-start problem, read on!.. more »

How to Diagnose Car Exhaust Problems

By eHow Cars Editor

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Exhaust problems are among the most subtle yet potentially debilitating issues your car will face. A damaged exhaust system will interfere with the car's performance by failing to clear harmful elements from the engine, while backed-up exhaust ... more »

How to Dispose of an Oil filter

By jimdris

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Although do-it-yourselfers commonly recycle the waste oil drained from their personal vehicles, they do not know how to properly dispose of old oil filters, which could also be considered to be hazardous waste. This article contains two ... more »

How to dispose of an Old Junk Car BODY.

By Driverinmyhead

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Nearly Anyone with an interest in Old Cars has found themselves with an unwanted Body... more »

How to Do a New Car Walk Around

By shimos

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A new car is one of life's larger purchases. Make sure you're getting exactly what you paid for by doing a through inspection before taking possession... more »

How to Donate a Car for Maximum Tax Benefits

By ChristiB

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Are you about to get rid of your used car? If so, why not donate it to a charitable organization instead of trading it in or just getting rid of it at the dump? This article will show you how to find the best charitable organization for the ... more »

How to Double Your Gas Mileage

By ryguy

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As gas prices start to approach record highs all around the country and the world, families are facing a critical point where they need to figure out a way to cut overall fuel consumption, or else go without basic necessities. However there are ... more »

How to drag race faster without any upgrades

By desolator144

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There are several ways to make your car drag race faster without adding any serious upgrades. Everyone should take these steps before racing no matter what type of vehicle they drive... more »

How to Drain a Radiator

By eHow Cars Editor

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While it may seem relatively simple to drain a radiator, care must be taken to protect the engine compartment, the environment and those around you. Whether you're flushing a dirty radiator or exchanging it for a new one, take the time to perform ... more »

How to Drift a Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Car

By shimos

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Drifting is quickly becoming a mainstream form of motorsports across the globe. The popular rear-wheel-drive vehicles you've seen in professional drift competition might not always be available to you; here's what you can do with your everyday, ... more »

How to Drive a Car for Two Hundred Thousand Miles

By eHow Cars Editor

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The longer you can drive your car, the longer until you have to get a new one. Unfortunately, it seems like cars' lifespans are getting shorter. But there are steps you can take to keep yours going, even to as much as two hundred thousand miles... more »

How to Drive a Convertible

By eHow Cars Editor

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It's a blast to drive with the top down. But there are a few things you'll want to keep in mind... more »

How to Drive a Five Speed Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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Learning to drive a five speed car or pick up truck can be fun and easy! With a little patience and a sense of humor, you can be engine braking and starting on a hill with the best of us. Not to mention, you'll have the added security of knowing ... more »

How to Drive Aggressively

By michaelgavin

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Everyone who ever has ridden in a car has at some time been plagued by a reckless, aggressive driver. You know the one that never uses the turning signal and abruptly cuts people off. Well if you ever wanted to be that person yourself, here is ... more »

How to Drive an Electric Car

By Ron Cogan

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While high gas prices and environmental concerns have driven increasing interest in electric cars, that interest has been frustrating since there are no readily available, full-function electric cars on the market. The reason? Extraordinarily ... more »

How to Drive in an Earthquake

By eHow Cars Editor

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Driving during an earthquake can be almost impossible since everything around you is moving. It is also unpredictable what may fall from the shaking and where a crack might appear. Extreme caution should be used if you are caught in an earthquake ... more »

How to Drive in Heavy Traffic

By xrayness

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If you are reading this article, then you are interested in learning how to drive in heavy traffic. This article will give you five (5) tips for how to drive in heavy traffic safely... more »

How to Drive in North Jersey Without Going Crazy

By abbeyroad920

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Driving in North Jersey can be a very stressful situation, especially for somebody who is new to the area. Here is how to drive in North Jersey without having a nervous breakdown... more »

How to Drive in School Zones

By eHow Cars Editor

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It's easy to forget what it's like to be a kid. But drivers, especially when they're in school zones, always need to remember how children think and act around traffic... more »