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Become a car maintenance expert after browsing the extensive collection of auto How Tos penned by eHow’s virtual mechanics. Tired of paying someone else to handle your oil changes and tune ups? Do-it-yourself car maintenance tips are available at eHow. Beyond general maintenance pointers and advice, clean freaks can find great How Tos on washing a car and auto detailing. Somebody spill coffee in the backseat? eHow’s even got car upholstery information.

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How to Benefit From Gas Credit Cards

By debbiedragon

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If you don't want to walk or ride your bike everywhere you plan to go, you're going to have to learn how to save money on gasoline. Here is how you can benefit from gas credit cards... more »

How to Change the Brake Pads in Your Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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Changing the brake pads in your car is necessary to keep it running smoothly and safely. By learning to change your brakes, you will save money and become better acquainted with your car. So the next time you hear the tell tale screeching of your ... more »

How to charge a car battery using solar power

By bmerritt

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You may have a vehicle in storage, or a second car that you do not drive very much that will need to keep its battery maintained. One of the best ways to do this is with a solar trickle charger. It will only cost you the purchase of the charger ... more »

How to connect batteries in parallel to extend runtime (solar battery bank)

By bmerritt

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There are instances in automotive applications, power supply applications, and solar supply applications that we will need to connect a bunch of batteries together to create a battery bank. We might need this battery bank to supply power for a ... more »

How to contain and get rid of drain oil

By cyclecyco

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After reading an article from Marlainemarie on recycling I thought I would write an article on disposing of waste oil. Like myself there are lots of folks out there that prefer to do their own vehicle maintenance... more »

How to Deal With Auto Emergencies

By Clem-Media

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It’s the event we all dread, but usually encounter at least once in a lifetime: mechanical failure due to auto breakdown at a deserted area of town, at a late time of day or during dreary weather. That disaster exposes the driver to dangers or ... more »

How to deal with rising gas prices

By Intelmit

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Oil prices shot up nearly $10 to a new record above $137 a barrel Friday after a Morgan Stanley analyst predicted prices could hit $150 by the Fourth of July. The meteoric surge builds on a huge gain the previous day and sets the stage for the ... more »

How to Disassemble a Speed-Reducing Gearbox

By LTro

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You'll see a step by step walkthrough of how to effectively disassemble a simple gearbox, along with some points to pay special attention to... more »

How to Effectively and Quickly Clean Your Car - Inside and Out

By SaraHaley

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Have your kids destroyed your car with crumbs and dropped food? Do you have sand and salt all over the carpeting from the winter snow? Does your car need a little TLC? Take a nice morning this summer and give your car a little attention. Here ... more »

How to Escape a Sinking Car

By Kilogramm

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Sometimes when the worst happens you have to be prepared for it. In a case such as what to do if your car is summerged under water, this break down will guide you thru the steps needed in order to survive in case of a flood or hurricane. This may ... more »

How to get better gas mileage by upgrading a few parts.

By KillerKuztomz

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Here's a few pointers for things you can buy to up your gas mileage. Ive done all this things my self so I know they work... more »

How to Increase Fuel Efficiency

By PaulM

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Increase fuel efficiency with these simple, practical tips... more »

How to Keep Your Car Clean

By ValM

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If you're anything like me, you couldn't do without your car. Yet, your busy life prevents you from keeping it looking it's best at all times. These easy steps will show you how to manage that with minimal effort... more »

How to Make Your Car Tires Last Longer

By Jarhead77

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You can make your car tires last longer and it only takes just a few minutes every week with very little effort... more »

How to Petrol(Gas) Engine Works

By Digitalline

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Hi, It's About, How to Petrol(Gas) Engine Works. MECHANICS: FOUR STROKE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE (CAR ENGINE / PETROL ENGINE): This Article explains how a petrol engine works. It shows a highly simplified 4-stroke engine cycling through the ... more »

How to polish aluminum

By dereklmiller

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Quick brief on different aluminum metal types and how to save money doing it yourself... more »

How to Prepare Your Vehicle For Winter

By w1z111

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Anyone who lives in an area where winter weather creates all sorts of driving challenges knows how important it can be to have a vehicle one can depend on. Anybody who has had the misfortune of breaking down, or getting stuck, or otherwise ... more »

How to Prevent Car Battery Corrosion With Vaseline

By eHow Cars Editor

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Corrosion can be destructive to your car battery. Preventing car battery corrosion can save you a lot of money in repairs and car battery replacement. Luckily, the common household product Vaseline can help save you the headache of dealing with ... more »

How to Remove Clutter in a Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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If bottles or receipts tumble out of the car every time you open a door, it may be time to declutter the car. In addition to causing a bit of embarrassment, clutter can actually attract thieves to your car... more »

How to Remove Stickers from Car Windows

By Kilogramm

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So you’ve just purchased a fly new whip (car) from the dealership but you don’t like the look of those price stickers on the windshield? Well now there’s a simple and easy way to get those stickers off with no damage to your windows. All it takes ... more »

How to Replace the Horn on Your 1998 Mountaineer

By bozaktwo1

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This article explains, in detail, how to replace the horn on a 1998 Mercury Mountaineer... more »

How to Reset the Change Oil Light Chevrolet Lumina 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 Models

By Doodlebugs

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Here is how to reset that annoying Change Oil light on a 1996 - 2000 Chevrolet Lumina.. more »

How to save gas tips

By WAHGirl01

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The best way you can improve your fuel cost problem is to change your motoring habits... more »

How to Save Gas, Money and the USA

By Ursula Anderson

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We are in a desperate predicament in this country: we all need gas to go to work, to get our groceries and other items delivered to stores, and to carry on our daily lives. We need more gas, not less, yet we are paying more than we ever have ... more »

How to Save Money on Gas

By akchrist

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The little things we do to save on gas add up... more »