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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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  • Durango Oil Pan Removal

    Removing the oil pan on your Dodge Durango is essential if you are noticing oil leaking from the oil pan. The removal of the oil pan is also necessary if you are attempting to replace the oil pump...

  • How to Change the Oil in a Scooter Tank

    Scooters have become an increasingly popular form of transportation in many cities. They are cheap, fuel efficient and easy to park, making them the ride of choice for urban dwellers. Tank is one...

  • How to Change a Saturn SL2 Oil Filter

    The Saturn S-series; SC1, SL1, SC2 and SL2 ran from 1991 to 2002. These models featured the 1.9-liter 4-cylinder engine which was available in single or dual overhead cams. Regardless of which...

  • How to Change a Cartridge Oil Filter

    Canister or cartridge type oil filters are common on certain vintage automobiles such as old Mercedes Benz, as well as in industrial and marine diesel applications. They are also useful in any...

  • How to Check and Change Your Transmission Fluid in Your Late 80's Toyota 5 Speed-pickup

    this article will show you how easy it is to check and change your transmission fluid in any late 80"s toyota pickup

  • How to Prevent Ice Damage in Your Trailer, Motorhome, or Fifth Wheel Recreational Vehicle

    Whether your recreational vehicle camper is a trailer, motorhome, or fifth wheel, you must protect its plumbing from ice damage before the next freeze hits. Here are some ideas for winterizing...

  • How to Change The Engine Oil on a Honda Rubicon

    The Honda Rubicon is a rugged ATV for riding everywhere and anywhere. However, riding in adverse conditions, such as in the rain, or on uneven surfaces, like mud and gravel, will require more...

  • How to Change a Cartridge Oil Filter in a KIA

    If you are a Kia owner trying to do your first round of scheduled maintenance on your car, you are probably mystified by the process of how to change a cartridge oil filter on the Kia. Don't give...

  • How to Use Mobil 1 in Older Cars

    Exxon Mobil's Mobil 1 High Mileage oil is engineered to meet the needs of older model, high-mileage cars and fight the deterioration that can reduce the engine's performance and fuel efficiency....

  • VW Oil Filter Instructions

    Oil filters are often one of the most replaced items on a car, due to regular maintenance requiring oil to be changed every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. Due to the filters becoming clogged with old,...

  • How to Change Oil on Car Ramps

    Changing your own oil is a quick and easy project that will save you money. Using auto ramps allows you better access under the car and will make the job easier, but you need to use some basic...

  • How to Change Oil and Remove a Broken Oil Filter

    Learn how to change your oil and even remove a broken or stuck oil filter with only a screwdriver and hammer.

  • How to Do Your Own Oil Change

    Regularly changing the oil is an important part of upkeep on your car. And this step by step guide will help save you a little money by showing you how to do your own oil change.

  • How to Change oil in your Automobile

    Changing oil in your own automobile can save you money from having some on else do the labor for you. It can seem to be difficult if you are not familiar with automobiles, but it is not that...

  • How to Convert to a Fram Oil Filter

    The Fram filter is one of the more popular filters because of its durable design. The Fram filter is designed with a unique blend of fibers and a special resin to ensure that it catches any dirt...

  • How to Change Your Car's Oil and Oil Filter

    Routinely changing the oil and oil filter for your car is basic and neccessary vehicle maintenance. Doing so will help keep your car running smoother and more efficiently for longer. To be on...

  • How to Change the Oil & Oil Filter in your Vehicle

    For those of you that pay the high prices to get your vehicle's oil changed, this article will explain to you that you can do it yourself in a short time and save on the labor costs! This is...

  • How to Drain the Oil on a Grand Cherokee

    The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a traditional body-on-frame SUV. It has been sold since the 1993 model and endured several redesigns. No matter what year model your Grand Cherokee is, the process of...

  • How to Flush Your Radiator 2

    A radiator should be flushed approximately once a year to keep your car's cooling system performing at its best. It is easy to do and when you do it yourself you can save money as apposed to...

  • How to Fix an Oil Filled Radiator

    Oil in the radiator is usually caused by a blown head gasket between the engine head and engine block. In this condition, the coolant ports and the oil ports are no longer separated allowing to to...

  • How to Do an Oil Change in Less Than 20 Minutes

    For all you people who go to the shop and end up paying an arm and a leg to have your oil changed you can do it yourself. This ca be done very easily while the car is on the ground . If you do...

  • How to Service a Floor Jack

    Hydraulic floor jacks make lifting vehicles a solo task. Whether changing a tire or lifting the vehicle to change the oil, a floor jack is part of the do-it-yourselfer's tool repertoire. The...

  • How to Flush Out a Honda Civic CVT Transmission

    Changing the fluid of a Honda Civic continuously variable transaxle (CVT) transmission is important in the overall maintenance plan for your car. You should change the fluid every 30,000 miles or...

  • How to Change Radiator Coolant in a Ford Truck

    Your Ford truck requires that you change the coolant in the radiator regularly to maintain performance and engine life. The radiator coolant is designed to maintain the temperature of the engine...

  • How to change the oil on a 7.3L Powerstroke

    Changing the oil in a 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel Engine is the most important maintenance procedure on this particular engine. Not only does the oil lubricates the engine but the oil is also what...

  • What Could Be Draining My Car Battery?

    When a driver parks a car, shuts off the engine and removes the key, most devices in the car shut off or otherwise go into a power-saving mode. Some devices, though, continue to draw a small...

  • How to Change the Oil in a 50CC Dirt Bike

    Taking your 50cc motorcycle to a shop or a dealer for an oil change can be expensive and time consuming considering that with the right tools you can change your motorcycle's oil in the driveway...

  • How to Change the Oil in Your Car Like a Proffesional

    These instructions will teach you how to change the oil in your car like a professional.

  • How to Change Your Car Oil

    You will learn how to change your cars oil

  • Toyota Tacoma Maintenance

    Home maintenance of your Toyota Tacoma truck gets more difficult with each new model as the engines get more complex. Most work on truck parts is best left for a professional to replace when...

  • How to Change Transmission Oil in a Honda 450R

    The Honda 450r is widely regarded as an upper-echelon ATV. It matches speed with handling to provide an overall satisfying off-road experience. Like any other motor vehicle, its performance and...

  • DIY Mercedes Maintenance

    A luxury car like a Mercedes will not last long without proper care and maintenance. There are many maintenance operations on the car that are best left to professionals. However, there are some...

  • How to Change From Synthetic Oil to Regular Oil

    Synthetic oils were specifically designed to help engines run cleaner in an effort to extend the useful life of the engine, but the largest advantages to using synthetic oil are realized once the...

  • How to Change Transmission Fluid in a Jeep Grand Cherokee

    Performing your own simple maintenance on your vehicle will keep it running longer and save you money. Changing the transmission fluid on a Jeep Grand Cherokee is easy and quick. A good rule of...

  • Corvette Starter Problems

    If you have a Corvette that refuses to crank, let alone start, you have several troubleshooting options for modern starter systems. Heat or compression is usually the culprit in problems with the...

  • How to change transmission fluid on a Nissan Sentra Spec v

    A broken transmission is one of the most costly repairs your car could ever need. You will need to change your transmission fluid every 30,000 to 60,000 miles, to ensure the long life of your...

  • How to Flush a Radiator on a Chevy Tahoe

    You need to flush out the radiator on your Chevy Tahoe truck every 30,000 miles or 2 1/2 years, whichever occurs sooner. Flushing the radiator and adding fresh coolant will help prevent rust and...

  • How to Change Automatic Transmission Fluid on a Honda Civic

    The Honda Civic automatic transmission is normally a reliable piece of equipment--provided, however, that you do regular maintenance on it. For the most part, this will only involve changing the...

  • How to Change the Oil and Oil Filter on an Automobile

    Changing your oil can be an inconvenience in our busy lifestyle. Often times you are left waiting in line or are offered an undesirable appointment. It is recommended that you change your oil...

  • How to Change Oil in Porsche 911

    The Porsche 911's flat-6 engine is a terrific piece of engineering that will last a long time if it is properly maintained. Part of that maintenance is, of course, the oil change. By following the...

  • How to change transmission filter on Excursion, F250 and F350

    Changing your transmission fluid, filter and gasket can help give you thousands of more miles on your Ford Super duty truck, Excursion and E series vans. This howto is geared mostly towards the...

  • How to Drain the Radiator on a Chevrolet Impala

    The radiator in your Chevrolet Impala requires regular changing of the fluid to prevent corrosion and damage to the tank. Old radiator coolant in the Impalas system can create destructive...

  • How to Change the Transmission Fluid in a Toyota 4Runner

    The 4Runner is an SUV sold by Toyota Motor Corporation around the world. The 4Runner has a unique transmission pan that allows fluid to be changed without removing the pan. Transmission fluid...

  • How to Flush Car Radiators

    An important part of car maintenance is keeping the engine's cooling system in good repair. Flushing the radiator of old coolant and putting in new antifreeze every two years will go a long way to...

  • How to Troubleshoot a Polaris Sportsman 700

    The Polaris Sportsman 700 is a four-wheeled all-terrain vehicle (ATV) designed and manufactured by Polaris Industries. It is popular among off-road riding enthusiasts and is built to withstand...

  • How to Flush a Car Radiator to Prepare for Winter

    Winter time is almost on top of us again and it is time to get our cars serviced to prepare for the cold weather. One of the key maintenance jobs an your car is to flush your radiator and fill it...

  • How to Temporarily drain the antifreeze from your car, truck, or SUV in order to do work on your coolant system

    So you just changed your antifreeze and you find out you need a new thermostat or heater core. You really don’t want to just throw away that antifreeze you just paid a lot of money for. Here are...

  • How to Change Rear End Oil

    Changing the rear-end or differential oil is a necessary evil recommended in all maintenance schedule intervals. The make and model of the vehicle will determine the level of difficulty and items...

  • How to Flush Your Radiator

    Your car's radiator and coolant system must be clean in order to keep your call cool. Over time, your coolant system builds up deposits which ruin the cooling system. A simple coolant system...

  • How to Replace the Transfer Case Fluid in a Chevy

    Chevy vehicles are dependable and require relatively few maintenance duties; however, one important maintenance item is to change the transfer case fluid regularly. The transfer case houses the...

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