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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 add an oil relocation kit to your Yamaha V-Star 1100

    Change your oil filter or add an oil relocation kit to your Yamaha Vstar 1100. Here's how to do it yourself instead of hiring a mechanic. I am not knowledgeable in the inner workings of...

  • How to Remove Car Wax From Plastic

    In order to remove car wax from plastic on a vehicle, use a citrus-based degreaser or Windex with a rag to get in-between the pores. Find out how to use interior dressing to remove wax from...

  • Car Tire Rotation: Tire Iron

    A tire iron is used for rotating car tires by helping to remove lug nuts. Use a tire iron to remove a tire with tips from an automotive repair specialist in this free video on car tires.

  • Replacing Front Brake Hoses: Remove Hoses

    When replacing front brake hoses, loosen hose fittings with a ratchet, then turn hoses upside down to drain. Remove hoses when replacing front brake hoses with the tips in this free video on car...

  • Replacing Front Brake Hoses: Remove Hose on Passenger Side

    To remove a brake hose on the passenger side of a car, use a socket wrench to loosen the brake hose bracket. Remove the brake hose on the passenger side of a car with the tips in this free video...

  • Replacing Front Brake Hoses: Remove Lug Nuts

    To remove lug nuts when replacing front brake hoses, break the lug nuts loose before jacking up the car, turning each lug nut a quarter turn. Remove lug nuts when replacing front brake hoses with...

  • How to Clean Car Floor Mats

    To clean car floor mats, first beat the mats to remove excess dust, vacuum the mats to remove dirt and then shampoo them with a rinse-less carpet detergent. Let car floor mats air dry before...

  • Car Detailing: Tree Sap

    When detailing a car exterior, never use razor blades or any abrasive materials to remove tree sap. Remove tree sap effectively with tips from the owner of a car detail shop in this free video on...

  • Car Detailing: Tar

    When detailing a car exterior, remove road tar or grease by using a solvent-based cleaner. Remove unwanted road tar with tips from the owner of a car detail shop in this free video on exterior car...

  • Car Detailing: Rust Spots

    When detailing a car exterior, use a fine-grade steel wool to remove rust from a chrome bumper. Remove rust spots with tips from the owner of a car detail shop in this free video on exterior car...

  • Car Detailing: Removing Decals

    When detailing a car exterior, remove decals by using a solvent-based cleaner to break down the adhesives. Remove decals with tips from the owner of a car detail shop in this free video on...

  • Car Detailing: Hard Water Removal

    When detailing the exterior of a car, remove hard water from the car windows by carefully using slightly-abrasive products like a fine steel wool. Remove hard water with tips from the owner of a...

  • Acura Valve Adjustment: Remove Hose & Clamps

    Removing some cables and ventilation hoses allows a mechanic to adjust the valves. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic remove hoses and clamps in this free video...

  • Acura Valve Adjustment: Remove Timing Belt Cover

    A mechanic must remove the timing belt cover to access the valve cover and adjust valves. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic remove the timing belt cover in...

  • Acura Valve Adjustment: Remove Valve Cover

    Removing the valve cover and keeping the nuts together allows a mechanic to adjust valves safely. Watch an automotive service excellence (ASE) certified master mechanic remove the valve cover in...

  • Oil Change: Remove Oil Cap

    The first step in changing the oil in a car is removing the oil cap. Learn how to remove a car's oil cap with tips from a mechanic in this car maintenance video.

  • Oil Change: Remove Filter

    You may need tools to remove the oil filter when changing the oil in a car. Learn more about removing an oil filer during an oil change with tips from a mechanic in this car maintenance video.

  • Automotive Carpet Replacement: Remove Lock Module

    Removing the lock module is the last step before replacing old automotive carpet. Find out how to remove a car lock module with tips from a certified master mechanic in this free video on...

  • Automotive Carpet Removal: Part 2

    Remove the foot rest pedal before removing the rest of the automotive carpet. Learn how to remove a car foot rest pedal with tips from a certified master mechanic in this free video on automotive...

  • Automotive Carpet Replacement: Remove Passenger Seat

    When replacing automotive carpet, both front and back bolts need to be removed before pulling out the passenger seat. See how to remove a car passenger seat with tips from a certified master...

  • Automotive Carpet Replacement: Remove Driver Side Backrest

    Before replacing automotive carpet, remove push pins on the back of the driver side backrest. Learn about the tool to help remove push pins easier from a certified master mechanic in this free...

  • Automotive Carpet Replacement: Remove Passenger Side Backrest

    Remove carpet first from the passenger side backrest when replacing automotive carpet. Find out more about removing a passenger side backrest with tips from a certified master mechanic in this...

  • Automotive Carpet Replacement: Remove Rear Seat

    When replacing automotive carpet, move seat belts out of the way before removing rear seats. Discover how to remove car back seats with tips from a certified master mechanic in this free video on...

  • Automotive Carpet Replacement: Remove Seat Belt Latches

    Seat belt latches have two bolts that need to removed before replacing an automotive carpet. Remove car seat belt latches properly with tips from a certified master mechanic in this free video on...

  • Automotive Carpet Replacement: Remove Door Inserts

    When replacing automotive carpet, remove and lay door insert parts in order. Find out how to lay out car door inserts with tips from a certified master mechanic in this free video on automotive...

  • Automotive Carpet Replacement: Remove Kick & Pillar Panels

    Remove kick and pillar panels before replacing automotive carpet. Learn about removing kick and pillar panels on a car with tips from a certified master mechanic in this free video on automotive...

  • Automotive Carpet Replacement: Remove Computer & Cover

    Some automobiles have a computer and cover that must be removed before replacing the carpet. Get information on how to remove a car computer with tips from a certified master mechanic in this free...

  • Automotive Carpet Replacement: Remove Console Bracket

    When replacing an automotive carpet, the console bracket must be removed. Remove a car console bracket with tips from a certified master mechanic in this free video on automotive maintenance.

  • How to Remove Old Trailer Lights

    Removing old trailer lights is done once the lens is popped off with a flat blade screw driver. Learn how to remove old trailer lamps in these free trailer wiring video instructions featuring a...

  • How to Remove Paint From a Windshield

    Removing paint from a windshield requires the use of a common razor blade and a glass cleaner to get rid of minor residue. Discover how easy it can be to remove paint from a windshield with a...

  • How to Remove Car Wax Off Plastic Surfaces

    Removing car wax off of plastic surfaces, such as the bumper, is easily done by gently brushing the surface with a toothbrush to remove the residue or using a small amount of denatured alcohol to...

  • How to Remove Tar From Car Paint

    Remove tar from car paint by applying tar remover to a rag and rubbing vigorously to get remove the tar. Avoid leaving tar remover on the car for long periods of time with advice from a certified...

  • How to Remove Car Wax

    Remove car wax using wax remover on a cloth and rubbing the waxy area in small segments. Use car wax remover in a vented area, as it smells strongly, with advice from a certified mechanic in this...

  • How Do I Remove a Decal From My Car Window?

    In order to remove a decal from a car, a simple razor blade is all that is needed to get behind the decal and work it out. Discover how to use glass cleaner to clean up residue left by car decals...

  • How to Remove the Lower Snap Ring on Trucks

    How to remove your lower snap ring in this free video clip on auto maintenance.

  • How to Remove the Retaining Nut on Trucks

    How to remove your lower ball joint cotter pin and retaining nut in this free video clip on auto maintenance.

  • How to Remove Upper Control Arm Bolts on Trucks

    How to remove your upper control arm mounting bolts in this free video clip on auto maintenance.

  • How to Remove a Caliper Bridge on Trucks

    How to remove your caliper bridge in this free video clip on auto maintenance.

  • How to Remove a Caliper on Trucks

    How to properly remove your caliper in this free video clip on auto maintenance.

  • How to Remove a Retaining Nut on Trucks

    How to remove your cotter pin and your retaining nut in this free video clip on auto maintenance.

  • How to Remove Jack Stands

    Learn how to properly remove jack stands to lower your car in this free auto repair video.

  • How to Remove a Jack Stand from Your Vehicle

    Taking down a car with a jack can be dangerous, so care is needed. Learn how to properly remove a jack stand from your vehicle in this free auto repair video featuring a certified mechanic.

  • How to Remove an Outboard Brake Pad

    To remove an outboard brake pad requires compressing the Butterfly Clip. Learn how to remove an outboard brake pad in this free auto repair video featuring a certified mechanic.

  • How to Remove a Brake Caliper Dust Boot

    The dust boot protects a brake caliper and is part of caliper disassembly. Learn how to remove the dust boot on a brake caliper in this free auto repair video featuring a certified mechanic.

  • How to Remove a Ball Joint Pinch Bolt

    Learn how to remove a ball joint pinch bolt in order to replace a CV joint in this free auto repair video.

  • How to Remove a Ball Joint Stud

    Learn how to remove a ball joint stud from the spindle to replace a broken CV joint in this free auto repair video.

  • How to Remove a CV Joint

    Learn how to remove a CV joint from your vehicle in this free auto repair video.

  • How to Remove a Car Tire

    Removing the wheel and tire assembly from your car is easily done using a 4 way tire iron. Learn how to remove a car tire in this free auto repair video featuring a certified mechanic.

  • How to Remove a CV Joint Nut

    Learn how to remove lug nuts and a CV joint nut in this free auto repair video.

  • How to Remove the Banjo Bolt

    A banjo bolt is a hollow bolt through which runs the brake fluid to your brake caliper. Learn how to remove the Banjo Bolt to rebuild your brake caliper in this free auto repair video featuring a...

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