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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 Jump Start a Car With a Jump Box

By eHow Cars Editor

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A jump box is a contained portable battery with cables that can help boost the current to a battery that has become too weak to start the engine. The jump box works best when the weakened battery can turn the car's engine over, but can't do it ... more »

How to Jump-Start a Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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Knowing how to jump-start a car with a dead battery can keep an inconvenience from becoming a crisis. If you are unsure about how to use jumper cables, this article and video will help you figure that out as well. After you've jump-started a car ... more »

How to Keep Your Car Clean

By pj69

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Ok So keeping your car clean is not as hard as you think it is. Its quite simple. All you have to do is clean up after yourself and have the rules... more »

How to Keep Your Car Clean and Orderly

By eHow Cars Editor

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While you might think of your vehicle as simply a means to get from point A to point B, in reality it's a portable household with everything you need and want while you're on the go. Setting up regular routines to maintain your abode on wheels ... more »

How to Keep Your Car in Top Tune

By Ron Cogan

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Keeping your car in top tune is important. Cars that run inefficiently burn more gas than those that are in tune. A direct benefit of more efficient operation is that you get better fuel economy, which saves money. Plus, cars out-of-tune also ... more »

How to know when your auto's transmission needs urine

By QuackJack

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This quick fix remedy got me out of a high crime area in the middle of the night... more »

How to Maintain a Car at 100,000 Miles

By eHow Cars Editor

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That little baby of yours is all grown up. *Sniff.* Continue to care for it just as you've always done, and maybe it will still drive you to the shopping mall and bridge tournaments in your later years... more »

How to Maintain a Car at 5,000 Miles

By eHow Cars Editor

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After buying that new car, you'll drive it around like it's your full-time job. That 5,000-mile mark will arrive quicker than you think. Don't ignore your new baby; make sure she's running as smooth as that baby's... uh, as smooth as its new wax job... more »

How to Maintain a Convertible Top

By Ron Cogan

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Convertible tops look great when a car is new, but won't stay that way without proper care. Sunshine is probably the biggest culprit. Many modern convertible tops have a glass rear window. If yours doesn't, then this should get your attention, ... more »

How to Maintain a Serpentine Belt

By eHow Cars Editor

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Most modern cars use a single serpentine belt to run the accessories including the water pump, the alternator and the power steering. This belt should be good for about 50,000 miles, but if it fails, the car will be undrivable. To maintain the ... more »

How to Make Windshield Cleaner

By eMerrill

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Want a gallon of windshield cleaner for your car for about fifteen cents? You can make it yourself with supplies you probably have in the kitchen or laundry... more »

How to Make Your Own Anti-Fog Glass and Windshield Spray

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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You can make an inexpensive anti-fog glass spray to keep your bathroom mirrors and the inside of your car's windshield fog-free. This solution keeps condensation from collecting on these surfaces... more »

How to Obey Laws for Window Tint

By eHow Cars Editor

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Nothing makes a car, truck or SUV look sharper than sophisticated window tinting. Safety benefits include 99.9% UV protection, reduced sun and headlight glare and less shattered glass in accidents and break-ins. On the other hand, that cool tint ... more »

How to Organize a Car Wash Fundraiser

By eHow Cars Editor

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Organizing a car wash fundraiser is a great way to get the money needed to finance your group's cause. It is relatively easy to do as compared to other forms of fundraisers and can be a fun and successful experience. Read on to learn how to see ... more »

How to Pack An Auto Safety Kit For You Next Road Trip

By AcceleratedAuto

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Whether you are going cross country traveling, or just for a 2 or 3 hour drive, it is essential that you carry some things with you, because you never know when "just in case" might save your time and money..... more »

How to Polish your Car

By SNorman

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Polishing your car can greatly enhance its shine while removing swirl marks, light scratches, and other surface imperfections... 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 a Tire Blowout

By eHow Cars Editor

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The sudden deflation of a tire during vehicle operation is known as a tire blowout. If this occurs while you are driving, it can lead to a serious accident that can prove fatal. Many people don't know how to safely handle a tire blowout when it ... more »

How to Prevent Car Theft

By eHow Cars Editor

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Studies show that a vehicle is stolen every 20 seconds. Car theft can happen to anyone. Car thieves are out for both old and new cars and the parts. Although there is no 100 percent auto theft proof device, there are precautions that you can take ... more »

How to Properly Check Your Tire Pressure

By Colin

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Have you noticed bad gas milage, constant wear and tear on the tread of you car tires, and less traction when you go around shart turns? Well then it's time for you to check the air pressure for your car's tires... more »

How to Properly Dispose of an Old Car Battery

By eHow Cars Editor

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Car batteries contain toxic materials such as lead and acids. It is important to take proper steps to safely dispose of an old car battery... more »

How to Properly Store Tires

By Ron Cogan

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If you live where snow tires are needed, you're faced with storing the other set of tires during the off- season. Idle tires can deteriorate because of natural aging and oxidation. Ultraviolet light and ozone damage can also occur. This damage is ... more »

How to Pump Gas for Maximum Value

By John Gossett

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With gasoline prices rapidly pushing toward $4 per gallon, wasting gasoline through carelessness and ignorance at the pump now makes a significant difference in your budget. Here are some tips to help you get more for your money... more »

How to Purchase the Right Gasoline

By eHow Cars Editor

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Different brands of gas--even those with the same octane rating-- can cause a vehicle to behave very differently. Your car may act sluggish or misfire (knock) on one oil company's fuel but not another's. Since different refineries offer different ... more »

How to Put Air in a Tire

By eHow Cars Editor

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Putting air in a tire is a quick and easy process. It is important to keep the vehicle manufacturer's recommended amount of air in all four of your vehicle's tires for even tire wear, good ride quality and, most importantly, efficient fuel mileage... more »