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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 Change Automatic Transmission Fluid in a Toyota Tundra

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Check the automatic transmission fluid level in a Toyota Tundra at least every 15,000 miles. More often is preferred to ensure the fluid is still the correct clear, red color. Only check transmission fluid when the engine and transmission are hot ... more »

How to Change Automatic Transmission Fluid in an Acura Integra

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Acura recommends that you replace the automatic transmission fluid in Integra cars every 30,000 miles or 24 months. However, it's a good idea to check the fluid about every 3,000 miles to make sure it's still good. Always check the transmission ... more »

How to Change Car Tires

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Getting a flat tire can be discouraging, but knowing how to change your own car tires is a huge plus. You'll no longer have to wait for help to appear, but instead will be able to change the tire yourself with ease... more »

How to Change Disc Brake Pads & Rotors

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This guide demonstrates how to change your disc brake pads and rotors... more »

How to Change Oil in a 2009 Toyota Corolla

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How to do a full service oil change.. more »

How to Change Oil On Your Car

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Changing your oil on your own vehicle is relatively easy, so why pay someone else to do it! Follow the steps I give here and you will see... more »

How to Change Spark Plugs in a Car

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Changing the spark plugs in your car can make a difference your gas mileage. Your car needs a tune-up every 30,000 miles or so, and it is recommended that the spark plugs be changed about every 15,000 miles. Changing the plugs will help eliminate ... more »

How to change the AIR FILTER in a 2000 VW JETTA

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The engine of your car needs an exact mixture of fuel and air to run properly and smoothly. The air filter, which, although quite cheap, is often forgotten as an important part of tune-up. Dirt, water and other particles are caught and build up ... more »

How to Change the Air Filter in a 2003-2006 Honda CRV

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If you have noticed that your gas mileage is suffering, a dirty air filter may be the culprit. The Honda Owner's Manual states that the air filter should be replaced every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) under normal driving conditions. If you often ... more »

How to change the brakes

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Changing the brakes on your car can provide a greater stopping force and can reduce damages done to the braking system which can be very costly. But most importantly it can eat away your rotors which is not good. Today I am going to teach you how ... more »

How to Change the Cabin Air Filter in a Nissan Frontier

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There are quite a few people asking how to change the Cabin Air Filters in a Nissan Frontier. I have gathered some facts that should be quite helpful. Step by Step instructions that can get the job done in approximately 30 minutes tops... more »

How to Change the Cabin Air Filter in a Nissan Frontier

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Here is a quick and simple way to replace the in-cabin air filter on Nissan Frontiers... more »

How to Change the Cabin Filter in a 2003 Ford Taurus

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Changing the cabin filter in a Ford Taurus is a simple maintenance step often overlooked by many car owners. The cabin filter cleans the air coming into the vehicle's passenger compartment through the heating, ventilating and air conditioning ... more »

How to Change the Oil From the Top of the Engine

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If you're tired of paying professionals to change your oil, you can learn to do it yourself. Unlike a professional service department, most people don't have a way to jack up a car to access the bottom. However, you're not doomed to a life of ... more »

How to Change the Oil in a Cadillac Escalade

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The Cadillac Escalade has a great feature that lets you know when your Escalade is due for an oil change. If the Escalade's computer has alerted you that you're due for a change, consider changing the oil yourself. The Cadillac Escalade takes ... more »

How to Change the Oil in a Chevy Avalanche

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The Chevy Avalanche is a heavy duty truck that requires more frequent oil changes, if the truck's driving on dusty roads or carrying heavy loads. Luckily, the oil change for a Chevy Avalanche is simple and quick for the do-it-yourself maintenance ... more »

How to Change the Oil in a Chevy Camaro

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The Chevy Camaro has a similar oil changing method to other Chevrolet models. However, if your model has a 3.8 l engine, then the location of the filter is different. No matter which model you own, the type of oil is 10W-30 or 5W-30, with 5W ... more »

How to Change the Oil in a Chevy Corvette

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The oil changing procedure for the Chevy Corvette is similar to the process for other Chevy models, unless you have the Corvette ZR-1 with a 5.7 l engine. You must check the oil level of this particular model when the engine is cold for the most ... more »

How to Change the Oil in a Chevy Impala

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When changing the oil on a Chevy Impala, it doesn't matter whether you have a 6 cylinder or an 8 cylinder. This makes the oil changing process simple and manageable for people who change their own oil. The Impala takes an oil viscosity of 5W-30 ... more »

How to Change the Oil in a Chrysler Sebring

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The Chrysler Sebring and the Chrysler Sebring Convertible both have the same oil changing process and take the same type of oil. For either of these cars, use oil type SH in a viscosity of either 5W-30 or 10W-30, with 5W being the preferred oil... more »

How to Change the Oil in a Honda Accord

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The Honda Accord typically has little trouble over the lifespan of the car, and regular maintenance helps them last longer. The process for changing the oil on a Honda Accord is simple, and you can easily find replacement filters at an auto ... more »

How to Change the Oil in a Honda CR-V

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Changing your own car's oil helps you save money and gives you the peace of mind that the process was done correctly. While Honda models typically employ the same basic oil changing techniques, the CR-V has smaller quarters underneath than other ... more »

How to Change the Oil in a Toyota Tacoma

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Toyota pickups have a similar oil changing process. However, depending on how you use your Tacoma determines how often you should change the oil. If you're using your truck on dusty roads or off-road conditions, then you should change your oil ... more »

How to Change the Oil in a Toyota Tundra

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You depend on your Toyota Tundra to carry heavy loads and drive through rough terrain. That's why it's important for proper maintenance of the truck, including changing the oil regularly. Changing the oil in a Toyota Tundra requires a car jack, ... more »

How to Change the Oil in a VW Passat

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The VW Passat has two different procedures for changing the oil, depending on the year of the car. No matter which year Passat you have, the engine oil type is either 5W-30 or 10W-30. 5W is best for colder temperatures, while 10W is great for hot ... more »