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How to Join a Sedan Club

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Participate in a sedan club if you enjoy the luxury and quality of sedan vehicles and classic cars. Sedan lovers appreciate not only a well-made car but also a comfortable car with style and eloquence. Engage in special activities and events ... more »

How to Jump Off a Ramp on a Scooter

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Although there are various tricks you can perform with your scooter on the ground, none of them achieve the same height as a ramp jump. Ramps come in different sizes, with some of the smallest being only a few inches tall, but they all let you ... more »

How to Keep a Motor Home Refrigerator Mold Free

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There is nothing quite as unpleasant as finding a smelly, moldy refrigerator in your motor home right before setting out for your next trip. Due to their intermittent and occasional use, motor home refrigerators tend to be especially susceptible ... 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 Make a Golf Cart Street Legal

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In this time of rising gas prices at the pump, people are considering alternate methods of transportation that are not only convenient, but do not require much fuel to run. The modest vehicle that had been confined to the golf course is growing ... more »

How to Make a Railcar Without Welding, Hammering or Breaking a Sweat!

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I noticed that a top-requested article on eHow was How to Make Your Own Railcar. Because I'm seeking eHow fame and fortune, I asked an old-timer friend at my neighborhood dog park how *he* would build his own railcar. He told me how, and it ... more »

How to Make an Electric Scooter Go Faster

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More speed is the biggest wish of many scooter riders. The problem is, how do you get that extra speed? Electric scooters already go at least 10 mph., and some reach a top speed of 30 mph. If you get more speed out of your scooter, you may even ... more »

How to Negotiate a Great Deal on a Toyota

By HoosierHandyMan

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With the high escalating price of gasoline going through the roof, today's vehicles MUST be efficient and economical. Toyota is regarded as one of the most fuel efficient car manufacturers and most desirable...but getting discounts can sometimes ... more »

How to Pimp a Diesel Car

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Before you can pimp a vehicle, you must determine what sets your vehicle apart from other vehicles. In the case of diesel car, it's the diesel fuel and exhaust. Follow these steps to pimp your diesel car into a real bulldog... more »

How to Prime a Diesel Engine

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The easiest way to prime a diesel engine is to not have air in the fuel line to start with. But if you must do some work on the fuel system, that just isn't possible. Here are the steps to prime a diesel engine in case you find yourself needing ... more »

How to Pull Forward on a Motorcycle When Stopped at the Bottom of a Grade

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There's always the risk of rolling backward into something when you're stopped on a hill on your motorcycle. The guidelines listed below can make it easier to safely deal with such troubling situations... more »

How to Put Tire Snow Chains on Automobiles the Easy Way

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Putting tire chains on in the snow can be quick and easy if you know how to do it properly. Too often people get in a hurry and make it a difficult, complicated process. It need not be once you learn that there is a faster, better way of doing it... more »

How to Rent a Limousine

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Prom season, birthdays, holidays and other special events are more spectacular when a limousine carts you around. Although it seems easy to rent a limo by just picking up the phone and ordering one to arrive at a certain day and time, there's ... more »

How to Rent an RV for Vacation

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Seeing the nation with all it sites and wonders can be a wonderful vacation. You will get to experience people from different walks of life, and wonder why you've never done this before. That is what is in store for the vacationer who decides to ... more »

How to Repair RV Water Lines

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If you're planning a trip in your RV, you'll want to fix any damaged water lines before taking off. Plumbing repairs can be expensive if you pay have to pay a plumber. There are things you can do to detect leaks and possibly repair them yourself... more »

How to Restore a Convertible

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If you like the retro look, then a stylish old convertible might be the car for you. Looks aren't everything, and if you want to drive your convertible, you will need to restore it. You can't put the hood down if there's no convertible top. ... more »

How to Restore a Rat Rod

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The custom rat rod is a hot rod that is ratty, built with just enough to allow it to function. It may have no radio. Perhaps the windows aren't installed. Usually a coupe or roadster, bodies are lower and the profile chopped. Restoring a rat rod ... more »

How to Ride a Moped

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It is easier to ride a moped than it is to ride a motorcycle, and you can still get some of the same thrill that is at the heart of whatever draws us to two-wheeled vehicles. The licensing procedure can be simpler. There's a bit less to keep in ... more »

How to Ride a Motorcycle With a Group

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The highway is not the place to socialize. If you like to ride with others, do it in a way that promotes safety and doesn't interfere with the flow of traffic. .. more »

How to Run a Car Using Compressed Air

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It could be the ultimate green car: a French engineer name Guy Negre has patented and developed a vehicle that runs on compressed air. You can find the prototypes in Europe and mass production begins soon in India. Or, if you're an engineer, ... more »

How to Safety Check Your RV Before Hitting the Road

By Mark Corgan

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RV travel is a great way to get out with family and friends to see new sights, visit new places, and meet new people. In all the excitement though, it's easy to overlook some important safety-related items with your RV. By following these ... more »

How to save money next time you buy gas

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The pricing of gas continues to soar. Today I saw a .14 cent increase in 1 day! Here are a few ideas to save at the pump... more »

How to Save Money With a Diesel Car

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With gas prices on the rise, consumers are looking for any way to save a little money in the daily commute. Diesel cars are a great way to accomplish this. They have come a long way from the smelly reputation they used to have. They are now clean ... more »

How to save on gas by buying a motor scooter

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Whether choosing to ditch your car for a more gas-friendly commute vehicle or choosing to join the two-wheeled revolution for the sheer joy of riding to the beach, picking out the right scooter can be a somewhat daunting task. These days, there ... more »

How to Sell a Boat

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Selling a boat can seem like a fairly complicated undertaking, and it is just as complex (or as easy) as selling a car. There are a number of routes you can take to sell your boat, but there are certain commonalities to each of these... more »

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