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Consult eHow’s collection of auto repair How Tos before visiting the mechanic. Diagnose car problems from the muffler to the headlights and save a bundle in the process. Charging a dead battery or fixing a flat tire? eHow’s got the basics covered. Bumper crunched following a fender bender? eHow’s even got helpful suggestions about repairing minor dents and dings. Whether fixing it yourself or arming yourself with knowledge so you don’t get taken to the cleaners at the body shop, eHow can help.

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How to Fix a Radiator

By eHow Cars Editor

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If your pockets are empty and so is the fluid level in your radiator, you may need to use some remedies of your own. You can do the repair yourself until you can afford a professional replacement. If the problem is minor, you can fix your car ... more »

How to Fix a Scratch on a Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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Sooner or later every car will get a scratch or two, it is just part of the life cycle of a vehicle. If the scratch isn't too deep there are ways to get rid of the scratch. Small scratches can be fixed with touch-up paint. Larger ones may require ... more »

How to Fix a Serpentine Belt

By eHow Cars Editor

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Most of us know how to add fluids to the appropriate tanks in our vehicles, especially since they usually have handy pictures on the caps, but if you’ve never taken the time to learn about the inner workings of your car, chances are you get a ... more »

How to Fix an Ignition Key That Won't Turn

By eHow Cars Editor

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This common situation arises when the steering-lock mechanism binds, usually because the wheels are jammed against the curb... more »

How to Hot-Wire a Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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Hot-wiring a car is generally done as an illegal activity. However, there are times when there is a legitimate need to start your vehicle without turning the key—maybe your ignition lock tumbler has failed or you lost your keys. The specifics of ... more »

How to Inspect a Car Water Pump for Leaks

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The car water pump serves to keep your car's engine from running hot. It circulates a mixture of water and coolant through the engine. If the water pump leaks, it is important to act quickly. Neglecting to fix a leak can cause severe damage to ... more »

How to install a piston into an engine

By torque63

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I will show you how easy it is to install a piston into a cylinder and how to do it properly to prevent premature engine failure... more »

How to install piston rings

By torque63

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Time to install the rings on your pistons, you can install them with your fingers and I'll show you how this is done... more »

How to Interpret Car Tire Ratings

By saltatlas

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Figure out how to read the car tire ratings for your car, understand what tire ratings mean and then know what specs to use to buy car tires... more »

How to Jump Off a Dead Car Battery ~ For Women

By Melody

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I have a love-hate relationship with automobiles. I love that I don’t have to walk the fifty miles to work or anywhere else I want to go. I hate it when my ride strands me in a parking lot or on the side of the road, which occurs even more ... more »

How to Knock a Dent out of Your Bumper

By gerald gray

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Sometimes you have an inevitable fender bender and it needs to get fixed. Well instead of paying a shop a lot of money to do this simple job do it yourself from now on... more »

How to Make Fiberglass Bodykits for Cars

By Jenncat

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body kit.. more »

How to make hydrogen from NaOH, aluminum and water

By torque63

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There are many ways to skin a cat as there are many ways to generate hydrogen, I will briefly explain how you can do this chemically with household materials. To make this an automotive application visit www.h2gen.info for opensource hydrogen ... more »

How to Mix and Add Coolant to Your Engine

By eHow Cars Editor

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Antifreeze or coolant raises the freezing temperature and lowers the boiling temperature in your car's engine. This is an important part of keeping your engine running well. If your car has overheated or your coolant light is on, it's time to add ... more »

How to Paint a Car Bumper

By eHow Cars Editor

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It seems like every time you go out, your car stands a good chance of getting a scratch or a ding. If your bumper falls victim to a scrape, you can buff out the scuff and paint the bumper. With the right tools you should be able to paint your ... more »

How to Pick an Auto Repair Shop

By eHow Cars Editor

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One of the most important parts of daily life is your vehicle. It gets you to work or school, to the grocery store, the bank and back home. When there's a problem with it, you want to make sure that the people who fix it know what they are doing. ... more »

How to program a Honda keyless entry remote

By jester7il

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Did you buy a keyless remote entry fob for your Honda and need to program it? Did your battery die on your old remote and you need to reset it? No problem. It's easy to reprogram, and you don't have to take it to the dealer or pay a dime to ... more »

How to Quiet a Noisy Fan Belt

By eHow Cars Editor

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A noisy fan belt can be pretty embarrassing when you drive down the road and it attracts a lot of unwanted attention. Unless it smokes though, a noisy fan belt usually isn't a sign of a big problem... more »

How to Remove Door Panels on Chevrolet Cavalier

By eHow Cars Editor

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Removing the door panels on your Chevrolet Cavalier is important if you are doing custom stereo work, fixing the locks or any other tasks. This simple guide will help you get the door panel off with ease... more »

How to Remove or Install Car Window Crank Handles

By can-do

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Removing and Installing a car window crank handle can seem like a mystery if you haven't done it before. It is really a simple process though! The handle connects to a gear which turns when opening or closing the window and is held in place by a ... more »

How to Remove the FM/CD Cassette Player From a 2003 Tahoe LT?

By dweaver

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So you want to add a little more bling to your sing when cruising in your Tahoe. If the cassette player just isn't cutting it anymore you have to know how to take out the old unit before installing the new one... more »

How to Remove the Tint From Your Windows

By eHow Cars Editor

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If you have peeling tint on the side windows of your car and just want to remove it, you don't need to pay an exorbitant amount of cash to some hack at a shop. Follow these simple guidelines to learn how to do yourself... more »

How to Remove Worn Out Car Window Tint

By eHow Cars Editor

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There is perhaps nothing more unflattering to your car's exterior than tint peeling off the windows. Once upon a time, the tint probably looked good and helped keep your car cool, but now it may be obstructing your view and destroying your car's ... more »

How to Repair a Hole in a Gas Tank

By eHow Cars Editor

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Any gas tank hole should be repaired as soon as it is noticed. If you constantly smell gas near your car, check for tiny pinholes. A leaking gas tank not only wastes fuel, it can also cause a fire. The epoxy repair method works well for fixing ... more »

How to Repair a Turbocharger

By eHow Cars Editor

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For the inexperienced mechanic or lay car enthusiast, repairing a turbocharger may seem complicated. However, most common problems are easy and relatively inexpensive to fix. Having a clear picture of the problem is the key to doing a ... more »