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10/09/04 - The Ten Commandments of Auto Repair 09/25/04 - DIY: How To Replace The Exterior, Front Door Handle On A 1993 Toyota Camry 09/18/04 - DIY: How To Replace/Rebuild A Brake Master Cylinder 08/14/04 - DIY: How to Replace Your Diesel Glow Plugs 08/07/04 - Buying A Back To School Car 07/10/04 - DIY: Replacing A Steering Rack 07/03/04 - Auto Service Contracts 06/19/04 - Theory of Heat And Refrigeration 06/05/04 - The Low-Down on High Octane Gasoline 05/29/04 - A Short History Of US Emission Controls 05/08/04 - Finding Pesky Oil Leaks 05/04/04 - Bargain Oil Changes - A Rebuttal II 04/24/04 - The Secret Warranty 04/17/04 - Who Wants to be an Auto Mechanic - IV 04/03/04 - Dealer Versus Aftermarket: The Fight Is On 03/20/04 - Automotive Emergencies: Part 3 03/06/04 - Automotive Emergencies: Part 2 02/14/04 - Automotive Emergencies: Part 1 01/31/04 - Guide Rating and Review 01/03/04 - Replacing Engine Mounts
The Ten Commandments of Auto Repair was sent to me by an anonymous reader. It is an excellent guide for working on your vehicles in a safe and sane manner.
This is another DIY job sent in by a reader. It shows, step by step, how to remove the door panel and then the outside door handle for replacement. Since all door panels come of in a similar fashion, it will be of help to anyone removing a door panel.
The brake master cylinder, indeed the whole brake system, is probably the most important part of your vehicle. It is a fairly easy job and something a beginner can easily do.
Diesel engines do not have spark plugs or ignition system of any kind. So it is up to the glow plugs to get it going when the engine is cold or it's cold out.
Well, it's almost that time of year again. School will be open very soon and there will be a lot of brand new drivers out there.
Replacing a power steering rack can be a difficult and challanging job. But if you are up the the challange, you can do it yourself and save hundreds of dollars.
Buying a car? You also may be encouraged to buy an Auto Service Contract to help protect against unexpected, costly repairs. While it may sound like a good idea, don't buy in until you understand both the terms of the contract and who is responsible for providing the coverage.
When the nice days of Spring time comes, ones thoughts turns to love. But when the hot days of Summer comes, ones thoughts turn to the Air Conditioner.
Are you spending money you don't have to on higher priced fuels? Let me tell you a few things about gasoline then...
The introduction of automotive Emission Controls was a reaction to the rapidly decreasing quality of the air we breathe.
You're sitting in your comfy recliner watching the game on TV when your cute little kitty cat jumps up onto your lap and starts to nuzzle you the way cats do.
Another Quick Lube Owner has his say.
Murphys Law stipulates that anything that breaks down, will break down three days after the warranty expires. But there is hope that would put a smile even on Murphys face.
I have had a lot of people submit their own questions for the Who Wants to be an Auto Mechanic? quizzes. This is the third quiz complied from questions people have sent in. The questions are a bit difficult, even I had to think about some of them. So without further ado, here it is! The new Who Wants to be an Auto Mechanic?
There is a battle being fought every day in the auto repair industry. And the winner gets your service dollars.
We all know how important it is to have a basic knowledge of first aid in an emergency, but how many of you know first aid for an automotive emergency? This is part two of a three part series that will help you be prepared should you suffer a automotive break down.
We all know how important it is to have a basic knowledge of first aid in an emergency, but how many of you know first aid for an automotive emergency? This is part two of a three part series that will help you be prepared should you suffer a automotive break down.
We all know how important it is to have a basic knowledge of first aid in an emergency, but how many of you know first aid for an automotive emergency? This is part one of a three part series that will help you be prepared should you suffer a automotive break down.
My review of the AlldataDIY vehicle information service.
Does your engine bounce around under in the engine compartment? Do you see the cooling fan cutting a hole into the hood? Was that bump you just went over your engine falling out? Maybe you'd better read this before it does.
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