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Has Your Radiator Gone Green?

If you're trying to keep your car as green as possible, here's a tip that won't cost you a thing.

How To Inspect and Test Your Fuel Pressure Regulator

Your fuel pressure regulator can be the culprit in many troubleshooting exercises. Usually you can tell right away if it's not behaving properly, but if you're still not sure or you want to further rule out the issue, try this easy trick to test it.

Checking & Removing Your Wheel Bolts

You should check the tightness of the lug bolts on all four wheels on a regular basis. If you have had any work done on the car, be sure to double check after 10 or 20 miles. Properly checking them will make your car safe.

How to Inspect Your Spark Plug Wires

A short in your spark plug wire can cause your car to run rough, affect your gas mileage adversely and even cause dangerous situations under the hood! Regular inspection of the wires will avoid this, just be sure to know what to look for. It's your first stop in troubleshooting.

Power Steering Fluid Symptoms

Have you checked your power steering fluid lately? If your power steering is noisy, screeching, squealing, or if your power steering is weak or jumpy, you may simply need to add some power steering fluid. Step by step instructions with photos!

Watch Out For These Windshield Replacement Add-On Charges

If you're dropping your car off to have a broken windshield replaced, you need to be aware of these common upsell charges that may be added to your bill.

Comparing Old School Fuel Filters With New

Fuel filters have come a long way since the old days. If your car needs a new fuel filter, you should get with the program and get a new school fuel filter. Check out the difference between an old and new style fuel filter.

Trailer Wiring Diagram and Color Chart

This is the trailer wiring colors and location on a standard trailer wiring harness. If you need to know what color wire goes to what, see this chart.

Bumper Repair? Do It The Green Way

You can think green even if you are making a simple car repair. There are lots of green decisions you can make when repairing your vehicle. Here's a quick one for you.

Support Your Car Safely!

If you're taking one of your wheels off to perform a repair, it's important to securely support the car while you work underneath. A jack is not enough. If you've never used a jack stand, you need to become familiar with them, it's the only way to fly. Car safety should be top priority when performing auto maintenance.

Buying a Repair Manual: Choose the Make of Your Car

Before you start working on your own car doing your own repairs or maintenance, you need a good repair manual. Having a proper automotive repair book will mean your repairs will happen quickly and reliably. Let me help you find the best repair manual for your car so you can get down to the business of auto repair!

How To Test Your Brake Lights ... Alone!

If you've ever tried to check your own brake lights, especially during the day, it's a pain! This method will help you test your brake lights without asking your neighbor for help.

Replacing Your Charcoal Canister is Easy!

Check your codes, and if your check engine light has been telling you that you need to replace your EVAP system charcoal canister, you can do this repair yourself. Replacing your charcoal canister is not hard to do. Here's how.

Why Does My car Whine in Reverse?

Why does my car whine in reverse? Why is my reverse gear so noisy? What's that sound in reverse? Good questions. Here's the answer.

How To Test Your Reverse Lights All By Yourself

If you need to test your reverse lights, and you don't have a helper around, we'll show you how to do it -- SAFELY!

Inspect Your Brakes!

Brakes are pretty much the most important safety device on your car. If you've even partially lost your brakes in the past, you'll remember the change of underwear that followed. Inspecting your brakes twice a year for wear and damage can protect you and your passengers while saving you money by catching any damage before it becomes too costly.

10 Things to Think About at the Repair Shop

Check out these 10 Things to Think About at the Repair Shop so you'll be fully prepared if you have to have a mechanic repair your car. You'll avoid upsells, miscommunication, ripoffs, scams, and you'll save money on auto repair.

Tire Pressure and Your Gas Mileage

Did you know that your tires can directly affect your gas mileage? Gas prices are too high to ignore the little things you can do to get the most for your money at the pump. Check out this and other tips to optimize your fuel consumption and save a little green.

A Work Shop Essential - The Fluorescent Work Light

Lighting your work space is very important. Any auto maintenance done in the dark is risky. A proper shop light is a must. You could buy any shop light, but knowing which one works and which one stinks will help you in the long run. Whatever you do, don't try to work without a work light under the hood.

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