Quick Tips To Keep Your Car In Top Shape
There are scores of juicy bits of information, tips, advice and watch-outs that can make your life lots easier. Preventing problems both in your car and in your bank account will empower you and keep your hard earned cash where you want it.
New Oil Change Intervals Are Good News
It's long been the gospel that you should change your car's engine oil every 3000 miles. Recently this number has been up for debate. In fact it's been knocked down.
It's long been the gospel that you should change your car's engine oil every 3000 miles. Recently this number has been up for debate. In fact it's been knocked down.
Refinishing and Repairing Leather Seats
If you have a hole in your leather seat or your leather seat is worn out and showing wear, there is an easy way to care and repair it. Repairing leather car seats can be an affordable alternative to recovering and refinishing of your leather seats. We'll show you how to care for and replenish your leather seats.
If you have a hole in your leather seat or your leather seat is worn out and showing wear, there is an easy way to care and repair it. Repairing leather car seats can be an affordable alternative to recovering and refinishing of your leather seats. We'll show you how to care for and replenish your leather seats.
Online Classic Car Classified Listings Feature Vintage Cars For Sale On the Net
If you're looking for a vintage car, whether it's a Mustang or a Maybach, you should look at these online classifieds with cars for sale and vintage and classic car listings. Vintage car listings cover Porsches, vintage Chevy, old Ford trucks, and anything else you can imagine from any year.
If you're looking for a vintage car, whether it's a Mustang or a Maybach, you should look at these online classifieds with cars for sale and vintage and classic car listings. Vintage car listings cover Porsches, vintage Chevy, old Ford trucks, and anything else you can imagine from any year.
Sell Your Car Online!
It may seem intimidating to sell a car online, but you can sell a car over the internet without a lot of hassle. There are lots of people out there buying a car online, so why should you miss out on the internet auto sales?
It may seem intimidating to sell a car online, but you can sell a car over the internet without a lot of hassle. There are lots of people out there buying a car online, so why should you miss out on the internet auto sales?
What Order Do I Tighten My Lug Nuts?
You need to tighten your lug nuts in the correct order to achieve proper lug nut torque values. This diagram will show you what order to tighten your lug nuts.
You need to tighten your lug nuts in the correct order to achieve proper lug nut torque values. This diagram will show you what order to tighten your lug nuts.
A Third Hand For Wrenching
Haven't you even needed a third hand? Here's a tip that can help you out of some tight auto repair situations.
Haven't you even needed a third hand? Here's a tip that can help you out of some tight auto repair situations.
Used Auto Parts That Are Never a Good Idea
Buying used auto parts can be iffy, to say the least. But there are lots of used auto parts that are perfectly safe and will save you money. Before you drop serious dollars at the parts store, check out our used auto parts lists. There is money to be saved.
Buying used auto parts can be iffy, to say the least. But there are lots of used auto parts that are perfectly safe and will save you money. Before you drop serious dollars at the parts store, check out our used auto parts lists. There is money to be saved.
Used Auto Parts That Are Sometimes a Good Idea
Buying used auto parts can be iffy, to say the least. But there are lots of used auto parts that are perfectly safe and will save you money. Before you drop serious dollars at the parts store, check out our used auto parts lists. There is money to be saved.
Buying used auto parts can be iffy, to say the least. But there are lots of used auto parts that are perfectly safe and will save you money. Before you drop serious dollars at the parts store, check out our used auto parts lists. There is money to be saved.
Used Auto Parts That Are Always a Good Idea
Buying used auto parts can be iffy, to say the least. But there are lots of used auto parts that are perfectly safe and will save you money. Before you drop serious dollars at the parts store, check out our used auto parts lists. There is money to be saved.
Buying used auto parts can be iffy, to say the least. But there are lots of used auto parts that are perfectly safe and will save you money. Before you drop serious dollars at the parts store, check out our used auto parts lists. There is money to be saved.
Removing a Stripped or Otherwise Screwed Screw
Sometimes a stripped screw is inevitable. It's not anybody's fault, but the result is a stripped screw and a stuck part. It's usually easy to fix if you know what not to do.
Sometimes a stripped screw is inevitable. It's not anybody's fault, but the result is a stripped screw and a stuck part. It's usually easy to fix if you know what not to do.
Cure For Sudden Poor Radio Reception
If you suddenly find that your car radio is giving you more fizz and pop than music and news, there might be a simple solution to your woes. For most of us, the car stereo is the peacekeeper of the interior of the car.
If you suddenly find that your car radio is giving you more fizz and pop than music and news, there might be a simple solution to your woes. For most of us, the car stereo is the peacekeeper of the interior of the car.
Used Auto Parts -- Good Idea?
When is it ok to buy used auto parts for auto maintenance or repair? That's a good question. Used auto parts can save you lots of money, but choose carefully or you might be doing the same repair twice.
When is it ok to buy used auto parts for auto maintenance or repair? That's a good question. Used auto parts can save you lots of money, but choose carefully or you might be doing the same repair twice.
Repair Flat Tires With a Can
We've all seen it on the shelf, that yellow can claiming it can repair tires in your moment of distress. But will it really work? Is there a discount tire fix that can get your flat tire back on the road? And how much of a pain in the neck is it to use it on a flat tire? Can you repair flat tires with a can?
We've all seen it on the shelf, that yellow can claiming it can repair tires in your moment of distress. But will it really work? Is there a discount tire fix that can get your flat tire back on the road? And how much of a pain in the neck is it to use it on a flat tire? Can you repair flat tires with a can?
What is the Shelf Life of Radiator Coolant or Antifreeze?
If you've been wondering what the shelf life of car radiator coolant is, you've come to the right place. Your radiator isn't too picky, it seems.
If you've been wondering what the shelf life of car radiator coolant is, you've come to the right place. Your radiator isn't too picky, it seems.
A Little Help to Loosen a Tight Bolt or Nut
If you're in the middle (or beginning) of an auto repair project and find a stuck bolt, you may need a third hand to loosen a stuck bolt. Breaking a bolt can be easier if your third hand has some extra leverage. Great tip for wheel hubs, bearings or brakes.
If you're in the middle (or beginning) of an auto repair project and find a stuck bolt, you may need a third hand to loosen a stuck bolt. Breaking a bolt can be easier if your third hand has some extra leverage. Great tip for wheel hubs, bearings or brakes.
Spray-on Belt Dressing for Squealing Belts
A squealing belt can be maddening. Have you ever pulled into a parking lot with a squealing belt only to have everybody staring at you? It's definitely not fun. Here's a quick fix for that slipping, squealing belt that will hold you over until you have the chance to make a proper repair. Whether it's the alternator, air conditioning, fan, generator, water pump or supercharger, get it fixed.
A squealing belt can be maddening. Have you ever pulled into a parking lot with a squealing belt only to have everybody staring at you? It's definitely not fun. Here's a quick fix for that slipping, squealing belt that will hold you over until you have the chance to make a proper repair. Whether it's the alternator, air conditioning, fan, generator, water pump or supercharger, get it fixed.
Removing A Seriously Stuck Wheel
Whether you're doing routine maintenance or changing a flat, nothing's worse than a wheel that won't come off. It can be corrosion, gunk, goop or just general tightness, but none of these things can keep your wheel on with this handy trick.
Whether you're doing routine maintenance or changing a flat, nothing's worse than a wheel that won't come off. It can be corrosion, gunk, goop or just general tightness, but none of these things can keep your wheel on with this handy trick.
The Universal Cup Holder!
The search for a proper cup holder is never ending. Some are blessed with a factory holder that can actually hold a 20-ounce bottle of Orange Faygo without turning your car into an Insane Clown Posse show. Others of us are not so lucky, and thus begins the search. Mine has been going on for years, but I have finally found the truth.
The search for a proper cup holder is never ending. Some are blessed with a factory holder that can actually hold a 20-ounce bottle of Orange Faygo without turning your car into an Insane Clown Posse show. Others of us are not so lucky, and thus begins the search. Mine has been going on for years, but I have finally found the truth.
The Unbelievable Chrome Shiner
Ever wonder what magical product the real guys are using to keep the chrome on their cars and motorcycles so shiny? We have the answer, and it's not a genie. It's not even in a bottle!
Ever wonder what magical product the real guys are using to keep the chrome on their cars and motorcycles so shiny? We have the answer, and it's not a genie. It's not even in a bottle!
Find the Leak In Your Tire
If you have a slow tire leak, it can be very frustrating. Constant trips to the air pump are no fun, not to mention it's costing you 50 cents every time you have to top off the pressure. Before you plug your tire you need to find the leak or the puncture. Here's a trick.
If you have a slow tire leak, it can be very frustrating. Constant trips to the air pump are no fun, not to mention it's costing you 50 cents every time you have to top off the pressure. Before you plug your tire you need to find the leak or the puncture. Here's a trick.
Clear Your Air (Vents)
There are a number of reasons to keep your fresh air vents clean. Take a minute to brush away the season's droppings and you'll thank yourself in the long run.
There are a number of reasons to keep your fresh air vents clean. Take a minute to brush away the season's droppings and you'll thank yourself in the long run.
Check Your Tire Wear
It's important to keep up with your tire wear. Worn tires can be very dangerous. The penny test is as old as tires themselves, but it still works!
It's important to keep up with your tire wear. Worn tires can be very dangerous. The penny test is as old as tires themselves, but it still works!
My Key Won't Turn!
Ever get in your car and you can't even turn the key? Everything seems stuck. There's an easy way out of this jam, and it won't cost you a thing.
Ever get in your car and you can't even turn the key? Everything seems stuck. There's an easy way out of this jam, and it won't cost you a thing.